Quotes

I have anxiety and self-doubt all the time, it's a battle.

I think it's really important to embrace what's different about yourself.

Being different means being unique and that's what makes the world and exciting place to be in.

In Blackburn where I grew up, there was no other black children.

I looked different, I had different skin, my hair was different, so I would get called names in school. It would always be reflective of what my hair and skin looked like.

When I was a little girl and said I wanted to be inside the TV, my mum really did believe that I could.

Being born and raised in Blackburn, it was difficult for me to even visualise how I get to London to embark on a career in broadcasting and TV.

I was doing lots of work experience opportunities for free, which were amazing but also hard when you don't have family in London as you are paying for hotels and travel.

I felt like a lot of odds were stacked against me to begin with, be it financial, racial, class, gender.

On average we're meant to drink 2-3 litres each day, but for regular runners I'd recommend 3-5 litres.

People who are exercising to lose weight often try cutting out carbs, but that's when you need them the most. Don't you dare put down the sweet potato!

I might have 10 almonds straight after a workout, then a protein shake and then a meal.

2020 is not the year for my love life, sadly.

I do not mix business with pleasure.

My parents have a very unconventional arrangement but they are still together and married, my dad lives in London and my mum lives in Blackburn. So they have these honeymoon periods every few months and it's just jokes.

I've been in Nigeria myself personally alone when elections have been going on and it was a bit ropey.

Variety works for me and the reason I've been able to maintain a certain level of fitness is because when I get bored I just admit I'm bored, then I switch it up.

The first thing I do in the morning is run up to Greenwich Park and see the views of London, it's what keeps me motivated... though sometimes it gets too cold and starts raining.

Running and pilates work hand-in-hand together, and to get a good sweat on, boxing is a great choice.

One of the great things about running is that you don't need fancy clothing or expensive equipment to get started. All you need is a good pair of trainers that are right for you, usually with good grip on the sole and one's that are comfortable for you to wear.

I was always encouraged to really root myself in a strong sense of self and not to believe all the nasty things people were saying.

I really just hope people feel able to achieve because of society, and not in spite of it, and I hope it's not so much of a battle as it was for me.

I'd like to inspire Black girls to think: 'If she can do it, I can.'

My trips to Blackpool have created a lifelong love of the seaside.

Being by the sea is a balm for the soul.