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Transformingpain into purpose.
Toby returns to Poland, the country his family fled, and shows a room of young people how the worst thing that happens to you can become the reason you rise.
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TEDx · Warsaw · 2026Transforming pain into purposeHis newest talk, 13 minutes.
Netflix · 2023 · clipNetflix: InfamyHis first acting role, as a hip hop therapist called Toby.
Interview · 2026 · 1h 17mRoma roots, surviving a coma & finding your geniusA long-form conversation with historian Carl Chinn.
Film · 2025That BoyA Roma refugee and a former neo-Nazi at one table.
TEDx · Exeter · 2017Helping young people find their geniusToby and Jo on Street Factory and the elements of hip hop.Talks & keynotes
TEDx · Warsaw · 30 Apr 2026Transforming pain into purposeTheme: Rise Like a Phoenix. 13:48.
TEDx · Exeter · 2017Helping young people find their geniusWith Jo Gorniak. 9:36.
Coming soonTEDx · Worthing · 5 Oct 2026We Begin HereHis third TEDx talk. The video is being edited.
26 NovTEDx · Ras Al Khaimah · 26 Nov 2026TEDxAURAKInvited speaker at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
Keynote · Dubai · 2026Middle East School Leadership ConferenceDelivered on a torn Achilles, to a standing ovation.Film & TV
Netflix · 2023InfamyCast as a hip hop therapist called Toby in the Netflix drama about a Roma teenager with big dreams.Film · 2025 · Executive producer & subjectThat BoyPremiered at the European Parliament; Audience Choice Award, Berlin.
BBC One · 7 Oct 2022 · 29 minWe Are England: Hip-Hop FamilyA half-hour on Toby, Jo and Street Factory using hip hop to boost confidence and mental health.
Music video · Producer, director, starSpeak outA music video encouraging young people to speak out.
Commonwealth Games · 2022Queen's Baton BearerCarrying the Queen's Baton through his city.
BBC Children in Need · 2020Every One of Us, with Rick AstleyToby appears alongside Rick Astley in the Children in Need video.
ITV · Interview“Anything is possible”“Being with Toby makes you believe anything is possible,” the reporter said to close.Interviews & podcasts
Our Lives, Our Stories · 2026Roma roots, surviving a coma & finding your geniusWith historian Carl Chinn. 1:16:58.
Amaro Voice podcast · 22:20That Boy: seeing my past on screenMigration, trauma, healing and how hip hop carried him through.
Talking with the Experts · Dec 2025From refugee to royal honourLeadership, the Gorniak Method and why leadership belongs to everyone.
Radio Kraków · 2026How That Boy connects two worldsA Polish radio programme on the film and the conversation it starts.
Devon Chamber of Commerce podcastToby Gorniak & Kathryn Askew-SmithBusiness, community and building something that lasts.
PodcastPause, stop, resetToby on slowing down, resetting and leading from who you are.
The Family Law Company · 2024Everyday bravery“You are going to be afraid, but when you get up and take that step, that's everyday bravery.”
JAAQ · 68 answersJust Ask A QuestionToby answers 68 questions on the UK mental health platform.
Wildones podcast · Ep. 3 · 2020From refugee to MBEPlymouth, family, Street Factory and Buckingham Palace in trainers.In the press
The headlines.
The newest and biggest stories first, back to the headlines that started it. Cards with links open the original.
True Strength
A four-page magazine feature on Toby's journey from refugee to MBE, by journalist Petra Vrablicová.
In printFinding your inner rhythm with Toby Gorniak MBE
A workshop for Sinti and Roma youth in Berlin, and That Boy at the Latcho Dives festival in Leipzig.
Read → UCL10 Mar 2026Film screening: That Boy, a conversation about hate and healing
Read → University of Sheffield2026Film screening: That Boy
The Migration Research Group hosts the film and Toby.
Read → London Met16 Apr 2025“I would say sorry”: neo-Nazi and Roma attack victim come face to face in powerful new film
On the European Parliament premiere of That Boy.
Read → Radio Kraków2026How That Boy connects two worlds
Listen → Romea.czIn Britain he started from scratch and went on to receive an MBE
Toby says getting an opportunity was the key.
Read → Travellers' TimesJan 2018Romani man to receive MBE for “transformative” work with young people
Read → Arts University Plymouth8 Jan 2018MBE awarded to Plymouth College of Art Honorary Fellow
Recognised for volunteering in 46 schools and performing for more than 100 charities.
Read → National Lottery1 Oct 2019Plymouth breakdancing king crowned National Lottery legend
Toby receives a Local Legend Award for using hip hop, dance and music to help young people.
Read → The Devon Daily27 Jul 2020Street Factory's Toby G MBE in line-up for prestigious awards
Nominated for a Pride of Britain Award and a finalist in the SME National Business Awards.
Read → Plymouth HeraldSimon Cowell gives Street Factory his backing
Read → Plymouth Chronicle29 Sep 2020Toby Gorniak teams up with Rick Astley for Children in Need video
Read → Includability5 Sep 2023A new chapter for Toby G MBE
The Includability ambassador on what comes after Street Factory.
Read → GOV.UK12 Dec 2018Street Factory Community Interest Company
The government's CIC blog profiles Toby and Jo's hip hop social enterprise.
Read → Hip Hop Dance Almanac3 Jan 2020Jo & Toby Gorniak MBE
Interview on belonging, wellbeing and opportunity through hip hop culture.
Read → Plymouth HeraldPlymouth's 50 most inspirational people
Read → Plymouth Herald62 most inspirational Plymouth men
Read → Plymouth HeraldPlymouth's hip hop family
Read → Travellers' Times16 Jan 2020Wildones Podcast: Toby G, from refugee to MBE
Listen → People's Health TrustStreet Factory: Everyone needs support
How Street Factory adapted to support Plymouth's mental health during the pandemic.
Read → Perthshire Advertiser16 Aug 2019Two-day festival will be a cultural celebration
Toby headlines a Roma culture festival at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Read → Westward HousingToby Gorniak inspires our community, one hip hop move at a time
Read → Romani ArtsToby Gorniak, Artist
Romani Cultural & Arts Company profile.
Read → Open Access Government4 Feb 2022The Roma community in Europe
A contributed piece by Toby Gorniak MBE.
Read →Recognition
50+ awards & honours
An MBE, a BBC Unsung Hero Award, an Honorary Fellowship and dozens more for community, inclusion and the arts.
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