07/07/2026
We HAVE to create. It's the only thing louder than destruction." - Andrea Gibson.
5 years ago, I didn't consider myself creative AT ALL. I literally laughed in John's face. I'm not an artist, or a musician. I never went to drama school, or studied art at uni. But, du know what I've learned in that 5 years? I am a fu***ng creative. I literally create almost every day of my life. I write alsorts, some things I didn't even know how to name. Poetry, prose, lyrical essays too, apparently? (So I've been told!) I am never done creating workshops, retreats, discovering and fashioning ideas into reality. This reality, literally. Other than Erin, my most precious creation, is this right here, Mind Yersel' is my creation. Mine. From the hurt 16 years ago, to the thought "I need this", then the seed I planted into the ether 8 years ago, and have spent close to every single day since building. Nurturing. Growing. Creating. Why? Because inside I was destroying myself. My escape? Creation.
Thank you Andrea. It took that quote, for me to literally put it all together. One my favourite ever humans who I want to tell you so much about soon.
Recently I began another project (yup, ANOTHER). Why? Because truthfully, the world fu***ng disgusted me. Beyond words. My daughter was attacked and I had to be silent. As a woman who's suffered various forms of abuse throughout my life, that was what tipped me. I'd had enough. It was time to do something. So, my friend Shahnaz Radjy and I have done it. Together.
Rage&RISE was born - May 2026.
So far there are 45 members. It's exclusive to women. There is a small paywall of only £2 per year, simply to keep it safe. (Free access is readily available to ANY woman who needs it). It's a non-profit. I cannot say this loudly enough, THIS IS NOT A MONEYMAKER - Rage&RISE is a MOVEMENT.
It's growing.
Curated by us. Created by YOU.
If you're a woman who has never worked out how to be angry or what to do with all the anger you've held. Have you ever been silenced? Are you always the "good girl"?
Are you just fu***ng raging? Do you wonder how to move, shift, let go.
Do you just wish you could do *something ".
Or honestly, for a million other reasons, then maybe this community is for you.
Our first "open mic style event" is happening on July 14th. 8pm - 9.30pm GMT.
Don't let that scare you.
This is NOT about performance. This is about our voices. Individually and collectively.
WOMEN'S VOICES
Your chance to share. Your way.
It can be anything, your story, a piece of art, a dance, playing an instrument, reading something you love to us, a dance.
Honestly, for this there are no rules.
Curated by us, created by YOU.
Expression is the purpose.
Nothing more, nothing less.
It is enough.
YOU are enough.
To share on the night, you must already be a member of the community, please invite those it might speak to, but that rule can't shift.
It's to protect everyone. To join the community, check the comments - it's really easy, but any issues just shout. If you need the free link, no questions asked, just send me your email directly.
I expect this to be small, imitate, most likely emotional, but let me assure you, it will be pure fu***ng magic. We had our first LIVE 2 weeks ago and it was electric, raw, and so so powerful. Women together, doing our thing, pure fu***ng magic. Everyone needs a bit of magic in their life, come join us...
This is your permission.
People sometimes question me about how many things I "do" or have going on at once and I often laugh because they think it's too much, yet for me it's never enough. There is so much I plan to bring to this world and maybe that's because the creation required to begin to balance the destruction that exists is infinite. At least it helps me feel like I'm doing something. I wish I could do more, but for now...
I will Rage. I will RISE.
It's time.
I know I ask you to share a lot, but please, women need this. The world needs this.
Thank you for all the shares, men that includes you. We need your support.
The Healing Is In The Rising.
Mind Yersel' 💜
