About me
Hiya! My name is Pippa Stacey, and I’m a disabled writer, speaker, and content creator. I’m also a communication consultant in the charity sector, and one of the UK’s only experts in Energy Limiting Conditions.
I grew up in Sheffield and have lived in the beautiful city of York for over a decade now, and my work takes me all over the UK and beyond. In my free time I enjoy theatre, travel, and reading, and you’ll usually find me wearing the cosiest of loungewear and drinking *all* the tea.
When I was a teenager, I acquired a debilitating chronic illness. This completely changed my busy, active way of life and it took a huge amount of time and effort to find my feet and adjust to my new normal.
Thankfully I discovered the chronic illness community on social media, and this has played a pivotal role in helping me to rediscover my sparkle. Connecting with other people who I could relate to and seeing them tell their stories motivated me to begin sharing my own, and it was from here that things began to take off…
I’ve always loved to write, but all through this topsy-turvy time, writing has been my lifeline.
It’s something that I really love to do, and something my condition thankfully hasn’t taken away from me. Living with a long-term health condition has taught me to find humour in even the most bizarre situations, leading to plenty of what my friends affectionately named ‘Life Of Pippa’ moments. Therefore, in 2017 I decided to launch my own blog of the same name, centred around the things that are most important to me.
I’ve been part of the online world for over a decade now, and I’m truly thankful for the opportunities that sharing my story has brought me. I’m building a freelance career that I love, connecting with thousands of brilliant people through my social media platforms, and I’ve even managed to pick up some shiny awards and accolades along the way.
Fast forward to today and I’m best known for being an award-winning author, an experienced speaker, and a disabled influencer sharing accessible travel and lifestyle content. My role as a communication consultant means I also work directly with charities, organisations, and brands, and I’m proud to be one of the UK’s only experts in Energy Limiting Conditions.
Above all else, my aim is to chase my ambitions and live a fulfilling life *alongside* my chronic illness, rather than despite it. It’s not easy when your dreams are bigger than your daily energy allowance, but I’m doing my best to find the balance and show compassion to myself in the process. My condition and lived experiences have shaped the person I am today, and I hope that with all I’ve learned and continue to learn, I can try and open doors for others too.
And with that, all that’s left to say is welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Have a nosey around to find out more about me and what I do, feel free to say hello on social media, and I’d absolutely love it if you’d have a look at the books I’ve written too. You can also get in touch with me directly by emailing [email protected]!