knew was best for me. So we had a normal family environment,
we carried on as usual, we talked about good things and happy
things and planned for the future. It was when I overcame it, I
wanted to talk, I wanted to tell the world via Worn By Us about
my journey, my experience, and how I had come through it.
I had an overwhelming feeling to help others, to save lives by
raising as much awareness as possible by getting the message
across in a unique way, in a way in which I believed would attract
attention and make people listen, and that way was Worn By Us.
I’m so keen to talk to and share my story with as many people as
possible to help them in any way I can, whether that’s through
one to one sessions, workshops or talking on stage to large
groups of people. This experience has dragged me kicking and
screaming out of my comfort zone, I’ll do anything if I can make
a difference to one persons life.
enjoy family holidays together – anywhere where there’s warmth
and sun, I’m there!
What has surprised you the most about yourself over the past
few years?
No – never! I do like to relax, but I also need to keep in touch
with work on a daily basis. I keep in touch with emails daily and
take my laptop, and I’m occasionally guilty of working on my
laptop in the evenings – only after I’ve finished my sunbathing
duties of course!
My resolve and resilience to overcome this. I’ve become a much
stronger person, I’ve built confidence in myself that I can do
things that I once never thought possible. I have come out of
my comfort zone completely! I’m not frightened of anything any
more, it has helped me to deal with problems and issues in life
with a different approach, and not to let anything drag me down.
Your life before your illness has been very much rooted
in business development and entrepreneurial support for
businesses – do you now see this changing or do you think that
Worn By Us.com and your charity work will sit comfortably
alongside your other business interests?
Yes, actually I loved my previous work, I have a Consultancy
Business which I have been running for the last 4 years. I love
working on diverse projects, meeting new people and making
a difference, helping other business owners to grow and
achieve success. I’m very much a people person, and have built
credibility through my work and the strong relationships and
networks I have established over my 20 years in the business
support sector. I think there’s definitely opportunity for Worn
By Us to sit alongside other business interests, I’ve found that
they compliment each other. I’m very much a connector of
opportunities, and the new connections and experience I have
gained and continue to gain from Worn By Us will massively
benefit work I do for other clients.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Hmm – Prosecco!
What is your favourite kind of food, places to eat out?
I like traditional food, I’m very much a fish person – seabass
and swordfish being my favourites. However I’m mainly found
in coffee shops having meetings – I’m often found in Home in
Oxton Village.
When you go on holiday, do you switch off your phone/laptop?
You went to university in Liverpool and you live on the Wirral,
what do you love most about the Wirral?
The Wirral has a fantastic balance for a healthy lifestyle and to
bring up a family. I love where I live, and the fact that it’s not
overdeveloped and we are in easy reach of so many fantastic
attractions and beauty spots.
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Through your Eurocities work, you’ve had contact with many
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I love travelling, and I love the opportunities which my work
has brought me to travel. I’m torn, my 2 favourite places are
the Greek Islands, and Italy. My husband took me to Malcesine
in Lake Garda for my 40th Birthday, and we’ve been a number
of times since, so I think I would opt for there, or Lake Como,
which has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that George
Clooney lives there!
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When you’re not working, what do you like to do to relax?
Hot yoga – I love it! I’m to be found most nights at Liverpool
Yoga Studios. It actually helped me after my treatment. It destresses me like nothing else, and is the best fitness regime I’ve
ever done! I also love spending time with my family and really
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