It feels surreal to say, but this is my final column for Places and Faces. What an incredible journey it’s been! Over the past year, I’ve shared so much with you, from personal stories to business insights, and I’ve cherished every moment. It’s hard to believe that when I started this column, I was pregnant, and now, here I am, celebrating Penelope’s first birthday! We had a delightful tea party with all her favourite teddies—a wonderful reminder that as women, we truly can have it all and achieve anything we set our minds to. However, I’ve decided it’s time to step into a new chapter and focus on pushing myself even further as an entrepreneur. Change is exciting, and I’m ready for it!

As we approach the festive season, there’s often a temptation to wind down and wait for January to set new goals. But why wait? Now is the perfect time to reflect, take action, and embrace change. Personally, I’ve always believed in making the most of each moment, and that’s exactly what I’m doing now. For me, this shift is about growth, and I encourage you to use December as a time to jump-start your goals, too.

This year has been such a whirlwind! From the launch of my Polly Means Business podcast, where I’ve had the chance to speak with incredible women in business, to expanding our training academy and, of course, navigating motherhood with Penelope—who has just turned one! This holiday season is going to be especially magical with Penelope now old enough to join in the festive fun, unwrap presents, and really be a part of the celebrations.

It’s been a big year for Enhance Cosmetic Clinic as well. We’ve given the clinic a fresh makeover, with fabulous new pink uniforms for our team and an even greater focus on skincare to bring our clients the very best results. Laura, our inhouse skincare specialist, has been incredible in delivering our new facial packages that cater to each client’s unique needs. And with Christmas coming, we have a range of pampering options for anyone looking to treat themselves or a loved one—from our bespoke facials to gift vouchers for PMU treatments, and gorgeous skincare from delilah and AlumierMD range. Perfect gifts for a little holiday indulgence!

Writing for Places and Faces has given me the opportunity to connect with all of you and share stories that matter to me. I’ve talked about important topics like women in business, breast cancer awareness, and IVF support in the workplace. But as I step away from this monthly column, I’m excited to see the direction the magazine is heading in. While my journey with the column ends here, I’m thrilled to know that Places and Faces will be sharing even more inspirational stories, told by the brilliant Victoria Mayo from InspireMe PR. She’ll be spotlighting amazing women, places, and topics that inspire—what a perfect way to continue connecting with
the community.

As for me, you’ll still be able to follow my journey through the Polly Means Business podcast and on socials with Enhance Cosmetic Clinic. I’m so passionate about empowering women, and my podcast has been an incredible platform for those conversations. We’ve focused a lot on the PMU industry in this first series, but we’ll be covering
so much more, and I’m so excited to keep growing that space and develop myself as an expert in my field of permanent makeup.

As I leave you, I’d love to share one final piece of advice: don’t wait to make things happen. Whether you want to grow in your career, improve your wellbeing, or take on a new challenge—don’t wait for January to decide. Start now. Take that first step today, even if it feels small. Sometimes, it’s those early steps that make the difference, building up confidence and momentum. Setting big goals can be daunting, but
breaking them into smaller actions makes them achievable and keeps you moving forward.

This Christmas is set to be extra special for Sam, Penelope, and me. We’ll be spending time with family in London and Essex, soaking in every moment of the festive fun and making memories with our one-year-old daughter, Penelope, as she experiences her first proper Christmas.

I want to extend a massive thank you to all of you for reading and supporting me over the past year. It’s been a privilege to share my journey with you, and I hope I’ve inspired you to embrace change, set your sights high, and go for what truly matters. Here’s to an amazing 2025—let’s make it happen now, not later!

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