ARE YOU READY TO RISE?

Marie is living her dream as an aerial Search and Rescue Operator, while also empowering individuals through her work as a therapist and mindset coach. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary, a blend of grit, adventure, and resilience.

Marie’s love for challenges and adventure began with a life-changing decision. After struggling in school and failing most of her exams, she found herself heading down the wrong path. Determined to turn her life around, she made a bold decision on a whim, while out shopping, she decided to join the British Army. This spontaneous choice would shape her future and change her life forever.

Serving as a soldier, Marie deployed to Iraq during the war in 2003, where she gained invaluable experience and learned the importance of courage, determination, and believing in herself, no matter the odds.

In 2007, Marie broke new ground by becoming the first woman in history to join the Ministry of Defence’s specialised operational team as an external recruit while already a mother. This achievement paved the way for greater inclusion and highlighted her strength and determination in breaking barriers.

Today, Marie continues to defy expectations in her role as part of an aerial Search and Rescue team, tackling high-stakes missions with bravery and purpose. Drawing from her own personal experiences, the highs and lows of military life, balancing family, and her journey of growth. Marie is dedicated to inspiring and uplifting others.

She passionately believes that mindset, resilience, and adaptability are the keys to overcoming life’s challenges. Through her work as a therapist and mindset coach, she is committed to helping women recognise their inner strength, unlock their potential, and thrive even in the face of adversity.

Marie is honoured to join the Rise event, sharing her remarkable story and inspiring others to believe in themselves, rise above their struggles, and embrace the phenomenal power within.

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My name is Ana, I work part time as a living well officer for the Adult Social Services, and I am a full time mum to a wonderful 2 year old toddler. I hold a degree in Psychology and this year I really would love to continue my studies in the mental health field, to hopefully become a Qualified Psychotherapist. But my biggest dream in the world has always been Music, or rather, helping people (and myself) heal with the power of music and words. Due to my complex upbringing, I never allowed myself to fully follow my dreams in Music, and all my life I have felt like an impostor, up until recently when my mental health started deteriorating and I felt my body and soul screaming at me telling me that I need to change, for my own sake. And this is the topic I want to bring to Rise, about how I forsaken my own self and dreams due to the world around me, and how now, at 36, I am choosing myself.

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Life Coach | Stress Management Specialist | Creator of The F.L.O.W. Process™ 

Miriam is a certified Life coach, Stress Management Specialist and the founder of Breathe Flow Balance, dedicated to helping individuals reduce stress, transform their mindset, and achieve lasting well-being. With over 25 years of experience, she combines science-backed techniques with holistic practices to guide clients toward greater health, happiness, and fulfilment. 

As the creator of The F.L.O.W. Process™, Miriam empowers individuals through a unique blend of , mindset coaching, meditation, and emotional release techniques. Her work integrates principles from CBT, DBT, NLP, and mind-body healing, addressing the root causes of stress and chronic pain. 

She offers 1:1 coaching, group programs, workshops, and online courses to help clients master their stress, rewire limiting beliefs, and create sustainable lifestyle changes. 

Miriam is also the author of 10 Ways to Reduce and Manage Stress and the host of the How to Reduce and Manage Stress podcast on Spotify. Her approach is practical, transformative, and deeply rooted in the mind-body connection, supporting clients in living with more balance, clarity, and ease. 

For more information, visit www.breatheflowbalance.com

 I’m an ambitious and dedicated mum of 5 and grandmother of twins. I run 3 businesses and am a forever work in progress.

I started my healing journey around January 2000 when I walked away from a toxic, abusive and narcissistic marriage. Feeling empowered and liberated I never knew at the time how powerful that decision was.
 

Having been brought up in a staunchly religious cult that forbid many things which resulted in my being ostracised, I lost many friends and had to start again. Little did I know though that the indoctrinated from any early age, around 8 years old, would hold be in a place of programming and stuckness. For so long, I have lived someone else’s life, a set of principles, beliefs and values that are not my own in line with my own Dharma or purpose.
 

It’s been a journey and still is. Raising 5 independent, strong willed and resilient children who I am immensely proud of had been a massive highlight of my journey, however the inner work, the shadow work, the healing to break ancestral patterns and programming had been deeply profound and transformative. I have trained in many modalities to be able to help others on their own journey of escape and re-discovery.
 

I hoping my story with soon in on printed page as a legacy to leave for my children.

My story started in 2011 after my dad was diagnosed with melanoma. We unfortunately lost him 3 years later due to the melanoma coming back as a brain tumour.

After he passed, I spent all my time raising money for cancer charities raising over £14,000 for a mole mapping machine I wanted for my local hospital,  I wanted to help others under the dangers little did I know what was coming next….

December 2018 I found a mole that I didn’t like the look of , so off I went to the doctors didn’t think much of it but thought let me get it checked asap! Yep it come back as melanoma.. I was heartbroken to say the least in my head that was it I was going to die just my dad. I then started to raise even more awareness on my social media accounts & started having mole mapping done to help keep track of my moles, one day hoping I would be able to collaborate or work with fotofinder ( mole mapping ) company.

2021 come around and I was diagnosed again , I couldn’t believe it but this machine had saved my life and caught another one! I continued to share my story for anyone who would listen reaching over 10 million people in the end on TikTok and going viral a few times. Then I get a message from fotofinder saying they wanted to work with me!! Dreams do come true and I was honoured … of course it was a yes!

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TikTok – Mrscmelanoma 

I am a  55 year old woman who lives on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. After years of stressful working, in 2017 both my and my husband quit our jobs, realising that time was more important than money. 

We moved to Portugal but due to family reasons, moved back in 2020. 

My topic of discussion is navigating ageing well and my unexpected bowel cancer diagnosis. 

Anu Verma is the visionary founder behind *Victim 2 Victor*, a globally acclaimed platform dedicated to helping survivors of trauma reclaim their power and transform their lives. A complex trauma recovery coach and therapist, Anu’s expertise is rooted in her own experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence.  

She channels her journey into a mission of empowerment, using her acclaimed book *Victim 2 Victor* and her popular podcast of the same name to create safe spaces for healing and authentic conversations. 

She is guided by her belief that "Every voice silenced by trauma has the power to roar back stronger," Anu aims to inspire and uplift, providing practical tools and insights for those who seek to overcome their past and embrace their future. 

With a focus on building genuine connections rather than celebrity-driven narratives, she embodies a style that is both inclusive and impactful. Currently, she is adapting her memoir into a feature film, *Silent Screams*, highlighting the courage and resilience required to reclaim one's voice and identity. As an advocate, Anu’s work continues to inspire others to embrace their journeys, reclaim their stories, and emerge stronger. 

Read my book:  https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 

Follow my film journey: https://silentscreamsdramafeaturefilm.com 

Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2V 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor?_t=8jK6ouNRYlV&_r=1 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/healing-from-abuse-trauma-victim-2-victor/id1550640756 

https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE 

Website: https://victim2victor.net 

I am an office manager for a small family business.  

I want to hopefully raise awareness around baby loss and the devastating effect it has on mental health. I don't feel like it's advocated enough within the general population. There's a huge stigma around it all. I'd like to do my bit to try and change that as I've experienced first-hand what it's like.  

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Jackie is an experienced Reiki Master, Psychotherapist, and Auricular Acupuncturist dedicated to holistic healing. With a personalised approach, she adapts her therapeutic styles to meet the unique needs of each client. Drawing from her own experiences with infertility, P.O.I.(premature ovarian insufficiency), adoption, miscarriage, and divorce, Jackie offers empathetic support to those navigating their own challenges. Passionate about her life’s work, she empowers individuals to find balance and resilience through her integrative techniques and compassionate guidance. 

www.jrpsyche.co.uk 

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I AM known by many a name, Sandra, Sarnie, Sandwich, Sarnbot, Sandy, Bridget and Ashborn Witch... 

I live between the digital and spiritual æther, with a simple mission [coughs]... 

To master the art of living. Making little distinction between work, play, education & spirituality. Leaving others to wonder what role I am playing, to me, I am doing ALL the above, (hopefully) inspiring others as I go.

I've lived many lives in this one lifetime alone. I have stories that would make many of you blush, gasp, cry, or wonder how on earth how I'm still going, let alone with a huge smile on my face and playful nature.

This is my first time speaking from my heart like this, and I thank Katie for getting me out of my comfort zone... after all, this is where the magick happens... right!

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I am a  domestic abuse survivor and advocate! I am also a cat mum and partner to a Scandinavian metal head.

I see myself as a risk taking maverick with a zest for life, finding my purpose through getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things! My focus is on a journey of self-actualisation with friends for company, brave, adventurous, kind soul! 

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Kayla is a mumma, author, performer, women's empowerment coach, embodiment dance specialist and doula.

Within her work she empowers women to lovingly break free from the barriers that hold them back from for-filling their dreams, to harnessing their wild feminine power to live a courageous and confident life. Aligned to their purpose, and the rhythm of their inner and outer seasons so that they can embrace the playfulness that life can offer.

She runs Wild Women Retreats, Woman’s Circles and online coaching programmes to develop your nature connection and work with the seasons and feminine cycles. 💕

Kaylas journey of healing has been evolving for over 40 years always coming back to creative expression as an outlet for finding her truth and voice. She is now developing her vocal expressions through singing and songwriting to express her truth and hopes this offers comfort and solidarity to other women rising up to find their truth.

You can learn more about her here:

 http://www.kaylawoo.com

http://www.instagram.com/kaylawoo.yoo.hoo

https://www.facebook.com/wildwomanwisdomwithkaylawoo

Actress and Founder of Dauntless PR, Luana Ribeira helps experts build powerful brands by getting featured on TV, radio, and in the press to become known as a leading voice on their topics. 

She’s the lead actress in There’s No Such Thing as Zombies on Amazon Prime and reaches millions every month through global media, speaking regularly on TV, radio, stages, and in the press. But her journey into visibility didn’t begin with confidence.

For years, Luana battled crippling social anxiety, feeling silenced and invisible. Finding her authentic voice, and the resilience to amplify it, changed everything. Now she helps others do the same- to raise their profiles, get seen, get heard, and make a positive impact.

https://dauntlesspr.com 

I am a single mum of three from Norwich. From a very early age, life has thrown me many challenges and traumas to overcome. However, I didn't fully realise them all until a few years ago, now how much they had affected me and shaped my life.

Suffering at the hands of domestic violence and losing my beloved dad in the same year led me to a serious need and want to change. My healing journey began. With little to no confidence and feeling like an empty shell, I held onto hope that I could be someone better.

After a tough journey, lots of therapy, and a whole loud of doubt, my book Raised to be Better was born in 2024. Writing it has led me to a new life and a totally different story.

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Hannah is a hair and make-up alchemist, as well as being an advocate. She is not just an artist- she is alchemy in motion. With work featured in Vogue Italia and credits across theatre, film, music and television, she weaves beauty with intention and power. But, beyond the brush and camera lens lies a story of radical resilience.

A mother of three, a survivor of domestic violence, and a woman who stood alone in court- and won- Hannah rose through the ashes of injustice to become a force for systemic change. She has helped shape housing policy and contributed to the Coercive Control Bill of 2021, walking through the fire, not only for herself, but for the countless women still finding their way through it.

Guided by a matriarchal mindset with a mission to smash the patriarchy, Hannah taught herself the law, mentored women in refuge, and became both sword and shield in a system that so often silences. Her story is not just one of survival- it is one of reclamation, roar, and rise.

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