I can’t describe how hard it was taking mood stabilisers and antipsychotics for five years whilst trying to train and compete on the national team (and being ridiculed for my poor performance at the same time).
I studied criminal justice, which might seem worlds away from the creative industry I am in now, but that experience gave me a deep understanding of how systems work, and more importantly, how they can fail people.
Setting multiple British records and competing in three Olympic Games were achievements I never imagined possible. I am now working hard to qualify for my fourth Olympics, but I am already very proud of my journey.
Sophia shares her personal journey, highlighting her inspiration, her grandmother, and her own battles with underrepresentation while unpacking the profound impact of documenting and sharing women’s stories.
I have always had the opportunity to be the first to do something that has never been done and disrupt the status quo. I was the first female footballer pundit on match of the day, the first sporting director of Angel City women's team in Los Angeles & the first black female owner of Como Women FC.
We are very thrilled to announce the launch of our Disruptors: Women In Sports special edition magazine-book which features some of the exceptional women who have challenged the status quo and redefined the world of sports.
To reflect the society we live in when creating theatre, we should proactively seek diversity in all areas: age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social status etc, not just to tick a box, but to improve the quality of the work and reach wider audiences.
Despite the enormous negative impact chronic illness keeps having on my life, it has, however, opened up incredible opportunities for me to speak on podcasts, interviews and events about my lived experience and how I have turned my pain into power.
There is a pressing need for more awareness and education about rare cancers like sarcomas. The lack of understanding has resulted in high rates of misdiagnosis. At present, it can take an average of 6 months to be diagnosed, which is dangerous and can be fatal.