Notes: Real Journeys, Honest Voices
Welcome to Notes — the blog from The Not There Yet Project.
Here you’ll find honest, unpolished stories from people in Manchester, across the UK, and beyond — seekers, solopreneurs, creatives, and change makers.
These are voices from those balancing work and wellbeing, navigating identity, chasing joy, and building lives that feel real. Not lost. Not arrived. Just not there yet.
Whether you’re in Manchester, London, or anywhere searching for purpose and belonging, Notes is your space to pause, reflect, and see yourself in the stories of others.
Blog posts
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Beats, Plates and Baby Bottles: Jamie Anne Brad...
Jamie Anne Bradbury is a Manchester-based DJ, personal trainer and founder of Fit Food Media whose story is powered by one mantra: say yes before you feel ready.
Beats, Plates and Baby Bottles: Jamie Anne Brad...
Jamie Anne Bradbury is a Manchester-based DJ, personal trainer and founder of Fit Food Media whose story is powered by one mantra: say yes before you feel ready.
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Beyond the Mirror: Donna Timlin’s Journey to Co...
Bullied for how she looked, Donna Timlin once believed she didn’t belong in beauty. At 28, she proved herself wrong - building a business rooted in confidence, compassion, and care....
2 commentsBeyond the Mirror: Donna Timlin’s Journey to Co...
Bullied for how she looked, Donna Timlin once believed she didn’t belong in beauty. At 28, she proved herself wrong - building a business rooted in confidence, compassion, and care....
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Charlotte Rose on Graft, Grace, and Building a ...
Charlotte isn’t chasing status. She’s building something that feels real. Some people build businesses.Charlotte Rose builds connection. She’s the kind of woman who wears more hats than most people can...
Charlotte Rose on Graft, Grace, and Building a ...
Charlotte isn’t chasing status. She’s building something that feels real. Some people build businesses.Charlotte Rose builds connection. She’s the kind of woman who wears more hats than most people can...
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Healing in Motion: What Running My First Half M...
A run, a release, and the unexpected healing that came with crossing the finish line.
Healing in Motion: What Running My First Half M...
A run, a release, and the unexpected healing that came with crossing the finish line.
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From Lockdown to Limitless: Danna Richard’s Jou...
Danna graduated into a pandemic, faced 200 job rejections, and stumbled into UGC by accident. What started as a lockdown TikTok page became paid content work, a rebuilt career, and...
From Lockdown to Limitless: Danna Richard’s Jou...
Danna graduated into a pandemic, faced 200 job rejections, and stumbled into UGC by accident. What started as a lockdown TikTok page became paid content work, a rebuilt career, and...
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Poetry for the People: The Story Behind The Chu...
From drama-school rejection to poetry on Manchester’s streets, The Chubby Northerner proves art belongs to everyone - no permission required.
Poetry for the People: The Story Behind The Chu...
From drama-school rejection to poetry on Manchester’s streets, The Chubby Northerner proves art belongs to everyone - no permission required.
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The Gap: Why The Not There Yet Project Exists
The First Note... On paper, I’ve done well. I own my home. I’m in a good relationship. I’ve worked (really) hard in my career to get to where I am...
The Gap: Why The Not There Yet Project Exists
The First Note... On paper, I’ve done well. I own my home. I’m in a good relationship. I’ve worked (really) hard in my career to get to where I am...
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Balancing It All: Emma’s Journey from Empowered...
This is Emma’s story. One of genuine passion, identity, and learning when to share the load. There’s a certain kind of resilience in women like Emma. A resilience built not...
Balancing It All: Emma’s Journey from Empowered...
This is Emma’s story. One of genuine passion, identity, and learning when to share the load. There’s a certain kind of resilience in women like Emma. A resilience built not...
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From Imposter to Inspiration: Dr Katie Ford’s J...
How a vet turned imposter syndrome into a voice of empowerment - and built a movement by choosing honesty over perfection.
From Imposter to Inspiration: Dr Katie Ford’s J...
How a vet turned imposter syndrome into a voice of empowerment - and built a movement by choosing honesty over perfection.