I am proud to announce the arrival of my first book

BORN: 26th July 2025
TIME: 12:26pm
WEIGHT: 6.3oz

Dreaming of a Life Unlived:

Stories And Portraits of Women

Living Without Children

Discover the stories
that started it all

My first book, Dreaming of a Life Unlived, was born from love, anger, and the desire to make women like me visible. It gathers powerful stories of women navigating life without children — stories of grief, strength, and hope.

This book started my journey into advocacy and public speaking, shaping the work I continue to do today.

By purchasing Dreaming of a Life Unlived, you’re helping to support
my work amplifying the voices of childless women.

hi there!

I'm Yvonne

PUBLIC SPEAKER | AUTHOR | ACTIVIST | FACILITATOR

I am a British author and activist for the Childless women of colour. I wrote my book out of the anger for me and the other women navigating a life without children who were not being heard or listened to by the circles we find ourselves in. ‘Dreaming of a Life Unlived: Intimate Stories and Portraits of Women Without Children’, was conceived out of love and understanding and born to give women like me the permission to unashamedly own our stories. 

I am a public speaker who has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes, including BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’ and the BBC One documentary Myleene: Miscarriage & Me. Recognised as a leading voice on the experiences of women of colour and infertility, I create inclusive spaces for Black women, women of colour, and others to openly share their journeys of living without children, while also speaking on women’s wellbeing and inclusion.

As Heard On

BBC Four

BBC Three

Real Stories

Big Fat Negative

Christian Radio

Events


I speak at events, panels, and podcasts, sharing my experience as a Black woman living without children.
Through honest conversations about
belonging, grief, identity, and visibility, I aim to open space for understanding, connection, and lasting change — in society, in the workplace, and within ourselves.

See my upcoming events
or get in touch to book me as a speaker.

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