Hello, thanks for stopping by!
Comedian, musician, inspirational speaker and experienced life coach – I do what I love, and love what I do.
In February 2025 I was crowned the winner of the 2025 Komedia New Comedy Award in Brighton, an accolade which is already taking me on an adventure! I’ll be the first to say, there are few things in life I haven’t tried – as I often say, in coaching “anyone can do anything”, and now, I am proof of that!
More than meets the eye…
I was born with retinoblastoma, a rare form of retinal cancer, and grew up without eyesight, infact, I have had both non-working eyes removed in the last few years (sorry, TMI?!). Growing up with any form of disability is a phenomenal lesson in the concept of, “If you don’t laugh you’ll cry,” and that’s how I approach every challenge life throws my way – and one of the reasons I got into comedy!
Accidentally Inspiring
My journey through the physical and mental challenges associated with sight loss, as well as other hurdles a lot of us face in life led me to coaching and inspirational speaking. I have been called “inspirational”, (a word which makes most disabled people, including myself, squirm!) but I strongly believe that when something goes “wrong”, there is always something to be learned. I am passionate about supporting others to overcome their roadblocks in life, be they mental or physical, and inspiring you to achieve your goals.
Catch me if you can
Ever determined not to let sight loss slow me down, in my spare time, I enjoy running and working out and I play bass in Brighton band Torrid (A Love Affair). I also occasionally sleep, when time allows!
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