Danielle Heron - Business Support
I previously worked for My Life from 2016-2018 - when I was Editor-in-Chief of its inception project Waterfront Life - and joined the Unlock My Life project in July 2024.
I have previous history in law enforcement and criminal justice, having served as a Special Constable for Suffolk Constabulary for two years, before moving into the prison service as a substance misuse and addiction rehabilitation specialist. After a couple of years dabbling in roles out of the ‘industry’, in 2016 I joined Border Force as a Customs Officer, where I remained until starting my own aesthetics business six years ago.
I have always taken a great interest in the criminal justice system, and specifically why offenders are led to crime. Having children myself, I envision a world where fewer young people are enticed into taking the wrong paths in life, by educating not just young people, but those who care for and influence them.
I have lived experience of mental ill health, and have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks from a very young age (as early as four). The more I have learned about how our brains work (in particular, how they can manipulate thoughts and feelings into something more sinister!), the more I have learned to cope with symptoms of mental ill health. I want to use my lifelong experience to help others with a holistic approach.
3 facts about me:
I am qualified as a wedding and naming celebrant.
I love travelling and have been to 31 countries (and counting!).
I once fed a chip to Ken Barlow (of Corrie fame).