Ben Westwood

Ben Westwood is a British writer, performer, musician, and advocate for children's rights with over 20 years in media, tourism, education, and entertainment. Born in Staffordshire and raised in Rugeley, he spent his teenage years in foster care and as a runaway in London and the West Midlands, experiences chronicled in his poetry collection 'Poems From a Runaway' and memoir 'Welcome To Leatheton'. He has authored the award-winning crime thriller 'Green Shoots', released music albums, performed stand-up comedy, and lectures on homelessness for safeguarding organizations.