19/05/2026
Really vulnerable post and my first post in A LONGGGG time...
At the beginning of the year I had a real wobble. I had an operation and to be honest it was the final straw for my nervous system and I was in flight or fight mode. I carried on working, carried on juggling being a mum, being a wife and everything else that is expected of us and by the end of Feb I had totally and utterly crashed, I needed help.
I went to the doctors and thankfully I am fully on the right track...ANYWAYYYY every year since becoming self employed I have had the utter pleasure of helping Del Parsons (MCIM) with her Marketing and Sales summit and as someone who has been struggling. I was sh****ng myself, scared to be in a room full of people but I have never in my entire life felt love, acceptance and happiness. Not only has Del completely and utterly made it an inclusive event where everyone is welcome she has curated the speakers, the talks, the exhibitions so finely that it was truly immaculate.
I met some lovely people and again for someone who has ADHD and then goes home and overthinks every single interaction she's had through the day, I can hand on my heart say I went home with pride, love and joy and so many incredible tips.
To all the speakers and guests on the day, thank you for making me working the event so amazing. Each and every one of you are amazing and so many of you felt like my people!
Kerry, Lins, Liz & Amy - Thanks for making me smile all day and yes my clipboard did have the same timings on it everytime I looked down 🤣
I really do not say this lightly but if you are looking for a marketing and sales event next year I really do recommend going to this because it's magical (also I will be there!)