I was born in Yorkshire, but life had big plans for me early on. At nine years old, my family moved to South Africa — a huge shift that forced me to grow up quickly, adapt, and learn resilience from a young age.

But resilience doesn’t always come from calm waters. My life has been a series of storms — from trauma to mental and emotional abuse, to years of living in survival mode while appearing “strong.” I know what it’s like to hold everything together on the outside while feeling completely lost on the inside. I’ve spent years overthinking, people-pleasing, second-guessing myself, and trying to rebuild my confidence every time life knocked me down.

There were days when I didn’t recognise the woman in the mirror — exhausted, disconnected, and wondering how someone so capable could still feel so small. That emotional chaos became my constant companion for far too long. But it was also my greatest teacher.

Through my own healing, I began to understand the patterns that kept me stuck — the self-doubt, the emotional triggers, the fear of speaking up or setting boundaries. Slowly, I learned how to calm my reactive mind, rebuild trust in myself, and find peace after years of noise. That process didn’t happen overnight, but it changed everything.

And that’s why I coach the way I do — with empathy, patience, and honesty. I know how it feels to rebuild from the inside out, to face your emotions instead of running from them, and to start over later in life when everyone thinks you should already have it figured out.

I’m a proud mum of three boys — 29, 25, and 8 — which means I’ve lived through almost every season of motherhood at once. Alongside my partner of 13 years, two dogs, and two cats, our home is full of love, laughter, and muddy paw prints — a beautiful reminder that life’s messiness can still feel full and joyful.

At 50, I finally gave myself permission to stop surviving and start living — to take everything I’d learned and retrain as an Emotional Awareness & Empowerment Coach. Today, I use my experience to help other women find what I once needed most: calm, clarity, and confidence after chaos.

Because I’ve been where you are — exhausted from holding it all together, questioning your worth, and longing for peace. I know that healing is possible, confidence can be rebuilt, and it’s never too late to write a new chapter — one where you feel grounded, empowered, and finally at ease in your own skin.

Love Jo x