At the start of this year, I made a resolution to myself: try something new every week. At the time, it felt ambitious, maybe a little crazy, but also exciting. Six months in, I’ve tried everything from learning a new recipe and trying wild swimming, to experimenting with new creative tools and testing out hobbies I’d never considered before. And the lessons? They’ve been bigger than I imagined. The first thing I’ve learned is that curiosity is contagious. When I commit to tr

Becoming a founder is nothing like I expected. In some ways, it’s exhilarating, in others, humbling and at times downright terrifying. A year in, I’ve learned that building something from scratch isn’t about perfection - it’s about learning, adapting, leaning into uncertainty and backing myself. The first lesson? Embrace the uncomfortable. Every day brings a new challenge - a problem you didn’t anticipate, a decision you didn’t know you had to make, or a moment that tests you

Life has a way of reminding us what truly matters, often in the most unexpected and jarring ways. Over a short period, I was served several such reminders. I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria, experienced my first asthma attack, witnessed a fatal car accident up close, and unexpectedly lost two friends - both of whom left young children behind. Through these events, fear became an unwelcome companion. I found myself worrying that I might not see my boys, Jack and Alfie, st

Creativity runs through my bones. My best days are always the ones where I get to make  something - whether it’s a handmade gift for someone I love, messy craft time with our sons, or leading a team through a problem in a way that feels inventive and alive. Creating is where I feel most myself. For years in my corporate role, I saw myself as an intrapreneur - completely at home in structure, but always driven by a need to do things differently. I pushed for new ideas, shook t

Sharing 5 key reflections on my purpose role at Virgin Media O2