29/07/2026
That she didn’t have to earn her worth.
That she didn’t have to be perfect.
That making mistakes didn’t make her a failure.
That not everyone had to like her.
That she was already enough.
If you’d met me as a little girl, you probably wouldn’t have guessed any of that.
I smiled.
I was kind.
I tried so hard.
But underneath, I worried constantly about getting things wrong. I wanted everyone to like me and believed I had to make everyone else happy.
Looking back, I don’t think I needed more praise.
I needed help building a healthier relationship with myself.
Because confidence isn’t built by hearing “You’re amazing, you can do it!”
It’s built through the quiet beliefs children develop about themselves over time.
✨ I can make mistakes and still be okay.
✨ I can do hard things.
✨ I don’t have to be perfect to be proud of myself.
✨ I can trust myself.
Those beliefs shape the way children approach friendships, challenges, setbacks and opportunities for years to come.
That’s one of the reasons I created Brave & Bloom.
Because I want more girls to grow up believing in themselves, recognising their strengths and trusting who they are…
Long before self-doubt gets the loudest voice.
That’s why I care so much about helping girls build strong foundations now, while those beliefs about themselves are still taking shape.
To book brave & bloom click the link in my bio
23/07/2026
Starting secondary school is exciting… but it can also feel like a really big step. ❤️
New teachers. New friendships. A bigger school. More independence. New routines.
It’s completely normal for children (and parents!) to have mixed emotions about September.
That’s exactly why I’m so excited to be partnering with Young Peoples Shop to deliver this FREE Secondary School Ready Workshop.
Over the session, children will build practical strategies to help them manage worries, navigate change and grow in confidence as they prepare for this exciting new chapter.
While the children are taking part in their own activities, parents will have the opportunity to explore how they can continue building confidence, communication and emotional resilience at home, so everyone leaves feeling more prepared for the transition ahead.
💛 Tuesday 4th August
📍 The Young People’s Shop in Chichester
🎟️ FREE (booking essential)
I’d absolutely love to see some of you there. If your child is starting Year 7 this September and you’d like them to head into secondary school feeling that little bit more confident and prepared, we’d love to welcome you.
👉 Please contact Young Peoples Shop to book your space (telephone and email are on the flyer)
Thank you to the funders who make our FREE outreach and wellbeing activities possible!
The Hyde Group
Co-op
The National Lottery Community Fund & Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
David Hunt
Hall & Woodhouse
13/07/2026
Starting secondary school is a huge milestone.
For some children, it’s exciting.
For others, it’s exciting… and a little scary.
New teachers. New friends. Bigger school. More independence. New routines. Worries about fitting in, getting lost or simply wondering whether they’ll be okay.
That’s exactly why I’ve created Secondary School Ready. 💚
As a Coaching Psychologist and mum, I know that confidence isn’t about having no worries, it’s about having the tools, support and self-belief to navigate them.
This small-group workshop will give young people a safe space to share common worries, realise they’re not alone, build confidence and learn practical wellbeing tools to help them feel ready for their next chapter.
And because supporting the transition doesn’t stop when the workshop ends, parents will also receive practical guidance to help them stay connected, build independence and support their child through those first few weeks of secondary school.
📅 Thursday 13th August
⏰ 1pm–3pm
📍 The Shed, Graylingwell
👥 For children starting Year 7 this September
Places are limited to keep the group small and supportive.
Book here: www.nurturingminds.co
💚 Please share with anyone who has a child starting secondary school this September.
