GET TO KNOW ME

I might look like I’ve got my shit together now but I’ve felt the suffocating weight of self-doubt. I’ve questioned my worth and felt the deep isolation that comes with feeling different in a world that doesn’t see me, doesn’t hear me and often doesn’t understand me at all.

But I also found something beautiful along the way: resilience, authenticity and the incredible, rebellious joy of living a life true to myself.

As a writer, content creator, speaker and model, I use my story to inspire others to embrace their unique identities. Through the Shine Collective, I’m building a space where you can:

  • Connect with like-minded people

  • Learn practical tools to turn life’s challenges into opportunities

  • Get a taste of Self-discovery, in a cool, non-scary way (I promise!)

I’m committed to creating a world where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. I want to help you transform your life into one you’re super excited to live and I genuinely can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.

So come join our supportive community and take that first brave step… because you deserve to shine.

WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?

  • “Your words let me know I can do anything, even if I'm in the black hole. thank you thank you for being you. You have made a difference in my life.”
    - BC

  • “I just wanted to say what you do is make people feel seen. That’s huge.”
    - JK

  • “You have helped me accept myself. So thank you.”
    - MC

  • “You’ve helped me numerous times Sandie, you are authentic and real and you give me hope and encouragement by showing what’s possible and teaching me by example that I am enough. I am entitled to love my life and if I need a break - that’s fine.”
    - MC

  • "Your posts and content are really so helpful in and making me feel so much more excited/comfortable about just being myself still, particularly fashion-wise."
    - ANON

  • "Without you, I would never have learnt to embrace my condition, understand it and learn to live with it"
    - NT