Katie was born in South Africa and has always loved swimming—mostly underwater—only surfacing for a quick breath before vanishing again. So convincingly that people sometimes thought she was in drowning, she wasn’t.. that time.
At seven, she moved to the UK, first settling in Wokingham before relocating to Bournemouth. There, she studied Fine Art at college, a subject that continues to inspire her today. In 2008, she moved to Cornwall, where she met Pete, and a new adventure began.
Katie’s greatest passion isn’t just art—it’s her family, friends, and making life as fun and adventurous as possible. She loves being a mum to her incredible children and a partner-in-crime (and life) to Captain Pete.
Never one to shy away from hard work, she’ll throw herself into any challenge—whether it’s mixing concrete, tiling a roof, or painting the house, Katie happy to dig in.
Her caring nature led her to work at the NHS Mermaid Centre, where she works as an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography. She loved her job and her team but can’t wait for this new quest.
Full of energy and always up for a laugh, Katie loves music, dancing, and making memories with the people she loves—especially if a few cheeky vinos are involved.