Overcoming Adversity: Dean Forbes' Early Life

Dean Forbes shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Lewisham, South London, where poverty and homelessness were prevalent, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Raised in a single-parent household, he took on the role of caregiver to his mother, who suffered from muscular dystrophy, which instilled a sense of resilience in him. Experiencing homelessness twice during his childhood taught him the importance of perseverance and viewing life's challenges as hurdles to overcome rather than insurmountable obstacles. Despite the difficulties, he reflects on those times with a sense of gratitude, having learned valuable lessons that shaped his character.