About Me
I was born to Turkish Cypriot parents in the early 60's in London.
As they struggled to find their way in a strange and freezing cold country, their young family grew.
I knew at an early age that I would be different from all the other girls in my extended family and those I met at school.
More than anything...I needed to be free, autonomous. I had no idea of the price I had to pay to get the freedom I craved.
I have a story to tell.....

My sisters, mum and I sharing a moment
I've done a fair few things in my life.
Here's a short list of the things I'm most proud of:
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Motorcycle dispatch rider in London in the 80's
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First of my family to gain university and post graduate degrees
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Teach in the poorest areas of London
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Retrain and start a plumbing business in the 90's
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Publish my book The Joy of Plumbing
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Stand up comedy show at Edinburgh Fringe
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Create the only national company of female plumbers in the world. Stopcocks Women Plumbers
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Build rainwater harvesting system for village in Kenya affected by AIDS and empower young women to do the same
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Organise the only national conference for women installers WIT
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Gain recognition in 2020 Honours List, M.B.E for Services to Women in the Heating and Plumbing Industries
