How did I get here?​

I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life as a teenager -looking back it is obvious that acting is in my soul. After completing my music degree, I trained as a school teacher, then did a TEFL course and went to Sicily for an incredible year. Teaching English as a foreign language involved acting out scenarios in the classroom, which I loved, and one of my students said I should be an actress. On returning to England a fellow singer suggested I go into acting, so I did an acting workshop and knew this was where I was meant to be. I am ever grateful to those who saw what hadn't even entered my consciousness.

 

My career has been (and still is!) a challenge - I started late and didn't go to one of the 'top' drama schools; I represented myself for many years, finally landing an agent after 4 years of hustle, and I have continued to move forwards slowly but incrementally. On the way I have considered throwing in the towel multiple times, because the industry is so tough, and being a solo parent is another level of challenge!! But I am still here because I feel I have so much more to give. And the industry has been amazing for my daughter; she has been on numerous workshops, sets, and in many theatres, and even assisted with props on my film Box Red.

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Throughout this time I have had therapy, life coaching and mentoring, and have been supported by the Actors Children's Trust. Without help from these wonderful people I would not be where I am now, and this is why I feel drawn to supporting and guiding others too; to pass forward what I have learned and received.

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I have experimented with writing, directing and producing (check out my Vimeo), run workshops and coached both professional and non-professional actors, all of which have brought so much joy into my life.

 

Various jobs I have had along the way: FOH staff, Assistant Bursar, promo work, Project Manager, Corporate Trainer, Corporate Roleplay Actress - bringing me into multiple different worlds and teaching me so much about people and how we ultimately all need each other to thrive. 

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The pull to support others started about 15 years ago, during which time I have had counselling training and life coaching training, both of which I loved but didn't quite sit right with how I wish to guide others. So I am mentoring in the way that feels right for me; my focus is empathic listening, and gently guiding you to make decisions based on your intuition, with some practical tools thrown in to help the process. I hold a space to laugh and to cry, and will meet you where you are at.​