08/05/2025
🌱 Meet the Team! 🌱
This week we are saying hello to one of our BDL O.G.s, Jakub (on the left)! We have been so lucky to have Jakub on our team, he was one of our first support-workers to join the BDL crew over two years ago! Make sure you show him some love!
👋 How long have you been with BDL?
I’ve been with Beyond Daily Life since June 2023—and honestly, it’s felt like home from day one.
🛤️ What’s your story? How’d you get here?
Before stepping into this field, I wore a lot of hats—hospitality, purchasing, marketing—you name it. But nothing truly fulfilled me. Deep down, I always knew I wanted to help people, I just didn’t know how. Then everything clicked into place. Thanks to Peter and Joe for giving me a chance, I stepped into support work and instantly knew: this is it. This is what I’m meant to do.
🎉 What do you love doing outside of work?
Fishing! I’m obsessed. I go almost every single day—it’s my absolute passion. Besides that, I like to stay active—recently I’ve taken up running, skating and before that it was cycling and hitting the gym. Anything that gets me moving and is a challenge, I’m in.
😲 Drop a fun fact! Surprise us!
Okay, don’t judge—but I still have my Monchhichi toy “Macko” that I got when I was born. Yep, 33 years and counting, and he’s still with me... although he’s looking a bit haunted at this point! He even travels with me. No shame.
🦸 What’s your BDL superpower?
I’m a support worker, and I think my superpower is seeing the best in people. It’s a strength—and sometimes a weakness—but it helps me connect deeply with each participant. I’m also big on prioritizing health and wellbeing, so while I bring good energy and positivity, I’m not afraid to be a bit “strict” when needed, because I genuinely want the best for the people I support.
🌈 What kind of impact do you hope to make?
I hope to walk through life with them—not just during the easy moments, but the tough ones too. I want them to know there’s always someone in their corner (complete with a bad dad joke or two). Ultimately, I want to help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives, whatever that looks like for them.
💖 What’s the best part of your job?
The participants—every single one of them. They’re inspiring, unique, and full of surprises. I love the diversity of each day, and most of all, I love that everything I do finally feels like it makes sense. And I couldn’t do it without the incredible Beyond Daily Life team. The support, energy, and passion within this company is something really special—and I’m proud to be part of it.
