Left: Balcony view with fellow winner Anne-Marie Blake. Right: With Ann Gregory and a few of the brilliant winners.
I’m proud to share that I’ve been recognised as one of the Independent Impact 50 (2025) — a new initiative celebrating the UK’s most impactful freelance and independent PR professionals.
The list, covered by Provoke Media, highlights the value, specialist expertise and strategic depth within the independent PR and comms space — an often overlooked but powerful part of the industry.
As one of only two Black women featured, and one of just four who grew up on a council estate, this recognition means a great deal. A standout moment was raising my hand in response to a question from Ann Gregory — a respected figure in the PR industry whose books I studied during university. It was a quiet but meaningful reminder of how far we’ve come… and how much further there is to go.
Huge thanks to Nigel at PR Cavalry, Rod Cartwright, and the sponsors and supporters who made this platform and celebration possible: @72Point, @CIPR, @PRCA, @SociallyMobile and @ProvokeMedia.
✨ Congratulations to all the other winners — it was a pleasure connecting and celebrating the impact we’re collectively making.