I’m a digital sustainability trainer, wellbeing consultant, speaker and lifestyle blogger based in the North East of England.Since February 2025 I've also been training to become an accredited EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner - a journey that's as much about my own growth as it is about supporting others. I discovered EFT during a period of deep grief and change, and it quickly became a powerful tool for navigating loss, ADHD and the messy beauty of midlife.I'm stepping into this next chapter with curiosity and purpose, learning how to help others move through stuck emotions, old stories, and the parts of themselves they've been told to hide. It's not about fixing people, it's about offering a space where they can feel seen, heard, and held as they reclaim their own strength.I'm excited to be adding this string to my bow but I can already see how it will weave beautifully into everything else I do: coaching, writing, speaking and building communities.Follow me at @loveyourselffirsteft


I’m the official creator of the first accredited public Carbon Literacy 'Decarbonising Digital' course.Carbon Literacy courses are approx 8 hours usually split over 2 x 4 hours in order to receive Carbon Literacy certification.I train leaders and teams giving them the tools to optimise their processes and understand their cloud energy usage while facilitating how they can reduce their carbon footprint.My 2.5 hour interactive masterclasses for 5 -30 cohorts include:• Understanding Digital Footprints & Their Impact On Carbon Emissions• Dark Data: How To Manage & Mitigate Risk For Your Organisation• Digital Burnout: Acknowledging Habits & Managing Overwhelm & Stress in the WorkplaceIn my role as a Digital Wellbeing Educator, I work with individuals and teams to create healthier relationships with technology, reduce digital overwhelm and prevent burnout and poor mental health habits.Visit The Digital Gene
Award winning stories and community for the female 60 plus young Boomer & GenX demographics.I'm on a mission to rebrand what it is to live a 60+ life.Celebrating the beauty of midlife and later life and the unique opportunities growing older and bolder brings us.From navigating career shifts and embracing empty nests to rediscovering passions and fostering wellness, this growing community is all about living fully, fearlessly, and authentically.Discover inspiring stories, expert advice, and heartfelt conversations about topics that matter most: health, relationships, personal growth, style, and more. Whether you’re looking for support, new perspectives, or simply a place to belong, you’ve found your tribe.If you’d like more information on how to tap into this exciting 60+ demographic I’d love to talk to you.Visit Best Before End Date

In October 2024 I stood on the famous Tedx red dot!!I didn’t realise how much I would love public speaking. I’m proof that at age 61 it’s never too late to try anything!In my TEDx talk, 'How Women Can Grow Bolder AND Older',
I challenge societal norms and promote visibility and empowerment for women over 50.If you thought your 50s were bad from a media perspective try being a woman in your 60s and beyond.Ordinary, older women just like me are here to challenge the stale, out dated narrative.Want me as your next event speaker or guest on your podcast or to create a custom presentation for your workplace?I can also speak about my experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at 60 and my journey of acceptance.Let's have a chat.Watch my TEDx Talk


I co-founded The Digital Gene in 2018. We help entrepreneurs and small businesses make their space on the internet greener by creating low carbon websites and tools that reduce their energy costs and CO2 emissions.We also provide green hosting for all sizes of websites, software and platforms using renewable energy recognised by the Green Web Foundation.Wordpress Security & Support is a key part of our offer from small blogs to large corporate sites. We provide monthly security updates to themes, PHP and plugins along with regular maintenance and audits. We also offer a Wordpress rescue service to regain websites from hackers and prevent future cyber attacks.We rescued at least a dozen sites of differing sizes and complexity in 2024.Visit The Digital Gene