Quotes

I just say rise and grind and hustle for the muscle.

My advice to anyone experiencing racial or cultural bullying, either in real life or online, is to remember that these cowardly acts of unprovoked nastiness merely display the bully's own insecurities, as what they point out as weaknesses are simply ways in which you differ from them.

With the support of my family, my constant pillar of strength and protection, I have risen above hate with love and excellence, and a very strong sense of self.

My motto is never let anyone dull your shine.

Judge people by their behaviour, not their platitudes.

Running is endorphin inducing and will power your day.

When people are busy, fitness and working out are the first things that people stop doing so we've got to be mindful of making time to do it.

Excessive eating and lack of exercise are to blame for weight gain, not carbohydrates.

One thing I learned from being on 'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' is I don't spend enough time switching off. I'm a workaholic, so when I'm not travelling or renovating my house, I try to find time to relax.

Running a marathon is appealing to runners for many reasons. It's epic! A real test for your mind and body and a challenge that truly fills you with complete elation when you cross the finish line. But it is in no way a trivial undertaking.

I have experienced first-hand what a confidence boost can do, for my morale, spirit and belief in myself. So to be able to pass it on to one person is brilliant, but to help thousands of people is incredible.

I don't want to change who I am or where I'm from and online I don't hesitate to delete and flex the block button.

Pilates is great for stretching and building core strength, which is vital when it comes to getting the most out of your runs.

If you're lucky enough to have a Black friend who has tolerated your racist parents while you turned a blind eye to the mistreatment they've suffered, maybe start by saying sorry, and then actually change the record. It is that change that could literally save lives, or at the very least, save friendships.

When I spoke to pupils at Sydenham School in London, I was shocked and saddened to hear some of the teenage girls say they felt pursuing a career in television was not even worth the effort as a Black woman.

I nearly drowned in a park pond when I was six years old and I've been terrified of water ever since.

I'm thrilled to be part of Channel 4's Black to Front - which quite rightly gives a platform to deserving Black British TV talent across our industry, both on and off-screen.

As well as running I enjoy skipping - it's fun but at the same time really works your body. Moreover, it's great for your co-ordination and anyone can do it! I tend to skip for around 10 minutes at a time and would do one minute on and then 15 seconds off.

We're all human and we all need a rest now and again!

Sometimes someone telling you what to do, and helping you push through often brings out the best in you.

Like anything in life, nothing is guaranteed but I'm certainly hopeful of the positive change that could come from the Black To Front Project.

I just think we need to keep having open, honest, and encouraging conversations to ensure people are represented across all industries including our TV screens when it comes to diversity.

I'm very much a get up and go kind of girl. So just the one alarm for me, never hit snooze!

I love the beach.

I don't want to have to kneel down to my husband, I don't want to be submissive.