Proudly Said Blog

On My Own Terms: My Full Circle Pride Moment

On My Own Terms: My Full Circle Pride Moment

There's a photo of me outside Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX, formerly ACC Liverpool) holding my Proudly Said notebook, grinning in ...
What It Actually Costs to Be Seen (My First Paid Talk)

What It Actually Costs to Be Seen (My First Paid Talk)

I delivered my first paid speaking engagement this week at the University of Liverpool, and I’ve been sitting with it ...
The Gaydio Awards 2026: Fire in The Belly Again

The Gaydio Awards 2026: Fire in The Belly Again

What can I say about the Gaydio Awards 2026? Far too much, and also the words escape me. First of ...
The Plan That Only Exists in My Head

The Plan That Only Exists in My Head

(And Why Public Speaking Is Part of It) There’s a version of my life that looks accidental from the outside ...