Behind the scenes from Wales Decides The Results 2026! What a day to be reporting on the Senedd. Thanks to Adrian Masters for capturing these. It’s impossible to get through 4.5 hours of live broadcasting without a snack bag under the news desk. Thank you to our guests Leanne Wood, Carwyn Jones, Stephen Crabb and the encyclopaedic stats man Jac Larner! That’s a wrap for 4 years. Proud to be trusted to be right at the heart of delivering the results on an historic day with a vastly changing political landscape in Wales @itvwales@itvcymruwales #electionday #historicelection
‘Best Fertility Book’ on the global stage of the @theeuropean.fertility.society awards! This is quite a surprise. I wasn’t able to make it to Paris and I’m so disappointed I couldn’t be there to receive this in person. And take a moment to mark the achievement.
The award is for my memoir ‘Desperate Rants and Magic Pants: Our Fertility Story’ and to be recognised by a community which understands how complex infertility is both physically and emotionally, is quite special. The field of finalists and the work they are doing is humbling.
Thank you to Carolyn Hodges my editor at @y_lolfa & @byrney15 for allowing me to share a story that was his as much as mine.
Also for all those who spoke to me for the podcast stories in the book including @riamale and Fern Burrage-Male, @gabbylogan , @geoff_norcott , @clarenasir , Stephen Ashe @daniellebeattiethe1st , @them_ancave (who nudged me to enter this!) @nicci16b_ Teresa Cootes. Fertility journeys are diverse and multi-layered.
And they are lonely.
And that’s why I wrote the book. I felt alone. And with 1 in 6 couples experiencing infertility, the one positive thing I thought I could do is share the journey and the emotions. It feels desperate, yes. But it’s not shameful.
If a friend, relative or someone you work with is going through something similar, read it! You might understand their struggle and behaviour a little more. Why they avoid pregnant colleagues in the corridor, why they make a quick exit when a baby is brought in to work, why they were ‘too busy’ for your baby shower, why they would try anything if it might mean their dream could come true.
I don’t say as much as used to on the topic but I still carry those emotions. And think of those travelling that path now. And I think of the five lost and what might have been.
#fertility #infertility #bestbook #miscarriage
Been putting off unboxing these books as it’s quite nerve racking seeing the story you gave out your heart and soul into, out there in print. But finally I managed it. Would love you to read it and help normalise the fertility conversation. So many are affected by it and it might help you, or it might help a friend, colleague or relative. Desperate Rants & Magic Pants. Put Oct 9th - but available at good bookshops to pre-order! #author #inprint #unboxing #firstbook #fertility #infertility #fertilityawareness #breakingtaboos @y_lolfa@byrney15@fertilitynetworkuk
Last night we were proud to support @cityhospice at the Wales Business Awards 2026 with the Chamber of Commerce in Cardiff. A fun filled evening celebrating some truly worthy winners, all in support of a fantastic cause.
With @andreabyrnetv hosting the event and doing an awesome job keeping the energy high throughout the night, it was a brilliant evening all round. Great people, great atmosphere, and great to see the business community coming together to make a difference. 👏✨
#WalesBusinessAwards #CityHospice #Cardiff #BusinessCommunity #Charity MakingADifference Networking CelebratingSuccess
So, what is WAW all about?
We’re an empowerment ecosystem, a space where women don’t just meet, they grow, connect, and rise together.
This isn’t surface-level networking.
It’s meaningful connection, real development, and a community built on championing each other.
From learning and mentorship to visibility and celebration, WAW is designed to support women at every stage of their journey 🌟🌟
Have the hugest respect for all teachers! And to host @leaderwales education award for another year is an honour that always inspires. What an amazing bunch of people we have educating our future generations. #schoollife #awards #teachers
A wonderful Valentine’s delivery from Jemima. 6 year olds these days really are very independent! 😉🥰🫶❤️#mystery #valentinesday #galentines❤️ Valentines or Galentines or whatever you choose to celebrate (or not!) have good one x
Important update 🌟
Our Women’s Academy Wales International Women’s Day Awards SAVE THE DATE has changed!
Now confirmed please save Tuesday, the 3rd of March 6-8 pm for our first awards.
Watch this space for the most epic launch. 🚀 #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen @emmajlifeshaper@thefabulousfacilitator@andreabyrnetv
