A few years later, during a walk with a friend, she gently encouraged me to do something just for me — to get my colours done with House of Colour. I didn’t realise how much I needed that little boost until I saw myself in colours that made me feel like me again. It wasn’t just about clothes — it was the first flicker of light I’d felt in ages. I felt seen. Bit by bit, my confidence started to grow, and I found myself recommending the experience to all my friends. One of them turned to me and said, “Why don’t you train to do this yourself?” And that’s exactly what I did.

By 2022, I was juggling life as a part-time secondary teacher (Biology and Psychology), and working a few days a month as a stylist with House of Colour. I loved it. Seeing women light up as they reconnected with themselves was so fulfilling. And it hit me — whether I was in the classroom, in a colour analysis session, or just chatting with friends — I’ve always been drawn to supporting others. Helping people feel more confident, more capable, more them has always lit me up.

But deep down, I wanted to go even further — beyond the wardrobe, into the mindset. I wanted to help people at a deeper, more holistic level. Another friend suggested I’d make a great coach. I lit up. It just clicked. I started researching training programmes that aligned with my values, found one that truly resonated, and haven’t looked back since.

Now, coaching feels like the natural next step in a lifetime of helping others grow. I bring all parts of me into my coaching — the resilience I’ve built, the psychology I’ve studied, the styling I’ve shared, and the compassion I’ve grown through my lived experiences. Coaching allows me to hold space for others the way I wish someone had held it for me.

If you're feeling a little stuck, like you’ve lost sight of who you are or just need someone to walk beside you as you figure things out — I’d be honoured to be that person.