I’m honoured to be taking part in ITV’s Living Room Legends campaign, celebrating 70 years of advertising history, by revisiting some of the most iconic ads ever made. As part of this series, which brings together 70 voices from across the creative industry, I chose to reflect on Channel 4’s groundbreaking “Meet the Superhumans” campaign… Continue Reading
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Purple Goat Leadership
At Purple Goat, leadership has never been about one person. It’s about shared purpose, trust, and the collective energy that moves us forward. I’m so proud to shine a light on four people who embody that spirit and who, together, represent the heart of Purple Goats Senior Management Team. – Dan Wilcox, our Chief Operating… Continue Reading
Purple Tuesday 2025
I’m delighted to share my ongoing support for Purple Tuesday. An initiative I’ve known from the start through its founder Mike Adams, a friend and changemaker I respect deeply. Over the years I’ve been honoured to serve as an ambassador for this movement that is making accessibility and inclusion in business more than an after-thought…. Continue Reading
Driving Change with Open Road Access – A Conversation with David Dew Veal
One of the joys of launching the Purple Changemakers Podcast is being able to sit down with people who are not just talking about change but building it. In this latest episode, I speak with David Dew-Veal, founder and CEO of Open Road Access (ORA). ORA has a bold mission: to close the transport accessibility… Continue Reading
The River of Change
For as long as I can remember, disability inclusion has been the spring at the source of my journey. It’s where the first currents of purpose and action were born. Deeply personal, fiercely necessary, and beautifully human. Over time, as the seasons of life and work have flowed forward, I’ve found myself navigating a river… Continue Reading
Transforming Mobility, One Journey at a Time
I’m proud to share that I’ve joined Open Road Access (ORA) as a Non-Executive Director. A bold and brilliant startup on a mission to close the UK’s transport accessibility gap. ORA is launching as a standalone venture to bring flexible, dignified, and accessible travel options to disabled and older people, starting with the rental of… Continue Reading
When the Weight of the World Feels Heavy – A Reflection on Disability, Inclusion, and Collective Resilience
Over the past few months, I’ve experienced some deeply challenging moments, both personally and professionally. From unexpected health setbacks to painful logistical barriers during travel, the kind that strip away your basic dignity, I’ve had to pause, regroup, and find my way forward again. But the truth is, it’s not just me. I’m hearing it… Continue Reading
What would you do with $500 to be Drop Dead Generous?
What would you do with $500 to be Drop Dead Generous? Would you take a 31-inch Shetland pony to an older people’s care home to spark joy and connection? Would you plant daffodils in the shape of a smiley face for passengers flying into Bournemouth Airport? Would you buy essentials for people experiencing homelessness during… Continue Reading