Working on a Bank Holiday: When 27 Degrees Doesn’t Mean a Day Off
On a 27-degree Bank Holiday, most people are in the garden with a drink in hand, but for the self-employed, the laptop usually wins. Freedom looks different when taking the day off means losing a day’s income.
The Rise of the Loud Generation
Gen X was once called the “forgotten generation,” but we’re done being quiet. From building businesses to taking over TikTok, midlife has become our catalyst, not our crisis.
What Comes After ‘Doing It All’? Whatever I Choose.
After years of juggling roles, I'm stepping back from the university to focus on what I’ve built, businesses that are growing, clients that excite me, and a life that’s mine on my terms. I’m still doing it all, just on my own clock.
Ghosted in Business. Why Manners Still Matter.
Ghosting isn’t just a dating problem anymore. In business, the silence after a genuine pitch or inquiry speaks volumes, and not in a good way.
Post-Holiday Burnout: Why Rest Isn’t Always the Reset You Hoped For
Post-holiday burnout is real. Sometimes taking a break highlights just how much pressure you’ve been under - and coming back can feel heavier than when you left.
15 Things I’ve Learned in Business in 15 Years
After 15 years in business, I’ve picked up a few lessons - some joyful, some hard-won. If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be these 15 truths.
15 Years in Business - Built from Love, Grit and a Bloody Good Gut Instinct
15 years - Who’d have thought it? Celebrating the resilience, growth, and unexpected wins that come from backing yourself, even on the hardest days.
When Technology Lets You Down (and Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing)
This week’s tech failure reminded me just how much we rely on systems running smoothly, and how quickly everything unravels when they don’t. It was a stressful mess, but also a sharp lesson in resilience, adaptability, and the unexpected value of switching off.
Beyond International Women’s Day: Why Investing in Women Must Be More Than a One-Day Discussion
hile there is plenty of talk about supporting women in business, real, practical change is still lacking - particularly when it comes to funding and investment.