02/05/2026
Do you see the young lady in the middle of the photo?
That’s Talia.
And honestly.
I’m blown away by her.
At 17 years old, the level of maturity, discipline, and intent she carries is rare.
She’s been working alongside me at the gym.
Helping build the U21 brand through social media.
And what she creates isn’t just “good for her age”
It’s exceptional.
Full stop.
Her eye for detail, her creativity, the way she tells stories through content.
It’s a gift from God.
But what’s impressed me even more lately.
Is the decision she’s made behind the scenes.
She’s stepped into the gym herself.
0700 sessions on a Saturday.
Quiet work.
No fuss.
Just turning up and getting after it.
That says everything about her.
She’s not just building a brand.
She’s building herself.
And this year, we’ve started working together on something even bigger.
Spreading the gospel through Instagram and YouTube.
Using the very gifts she’s been given, not just to grow a business.
But to point people towards something greater.
That takes courage.
At any age.
Let alone 17.
Talia also runs her own business and it’s growing fast.
Not by chance.
But because she’s consistent, she cares, and she’s willing to do the work most people avoid.
As a dad.
I look at young people like her and feel a real sense of hope.
She’s becoming a brilliant role model to my girls.
And somewhere along the way, she’s become a dear friend too.
Proud of you, Talia.
Keep going.
You’re only just getting started. .thecreative
