EP6 - Suneet Sachdeva: Blood, Sweat and Bubble ‘Tea’rs

From Yearbook Dreams to Bubble Tea Empire: Suneet Sachdeva on Passion, Resilience and Purpose.From being voted “Most Likely to Win Big Brother” in his school yearbook to founding the UK’s largest bubble tea brand, Suneet Sachdeva has built an empire one cup and one challenge at a time.In this episode of Performing in Life, Suneet shares the story behind Bubble CiTea, the company he launched in 2013 that now spans over 55 stores and employs more than 600 people, with plans to reach 300 through franchising. But behind the bright colours and tapioca pearls lies a story of persistence, purpose, and pure self-belief.We talk about:Turning a teenage dream into a nationwide businessThe tough early years: from skipping meals to sampling bubble tea every dayLearning Mandarin in China to transform his supply chain and mindsetScaling sustainably while learning to let go of perfectionismBeing a proud voice for the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of representationLeading a diverse team of 48 nationalities and breaking down communication barriersThe lessons of entrepreneurship – grit, gratitude, and never letting others define your limitsWith honesty, humility, and a yearbook full of ambition, Suneet shows that success isn’t about luck - it’s about loving what you do, holding your vision, and turning every setback into fuel for what comes next.