Life Changing Times

Life Changing Moments


  • Compassion and Serial Killers

    Me: I am on season 12 of Criminal MindsTherapist: Have you watched Unorthodox? (goes on to describe it)Me: No, I am obsessed with serial killers currently and have watched all of these seasons consecutively Therapist: Continues to talk about the poignancy of Unorthodox…Me: Oh! You think I should stop watching serial killers and connect with… Continue reading

  • Airports

    I love airports. Luckily, since I spend a significant amount of my life in them. I’m a people watcher, and airports are one of the best places to engage in this pastime. I love watching people heading out on an adventure, returning from one, meeting and greeting loved ones at arrivals, excited goodbyes at departures.… Continue reading

  • Another day

    June 2020:– First global pandemic in over 100 years– UK and USA ‘led’ by certifiable lunatics– Systemic and institutional racism rampant– The hottest month of May ever recorded in the UK We are living massive global changes right now. Literally right now. Living history except we don’t know the outcome. So much that has been… Continue reading

  • The soldier

    He looked into my eyes, smiling, and asked, ‘You will be here for me when I come back?’. I laughed, uncomfortably, because I knew there was something more.  We carried on flirting, talking, smiling. Then he said it again. ‘So when I come back, you will be here waiting for me, right?’ This time it… Continue reading

  • Loving lockdown life

    Disclaimer: This is purely about how it’s working for me. The politics in the UK where I am currently based are criminal, the deaths are heartbreaking, for so many the isolation terrifying. I am deeply aware of all of these facts and more. Here we are in the grip of a global pandemic and here… Continue reading

About Me

Leader, speaker, storyteller, feminist, body positivity activist living an intense, unapologetic life. I take space, I speak loudly, I call out bullshit. With courage, care, and deep empathy. I have spent my life making a positive difference to others through my work as a Humanitarian leader and now through my life experiences.