My story began in the summer of 2010. I was 15 years old, and while my friends were out listening to the latest Rihanna song and sneaking WKDs from their parents’ fridge, I was sitting in doctors’ offices trying to understand what “POI” meant and what my future would look like as a young woman who had suddenly been labelled "menopausal" and infertile.

I was 15 years old and being forced to confront the possibility of a life without children of my own.

For years, I carried anger towards my diagnosis. I rejected it, along with the medication I was prescribed. Instead of hormone replacement therapy, being given “the contraceptive pill” because I was considered too young for HRT. I was told it would help me fit in better with my peers.

At an age when most teenagers were worrying about exams, friendships, and first relationships, I was trying to process the loss of something I had always assumed would be part of my future.

Fast forward 16 years, and I have dedicated my life to creativity, communication, and using design to tell stories that matter.

What began as a diagnosis that left me feeling isolated and misunderstood ultimately shaped the career I have built. As a creative designer, I have spent years helping brands, organisations, and individuals find their voice, connect with audiences, and communicate complex ideas in ways that feel human and accessible.

Living with POI taught me the importance of visibility. I know what it feels like to search for information and find very little that reflects your experience. I know what it feels like to sit with questions that nobody seems able to answer. That understanding has influenced the way I approach design today. I believe good design is more than making something look beautiful; it is about creating connection, understanding, and representation.

Throughout my career, I have used creativity as a tool to educate, advocate, and empower. Whether designing campaigns, building brands, or crafting digital experiences, I am driven by the belief that every story deserves to be seen and every voice deserves to be heard.

The 15-year-old girl who was handed a diagnosis she could barely comprehend could never have imagined that one day she would build a career around communication and storytelling. Yet, in many ways, creativity became my way of making sense of the world around me and helping others do the same.