My mother has the most vivid imagination of anyone I know.

Play, joy and creativity have been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it was helping me build houses for fairies in the backyard, turning grocery trips into treasure hunts, or convincing me I was off to witch school at 11, she had a way of making the ordinary feel extraordinary.

What a privilege it was to grow up that way.

Gleefully was born from that feeling. The giggles, the squeals, the make-believe and the little moments of magic that filled my childhood. And now, it’s my mission to create that same sense of wonder for as many children as possible.

From 2018 to 2022, I brought that mission to life through The Little Creative Co, one of Sydney’s most-loved children’s entertainment companies. My team and I were booked months in advance, with families returning year after year. Watching children light up, and becoming part of so many family celebrations, was an absolute privilege.

Then, in 2023, I moved to London.

But the party enquiries kept coming.

And I knew I wasn’t finished.

Now, I’m back in Australia, trading Sydney’s shores for Melbourne’s high streets, and I’ve launched Gleefully with the same heart, high standards and belief in the magic of a really wonderful children’s party.

Because I believe birthdays are about so much more than cake and candles. They’re about giving children a moment where their imagination can run wild, surrounding them with the people they love, and creating memories they’ll carry with them long after the last balloon has popped.

Creating those moments, and giving children a little more magic and glee, is one of the most meaningful things I can do.

And I can’t wait to celebrate with you.