I did it! Winner of the PourMoi Ambassador Scheme, 2021

What happens when you leap? When you take the chance and focus on the goal and not on whether or not there is a net underneath you? When you stop letting other people’s judgement of you get in the way of what you want to do and start to really believe in yourself?

What happens then? Magic, that’s what.

And when that spark collides with another then you better step back and watch as the skies light up.

The last 6 months I’ve had the absolute joy of working with PourMoi Ltd. Not just a quality, clothing company that truly cares about its customer but a family that takes you in and loves you for life. 

So when my name was read out as the overall winner of this year’s Ambassador Scheme I was absolutely stunned. It was completely unexpected and so many emotions flooded into me. 

I remember thinking about applying back in February of this year and feeling scared that I’d be laughed at, empowered by my rebelliousness and freed by determination, in almost equal measure.

It’s been quite overwhelming since the moment my name was read out and I’ve come to understand that a lot of the reason is not actually anything to do with me.

I want you to know that in winning, being chosen as first amongst all of the amazing women in the scheme has gently kissed some deep wounds, helping them on their journey to heal. I feel seen, validated and loved. 

But this is truly not just about me.

This is a moment for all of us. For those that have ever felt it’s too late, they’re too broken, too old, the wrong shape, the wrong gender, the wrong size. Anyone who’s ever been bullied, made to feel unwelcome at the table, struggled with their health - physical or mental. For every other person whose ever felt less than enough. 

It’s never too late to start again. You get 60 opportunities every hour of every day. 

It’s never too late to dream. It’s where the best and most exciting plans are started.

And it’s never too late to walk a new path.

It’s ok to be scared. But hey, do it anyway. 

All these moments - the good ones, scary ones, joyous ones and sad ones, none of them are any less or more than the other. They all add up to Life and I am absolutely here for it. At the grand old age of 50 I am finally settling into knowing myself. Just goes to show, late starters can shine just as bright.