Watch Queue Queue Jen Kish. We’ve never gone back because it hasn’t been safe but I’ve kept my roots. I realised there was still a lot of stereotyping – female coders are expected to look and be a certain way. Kate Hallam, 31, London, atlanticendeavour.com, ‘Doctors said I’d never walk again’ ‘I’m a mechanic at a nuclear power plant’, ‘People are shocked when they find out what I do. With both parents self-employed, entrepreneurialism There’s no real treatment for the disease, it’s mainly about keeping sufferers hydrated and prevent it from spreading. ‘My friends and I won a BAFTA Ones to Watch Award in 2012 for our student game called Tick Tock Toys, a colourful puzzle game for iPad aimed at children. Gay or not? But more important, Magali Harvey won Best Player of the Cup, she's so gorgeous :wub: I'm glad I stuck my head in here. ABOUT PHILIPPA Former International Rugby Union player, Captain of the Welsh 7’s and Cardiff Blues team. ‘Watching friends struggle to have kids was heartbreaking. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) I am interested in getting more information about I think Dad would be very proud of what I’ve achieved.’ At weekends I dress in a really girly way, which is very different from my day-to-day hard hat and overalls. I’m a part-time model and people get confused about how I can do both things. The morning after I attended a lecture about Everest, I woke up and thought, “I’m going to climb that.” The reality was much harder than I expected, but sitting on top of the world aged 22 was worth the pain. I’d rather let my actions do the talking.’ She's my new wife . My delivery route is seven miles – there isn’t really much I can’t do now. In 2014 she was awarded Home Nations most valuable player. It is composed of the Greek elements philein (to love) and hippos (horse), and is derived from the name of Alexander the Great's father, the ancient Greek king, Philip II of Macedon (aka Philippos, Filippos, and Pilipos), who was an avid horse lover. You are posting as a Guest without being logged in. Guest. Elizabeth D’Sa, 29, London, ‘I was the first priest at London College of Fashion’ In November I had to have eight major organs removed, including my spleen, stomach lining and diaphragm – plus a full hysterectomy and chemotherapy to get rid of the cancer. Phillipa Tuttiett International rugby player and captain sports pundit and commentator, entrepreneur Philippa has always had a love of all sport, any sport, but by her own admission she never thought she would become an international athlete. It was empowering.’ ‘My friend Charly Young and I started The Girls’ Network while teaching at an inner-city school in London. Fashion students have the same pressures, spiritual needs and anxieties as anyone else. I’m picky and I’ve only had one boyfriend, who I met at university. ‘When the chance to be part of Mars One – a one-way mission in 2024 to create a human colony on Mars – came up, I knew I wanted to be a part of history. Only 8% of engineers are female so we need to communicate that this industry is for everyone. ‘I’m a coder and a part-time model’ Philippa Tuttiett . I’ve exhibited my work to the public and last year I won the RNIB’s Young Illustrator of the Year Award. A young male politician I know grew a beard to be taken more seriously. Alongside developing a successful company Phillipa’s love of rugby also grew and through years of hard work, juggling her own company commitments and her TV career she went on to be internationally capped for Wales at Rugby Union, Rugby 7’s and Touch Rugby. Head to Twitter @marieclaireuk and tell us something surprising about yourself using #MCshare and you could appear in a future issue of Marie Claire. ‘I’m an engineer at Rolls royce’ I’ll never see my family and boyfriend again, but I’ll still speak to them from space. What's the deal with that Welsh girl who is also a builder on tv. Rosie Corrigan, 22, Yorkshire This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. If you’re too afraid to try something new, you’ll never know what personal achievement feels like.’ Becca Dean, 26, Portsmouth, ‘I’m rowing across the Atlantic’ “Young people don’t have enough presence in politics, so I decided to do something about it and stand for election. It’s been an emotional roller coaster but thanks to Maggie’s I’m back at work. I’m looking to my future.’, ‘When I found out the Red Cross were looking for volunteers to fly out to Sierra Leone to spend a month caring for Ebola patients, I jumped at the chance. Post Aug 18, 2014 #9 2014-08-18T04:48. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I was one of the 33 people who got a job with the fire service out of 7,000 applicants. Phillipa Tuttiett International rugby player and captain sports pundit and commentator, entrepreneur Philippa has always had a love of all sport, any sport, but by her own admission she never thought she would become an international athlete. Common alternative spellings include Filippa and Phillipa. Going through early menopause has been tough, especially as I really wanted children – but I’m back at work and waiting for a scan to get the all clear. In 2012 I set up a branch of the US start up Women Who Code in Belfast – we’ve grown from 30 to 350 members since then and we’re working hard at getting more women into software engineering.’ People are shocked when they realise my art was created by a blind person and question how it’s possible; I simply work using the images I see in my mind. Philippa Roet (c. 1346–c. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared spending every day working in a high-risk situation, but I wanted to help people in need. But we have skills men don’t, we can crawl into smaller spaces, and we’re naturally more compassionate, so can provide better emotional support to people who have just lost everything.’, ‘My blindness hasn’t stopped me becoming an illustrator’ ‘Getting diagnosed with cancer at 27 was devastating but I’ve now been in remission for nine months. Bonita Norris, 27, Wokingham, ‘I had a baby for strangers’ We now have a 1,400-strong network of girls and professional women across the country. I think being creative is part of our spiritual DNA, so I approached LCF and became their Chaplain in 2006.