22/08/2025
Success has many faces…
These sentiments align a lot with mine - the value of relationships, family and the unique value of having that someone special by your side, who has your back and best interests at ❤️ - authenticity, grounded in real life 🙏
My single proudest achievement - without a shadow of a doubt - is the relationship I've built with the woman who's been by my side since my mid-twenties.
As soppy as it might sound, she truly is my definition of home: the brightest light I've ever known and the safe place I run to when life gets hard.
She could not care less about material success, accolades, valentine's day, gifts or designer things. She knew me long before all the Diary Of A CEO craziness, before Dragon's Den, or any financial milestone - and none of those things have ever mattered to her.
What she values is presence, kindness, walking the dog together, sharing the ordinary moments, listening to her, showing love through my actions, and making sure I'm looking after my own peace of mind - she's bothered when she sees that something is bothering me.
Our relationship hasn't been without its challenges, struggles or issues of every kind. And being present enough to meet her needs - when l've had business pressures, problems or worries on my mind - has been one of the hardest things to learn.
As a founder, and someone who is quite public, I can't emphasise enough how important it is to have a strong foundation to come home to - someone who loves you for who you are, keeps you grounded, and holds up a mirror when you need clarity. Loving someone, being loved back, and growing together has changed my life in ways I never expected.
I've genuinely thought to myself, time and time again: "I hope everyone gets to experience love as special and rewarding as this."
And honestly, I still have no idea what I did to deserve her.