I’m a Creative Coach, a Story Producer and an Artist

Welcome to my world of Big Feelings!

A woman with curly dark hair wearing a large blue bow in her hair and a black off-the-shoulder top, smiling slightly against a dark background.

I love working with people with big feelings, busy brains, to help them get unstuck and build a life where their creativity can thrive.

My Experience

With 15 years of experience in scripted TV, working hand in hand with talent to make their vision a reality, and story producing a major BBC one series called Death Valley, my work as a Creative Coach is informed both by years of practical experience building close relationships with creatives from all walks of lives, as well as my personal values as a queer, neurodivergent woman.

I live much of my life outside the margins of normativity (hello, neurodivergence, non-monogamy, relationship anarchy, and s-x positivity), and I feel incredibly strongly about making space for the authenticity of people's lived experiences and emotions.

I always bring warmth, care, curiosity, kindness, and enthusiasm.

One of my closest friends nicknamed me ‘firefly’ twenty years ago.

Helping others find their way is what brings me joy.

I’ve always loved helping people and making space for their experience and emotions.

Book a discovery coaching call to get to know me!

My Vibes

🎀 Genuine

The joy, enthusiasm, curiosity and care that I bring to my working relationships is me showing up as myself. I genuinely love this work and it makes me feel so fulfilled.

💜 Non-judgemental

I understand that trust is built over time rather than acquired indefinitely, and I want you to know that I am always here for you as you are NOW. I will always support you, welcome all of your feelings, and help with your goals. Including when it’s taking a break.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✊🏿Inclusive & S-x Positive

You are welcome with me, and in all the spaces I create, if you are queer, if you are trans, if you are LGBTQIA+, if you are disabled, if you are neurodivergent, if you are from the global majority, if you are an immigrant, if you are s-x positive, if you are a s-x worker, if you are non-monogamous…

♾️ Neurodivergent-friendly

As a late diagnosed neurodivergent myself (officially diagnosed autistic and peer-diagnosed adhd), I know how much our busy brains can impact our experience of the world. I am here to work with YOU and FOR you. Ask me ALL THE QUESTIONS, stim away, avoid eye contact, let’s figure out what accommodations you need, and always, always know our work is a constant invitation to be your authentic yourself, whatever that means for you.

📢 Systems Informed

Look, we’re all operating under a pretty intense set of circumstances - the patriarchy, capitalism, colonialism, the cost of living crisis… the list is long. These systems have a real impact on our lives and well-being. I will always acknowledge and recognise those amidst talking about your mindset, your life, your projects, and your creative practice.

🤕 Trauma Informed

Most of us are impacted by one form of trauma or another - especially if you’re neurodivergent. I know firsthand how much that can impact our psychological, physical and emotional well-being, and I will always work with you and your current capacity, and at your pace.

My Credentials

In addition to graduating from the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC in TV and Motion Picture Producing in 2011, I have worked in scripted development at Carnival Films, SunnyMarch, and BBC Studios.

I story produced Death Valley for BBC Studios and BBC One in 2024.

I have also trained as a coach and gained certifications in Life Coaching, Transformational Coaching, ADHD Coaching, and Trauma-Informed Coaching.

I am currently working towards gaining accreditation with the Association for Coaching, and I am continually learning and growing my experience, my knowledge and my abilities.

My own creative practice

Hi! You’re still reading, which makes me happy because I love curiosity and I’m all about diving deep!

Here’s a little bit more about my own creative practice, so you get to know me more and the kind of things I make alongside my editorial and coaching work…

I’m a writer, a poet, a burlesque performer, a zine editor… and I hope to add more forms of creativity to the list in the future 💜

Woman in a black dress with pink and white flowers standing in front of a colorful wall of book spines at a book event. The book titles include 'YALIG', 'LIQUID LOVE', 'GREED', and 'FANGIRL'.
A woman with curly dark hair, glasses, and a purple cardigan sitting at a table, holding a booklet titled 'The Small Zine of' with a wide smile. The table has colorful markers and scissors, and the background is a plain wall.

I make things the only way I know how: with my whole heart.

A young child with dark, curly hair and light skin, looking at the camera with a mischievous expression, wearing a colorful sweater with a pattern.

Some of my work:

  • Pink and orange abstract background with drawings of hearts, birds, broken chains, and tic-tac-toe, featuring text that reads "Big Feelings Club, Line #1, A Non-Monogamy Community."

    Front cover of the Big Feelings ENM zine which I designed and edited. It features submissions from the community as well as some of my own poetry..

  • A handwritten study page with various doodles and notes on the topic of procrastination and time management. It features a drawing of a black box with the word 'PANT', the word 'Shame' written repeatedly, a pink box with the word 'rage', a diagram of people with the word 'LONE' in the middle, a timeline with 'present' and 'future' labeled, and handwritten notes about doing tasks repeatedly and gaining strength.

    Some illustrations on my experience of c-ptsd. This is a rough first draft,which I’ll use as the jumping off point for my ‘Little Book of Feelings’ zine series.

  • Illustration of nine watercolor style ocean waves with words overlaid in light gray and blue fonts. The phrases read 'a heart like the ocean' in a decorative manner, with each word or phrase placed over a wave.

    A page of the Big Feelings ENM zine. The ocean in a shape of a heart is a reccurring motif for me, inspired by the caption of one of my favourite comic.

  • A woman standing in front of a bar, wearing a floral kimono-style robe, high-heeled sandals, and a bow in her curly hair, with her eyes closed and her hand near her mouth.

    On stage performing burlesque. Here’s a snapshot of my burlesque act about fat shaming.

  • Poem titled 'Homecoming' expressing the speaker's emotional journey of love, self-awareness, and desire to protect and reconnect with their younger self.

    Part of a poem I wrote about shadow work healing. This is a love letter to my 12 year old self.

  • A handwritten note on white paper with pink hearts and a purple border. The note reads: "I am not here because of the pain. I am here in spite of it."

    An impromptu little illustration. This was actually a caption I wrote for a close friends story on my instagram, and then my heart felt called to make this.

  • A colorful, watercolor-style background with pink, purple, and yellow abstract shapes and flowers. Overlaid is a heartfelt quote about vulnerability and unspoken needs, attributed to Laurie, with some decorative elements like a red heart and small purple flowers.

    Some poetry from the Big Feelings ENM zine.

  • A poetic text titled "A magnetic forcefield" discussing human curiosity, understanding, and longing for connection, with sentiments about curiosity, emotion, and unspoken stories.

    Poetry about desire. Does this one need a caption?