Isn’t it fascinating that, when we hear the back-story of the most inspiring change-makers, more often than not, they’ve faced adversity in their lives, many having hit rock-bottom at some point.

Could it be that, when we know there’s nothing to lose, that’s when we dare to shoot for the stars?

When Emerging Proud was launched in 2017, inviting people who perceived their crises to have catalysed a positive transformation process, to tell their stories, the response was overwhelming.

Seven years – a film, a publishing company, six books… and hundreds of emergent stories – later, it’s time to find out where some of our Proud Emergees are now, and what inspiring things they’re up to in the world.

I was motivated by my dear friend Stephanie Mitchell to re-start the Emerging Proud conversations, to showcase just where a history of adversity can end up – if we’re privileged enough to find the right support along the way, and determined enough to create positive change for others.

So, watch this space for more inspirational voices to come…

The world is amidst a meta-crisis: what better time than now to dare to live our ****ing dreams?!