When you are suddenly told that you have two weeks to live, something changes. It has to. This is what Roland Chesters was told in 2006. And yet he’s still here. Roland talks about the inspirational journey he has been on and the positive changes that a diagnosis of HIV and AIDS have had on his life. Life is fragile. And yet there is joy in it. We find a way through the hardships, the pain, the daily struggle to make life mean something more.

Having had to learn these lessons Roland now uses those experiences to give others a voice to share their own life experiences and to explore with them what makes them resonate. Exceptional voices, each with a unique story, now empowered to share with the world how they have learned, what they have learned and how they use those lessons to help make a better, more inclusive, more empathetic and supportive world for those who live in marginalised communities. Roland absolutely believes that now, more than ever, it is vitally important to make sure those voices are listened to, understood and acted upon.

If you would like to share your story and use your voice to empower others to speak up and speak out, contact Roland. He will always be happy to hear from you.