S2: EP12: 'Flipping Your Duvet!'

Today I have the pleasure chatting with Jack Parsons, UK’s Chief
Youth Officer, The Youth Group.


Jack is an incredible young man. A young adult, passionate about
other young adults. I had so much fun chatting with him. I left
the interview feeling empowered and inspired. I hope you do too!


Jack had a tough childhood, growing up in an unstable home. His
mum was an alcoholic and violent. He was also bullied at school.


Jack decided to make it his mission and passion to help young
people. Not wanting any young person to grow up feeling lonely or
unloved, like he did. He also wanted to change the ‘system’ to
improve the odds for disadvantaged young people to be able to
gain access to the same opportunities as any other person.


Jack started working with 10 unemployed youth, supporting them to
find employment. 3 years later he has helped and changed the
future of over 90,000 youth adults and has a global community of
over 1.7 million people.


Alongside running The Youth Group and leading on youth
empowerment, employment and digital skills, Jack is an
entrepreneur, public speaker, global ambassador for mental health
awareness in the workplace and education.


The number one value which he prides himself, is his kindness
which has helped get him where he is and what allows him to
achieve his goals.


Throughout, Jack shares lots of great advice and insights. The
number one takeaway is - ‘You need a duvet flip. You need
a reason to flip your duvet and get out of bed in the
morning’.


Tune in now to hear Jack’s inspiring story.


If you would like career advice or mentoring check out


https://www.theyouthgroup.com