I totally forgot that I've been running my business now for seven years. It was my anniversary yesterday and each year has been blooming wonderful. It's nerve wracking going it alone, but when you surround yourself with lovely folks and truly believe in your dreams - you are off!
A massive thank you to every one of you who has supported me through these past years. Marie Hatton who got the ball rolling and gave me the gumption. Sharon Sharman who had nothing but faith in me and would listen patiently and then go, "what are you waiting for then!? Go and create it for me!" Heather Broadhurst 💎 who has been my friend since the age of four and has ALWAYS been there for me. Plus she gave me lots of sage advice, which I chose to take onboard! that makes a change.
Thanks go to Lee Pardy-Mclaughlin OBE, who departed Coventry CC and said he'd be in touch and emailed me on his first day at Stoke! Gina Grimes, who is an absolute gem! Along with her glorious Anna Woodberry. Claire Williamson, childhood hero and now leading the way in making life so much better for children, young people and their families.
Liz Fuller, who has been absolutely wonderful, along with the legendary miranda smith. Fiona Burton, who pushed for me to work alongside her in all of her ventures! Darren Murinas, who met with me at the birth of the Insight Academy and said, "right then, what can you do for Stoke!?" Matthew Davis and Mary Moran, my fabulous chums from Liverpool University who had me in from day one and pushed me to be better and better. And I am! Katrina Felgate, Tracy Kirton, Tracey Luckman and all at Birmingham CC who gave me nothing but support and encouragement.
Blimey, so so many more people. I'd be here all day. If I missed you off, I will add you later! Love from me. You've made this silver fox very happy! 😁