‘A media face within the Black community.’ The Guardian, Nov 2010.I am a media and education professional with over twenty years industry experience and a creative and inspired producer of local, national and international radio programmes. A strong writer with solid editorial awareness, interviewing techniques and digital editing skills, I am an experienced workshop facilitator working with adults and children to deliver innovative arts and crafts programmes. I work with young people to nurture their creativity. My school experience working with children and young people includes pupil support, mentoring, media and enrichment programmes.I manage a portfolio career through my enterprise, Coco Palms, fusing writing, workshops, working with young people in schools, libraries and other settings, pr and project management.