Since sharing my story, I can’t stop thinking about a younger version of myself – a girl who once doubted
that someone from her background could chase big dreams. My mission is to inspire younger girls,
showing that your circumstances don’t limit your ambitions. Letting go of the idea that success fits a
single mould took time, but now I can confidently say, I bring my authentic self to everything I do. And yes,
I wear my pink stethoscope with even more pride.

With that in mind, I knew people would question my entry into both Miss England and London – a vet
student who spends most of her time with no makeup on, revising anatomy or knee-deep in mud, covered
in things I definitely didn’t learn about in textbooks. It doesn’t exactly fit pageant boxes; but – that’s exactly
why I need to be here.

Miss England isn’t just beauty, it’s beauty with a purpose. It’s a platform that gives women the space to be
seen and heard, in all their complexity. And for me? It’s about redefining strength and representing the
girls who’ve never seen themselves in spaces like this before.

Pageants showcase a type of vulnerability that is unlike anything else; it’s not performing but presenting
who you are – your values and vision. And through every moment, I return to that little girl who felt there
was no space for her, determined to carve out that space those who have ever felt invisible. Power isn’t
always loud. Sometimes, it’s quietly walking into a room where you don’t fit the mould but choosing to
stay anyway. It’s about being real and owning who you are.

So whether I’m in the clinic or on the Miss England stage, I’m still very much me. And that’s the message I
want every young girl to take away: you don’t have to change who you are to achieve something great –
you just have to believe there’s space for you in the room.