When the World Went Quiet

For years, I carried a deep ache that no one could see.
The kind of pain that lingers after you lose your mother not just the woman who raised you, but your anchor, your safe place, your reflection in the mirror.

In February 2011, my life changed forever. What was once a future filled with vibrant dreams of growing old with my mum was shattered when she received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Just one month later, she passed away, leaving an immense void and a world that felt devoid of colour, hope, and direction.

Strong on the Outside, Shattered Within

When I lost my mum, I thought I had to keep it together for everyone else.
I became the strong one. The capable one.
But inside, I was exhausted. Numb. Disconnected.

Grief wasn’t just emotional. It impacted my health, my happiness, my joy.
I lost touch with who I was and stopped recognising the woman in the mirror.

Returning to Work Silencing My Grief

Going back to work after losing my mum was one of the hardest things I ever did.
At work, I felt I had to silence my grief hide the tears, the heaviness, the ache to meet expectations and carry on as if nothing had changed.

There was no space to be vulnerable or human in my pain.
Every day, I wore a mask that covered the rawness inside.
It was isolating, exhausting, and left me feeling invisible in my sorrow.

In February 2011, Amy’s life changed forever. What once was a future filled with vibrant dreams of growing old with her mum was shattered when her mother received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Just one month later, Amy’s mother passed away, leaving an immense void and a world that felt devoid of colour, hope and direction.

The Moment, I Chose Me

Eventually, I knew I couldn’t keep living in the shadows of who I used to be.
I needed to find myself again the woman I was with my mum, and the woman I was becoming without her.

So, I stopped pretending. I let myself feel it all.
I cried. I raged. I journaled. I meditated under the moonlight.
Slowly, I began to soften, to heal, to reclaim my life.

Igniting the Diamond Strength Within

In the depths of grief, I discovered a choice — remain in the shadows or ignite the diamond strength within me.
Guided by the love and resilience of my mother, who faced profound loss herself, I embarked on a journey of self-awareness, quiet resilience, and transformation.

“Lucky me,” I reflect, “I carry the strength of two hearts mine and my mother’s.”

She Was Always in Me

I didn’t wait for someone to save me.
I did the work. I created healing rituals. I built a sisterhood of support.
I learned healing doesn’t mean erasing pain it means honouring it and choosing to shine anyway.

Your Shine Is Waiting

Grief doesn’t make you less it reveals how deeply you’ve loved.
And your shine? It’s still in you.
Even if you’ve felt lost, even if the light feels dim
You are still here. You are worthy of a life that ignites you from the inside out.

Ignite Your Sexy was born from my commitment to walk alongside anyone experiencing loss and grief regardless of who you’ve lost. Whether you’re a man or woman, business leader or employee, I’m here to help you transform pain into power and remind you that your inner light and shine were never truly lost they’re waiting for you to return to them.

It’s not just about healing it’s about reclaiming and rebuilding the version of yourself that was lost when your loved one passed.

Because real transformation isn’t always easy but it’s always worth it.