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It’s been another one of those “pinch me” moments… ❤️

Today I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by the legendary Nick Owen at the BBC Midlands Studios in The Mailbox, where I featured on BBC Midlands Today talking all things Madnezz of Amy.

We spoke about my journey from leaving the security of a full-time teaching career to taking the biggest leap of faith of my life—becoming a full-time Amy Winehouse tribute artist.

Just 18 months later, I’ve been lucky enough to perform at incredible events including Replica Fest, Solihull Moors Festival, sell out venues across the UK, meet Amy’s wonderful parents, and share my love and respect for her music with audiences everywhere.

Never in a million years did I imagine that little old me would be talking about my journey on the BBC.

To think that what started as a dream has grown into a show that’s now recognised across the UK and Europe as one of the must-see Amy Winehouse tribute experiences to emerge in recent years is something I’ll never take for granted.

A huge thank you to Nick Owen and everyone at BBC Midlands Today for making me feel so welcome. It was an honour to share my story, talk about Amy’s incredible legacy, and hopefully inspire someone else who’s thinking about taking that leap of faith.

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s this…

Sometimes the scariest decision you’ll ever make turns out to be the best one.

Here’s to whatever comes next. ❤️

#MadnezzOfAmy #AmyWinehouse #BBCMidlandsToday #BBCMidlands #NickOwen TributeArtist LiveMusic AmyWinehouseTribute FollowYourDreams Midlands MailboxBirmingham
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Well… that escalated quickly. 🍷😂

One minute I’m trying to survive the hangover from @replikafest … the next I’m in The Guardian, then on BBC Breakfast, and today sat on the sofa at @itv  @thismorning talking all things Amy.

Massive thank you to @josiegibson85 for being an absolute babe🔥 and @paddymcguinness for being exactly what I had hoped,👀😍 and to the amazing @taylorswiftbyxenna – I swear you can not tell the difference 🤌🏽.

And of course, my partner in crime @db_as_rw 
always a laugh. Thanks for making the madness even madder. ❤️ even if he reckons twice in one week is more than enough of me! 😂 it was so lovely sharing the experience with you all.

The biggest achievement of the entire day though?

I somehow survived national television with a stinking hangover. 🤦🏻‍♀️🍷

No idea how I managed to keep my eyeliner on, string a sentence together, or avoid asking for a bacon sandwich and a vodka and coke halfway through the interviews.

Very Amy. Very me. 😂

Thank you to everyone who’s supported this crazy journey. From little pub gigs to national TV… it’s all a bit surreal, and I’m grateful for every single one of you. Big huge enormous shout out to @jamesjimmydean01  none of this would have happened if you and your amazing team @replikafest hadn’t took a chance on me and booked me for your sell out @guinnessworldrecords  festival I’m forever greatful ❤️🖤 

Now then…

What’s next? 🖤🎤🍒

 @bbuk @imacelebrity @loosewomen 🤣

 just sayin 🙋🏻‍♀️
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