I hope this update finds you well. The world has certainly been through a lot in the past few weeks. I’ve been self isolating from the Corona virus for around 3 weeks now. I’ve no idea, like everybody else, when this will end. So after getting my head around how to reduce the chances of… Continue Reading
Rare Disease Day 2020
The 29th February was #rarediseaseday. Having Spinal Muscular Atrophy puts me in with the 300 million other people with a rare disease. When speaking about my condition I’ve always pointed to what I can do. Indeed my career is about what most disabled people can do today, and how society can include us even more… Continue Reading
Big Start to 2020
Life is ridiculously busy, yet so amazing, right now! I’m just back from Tenerife where I gave myself some much needed rejuvenation from the winter and my busiest start to a new year ever. Since 2020 began I have met up with my clients SMA UK and Open Inclusion in Stratford-upon-Avon and then London for… Continue Reading
Voice is the Future
The way I describe being disabled is all about societal barriers. Whether from the environment, people’s attitudes, or organisational policies; these daily touchpoints make or break my ability to live have a happy and fulfilled life. The most pivotal barrier comes from peoples attitudes. When everybody understands inclusion, the built environment and organisational policies are… Continue Reading
World Changers Academy Launch
My mission to create a fully inclusive world drives everything I do. One of the hurdles I’ve had to overcome is not getting stagnant in life. Both personally and professionally. Its jùst not possible to change the world when you stop your own growth. In recent years I have learned from the worlds best teachers,… Continue Reading
An Inclusive 2020 Vision
They say a change is as good as a rest. This is absolutely relevant for me right now! Here’s the inside scoop from my head. I’m writing this post with a full heart, tummy and head. My heart is full from the Christmas presents and connections. My tummy is full from all the delicious festive… Continue Reading
Sing Sing Sing
I’ve found leisure activities challenging since day dot. Being physically weak puts a lot of things off limits. Finally this year I found something thats fun, challenging and has a fantastic community – singing! We Are Sound is a Cambridge based choir. When Kasia mentioned it I was very skeptical! Choirs do have a certain… Continue Reading
Winter Transition and Next Global Adventure
October and November have passed in a flash! I always fall in to the trap of freaking out on why I’m feeling tired, and a little lower in mood in autumn. Then I look around at others, see my old posts from this time of year, and remember – its all a normal cycle we… Continue Reading