This is a paid advertorial for Universal Channel. Universal Channel’s new initiative, 100% Character Uncovered which spotlights extraordinary people from the UK & Ireland whose strength and determination see them reach their goals.
Last year Flavour Mag featured the likes of Olympic gymnast Lisa Mason who at 33 years of age decided to return to the world of gymnastics after retiring almost fifteen years ago and fashion designer Mary Benson who was given a sewing machine at the age of 15 and started making clothes and bags to sell to friends to make money.
Fast forward to 2016 and 100% Character Uncovered is now focusing on bicycle entrepreneur Amir Miah.
Amir Miah, bicycle entrepreneur
Amir’s story reflects that fact that he grew up on a rough estate in London and found a way out against the odds. Amir used to buy and sell bicycles at a very young age to make his pocket money, but he later realised it’s not just a piece of metal, it’s something of value. With this realisation, he created ‘ Your Bike’, a project that gives young people training and employment opportunities. He believes that the people he’s worked with have talents that need to be found.
It takes courage, passion and determination to rise up against the odds and do something different in life. Amir is one of those people who did not let slim-to-none opportunities hold him back, instead, he set his own pathway, forged his own story and is a now an inspiration to us all, whether you are young or old.
Watch Amir’s heartfelt story below and you too will see that ‘What does it take’. Let’s show Amir our support by sharing this page with your friends and family.
As you can see from the above video, Amir wants to changes lives, he wants to help people and this is why he is a part of Universal Channel’s 100% Character Uncovered campaign.
Also meet Lorraine Galvin was inspired to become a Lifeboat crew member.
Having capsized at sea at the tender age of 17 with no rescue service available, Lorraine was inspired by this event to become a lifeboat crew member. Check out for her story here and check out the other characters on Universal Channel’s Facebook and their website to get to know her better.