Aleem Ali

When Aleem was a child he refused to wear shoes anywhere, ever.

He was the eldest child of pioneering parents who: juiced green stuff; gardened sustainably; owned a personal computer; boycotted corporations supporting oppressive regimes; and, embraced diversity and multiculturalism - long before any of those things were fashionable. He would often go to the Mosque on Friday (with his Dad) and would be sent to Church on Sunday (by his Mum).

Aleem dreamed of being a writer, teacher, designer, actor, humanitarian, runner and professional Lego constructor. Now a bit older, and wearing shoes, he kind of does all those things - except he doesn't get paid to construct Lego.

Aleem is also a Pastor, Social Entrepreneur, Husband, Dad (to seven children) and borderline coffee addict.