This is me at 17. I was doing my A levels at Nelson and Colne college and this was my first ever trip away with my boyfriend. We had no money and walked miles every day across London, but must have been on a tube this particular day. In the main, I was enjoying life and looking forwards to University. It wasn't all rosy; my Mum had mental health issues and I was often anxious and spent as much time as possible on my boyfriend's farm. Actually I didn't go to University at all, instead I got married at just 19 and built a business with said boyfriend, who became my husband. All my plans of being a nature journalist went up in smoke and it took my 40 years to realise that, if I'd had more confidence in myself at 17, I wouldn't have got married so young and I would have pursued my dreams of being a writer. I am therefore passionate about helping teenagers understand their choices, what matters to them and what their natural abilities (gifts) are. Our college events and programmes bring together students with alumni and a wide variety of employers and employees, to help young men and women see that there is a place for them in this world, and that despite the pressures that our education system places on them, their teachers and the majority of adults, want to help them discover it.
Role works with schools and colleges, bringing together successful local men and women and teenagers to:
- Share in upbeat and motivational sessions which promote self-belief
- Improve self awareness and basic communication skills
- Debate relevant issues eg. careers advice and the portrayal of women in the media.
- Learn about local career opportunities in an informal setting
- Develop role model and mentoring relationships.
OYSTERS AND PEARLS March 2020
Between 2015 and 2020 we mentored over 350 students at Lancashire colleges with the help of Lancashire male and female business owners and professionals. We have had amazingly inspiring days filled with acting skills, games, quizzes and conversation. These are not days of speeches or career stands! Students often arrive feeling self conscious and unsure of what the day will be about, but they are usually buzzing within 2 hours as you can see. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! Watch out for our next Oysters and Pearls events in 2023.
We asked the students "What one thing will you do differently after today?" and here's what they said.
"Have more confidence in myself"
"Know that I can choose my thoughts"
"Help more people"
"Be more positive when I wake up in the morning"
'Know I am unique and not weird"
"Believe in myself"
This is why we deliver Oysters and Pearls. Please contact me here if you'd like to arrange Oysters and Pearls at your college or school.Contact
Between 2015 and 2020 we mentored over 350 students at Lancashire colleges with the help of Lancashire male and female business owners and professionals. We have had amazingly inspiring days filled with acting skills, games, quizzes and conversation. These are not days of speeches or career stands! Students often arrive feeling self conscious and unsure of what the day will be about, but they are usually buzzing within 2 hours as you can see. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! Watch out for our next Oysters and Pearls events in 2023.
We asked the students "What one thing will you do differently after today?" and here's what they said.
"Have more confidence in myself"
"Know that I can choose my thoughts"
"Help more people"
"Be more positive when I wake up in the morning"
'Know I am unique and not weird"
"Believe in myself"
This is why we deliver Oysters and Pearls. Please contact me here if you'd like to arrange Oysters and Pearls at your college or school.Contact