How it began…
I’ve always loved stories and words. As a child, I’d spend hours perched in the branches of our beautiful magnolia tree, losing myself in the pages of magical adventures. I loved the way stories could invite me in and sweep me away.
My love of words continued through my studies and into my career as a lawyer, where much of my time was spent making sure the right words were in the right places!
A few years ago, I started to write my first novel and my love of stories was rekindled. I shared my personal stories online and at events, and I was blown away by the response. Many people told me they were impacted by my stories – they felt seen and understood and it gave them hope. They asked me how I knew what to say and commented that they could never do something like that themselves.
I realised how powerful our words and stories are when we share them. Our stories can provide connection, empathy, hope and understanding. Using the right words is a beautiful way to serve our audience. I loved putting my heart into words, and I wondered if I could help others to do the same.
The first seeds of Five Rubies were planted.
These days, I use my wild imagination and wordy skills to help entrepreneurs and leaders find the right words and stories for greater connection and impact in their lives and businesses.
If you’d like help to put your heart into words, I’d love to chat to you.
Why Five Rubies…?
Of course, there’s a story there, too!
About 20 years ago, I had an image in my mind of my hands holding five rubies. I got the sense that these five rubies represented the things that would be entrusted to me to nurture and care for during my life. Four of the rubies represented my family and the fifth one was my work. For a long time, I never really understood this fifth ruby. I enjoyed my work as a lawyer, but it wasn’t my passion. Then I started writing and sharing my stories.
Now I understand the fifth ruby.
Stories and words - my own and others - are my passion and I want to nurture and develop them and bring them out into the world.
My mission is to help you find the right words and stories to express what’s in your heart, so you can find your voice, connect with your people, and create a powerful impact through your work.
More about me…
I live in Nottingham with my husband and our three children. We’re lucky enough to live close to the River Trent and the Grantham canal where I love to run.
My favourite things are getting lost in adventure stories, writing, drinking coffee and sharing great food and wine with friends. And of course, notebooks. There are always lots of notebooks.
