I like going to an “about me” page and learning who that person really is. So that's my plan here. Welcome along! 😊
My first job after university was working as a prison officer.
BUT it wasn't my bag, so I quit after four months.
I then built a cricket protein bar business. That's right—crickets, as in insects. I imported cricket powder from Thailand and developed recipes in our kitchen. (My mum wasn't too pleased.)
I branded the bars, met with suppliers, and pitched to supermarkets.
After 365 days of documenting, I put the project to bed. I didn’t believe in the product, but it was a valuable experience which ultimately led to writing.
I’ve since been publishing articles on Medium.com, and my most popular article has over 81K views.
In 2021, I dipped my toes into freelancing, and I now help tech companies and founders make more sales. I also teach others about content marketing through online courses, including my SEO Bootcamp Course with Zero To Mastery.
Two “Gatsby-Toasting”moments (not work-related):
The Youth Sport Trust nominated meto carry the Olympic flame during the London 2012 Torch Relay after I delivered coaching workshops to 1,000s of students. I was lucky enough to be selected to carry the flame along York’s Bar Wall.
In 2012, I performed on-stage with Olly Murs and Gregory Porter in the BBC’s Big Band to raise money for Children In Need. Being a grade 8 trombone player has its perks (occasionally).
My Favourite Things:
Writers: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Joseph Heller, Derek Sivers
TV Shows: Better Call Saul, The Thick of It, The Office
Movies: Inception, Good Will Hunting, Casino Royale, Whiplash
Podcasts: My First Million, XFM, The Tim Ferriss Show
Travel: I self-funded ten weeks of solo travel through 7 Southeast Asian countries in 2015. I’ve been addicted to travel ever since.
So if you want to discuss your love of The Thick of It or chat about Catch 22, reach me on LinkedIn!
