How to advocate for yourself as a disabled university student
This blog is in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire. Starting university should be one of the most exciting times of your life. Studying,...
- Feb 11
- 3 min
My 11 year anniversary | featuring Cool Crutches
February 2022 marks 11 years of being disabled, and it's been the hardest journey - but I wouldn't change a thing... "Be the woman you...
- Jan 28
- 6 min
Nine businesses owned by disabled people
My 2022 started off with a bang, as I worked with the incredible Charity Leonard Cheshire, to share nine amazing businesses owned by...
- Jul 29, 2021
- 5 min
Will this new rule make a difference to black models?
Since my last hair blog on 27th May 2021, when I talked about my own experiences with my natural hair in the modelling industry,...
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Kurt Geiger's People Empowered Campaign
I am so proud to say that, I am one of the individuals chosen to be a part of Kurt Geiger’s People Empowered Campaign. Being a part of...
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Reality of Having Natural Hair in the Modelling Industry
Being a black model with natural hair in the modelling industry has seen me face some challenges with hairstylists, not being able to...
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
My experience as a disabled model on set of a music video
A few months ago, I received a very exciting message from my agency letting me know that I had been booked for a big artist's music...
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
I Am Able - A Mini Documentary Of Me Sharing My Story
This time last year, I was fortunate enough to meet one of my brother's friends from University called Maya - someone I now consider a...
- Sep 23, 2020
- 3 min
London Fashion Week
In August I had the honour to walk in London Fashion Week for the ground breaking brand, Art School in their Spring / Summer 2021...
- Jun 6, 2020
- 5 min
My experience of being a disabled model on BBC Three's Glow Up
I had the amazing opportunity to be a model on BBC Three's Glow Up, where this was my first time filming for a TV Show as a disabled...
- Apr 6, 2020
- 6 min
Reflecting On My First Operation During The COVID-19 Pandemic
With the current Covid-19 pandemic happening right now I have seen the impact self-isolation, has had on able-bodied people and their...
- Jan 17, 2020
- 4 min
#BelieveMe
I am so grateful to have been illustrated by @cantgoout_imsick for her #BelieveUs Series in which she draws women with chronic illnesses...
- Nov 29, 2019
- 4 min
Travelling Alone For The First Time to Work Overseas!
"The Journey of a Thousands Miles Begins with a Single Step" On 5th November I travelled alone for the first time without a carer by my...
- Nov 9, 2019
- 4 min
In’A’SeaShell #LIKESEASHELLS Campaign
“Like seashells we are beautiful and unique, each with a story to tell” I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of In’A’Seashells new...
- Oct 7, 2019
- 4 min
Walking for Wella
“Be The Change You Want to See in This World” On Monday 30th September, I had the amazing opportunity to walk in the Wella TrendVision...
- May 25, 2019
- 3 min
Mental Health Awareness Week - Body Image
“Confidence doesn’t come from attaining the perfect body, it comes from embracing the one you’ve got” Mental Health Awareness Week this...