I love a good human-interest story – even more, I love sharing it. Because sometimes someone will click on an interview or a piece I have posted and it turns out to be exactly what they needed that day. That’s the magic of stories – they find the right person at the right time.

I cover a broad mix of subjects, ranging from Alzheimers, writing process to business profiles, travel and hotel reviews, film and book pieces, press releases and more. During the pandemic lockdowns, I interviewed over 37 people across a range of industries, capturing how they were navigating uncertain times. In 2022, I self-published my first book – Talk Learn Connect – a collection of interviews with leaders in business, community and the arts. I’ve always believed that ordinary people carry extraordinary stories; sometimes they just need someone to help shape and share them.

In 2019, I completed a Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching for Further and Adult Education, which opened up another avenue for me. Before the pandemic, I facilitated a weekly creative writing class in my local community, later bringing it online to help people process and express how they were feeling during lockdown. Writing became a wellbeing tool for me also, not just an art form.

As a parent, I’m passionate about nurturing creativity  – encouraging my children to think beyond the obvious through writing, drawing, storytelling and imagination. I hope that by seeing me build a creative career – particularly while working from home during the pandemic – my own children have learned that creative paths are not only possible, but powerful.

And for my own sanity and spark? You’ll find me in the sea – even in winter (within reason — frostbite has its limits). My happy place is by the water, usually with my children beside me.