Diane Priestley
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Occupation | Journalist, Author & Creator of Africa Matters voluntourism |
| Location | Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | Hello Friends, Rather than focusing on what the world can do for you, consider what you can do for the world! Our planet is in crisis and needs us all to solve problems and improve the quality of life. Everyone, whatever age, can use their wisdom, compassion and skills to improve life for humans, animals and the planet. I challenge you to embrace a life of love, joy and purpose. I am an experienced journalist with a long career writing for newspapers, magazines and online publications in Australia and the UK. I'm also a qualified counsellor and workshop facilitator. These days, I'm passionate about empowering communities with knowledge about health, human rights and ending harmful practices across Africa. Join Africa Matters Voluntourism... for the kind and young at heart. Share my journey and Make A Difference! |
| Interests | I love doing community projects and adventurous travels throughout Africa. I love empowering people with knowledge, skills and opportunities. |
| Favorite movies | I like inspiring biopics including Elvis, A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan) Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) Ray (Ray Charles); Walk The Line (Johnny Cash), United Kingdom (true love story about the King of Botswana), Mandela, Selma, Wild At Heart (series set in South Africa) and Heartland (set on a horse ranch in Canada.) |
| Favorite music | I love exuberant musical shows, folk, country and gospel, African reggae and passionate and gentle love songs. I am a fan of John Denver, John Williamson, Ed Sheeran, Emmylou Harris, JJ Haller, Irish ballads and acoustic folk. |
| Favorite books | Psychology, personal growth and health books, Beyond Anxiety, The Way of Integrity, Dopamine Nation, Fast Like A Girl, Changes That Heal, Personality Types and Wisdom of the Enneagram, The Hero Within and New Passages. Novels, The Smoke Jumper by Nicholas Evans, The Other Hand by Chris Cleave and Us by David Nicholls. |