founder of a series of lifestyle businesses - for children/ adults

I started dancing in 1976 aged 4 years old, and I never stopped! I loved dancing! I have a vivid memory of wearing a blue ballet leotard/ skirt to my ballet/ tap and modern classes and feeling happy each time I went to my dance school. My teacher Miss Papillion, was lovely! It was her passion for dance that really rubbed off on me. I was very fortunate to have been a young performer; enjoying a variety of professional activities, eventually leading to working as Cabaret Dancer as a young adult. Fast forward to 2000 and I opened StageWorks Performing Arts School after realising through my own healing how important the performing arts arena had been throughout my childhood, especially during some of my more difficult life moments— I also saw a lot of things during those years that helped me with career today, and with safe-guarding young people. 

If more people focused on 'Sanity not Vanity' then the world would be a much happier place! I work-out every day (yes, I am a fitness/ feel-good addict!) My start and finish with each fitness session is my mental wellbeing, because I know how vital it is in how I manage my day-to-day activities. Putting yourself first is a priority, there should be no guilt attached to making yourself 'work' efficiently! I created a popular formula 'LIVING YOUR FRESH LIFE' which incorporates my passions; exercise, wellbeing, nature, the ocean/ river, people, the world and health.

Our bodies are incredible pieces of equipment, they work efficiently. But, when we fuel them with the finest fuels, and I mean that in every sense, then we will gain benefits we didn’t know we had; physically, mentally  and emotionally.

• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• CBT Level 3
• NLP Practitioner
• NLP Masters Practitioner
• ISTD tap, modern
• Nutrition & Weight Management Consultant
• Level 2 Gym Instructor (City & Guilds)
• Functional Training
• Member of REPS & REPS insured 
• Aerobics RSA Exercise to Music Instructor
• INSANITY instructor
• Core & Circuit Instructor
• P90x Instructor
• YMCA trained Step Instructor
• ACSM Certified
• CPD
• First Aid (Red Cross)dd an answer to this item.

I am highly trained in fitness and many genres of dance & performing arts, specialising in tap dance. I am a Member of the National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT) / UK Fitness Pro, DBS Enhanced Checked, Safe-Guarding trained, Chaperone Licensed. I am a keen student of the University of Life! 

For a FULL look at my professional portfolio / not-for-profit brands & merchandise please visit emmanation TM

In my early 20's I booked into therapy. I was terrified because of the perceived stigma attached to 'having a therapist' in the 1990's. I found a therapist miles away so no-one saw me go through the door, and thought after 12 weeks of talking therapy my life would be perfect....over 30 years later I realised that it just doesn't work like that and everyone's journey is different. Without support I wouldn't be here today, I have found great success from therapy and I don't mean monetary! I recommend everyone take therapy, even my own fitness workouts are my therapy! It is good to look after your mental and emotional health, and today I shout out loudly and clearly on this - and without embarassment. 

Taking into consideration my own personal life journey, and what I found was missing, my biggest hope is that humans will be better considered, educated and supported against child abuse. I focus my every day on considering humans, whether that be in performing arts, fitness or in education - and when it comes to children, it is a consideration I know that will protect children, enabling them to query and assess situations ahead of any potential risks. There is much naivety around CSA and the long-term and damaging effects to the victims of this horrific abuse. Where I can I continue my fight for victims to be heard, children to be better protected and for better attention to be given in the media to these conversations, currently the focus is on the perpetrator which I can only see as further exploitation and sensationalisation of an abhorrent abuse. 

I have a keen interest in supporting many communities. As the Ambassador for Riverside Counselling and World Jenny’s Day I consider community vital for the next generation; I am proud to support such worthy causes making big differences in people’s lives.
My local businesses in the communities are my BIGGEST passions; StageWorks Performing Arts School for children, and NutritiousWorks fitness and dance for adults, both founded in 2000 - through them I am a keen supporter of HAODS - and the work they doing in amateur dramatics to encourage young and old people to perform. Dancing and fitness has run through my veins since I was born, it is all I know. I began working on Project 90-10 in 2019, and in 2023 the project became a fully functioning charity (1202125) - it is now my Charity of the Year, of course!

Project 90-10 is the official home of the P.A.C.K educational programme, providing vital tools and information to safeguard children. The best way to find out about Project 90-10, is to visit the website - www.project9010.com - you can reach the Trustee Board via the contacts page.  Thank you for your support we welcome volunteers and voices, so please don't be worried about getting in touch! 

I created the #NotMyShame campaign/movement accidentally when wearing my #NOTMYSHAME tee-shirt; that went viral. Initially I put the #NotMyShame tee on to strengthen my own voice on a conversation that I campaign against; child sexual abuse - and of the long term damage of this horrific abuse. Since I put on my tee-shirt I have seen this conversation reach corners of society that I didn't even know existed! 

Check out the website to get involved, maybe wear our campaign tee/ other products—or simply use the hashtag and join our private safe-space for survivors of CSA; www.notmyshame.global