Talks That Inspire: Resilience, Creativity and Rethinking Materials

I’m a TEDx speaker, ex-teacher and creative who believes every challenge holds a spark of opportunity. After surviving a sudden brain haemorrhage in my thirties—an event that changed everything—I embarked on a journey of resilience, rediscovery and reinvention.

Inspired by my Granny Florence’s words, “there’s no such word as can’t” I found new strength in creativity and sustainability. I’ve transformed overlooked materials—like inflatables, wetsuits, and lifejackets—into beautiful, functional pieces. But more importantly, I’ve turned my own story of adversity into a message of hope and action.

In 2024, I delivered around 20 talks across Cornwall to groups ranging from Women’s Institutes and Memory Cafés to U3A and craft clubs. One group called me “the best speaker they’ve ever had.”

My talks mix honesty, humour and practical creativity. I invite audiences to rethink everyday materials, embrace resilience, and understand how small, thoughtful actions can create bigger change—in homes, communities, and workplaces.

If you want an engaging speaker who connects authentically, inspires perseverance, and sparks meaningful conversation, I’d love to bring this message to your next event.

Let’s start the conversation.

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