Growing up in Portsmouth, my journey with Pokémon started back in the Kanto days, collecting cards with my brother and sister whenever we visited our nan—thanks to my parents always treating us to a few packs. Like many, I had a Base Set binder (definitely not in great condition), which sadly got thrown away over the years 😭, but the passion stuck.

Now at 29, that childhood hobby has come full circle as Co-Founder and Director of South Coast Card Co, which was started after meeting Scott and Mike through work and realising we shared the same passion and had to build something from it. I’ve always wanted to turn something I genuinely love into a career, and this is exactly that. My favourite Pokémon have always been a bit unconventional—Psyduck, Ditto, and surprisingly Mr. Mime—and I’m currently building a full Pokédex binder featuring all 1025 Pokémon. Whether it’s buying, trading, or chatting with other collectors at events.

I’m all about building a community and keeping that same excitement alive—while also trying to pass the hobby on to the next generation.