Just a Barbie girl in an inaccessible world...

Living life boldly: the realities of chronic illness, business, and beyond.

An award-winning entrepreneur, disability advocate, & proud wife based in Dorset

I’ve been chronically ill since I was two, and over the years, I’ve found my passion in disability awareness.

I love opening up the narrative around chronic illness and consider myself an ‘open book’. Creativity is my happy place, so I’m usually knee-deep in some kind of project.

When I’m not working on something, you’ll probably find me with a cup of tea in hand, surrounded by my enormous Barbie collection.

Recently on Instagram​

One year of Merlin & Bruno Happy Stomaversary!

Catch-up on my videos

Recently on Youtube​

Introducing my new wheelchair

I was interviewed on Radio 1, talking about accessible housing

Sharing my latest Barbie – with hearing aids!

Things medical proffessionals have said to me

Come with me on an SWR train journey

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