The Purpose Playbook Podcast is on the road!
In Episode 18, Brian and Rich are joined in Manchester by Dougie Stringer, co-founder and director of Path To Independence - an organisation dedicated to supporting young people as they transition out of the care system.
Dougie’s story is one of resilience, strength, and a deep personal connection to the work he does. Having lost his mother at the age of nine and growing up in care, he saw first-hand the challenges young people face when navigating life after leaving the care system. Now, with nearly a decade as a social worker and leaving-care practitioner, he’s using both his lived experience and professional expertise to drive real change.
In this conversation, Dougie opens up about the realities of growing up in care, the gaps in the system that leave so many young people struggling, and why he believes care leavers possess incredible strengths in resilience, adaptability, and determination. He also shares the mission behind Path To Independence and his commitment to ensuring that no young person has to face their future alone.
This is an important and inspiring episode about turning pain into purpose, breaking cycles, and creating opportunities for those who need them most.
Dougie’s story is one of resilience, strength, and a deep personal connection to the work he does. Having lost his mother at the age of nine and growing up in care, he saw first-hand the challenges young people face when navigating life after leaving the care system
