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Award-winning writer, coach, nonprofit founder, speaker and facilitator

Writer

I am an award-winning writer (Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021). I write about environmental and social change, which includes sustainability, mindful travel and purposeful adventure, nature, environment and diversity, access and representation in the outdoors.

I have written for a range of online and offline publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness, Horse&Rider magazine, Oryx Premium (Qatar Airlines inflight magazine), Adventure Uncovered, Adventure.com, The Outsiders Project, National Parks UK and more. You can see links to my written work further down this page.

Coach

I am a coach, working with those who want to live more purposeful lives. This includes individuals looking for a career change, those who want to explore their creativity, and those who want to grow social and environmental groups and movements. You can find out more on the coaching page of this website.

Consultant and Mentor

With experience in sustainability, startups, nonprofits, diversity in the outdoors and working with changemakers, I also offer mentorship for individuals and tailored consultancy services for businesses. Contact me to discuss this in more detail.

Speaker, Host and Facilitator

I am an experienced speaker, event host and group facilitator. I have organised and run online and offline events, organised and run focus groups, hosted panels at festivals and events, interviewed individuals on stage in front of audiences and given talks. I am also regularly interviewed for articles and on podcasts.

Subjects include how to create change, how to find your purpose, how to write effectively, mindful travel, plastic pollution and the work of eXXpedition, diversity in the outdoors and the work of my nonprofit community All The Elements.

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Qualifications and Experience

One Planet MBA
(focus on sustainability and business, women in leadership)
Co-Active (CTI) coach trained
Dare to Lead trained
Startup experience since 2016
Founded and run my own nonprofit since 2020
eXXpedition Ambassador
Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021
Climbing Wall Award (CWI equivalent)
Charity trustee
Artist, potter and creative

Interviews and Events

News

19 Aug 2024

Judge: Wainwright Prize 2024

19 Aug 2024

I am delighted to be a judge for the 2024 Wainwright Nature Writing Prize.

19 Aug 2024

2 Mar 2024

Interview: The Sabulous Podcast

2 Mar 2024

I was a guest on the Sabulous Podcast, hosted by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys.

2 Mar 2024

26 Nov 2023

Speaker: Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

26 Nov 2023

I was a speaker at Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 on a panel for OUTO and also a live podcast recording for Looking Sideways and The Adventure Podcast.

26 Nov 2023

Interview: Climate and Board Sports

26 Nov 2023

I was interviewed by Sam Haddad for her Climate and Board Sports Substack, which explores how the climate crisis is shaping the sports we love.

26 Nov 2023

27 May 2023

Interview: The Everyday Adventure Podcast

27 May 2023

I was interviewed by Nicki Bass for The Everyday Adventure Podcast on creating community and being an expert beginner.

27 May 2023

24 May 2023

Interview: eXXpedition

24 May 2023

As an eXXpedition Ambassador, I was interviewed by eXXpedition about my career, work with them and ongoing work with All The Elements!

24 May 2023

22 May 2023

Interview: This Expansive Adventure x Ellis Brigham

22 May 2023

I took part in an interview and shoot with outdoor retailer Ellis Brigham and filmakers and content creators This Expansive Adventure

22 May 2023

23 Dec 2022

Interview: It’s Great Out Here

23 Dec 2022

An interview I did to share more about the OUTO programme and the ‘incubator’ I took part in with my non-profit All The Elements.

23 Dec 2022

Judge: Climate Creatives Challenge

23 Dec 2022

Excited to be a judge for the Climate Creatives Challenge

23 Dec 2022

28 Nov 2022

Speaker and Presenter: Kendal Mountain Festival 2022

28 Nov 2022

I had a great time presenting at Kendal Mountain Festival 2022.

28 Nov 2022

22 Oct 2022

Interview: The Colour of Transformation

22 Oct 2022

It was an honour to join forces with six Global Majority women to discuss our experiences working in conservation, natural history and the outdoors for The Colour of Transformation film project.

22 Oct 2022

14 Oct 2022

Speaker: Blue Earth Summit

14 Oct 2022

I was invited to share the work of All The Elements CIC at the Blue Earth Summit.

14 Oct 2022

29 Sep 2022

Speaker: UK National Parks Conference

29 Sep 2022

I spoke at the UK National Parks Conference 2022 to representatives from all 15 Parks.

29 Sep 2022

21 Sep 2022

Interview: Type Two Podcast

21 Sep 2022

I was interviewed by Matt Barr for the Type Two podcast supported by Patagonia.

21 Sep 2022

30 Jul 2022

Interview: Prompted By Nature Podcast

30 Jul 2022

I was interviewed about creativity and my creative process for the Prompted by Nature podcast.

30 Jul 2022

21 Feb 2022

Interview: Mixed Messages

21 Feb 2022

Isabella Silvers interviewed me on my experience of being mixed race for the Mixed Messages newsletter.

21 Feb 2022

19 Jan 2022

Mentor: Ocean Wise Innovator Lab

19 Jan 2022

I am so excited to support youth innovators as a mentor with the Ocean Wise Innovator Lab.

19 Jan 2022

26 Nov 2021

Interview: National Parks UK

26 Nov 2021

In this interview with National Parks UK, I shared some of my experiences with the outdoors and why I founded my community interest company All The Elements.

26 Nov 2021

18 Nov 2021

Interview: Metro

18 Nov 2021

Following an interview with Peaks of Colour founder Evie Muir, there are some quotes from me on the importance of safe spaces in the Metro.

18 Nov 2021

27 Oct 2021

Interview: Ecosulis and diversity in rewilding

27 Oct 2021

I recently did an interview calling for action on diversity in the rewilding sector for environmental and nature recovery experts Ecosulis.

27 Oct 2021

26 Oct 2021

Panellist: Shextreme Film Festival 2021

26 Oct 2021

I had such a great time at the Shextreme Film Festival on Saturday 23rd October 2021 talking about building and running communities.

26 Oct 2021

22 Oct 2021

Interview: Ran By Nature Podcast

22 Oct 2021

When Bryna from the Ran By Nature Podcast approached me to do an interview focused on exercise, I honestly didn’t know if I would have anything to say. Turns out, I did.

22 Oct 2021

7 Oct 2021

Interview: Finisterre x Outsiders Project

7 Oct 2021

I was invited by Phil Young and Finisterre to take part in a photoshoot, filming and interview highlighting my work on diversity in the UK outdoors.

7 Oct 2021

24 Sep 2021

Interview: ITV News

24 Sep 2021

I appeared in a news segment for ITV in my role as founder of All The Elements CIC.

24 Sep 2021

1 Jul 2021

Interview: Tough Girl Podcast

1 Jul 2021

Listen to my interview with Sarah Williams for the Tough Girl Podcast.

1 Jul 2021

27 Jun 2021

Interview: The Women’s Edition

27 Jun 2021

I was interviewed by Karla Liddle-White for the adventure series of The Women’s Edition podcast.

27 Jun 2021

Published Work

News

Article: Huck Magazine

My interview with blind climber Jesse Dufton for Huck Magazine.

Consultancy: We Are Ocean Inclusive Activism

I contributed to a We Are Ocean project exploring how to make the ocean space more inclusive.

Mountain Training: Creating a New Life in the Outdoors

I worked on a project called Creating a Life in the Outdoors along with Phil Young to share how Mountain Training qualifications can help you build an outdoor career.

Article: Adventure.com

My article about exploring the future of travel with Wilderness Scotland for adventure.com

Article: The Outsiders Project

My interview with Siddrah Aslam, founder of ClimbMuz, for The Outsiders Project.

Articles: Postcards from the Parks

I am interviewing inspiring individuals about their relationship with nature for National Parks UK and community art project Green Space Dark Skies.

Article: Patagonia Deeds Zine

I wrote a piece about connection to nature and its relationship with environmental protection for a Patagonia zine.

Article: HF Holidays

An article about The Summit - a weekend bringing together people of colour working on access and representation - that I wrote for HF Holidays.

Contributor: Outdoor Europe

A book I contributed to earlier in the year - Outdoor Europe - has been released.

Finalist: Newsweek Future of Travel Awards 2021

I was absolutely honoured to be chosen as a Finalist for the Future of Travel Awards 2021

Article: Millican Journal

I shared the story of my Return to the Ocean with my Millican Maverick backpack.

Article: Lonely Planet China

I was delighted to be included in the 2020 December issue of Lonely Planet China.

Article: 7 steps to being a mindful traveler

I wrote an article for Lonely Planet on how to be a more mindful traveler.

Award: Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021

A few months ago, I was emailed by Lonely Planet. It didn't give much away, just asked for a call and, of course, I said yes! It's Lonely Planet after all.

Article: Sparking a Movement Whilst All At Sea

Tell someone you know that they are doing something well... it really could make all the difference. I've written an article about this for Gather Outdoors.