Episode 15 Going Back Giving Back

One of the things I love about us Brits is our spirit of generosity.

If I can give back to somebody who had

a similar struggle to my own, then that's what I'd like to do.

Last year, nearly three quarters of us gave to charity.

But what if you had the chance to go back and relive moments

-from your past?

-I wish I was 18 again!

THEY LAUGH

I'm expecting Mum and Dad to walk out now and say hello, you know?

-Yeah.

-You know?

Moments which would inspire you to want to help someone today.

I want to give back to those people that are going through that

that I went through in the beginning.

If I can give something to somebody else that will change their lives,

-I'd really love to.

-Fantastic.

Someone who had no idea this life-changing windfall was coming.

I have got, potentially, her dream...in my hand.

How are you feeling?

-Nervous!

-SHE LAUGHS

There'll be surprises...

-How are you?

-I'm good!

Thank you so much.

-Thank you.

-Ah...

..with acts of generosity that will change people's lives...

-Really excited.

-Ah... We're all crying.

-Do you need a hug as well?

-Yeah, thanks.

THEY LAUGH

-..forever.

-Way!

-That's brilliant...

Somebody that just does that for people, it's just amazing,

it really is.

This is Going Back Giving Back.

Today, we're going back to the late 1940s

to hear a tale of unbelievable success.

A story of how one man escaped conflict and poverty

and, against all the odds, turned his life around.

How did a man from India without a penny to his name become

one of Britain's most successful businessmen?

I started with just £2 capital,

a typewriter, and somebody had given me their second-hand desk.

What is motivating him to want to give back to someone

who needs a leg up today?

I start my journey from a refugee camp

and I was given a lot of help by good people.

Can he help an ambitious young fashion designer

who's struggling to achieve her dream?

I'm concentrating on what I'm doing and I find it hard sometimes

to do that when the kids are around and they're making so much noise.

And there's an air of excitement as we prepare for the big moment...

So, how are you feeling?

Oh, well, I'm really excited,

looking forward to meeting her, and to...trying to surprise her.

..with a gift that will transform her life.

-Thank you very much, I'm so happy.

-Yes. Thank you...

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Give them a round of applause, yeah.

BIRDS TWEET

Today, I'm meeting an exceptional man who started life

in a refugee camp and is living proof

that you should never give up on your dreams.

When he arrived in the UK in the early '70s,

he literally had nothing,

but his entrepreneurial spirits took over

and 45 years later he now runs several successful businesses.

What's more, he's collected quite a few accolades over the years,

even a couple from Her Majesty the Queen.

I'm looking forward to meeting him.

On the outskirts of Middlesex lives 69-year-old family man

Dr Rami Ranger, CBE.

He's married, with three grown-up children and four grandchildren.

-Hello.

-How are you?

-How are you?

-Very well. Very

-nice to see you.

-Welcome, welcome.

Rami started his first business in a shed with just £2,

a typewriter and a borrowed desk.

Today, nearly 30 years later,

he owns two multi-million-pound companies.

Thank you so much for inviting me into your lovely home.

You're very welcome.

So, go on, tell me, what's motivating you to want

-to give something back today?

-Very simple.

You know, I have a very humble background,

I start my journey from a refugee camp and I was given

a lot of help by good people, and because of their generosity

and their help, I am where I am today.

And where Rami is today is a far cry from his tough start

in life in a refugee camp in India.

But in 1971, aged 23,

Rami came to Britain to make a new life for himself.

He arrived here with great expectations.

Because I had that perception that Britain,

you know, is a fantastic rich country,

roads are paved with gold, money grows on trees,

it would be just one beautiful life.

But he soon discovered the reality.

-And what happened when you got here?

-Oh, it was a cultural shock.

I had no idea how hard you have to work just to make end meet.

Rami quickly realised life in Britain

wasn't the stuff of his dreams and finding work was a challenge.

Wherever I went people said, "Do you have experience?"

I had no experience.

And then eventually, I got a job as a car cleaner.

Then, one fine morning, I was walking home

and I saw one fast food chain, there was a board...

"Chef required, no experience required."

So I said, at least if I get a job here, I'll work indoors, in warmth.

-Yeah.

-So, I got a job...

Er, 35p an hour, as a chef.

-35p an hour?!

-A lot of money in those days. Yes.

So, I worked very hard.

Rami worked incredibly hard,

starting as a chef of a fried chicken fast food restaurant.

He was quickly promoted to area manager.

But his ambitions didn't stop there.

A few years later, he opened his own corner shop and then, in 1987,

just 16 years after arriving in Britain,

he started his own export company.

Today, he has two shipping companies that transport household items

all over the world, and they're turning over millions.

Rami has gone from having nothing

to being one of the UK's most successful businessmen.

So, you've decided that you want to help somebody who maybe

has that sort of entrepreneurial spirit inside them?

If I could help some youngster with circumstances like mine, who knows?

There are so many people out there with dreams, ambitions,

and if I can, in my humble way,

I can help them, so that's what I try to do

to repay my debt to society from where I benefited so much.

I think it's a wonderful thing you're doing.

In order for you to give back though,

-I think that first we need to go back, if you don't mind.

-Indeed.

So, no time like the present. Let's go for it, shall we?

-Let's go for it.

-OK.

-Thank you.

-You lead the way.

-Thank you.

We're hoping that by taking Rami on this trip down memory lane

it will remind him of how far he's come and spur him on even more

to want to help someone.

-So, do you have any idea where we're going on this journey next?

-No idea.

Take me somewhere I might have some association.

Yeah, you've definitely got an association

with the place we're going.

Of course he does.

We're taking Rami back to West London,

to the site of his first business venture,

where his entrepreneurial spirit began to pay off.

And it's a world away from where he started life.

What was the political situation like when you were born?

Well, when I was born...

..you know, there was a division of India on the base of religion.

Rami was born at a time of great political and religious turmoil.

In 1947, India gained independence from Britain.

It was split in two, with the west side becoming Pakistan

and majority Muslim and the east becoming the Republic of India

and majority Hindu and Sikh.

What followed was a bloody civil war, and it's estimated

that up to a million people died in riots.

-NEWSREADER:

-Trains crowded with refugees

make their way to the east, as the fanatical hatred

between Sikh and Muslim takes a heavy toll of life and property.

At the time, Rami's father was a prominent lawyer

and he opposed this partition.

My father was assassinated

because he was against the partition of India.

Sadly, Rami never met his father.

His mother was seven months pregnant with him when his dad became

a victim of this bloodshed.

He tried to help some students who were protesting against

the partition when he was attacked.

-So, he was assassinated by fanatics?

-By fanatics.

My father was already a marked man because he made

so many speeches against the partition and warned them

of the consequences of religious disharmony and he said,

"If you create something on the basis of hatred,

-"you will never be able to remove that base."

-Right.

-I was born two months after the assassination.

-Goodness me.

So then, my mother fled.

We were eight children - seven brothers, one sister.

-That must have been so tough for her.

-Very tough. Very tough.

Rami's mother and her eight children

fled to the Indian side with nothing.

Rami was just a month old.

Their only option was to head straight to a refugee camp.

Their predicament was a far cry from the elevated status

they'd had back home.

My mother...

was very intelligent, she had brought my father's certificates,

press cuttings, paper, to demonstrate,

you know, what we were...

-Yes.

-..and what we had become.

-Goodness me.

So she presented that to the Chief Minister.

The person was very much impressed with the sacrifice of my father,

trying to save students,

so they allotted us a free house.

They said, 'you can have a free house' - and then he said,

'all your children will study free.'

It was this generosity shown by selfless people towards Rami

and his family that's always stayed with him

and motivated him to want to help others.

Some people will be so kind.

We got back to a reasonable standard of life,

because of the generosity of so many people.

So, that's how it is, giving is good.

-Yeah.

-You know, we can make a difference.

-So, that's stayed with you since childhood then, really, hasn't it?

-Yes.

If you're going to help somebody,

-you will never be short of anything.

-Ah-ha.

You will still get a lot of peace of mind

and a lot of satisfaction

that you have been able to make a difference, too.

And people remember.

Remembering his humble beginnings and what he's been through

is certainly having an effect on Rami and reminding him

how much in debt he is to some very kind people.

-But it's about to get even more emotional.

-Oh...

This brings back memories.

-Really?

-Yes.

This brings back memory...

What memories is it bringing back?

Well, this is... My warehouse used to be here.

Park Avenue.

Yes, just up there.

Oh, I see, you're bringing back to my...roots.

This is where it all started taking off?

Yes, it all started taking off in this area.

-There it is. You see that, er, roof?

-Yeah.

Because I... we built a little mezzanine.

You know, there was no office.

So, that is where we sat, in that...roof.

Oh, those were the days...

Such a small warehouse here and we really fighting to get the cargo out

so we could get more in.

It was a disaster.

ALED LAUGHS

Because, you know, so many times we couldn't take the deliveries in.

Brilliant.

We've arrived in Park Royal West London,

a district of warehouse businesses.

So, is this bringing back memories for you?

Oh, this brings back memories.

This is my humble beginning.

This is the place, I must salute this place.

This is the warehouse where Rami's export business really took off,

29 years ago.

This was the first freehold property which I bought, so this is...

you know, mother of my business.

-I love the smile on your face.

-Yes, yes, yes.

Yes. You know, we were so excited when we first bought it,

we felt like...

-King of Arabia.

-ALED LAUGHS

That we got a freehold property for us.

-Brilliant.

-Amazing...

-Shall we go in?

-Let's go in.

-Come on.

-Yes.

Now a pet food wholesaler,

it was here that Rami's long-held dream of entrepreneurial success

was finally becoming a reality.

Oh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear. This was my warehouse.

It was a step up from his first premises.

I'm so pleased to be here.

I never, ever thought I would ever be coming back. Yes.

-So, it's a busy place today as well, isn't it?

-Amazing place.

Oh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear.

-Look at this, my office used to be up there.

-OK.

We used to load containers.

Unbelievable. We felt like king.

-You know, when we had our own warehouse.

-Yes.

-So, oh, my God, I tell you...

-How long were you here for?

-We were there for nearly... two years?

-Right.

-Yes.

So when you were here, you started with nothing, really?

My beginning was I started with just £2 capital,

a typewriter and somebody had given me their second-hand...

-desk.

-OK.

-Office desk.

Rami used these modest tools to start his export business

from a small rented self storage unit, which he called his shed,

a mile from here.

He was there for two years before upgrading premises.

This is the first warehouse which I bought, from a shed.

You have no idea how much I had to struggle.

My own bank manager refused to finance the property,

so I went to another bank manager and he looked at the plan, he said,

"Over-ambitious plan, I don't think the bank can support it."

Despite these knockbacks, Rami never gave up,

even when he was refused by a third bank.

It took a fourth attempt to finally get what he wanted.

I walked to another bank, so the bank manager came out, he said,

-"How soon do you want the loan?" "Quickly."

-Wow.

I said, "Within seven days." And we got the loan, we got the property.

-Wow.

-And I went back to this guy, I say, "You know, in our country,

"we touch somebody's feet as a mark of...respect."

So, let me touch your feet. He said, "Why?"

THEY LAUGH

"Because you have done me...

-"greatest favour."

-Yeah.

-"Now I'm on the road to progress."

-Absolutely.

"And if you did not finance me,

"I wouldn't have been going to the next step."

He was his own boss of an albeit modest operation.

Rami's freight forwarding company shipped consumer goods to Africa,

the Middle East and the Caribbean.

They could be anything from beds, stereos,

chandeliers and even the odd black cab.

So, who else was part of the company when you were here?

-Well, we only had staff of two.

-Oh, OK.

Yes, when we started.

Me and another guy, who worked as a driver.

And they were able to get the secretary.

It was very happy days here, I must say, because this was a very lucky

place for us and the business kept growing

and we were able to manage our own affairs.

So, without this place, you wouldn't be the company you are now?

-This is the mother of my companies.

-Oh.

-Yes.

You know, from here, now I have warehouses,

nearly 100,000 square feet.

-I mean, this was just 4,500 square feet.

-Yeah.

To 100,000 square feet.

This unit is a fraction of the size of the warehouse that Rami

uses for his businesses today.

-Thank God that this property opened the door for me.

-Brilliant.

And being here now has reinforced that feeling

that you want to help other people?

I do, because it's very important. Somebody helped me, yes.

And look where I am. So, there you are.

This is an amazing place to be here again.

-Shall we head off?

-Yes, of course.

-OK.

Coming up, we've been on the hunt for someone with the

entrepreneurial spirit that we hope was strike a chord with Rami.

And we think we've found them.

She's an ambitious mum, who's juggling looking after her young

family with getting her business off the ground.

THEY SQUEAL

She thinks we're making a programme about aspiring entrepreneurs.

She has no idea the real reason behind Rami's visit

and that she could be in for a life-changing gift.

While Rami had the vision and conviction to build his

enterprise into a multinational company,

he had a lot of people supporting and advising him.

There was one person in particular who was there in the early days.

This used to your old cafe, yeah?

Yes, we used to come and have lunch here sometimes.

Or bring your clients here.

Oh, my goodness. It's all changed now.

-You might recognise that man.

-Oh, of course. Of course.

This is the gentleman. How are you, sir?

Rami's accountant, Shuja, is here with his wife, Tajalli.

Rami and Shuja haven't seen each other for ten years.

-It's been a long time.

-A long time. 10, 12 years.

-Has he changed at all?

-He is getting younger.

-Yes.

-Oh!

-He was the first person to guide me.

-Really?

-Yes.

He was the guy who told me, "Go your own way, do your own thing."

Did he give you lots of advice?

Lots of good advice, lots of good advice.

"Be straight and don't do any creative accountancy."

-We'll have a little sit down and a cup of coffee, shall we?

-Very good.

Shuja was Rami's accountant and financial adviser when he set up

his company and for the first six years.

So, when you were working together, was it all work or was there a bit

of down time, a bit of play as well?

It was work plus family relationship.

We knew his in-laws and we just liked each other, I guess.

Simple as that.

Because, you know, we were totally novice.

We had no idea of business, no idea of finance.

We had nothing. We just started.

We wanted someone who would give us brotherly advice and guide

us and everything. So, that's why we gelled.

We had a very straightforward, serious business and we were

growing at that time.

The only thing funny was our own lives.

We were working all the hours.

-I've been in the accountancy business for nearly 40 years.

-Gosh.

A long time.

And I've seen a few ups and downs in my life.

From clients' point of view and from my personal point of view.

But it does give me a lot of pleasure

-to see people going forward full speed.

-Yeah.

Because that is how the world should be.

What I like about this story particularly as well is that he

hasn't forgotten his humble beginnings either.

-No, he will never forget it.

-No, can't forget it.

You can't forget your past.

How do you feel about Rami going back and giving back?

We have a duty.

A duty if whatever we have,

-different people will have different skills.

-Yeah.

-And they can all benefit.

-Yes, give back.

This has clearly been quite the nostalgic reunion for a Rami.

No, he is so wonderful. I can't repay you enough.

This is amazing.

Today for me, is like going to a shrine.

-Meeting my accountant who put me on the straight.

-Yeah.

-Good, I'm glad.

-Thank you.

-This is a great surprise.

-It's a pleasure.

Amazing surprise.

-You see, we came just because it was you.

-I know, I know.

I'm so humbled and so grateful.

-So happy to meet you.

-Yes, lovely to see you.

It's really great.

The journey back to be modest beginnings of where Rami's

business enterprise started has been truly inspiring.

This brings back memories.

This is my humble beginning.

This is the place. I must salute this place.

But most importantly, it's made him even more focused.

Being here now, has it been reinforced that feeling that you

want to help other people?

I do, because it's very important.

Somebody helped me, yes, and look where I am.

This trip down memory lane has been such an emotional one for a Rami.

Thanks to the people who believed in him,

he's turned a small business into an international enterprise.

An amazing achievement.

And, you know, he's not forgotten his humble origins.

Now, you want to give something back to somebody who needed helping hand

and I think we've found just the person.

On a south-east London housing estate in Peckham lives 29-year-old

Yetunde, with her husband and three young children.

Like Rami, Yetunde came over the UK.

She was born in Nigeria and arrived here as a nine-year-old.

And like Rami, Yetunde is also a grafter.

As well as holding down a regular job,

looking after the kids and doing all the housework,

Yetunde designs and tailor-makes dresses

in the confines of her kitchen.

She has aspirations of being a fashion designer with her own

label, so she has that fighting entrepreneurial spirit Rami

is looking for.

With these similarities, we've arranged for them to meet.

I'm going to meet a young lady called Yetunde.

She has very difficult circumstances,

but with great ambition.

This reminds me of my own circumstances.

I had big plans and I didn't know how to fulfil them.

This meeting is extremely important and could make a huge difference to

Yetunde and her family. So, let's hope they hit it off

and Rami feels he can help her.

-Good morning.

-Good morning.

-How are you today?

-Oh, I'm fine.

-Rami Ranger.

-Hiya.

-How are you?

-Fine.

Take a seat. Do you want a cup of coffee?

-Water?

-Water will be fine.

-OK.

Thank you, thank you.

Yetunde things were making a programme

about aspiring entrepreneurs.

She has absolutely no idea that she could be in line for a gift that

would transform her life.

So, good to meet you and I'm very curious to find out,

where did you get this idea to be a fashion designer?

When I was younger, around seven, my auntie, she was a tailor.

I used to sit next to her. I used to watch what she does

and it was fascinating,

to actually see from cutting to a finished product.

Yeah, so I would get the scrap of the fabrics and I would make

those clothes.

I actually quite enjoyed doing things with my hands.

Nice for the childhood.

Yeah, I had fashion in me, because I actually quite enjoy sketching

and I actually quite enjoy making stuff.

I'm always happy once I make stuff

and I see people wearing them and are happy about it.

-So, that's what makes me want to go.

-It satisfies you, satisfaction.

Yes, satisfaction.

But Yetunde's aspirations to be a fashion designer are fraught

with difficulties.

As well as having to run after her three young children,

she also has to care for her husband,

who has sickle cell anaemia -

an incredibly painful and debilitating genetic disease.

It means he finds it difficult to work and relies heavily on his wife.

I'm very proud of her, because she's a very strong woman.

Yetunde also does all the cooking and cleaning, whilst holding down

a job as a hospital appointments coordinator

to support her young family.

-Are you full-time there or part-time?

-I was full-time before.

I cut it down to two days, so that I can concentrate on my

business and also try and concentrate on my family as

well, because my husband has got sickle cell as well.

-Oh, your husband has sickle cell?

-Yeah.

-Is it sickle cell anaemia?

-Anaemia, yeah.

-That's a very painful one.

-Yes, it's a very painful one.

-So, you're looking after your husband?

-Yeah.

-You're looking at your child?

-Children, yeah.

-And you are also doing part-time job?

-Yeah.

Plus you're trying to mix with your...

-Business work, yeah.

-Oh, you're a tough girl.

Yetunde's fighting spirit in the face of all her challenges clearly

impresses Rami, as does her entrepreneurial resolve.

Yetunde specialises in designing and making dresses using African

prints with modern-day fabrics.

Her primary models are her children,

Arafat,

Alamin

and Amira.

Mum is a very great sew artist.

She's fantastic.

And she makes good clothes for us, even when we go to parties.

It takes Yetunde just three hours to make a simple dress,

but up to a week to make a more complicated bridesmaid dress.

So, do you already have some customers?

-Yes, some customers.

-And are you getting repeat orders?

-Yeah, I do get repeat orders.

-Well, that's it. That's a company.

When you start getting repeat orders, that is a very,

very big compliment.

That means your product has arrived.

Yetunde's friends were her first clients before she launched her

fashion business six months ago.

But already, she's in demand.

Just this month, she was paid £700 for her bespoke designs.

Are you making money?

I could say a bit of money, but not what I would love to make now.

But you wouldn't be able to give up your job full-time?

-Not at the moment, no.

-OK.

So, you've made some,

but if the business was to grow... And I think it will grow now.

-Yes, I would.

-So, then you could give up the job.

-Exactly, that's my... Yeah.

-I see.

That's wonderful.

So, don't give up.

Yetunde wants to expand her business, which is already growing.

She gets commissions through word-of-mouth

and marketing and designs on social media.

But her success is impacting on the whole family.

She makes good clothes, but she fills up the whole kitchen

and the sitting room, so me and my brother and my sister and my dad

don't have nowhere to go.

Just like Rami wanting to build up his business from a shed,

Yetunde is struggling to take things forward from her tiny kitchen.

And how is the business progressing now?

Well, I've just started, so I'm looking forward to it

progressing into something big in the future.

But right now, I'm trying to work from the kitchen as you can see.

Yes, yes. No, I can see.

You bring back my memories. I started my business from a shed.

-Wow.

-You know, a rented shed a few years back and coming to you

has taken me back to my old days when I was trying to make

a success of my business.

A lot of people didn't realise. A lot of people thought I was just

-talking, you know.

-I know how you feel, yeah.

It's clear Yetunde's passion and determination are resonating

with Rami and reminding him of his younger self.

And making a success of her business will be

a huge benefit for the whole family.

I'm going to be very happy,

because that's what she's wanted from the beginning.

So, I will be very, very happy.

As long as she's happy, I'm happy.

What Rami wants to know now is how Yetunde plans to expand her business

and make her dream of being a top fashion designer come true.

What can help you to achieve your ambition?

Advertising.

-Yeah.

-Loads of my stuff, I would need some models.

And I need space as well.

As I keep saying, I know I can do a lot, but without space,

sometimes I get frustrated working around here.

I know, I can see everywhere you've got your dresses on the tables.

But because I'm determined...

Plus you need an atmosphere of work-like atmosphere,

-not in the house.

-Exactly. Yeah, yeah. Exactly.

When I'm sewing, I'm in my own world,

so I'm concentrating on what I'm doing.

And I find it hard sometimes to do that when the kids are around

and making so much noise.

I have to pick up things for them, do this and do that.

But it's not just space that Yetunde needs,

she'd also love some new equipment.

I wanted to buy an industrial sewing machine.

These are not strong.

I've had to change that machine like twice now.

-Because it's not tough enough?

-It's not tough enough.

-Robust enough.

-Yeah, and also if I buy industrial, there is

-no space to put it round the house.

-Sure.

There's no doubt that Rami has been taken by Yetunde and her passion

and ambition to fight against the odds

and make it as a fashion designer.

So, I think you have a very bright future.

-I can see your positive attitude.

-Thank you.

You are a tough girl. It's been wonderful meeting you.

-Thank you for having me.

-Thank you very much. Thank you.

-Thank you. And have a great day.

-You too.

-Thank you.

OK, I'll just show you to the door.

This meeting has been pivotal for both Yetunde and Rami.

It was such an inspirational experience.

It brought back memories.

You know, I was once in her situation,

but I was actually moved listening to her story,

how determined she is. And with all the difficult circumstances

surrounding her, she still wants to realise her ambition and

wants to make the difference.

Rami sees so much of his younger self in Yetunde,

She has that drive and passion he had as

a young entrepreneur to build her fashion business and make

a name for herself, in spite of all her challenges.

But deciding whether Yetunde is truly deserving of his help

is quite a task.

So, he's seeking the advice of his business partners -

his wife, Renu, and right-hand man Ray.

I went to see a young lady in Peckham, her name is Yetunde,

and she has extraordinary circumstances.

Her husband is not well, so she has to take care of her husband,

three young kids, she works part-time in a hospital and

then, on top of that, she has a desire to build her own business.

So, she makes dresses from her living room and she is trying to

build that business from scratch.

So, I wanted to know if it will be all right for us to help her,

because she is a very honourable young lady and she has big plans.

-So, do you think we should consider her?

-Absolutely, absolutely.

It's very difficult to start a business, as you know.

It's very difficult to get the help from the bank people, for sure.

Yeah, I think it's a very good idea.

To have that little bit of pressure taken off of her.

What you think?

I'm sure she's torn between the three children and then she's

got her business and then trying to get that of the ground.

So, she's working, she is doing all that, she's being the

breadwinner, plus the mum, plus the cook, plus a cleaner.

-Everything.

-So, I think, if we could, yeah.

And so far, her business is giving good signs.

So, there is a sign to progress.

She reminds me of my own story.

Do you remember the day when we were packing, unloading, loading,

-going to the airport?

-Those were the days.

Those were the days. Standing in the queue.

-Where you had to do everything yourself.

-Yes, I remember.

We've come a long way.

I was lucky, because I have my wife, Renu, to help me when I started my

business and she supported me.

-So, we all agree?

-Absolutely.

It would be nice to give something back.

For Rami getting Renu and Ray's blessing to support Yetunde

means absolutely everything.

After all, Rami and Yetunde are well and truly kindred spirits.

Now that we've gone back into his past,

Rami needs to think of the future and decide in what way

he can make a life-changing difference

to Yetunde and her family.

So, I'm on my way to catch up with Rami.

I know that during the week, he met up with Yetunde.

I'm really interested to hear what he thought of her.

They are polar opposites when it comes to wealth.

Yes, of course they are. But rather similar

when it comes to entrepreneurial spirit. I think so, anyway.

Seeing Yetunde struggle must have really reminded Rami of how

he struggled when he started out in life.

I wonder if he's willing to help fulfil her business potential.

Let's go and find out.

Rami is waiting for me just around the corner

from a park where Yetunde has gathered friends

for a photoshoot to model her latest designs

to advertise on social media, so it's time to find out

precisely what Rami's decided for the unstoppable entrepreneur.

-Hey, Rami! How are you?

-How are you?

-Nice to see you again.

-Very good to see you. Thank you.

-So, you've met up with Yetunde.

-Yes, I did. What an experience.

-Really?

Yes, she's an inspirational young lady, and listening to her story,

-I was really moved.

-In what way?

It brought back memories for me and I felt exactly as she was feeling today.

Another immigrant like myself, you know,

trying to realise her ambition and dreams.

I could really experience the determination and the motivation

she has to rise above

all the challenges she's facing at the moment.

-Yeah, cos she's struggling with space at the moment, isn't she?

-Yes.

So have you decided that you're going to help her?

-Yes, I'm going to help her, definitely.

-In what way?

First things first.

She's looking for space and I'm going to offer her

a space in my warehouse, free of charge, she can stay there,

-no bill for electricity, no water, no gas.

-Wow!

And the other thing is,

because you know we are exporting to Africa,

the people from all over Africa come visit me

-and then she'll be able to make contact with these people.

-Wow.

And I will also help design her a catalogue and I have

-an in-house design team, so we will help her get a catalogue...

-Wow.

..ready for her, and she also needs an industrial sewing machine.

-At the moment, she's using a domestic machine...

-Right.

..which breaks down, it's not as fast,

so I'll give her the industrial sewing machine so she can work fast.

Wow! Rami, all this sounds like a fortune!

The gift of providing Yetunde with warehouse space and buying her

an industrial sewing machine will cost Rami around £7,000.

Britain has been great to me. I came here with nothing.

Now with the help of so many people, I have something now,

so it's only fair that I can also share,

so I'm going to help her, and also I will guide her

so she can learn how to build a world-class company from nothing.

I think you're being so, so generous, I really do, Rami.

Have you put all your thoughts down in a letter, have you?

-Yes, I have done a letter to her in my own handwriting.

-OK.

Well, I know that she's in a park.

-I think we should go and surprise her now, don't you?

-Let's do that.

-Come on.

-Let's do it. Thank you.

It's that exciting moment - telling Yetunde what we've really been

up to, and for her to discover that her life's about to change for ever.

So how are you feeling?

Oh, well, I'm really excited,

looking forward to meeting her and to trying to surprise her.

Well, we'll definitely surprise her.

She has no idea you're coming, she has no idea I'm coming.

-I'm getting a bit nervous.

-Oh, well. This is going to be fun.

Yeah, she's having a little photo session with her friends

just behind that bush over there, I think, so...

-Like to capture her expression.

-Yeah. Should be good.

-I want to surprise her.

-Absolutely.

I just hope she can read your writing!

-I hope so, otherwise you'll have to help her.

-OK.

She hasn't seen us yet.

She's now seen us, I think.

Hi!

-Where's Yetunde?

-Oh, Yetunde! How are you?

-Come over here.

-Hello!

-Hi! I'm Aled Jones from the BBC.

-Yeah?

Don't look so frightened. Nice to see you.

Now, listen, you thought you were doing

-a programme just about aspiring entrepreneurs.

-Yeah.

Well, it's not the whole story, is it, Rami?

-How are you?

-I'm fine.

-Nice to see you again. Yes?

-Thank you.

-You have done some magic on me.

-I have to come back again to meet you.

-Oh, I'm so shocked. I never thought you would come back.

-Yeah.

There you are. I have something for you.

I hope you can read my handwriting, so here you are, this is a letter.

-Will you read it out loud?

-All right.

-Take your time.

-When do I start?

-Just start at the beginning.

"It was inspiring to meet you on Monday.

"Listening to your life experience brought back memories

"of the time when I found myself in a similar situation,

"when I was working hard to take my business off the ground.

-"Your story..."

-Of courage.

"..of courage and determination and...I found it not only

"inspiring, but also moving.

"To help you on your way,

"I would like to offer you some guidance and practical help.

"To start with, I would like to help you design a catalogue...

Of your dresses.

"..of your dresses, and designs so that you can distribute them

"among your potential customers.

-"I would also like to buy you an industrial sewing machine..."

-Whoo!

-"..and also offer you space in my warehouse."

-There you are.

I'm shaking!

"And I will also offer you space in my warehouse

"so that you can expand and have more space to grow.

"Best wishes, Rami." Thank you! Thank you.

-Thank you. Thank you.

-How are you feeling?

-All shaky. I can't stand.

Don't faint on me! Don't faint on me!

-It's amazing, isn't it?

-Yeah.

-So you've got space in the warehouse.

-In the warehouse.

-For how long?

-As long as you want.

-Thank you!

-At least for a year.

-Thank you.

-And so you've got a new industrial sewing machine and also the catalogue.

-Oh, I'm so grateful.

It will be a beautiful catalogue with your dresses and designs,

-so you can send it all over the world.

-Thank you very much!

-I'm so happy.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

-Thank you. God bless you.

What difference do you think this'll make to your company?

Um...expand it and people will be able to see what I can do

and offer the whole world my designs, so help me to be able to work harder

and more space and to be more creative, so...

Oh, don't cry! You'll set me off!

-Ah.

-There you are.

-Thank you.

It's your story, your determination, your courage,

that makes the world tick.

Shall we have a round of applause for them both?

Ah!

-Are you happy?

-Yes! Very.

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

-It's a pleasure.

-Can we have a picture, of, you know...

Yeah, are we going to have a picture? Do you want to all come in, have a photo?

Yes, we can all have a photo. All beautiful girls, come on.

-You've got to smile, yeah?

-Yes. Come on, come on, come on.

-Got it?

-Thank you. This is so wonderful.

-You're shaking!

I'm shaking.

Well, it's lovely to meet you, and good luck with the business.

-Thank you very much, really appreciate it.

-No problem.

-Thank you very much.

-And we look forward to seeing you.

-Thank you.

I'm so happy.

We'll leave you to it,

to your photoshoot now and all the very best to you. There we go.

-Come on, then, Rami.

-Thank you.

-Bye-bye, guys! See you!

CHATTERING

It's so good. Thank you.

Oh, it's...

I'm speechless. I wasn't expecting it. I was just shocked.

I just wanted to, like, show my dresses.

I wasn't sure what was going to happen, but I'm happy.

I'm just speechless! Dunno what to say.

I felt humbled and I felt so lucky to be

in a position where I am able to help someone, you know.

I had no idea this would be so emotional experience.

I nearly cried with her.

I can't believe what's happening.

Oh, my God, I'm so excited for her cos this is all what she wanted,

so I'm really happy for her.

I am so proud of her because I do... I have been behind her

and I know how much hard work she puts in for this work to come out looking like this.

I'm just so...

I'm excited, I'm looking forward to everything else after this.

I'm really excited. But now I can work towards my dream.

With more space and more equipment

then I'll be able to achieve all my goals.

What an amazing experience that was.

Yetunde was in total shock, wasn't she?

There's no doubt that she's a very talented designer

but, with Rami's generosity and advice, he's sowed the seed

for her to grow her business and have a much brighter future.