I’ve always been a storyteller, drawn to the in-between spaces where identity and meaning unfold. Writing was my first language but my need to question and understand the world influences everything I do. Fandom and media have always fascinated me, not just as entertainment but as forces that shape who we are. The deeper I went, the more I realised that we as fans exist in a dynamic, symbiotic relationship with the things we love. And that is the story I want to tell.

That realisation turned into Next Waypoint Media. This is a space to document, analyse and challenge the way we engage with media.

Along the way, I’m having to face my own fears - pushing past perfectionism, self-doubt and the fear of being seen. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the most compelling stories come from those who take the leap.

Next Waypoint Media is about capturing the fan-to-creator journey and amplifying the voices that shape culture from the ground up. Through high-quality storytelling and media projects I aim to:

• Document and support how fans evolve into creators

• Explore the intersection of fandom and creativity

• Encourage fans to take ownership of their creative voice

Whether it’s an interview, documentary or a cringeworthy TikTok, the goal remains the same: to tell the stories that connect us all.

• Fandom culture can shape us as creators and cultural architects. This evolving space can transform both the fans and the artists they admire.

• Fandom culture is about being seen and heard. Fandom provides connection, validation and the courage to create. It’s about how we see ourselves.

• Fandom is participation. Engagement, transformation and influence are at the heart of fandom. It’s not just about consuming content. It’s about interacting with it, reshaping and making it our own.

• The Creative Exchange. The line between artist and audience is thinner than ever. Fans influence trends, push creative boundaries, shift the trajectory of artists’ careers, and reshape entire industries.