Kia ora, I’m Nic. I’m a heart transplantee, mate pukupuku (cancer) survivor and bereaved māmā who lives with Parkinson's. I’m also an author, speaker, charity founder and general do-gooder. Phew.
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I believe in accepting what I can’t change and in the power of a good swear.
Throughout my life, I’ve learned so much about defying adversity and how that can open doors to my human potential through determination, persistence, resiliency, self-motivation, leadership, empathy, and compassion. I’ve channeled these lessons into my life’s work and book.
I’ve often been asked to write about my story and shenanigans with a malfunctioning body. I've finally embarked on a writer's journey; I even have a mentor and editor - go me! The book is called ‘Bollix’ about love, loss, and living a life not waiting to die.
You can keep up to date with my shenanigans and adventures by following me on Instagram or Facebook or by signing up to Fecking News to keep up to date on Fecking Life’s progress and follow #FeckingLife.
You might love my musings on Bollix if:
You like adventure sports, diving and travels.
Mate pukupuku (cancer) has come knocking at your door.
You live with a malfunctioning body.
You live with grief.
You like the craic.
You’re living a life not waiting to die.
You can follow my musings and shenanigans on Instagram and Facebook.
My story.
Buckle up, my story is quite the ride.
It includes a heart transplant, mate pukupuku (cancer), loss and grief and not one but two degenerative diseases. But it’s taken me places I never would have expected, including founding a charity.
My life’s work.
I've combined my passion for creative storytelling and social change to bring about positive change. My giving for good focuses on projects close to my heart. I’m proud of my mahi – have a look through what I’ve achieved in my life’s work below.
