
13/06/2025
I turned 40 this week.
And I’ve been reflecting on a whole decade of life.
My 30's were full. Change, growth, courage, failure, love, loss - and lessons I never saw coming.
But if I learned one thing, it’s this: no matter how far you fall or how lost you feel, you can begin again.
I'm proud of what I achieved in this past decade. It’s shaped who I am — as a person and as a business owner.
- I was a journalist for many years and won an IRN award with my team
- I reported live on major moments; a royal visit to Leicester by the Queen, the death of Prince Philip, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, weather anomalies, murder trials and so much more
- I travelled to Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon with a charity providing schooling in the camps
- I spoke on a TEDx stage about chasing a dream - and what happened when it fell apart. Then became PR & Comms Director for TEDx Wolverhampton
- I worked at The Scout Association as the lead on several large campaigns including Cubs100 which was featured in all major national press outlets
- I started my own PR and comms agency - Roseleigh Media
- I joined TikTok and gained skills very few in my line of work have
- I met and interviewed the likes of Jon Snow, David Cameron, Terry Waite, Jasper Carrott and more
- I have spoken at International Women’s Day Events to inspire others to rewrite their story
Outside of work, I’ve grown in ways that have nothing to do with job titles;
- I survived a terrorist attack, which changed my life and mindset completely
- I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and built a supportive online community
- I travelled Australia solo and saw The Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Uluru and more
- I've explored new countries including Canada, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Crete, Tenerife
- I’ve been to concerts from Taylor Swift, to Billy Joel and Neil Diamond
I have loved and been loved. And most of all - I kept going.
If you’re in your 30s and feel like you’re falling apart, trust me when I say this: there’s magic in the mess. There’s strength in starting again.
Your next chapter could still be the one that changes everything.
Here’s to the next decade.