The brilliant founder of #themarketingmeetup Joe Glover invited me to speak in Cambridge. I have always been passionate for marketing. I’m a good communicator (talk lots!), studied my masters in it, and honestly believe it has the power to change culture. In my talk I shared my story of breaking barriers (standard), explained how I… Continue Reading
How to change the world
Autumnal Change
Its coming! Or is it here already? I have a love/hate relationship with autumn. Let’s start with hate. Maybe that’s too strong a term. But as it gets colder and darker, my body aches and I feel more tired. Just by looking at my feed, you’ll see what an energised and busy summer I just… Continue Reading
Influencer Marketing can Change the World
On Thursday night I delivered a keynote speech and was a panellist for ‘behind the curtain’ with the Goat agency. An influencer marketing agency. My talk was about life with a disability, becoming an influencer, and our plans on Disability Horizons to create a fully inclusive world. Our panel debate, moderated by Esme Rice, was… Continue Reading
Slow Momentum
Having read a lot of inspirational books and watched a lot of goosebump inducing tv/films; I’ve developed some big ideas. But there’s been points on the journey to creating social change that really tested my patience. Some days I’m like: – “why don’t people get this?” – “we thought millions would have loved this!” –… Continue Reading
Prolific Not Perfect
You may remember a previous post on wisdom being preferable to perfection. Without setting out to, or meaning to, I’m clearly a bit anti perfectionist. My friend Toby mentioned the other day how Daniel Priestley (author of Key Person of Influence) talks about being prolific, not perfect. It’s so true and so powerful. Sorry perfectionism!… Continue Reading
Empowering Environments
The environment around us is very important in changing the world. There is no right or wrong environment either. Just what works for you. Ever since I left my full time job in London, I ensured everything was possible remotely. Particularly because I wanted to, and did, travel so much. Whether home or away, I’ve… Continue Reading
Campaigning for better air travel
Why do we like to do everything ourselves? Why is asking for help so difficult? Why do we ignore the common knowledge that ‘together we’re stronger’? You might have picked up on my recent difficulties with air travel. Despite flying hundreds of times, writing a book about my globetrotting, and always being so positive; my… Continue Reading
We Are Family
Today I’m sharing thoughts on family. As you’ll know from my Daily Sib vlog, I’m in Costa Brava, with 15 members of my family! I’ve often attributed some of my ability to change the world to my family. My mum and dad brought me in to this world. My family listen to me when I’m… Continue Reading