I have spent more than thirty years immersed in the world of communications  - first as a practitioner, then as a consultant - helping organisations craft messages that resonate. Today, I bring that experience to my work with u3a, a charity dedicated to helping older people continue to learn and have fun through member-led groups. I also help curate our local newsletter, weaving together the voices and stories of our community.

In 2016, everything shifted. A trip to Edinburgh opened my eyes to the transformative power of storytelling. What had once been marketing campaigns and press releases suddenly expanded into something far richer: the art of narrative in all its forms. I began experimenting with written and spoken word, fiction and memoir, personal tales, and business narratives  - discovering that storytelling is both endlessly adaptable and deeply human.