26. Jayden Sheridan - From a troubled childhood to founding youth group Gnarly Neighbours

Inspirational Tales

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses drug use. If you need support please contact one of the below organisations: Lifeline - Ph: 13 11 14 Website: lifeline.org.au Narcotics Anonymous - Ph: 1300 652 820 Website: na.org.au EPISODE NOTES My guest on this episode is Jayden Sheridan. Jayden grew up in Seymour, a town in regional Victoria, about 100kms north of the Melbourne CBD. Jayden’s life went off track as a teenager, which saw him get involved with drugs, get into trouble with the police, get kicked out of school and not have a stable place to call home. But everything changed for Jayden when he was 17 years old and he found out that he was going to be a father. He vowed to change his ways and turn his life around so that he could be there for his son. Fast forward a decade and Jayden is now a prominent member of the Seymour community. He founded and runs the not for profit youth group, Gnarly Neighbours, which uses skateboarding and creative workshops to provide a positive space and opportunities for kids that weren’t available when he was growing up. In this interview Jayden shares a raw and honest account of his life, from his troubled childhood to the amazing work and difference that he is now making within the community. What a journey he has been on and he is only just getting started! Connect with Gnarly Neighbours Website: ​gnarlyneighbours.com.au Facebook: GnarlyNeighbours Instagram: @gnarlyneighbours Podcast Details: Website: inspirationaltales.com.au Instagram: @inspirationaltalespodcast