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As an Independent Campaign Strategist, keynote speaker, and well-known activist, I bring a rare combination of lived experience, grit, and storytelling to every audience or client I work with. I help organisations, communities, and individuals understand the power of saying yes, embracing fear, and taking bold action — whether through public speaking, campaign design, or consultancy.

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I’ve spent decades turning passion into action. I founded Friends of the Thames, campaigning tirelessly for clean, safe, and protected waterways, and I co-created the Henley Mermaids, inspiring people to take to rivers in support of environmental causes. I work closely with government, regulators, and MPs to hold polluters to account, influence policy, and amplify public engagement.

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My campaigns have reached audiences worldwide. I’ve featured on Newsnight, in the New York Times, across the national press, and in documentaries including “Jo in the Water” and BBC Thames Water: Inside the Crisis. This media reach allows me to elevate causes, shape public debate, and drive measurable change.

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My journey has never been conventional. I grew up in Henley-on-Thames, where the river shaped my childhood. Despite being overlooked in school and facing serious health challenges — including fibromyalgia and partial deafness — I discovered resilience and purpose through music, community, and the water. A lifelong violinist, I founded Henley Music School nearly 20 years ago to ensure inclusive music education for all.

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Swimming became my sanctuary and my proving ground. I taught myself front crawl, trained relentlessly, and have completed thousands of hours in ultra-distance open water swims. In 2023, I crossed the English Channel solo in 15 hours 23 minutes. In 2024, I circumnavigated Manhattan Island in 9 hours 15 minutes. In 2025, I completed the Triple Crown of open water swimming with the Catalina Channel, becoming just the 390th person and one of only around 150 women in history to achieve this accolade. I’m now pursuing the Oceans Seven challenge, aiming to become the first British woman to complete it.

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Whether diving into freezing rivers, standing up to polluters, or inspiring audiences to embrace courage and change, my work is rooted in leading by example. I design campaigns, deliver talks, and consult on strategies that empower people and communities to act boldly, protect the environment, and leave a tangible legacy.

If you want to inspire your audience, mobilise communities, or develop campaigns that create real-world impact — I can help you do it.