If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know that ‘ Be Free’  was only the beginning. From the moment I started writing it, I knew my story couldn’t fit into just one book. It had to be a trilogy. So, in many ways, the second book was always waiting to be written. But something unexpected happened along the way . When I joined The Great British Bake Off , everything changed. I had so much encouragement, something I wasn’t used it, so honestly it felt surreal. And it showe

I was recently so blessed to have been asked to give an inspirational speech at a local WI meeting. This was completely new to me - I had never done this before in my life. I was going to be standing up in front of an audience talking for an hour! What will I talk about? After thinking about what I would say, I just thought, 'I will just be me I guess!' And I think I did quite well! Watch the highlights here: If this video inspired you to buy my book for someone - not just fo

After the rush of January resolutions and the fast pace of everyday life, this month offers a gentle pause - a moment to reflect on the goals we set for ourselves. It’s the perfect time to check in, not just with our ambitions, but with our hearts. What does love really mean to you? Love is a powerful force. There’s the love that makes your stomach flutter, the love that feels electric and new. And then there is another kind of love, the kind that stays. This is the love tha

What expectations did you carry into the new year? I think that once you enter Bake Off , there are a lot of expectations, from others and often, from yourself. Most of them are positive but they can quickly turn into pressure if you’re not careful. There’s a constant pull to keep up, especially on social media, where it sometimes feels like you should be doing more. For some bakers, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity can take over their lives and they put everything on hold

The story and inspiration behind my new book

How baking is my kind of therapy (and how it can be yours too)

From doubt to discover: Finding my spark in the Tent Have you ever walked into a new place and instantly wondered if you’d fit in? I still remember arriving at the Bake Off accommodation for the very first time — nerves buzzing, questions racing through my mind. Will they like me? Am I dressed right? Do I really belong here?  From the moment I met the lovely crew, though, something shifted. For the first time in my life, I was doing something entirely for myself, and that mad