Dot: Be Happy And Never Give Up

Dot’s story is proof that it’s never too late to embrace your courage and let yourself be truly seen. At 61, she decided to take part in the Fearless series—not for anyone else, but for herself. “I wanted to do something different,” Dot shared. “I wanted to remind myself that I am still very much alive, vibrant, and worthy of feeling good about who I am.”

Like many women, Dot had spent years feeling more comfortable behind the scenes. The idea of stepping in front of the camera, with all the focus on her, felt new and a little daunting. But Dot was ready for a change—she wanted to experience something joyful and stretch her comfort zone. In her words, “Life’s too short not to do things that make you feel good.”

During our session, Dot’s spirit and sense of humour shone through. She laughed, relaxed, and slowly allowed herself to enjoy being seen—letting go of old ideas about what beauty should look like. She even admitted, “I’ve always shied away from the camera, but this time I actually felt beautiful.”

It was such an honour to witness Dot’s transformation—from a little nervous at first, to smiling and genuinely embracing herself, just as she is. “I wish more women my age would do this,” Dot said. “It’s a wonderful boost for your confidence.”

Dot’s journey is a reminder that every chapter of life deserves to be celebrated. There’s no age limit for feeling good in your own skin, and no wrong time to step forward and say, “This is me, and I am proud.”

Dot’s story

I have been married 41 years have 3 sons and have worked throughout bringing them up as a employer having had 3 salons. 2 years ago I sold my last salon to embark on a childhood dream and train as cabin crew, although I haven’t done my first flight I have been invited back this year so at the age of 61 I hopefully will achieve my ambition!