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Talking with the Experts: Business Insights#666 From Refugee to Royal Honour: Toby Gorniak’s Leadership JourneyWhat if the very thing you ran from became the foundation of your leadership?In this powerful episode, Toby Gorniak MBE shares his extraordinary journey from teenage refugee to being honoured with an MBE at Buckingham Palace. His story is one of resilience, creativity, and leadership reimagined.Toby reveals how he created The Gorniak Method—the first Hip Hop leadership practice in the UK to be recognised at PhD level—and how it empowers anyone, anywhere, to unlock their hidden genius. With over 40,000 hours of community service, Netflix features, and global recognition, Toby’s mess...
2025-12-2221 min
The Online Prosperity ShowWhy a Roma Refugee Became an MBE, Speaker & Mentor🎙️ The Online Prosperity Show with Prosper TaruvingaIn this episode, I’m joined by Toby Gorniak MBE — a teenage refugee who transformed his struggles into strength and went on to become an award-winning dancer, entrepreneur, and Member of the British Empire 🌟.We explore how he built The Gorniaks Company, the lessons he’s learned about resilience, creativity, and purpose, and why his journey proves that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. By the end, you’ll be inspired to see your own story in a new light and step into your next chapter with confi...
2025-08-211h 02
Amaro Voice - Romani PodcastThat Boy - Interview with Toby Gorniak MBEIn this episode of Amaro Voice, we sit down with dancer, educator, and changemaker Toby Gorniak MBE to talk about "That Boy", the powerful film that tells his life story—from migration and trauma to healing, identity, and purpose.Toby opens up about what it was like to see his past portrayed on screen, how hip hop and dance helped him overcome hardship, and why storytelling can be a tool for transformation. We dive into questions of belonging, resilience, and the importance of youth empowerment—especially for those growing up under difficult circumstances.Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us a...
2025-08-1722 min
PauseStopResetPause Stop Reset with Toby Gorniak MBEToday I’m joined by Toby Gorniak MBE. He’s the founder of “The Gorniak Method” , helping people and communities discover their individual genius. He’s had an eventful life from coming to the UK as a teenage refugee to receiving an MBE from the Queen. You can connect with Toby here => https://www.instagram.com/tobygorniakmbe/ This host and creator of this podcast is Simon Hedley. Building on his strong background in banking, business & strategy he’s passionate about learning, sharing, and making the difference to people and projects. As “Strategic Alchem...
2024-10-2929 min
Coaching ConversationsThe Unseen Power of Your Unique VoiceIn this episode of Coaching Conversations, I’m talking to Toby Gorniak aka Toby G MBE, all about the unseen power of his unique voice.
Over the last 18 years, Toby G has helped 1000’s of people to live their best lives, re-enter education, employment, and most importantly, be good people, giving back to their community.
Toby G has received an MBE honour from the Queen for his outstanding community contribution, an Honorary fellowship degree, has run with the Queen's Baton for the commonwealth games and has received many more accolades for his...
2024-10-201h 03
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RomanistanToby Gorniak, Infamy, and Street FactoryWe got to interview Toby G about the Netflix series Infamy, and his incredible work with Street Factory. Read our review of Infamy here!Toby Gorniak MBE (Aka- Toby G) is a Multi-award-winning transformational coach, Author, Tedx Speaker, Hip-hop artist, Entrepreneurs & Netflix Actor.Using his personal life experiences, Hip Hop culture, love, kindness to transform the lives & mindset of people from a range of backgrounds, especially those who feel there is no hope.He empowers them to Discover their individual Genius, Exceed Their Potential & Fall in Love with Their Purpose. Over...
2023-09-2445 min
The Brave Moment PodcastEP09. On Becoming an International Hip Hop Dancer with Toby GorniakThis week on the show we meet Toby Gorniak, MBE. After founding the Street Factory community dance studio in the UK, Toby has been internationally recognised for his extraordinary skills as a dancer and mentor in the uk's hip hop community . His Awards include the BBCS unsung her award, the national lottery's local legend award, The Nelson Mandela Business award, the National Autism Hero award and the TSB Pride Hip Hop Award. After receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace, Toby has spoken for TEDX, performed in music videos for well known artists and featured in magazines, tv and radio...
2020-12-0241 min
Entrepreneur TruthsToby G MBE & Jo Gorniak - Street FactoryToby G MBE & Jo Gorniak are founders of Street Factory CIC which uses all elements of Hip Hop -Transforming Lives, so young people can exceed their potential & fall in love with their purpose. Their journey to date is inspirational. Since 2006, they’ve been true entrepreneurs, finding a way, when others would have folded! We discuss social matters, disturbing racial issues & economic pressures, that are unfortunately present in so many areas of our society. They share their vision & hope for the future.
2020-07-0300 min
Dance Inspire7. Toby Gorniak: Morals & PurposeToby Gorniak talks from the heart in his teachings, purpose and mission to be the first on creating a Street Theatre complex in the UK. Honoured with an MBE for his influence on his community and talents in making positive and live changes in people. Get ready to be inspired!Facebook - Street Factory (community organisation)Facebook - Toby Gorniak
2018-11-0123 min