Holly Branson

“The first We Day celebration I attended was in Vancouver, and it was the most incredible experience - there is nothing more invigorating than a buzzing room of young people who are excited to change the world.”

“My mom is seriously down to earth.”

“We learned not to let the fear of failure stop us from attempting to fulfil our dreams - whether that dream involved a change in career, attempting to set world records, or helping young people.”

“Our community system is completely broken down, and you need to build that back up again and make people feel that they can make a change in life and not just sit around playing video games or on their iPhones - that they can get out there and make a difference.”

“We'd have Mick Jagger round for tea one morning or Janet Jackson wandering in, but I wouldn't have been aware of it. I didn't have a clue who anyone was. They were just dad's friends popping in.”

“Yes, my parents brought us up like anybody else. We didn't get any more presents than other people.”

“Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness.”

“It's almost an impossible task to sum up all the things my parents have taught me over the years. Whether it was how to tie my shoelaces or encouragement in whatever career choice I wanted to pursue, they have both always been there to support me.”

“Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes but, more importantly, make way for us to make good decisions that have a roll-on effect for others.”

“The men in my family are the big criers.”

“I think, the young people in the U.K., it's a vicious cycle of not feeling empowered to do anything within their community.”

“I want to make sure that when I walk down the aisle, I can see all my best friends, and I want to see their faces smiling back at me and not any random people.”

“I'm usually quite good at learning things, but I just don't find the business stuff that interesting, so it makes it harder to get my head around.”

“We've grown up watching Dad setting and breaking records - my brother Sam was born when Dad was halfway across the Atlantic, going after a record.”

“From a young age, watching my father embark on daring, and often dangerous, adventures in the name of Virgin almost become the norm. I'm not saying it became any less nerve-wracking waiting for his safe return - but, over time, it encouraged a new way of thinking for myself and my brother Sam.”

“I was really lucky because from a very young age, I wanted to be a doctor. So I kinda knew I had that goal for my whole life.”

“I don't think there will ever come a time that I can't learn from my parents, but there's something wonderful about getting to the age where you can role-reverse and share exciting and interesting things that you have learnt, too - even better when it's a shared passion.”