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Editor’s Note
Hello August
As the golden days of summer stretch into August,
there’s a sense of slow, sun-soaked magic in the air.
Whether you’re savoring the last of your beach getaways, planning a backyard soirée, or simply soaking in quiet moments of self-care, this month is about living fully in the now.
And there’s no better way to spend your days than with good friends. Thanks to our contributor Emma Cranston for showing us just who our real friends are
This month we catch up with the super talented
Miguel Doforo, Liverpool’s top dancer and influencer
And we spend time with the gorgeous Lani Diaz, who I discovered as a model for Liverpool Fashion
Week a few years ago We’re counting
to our show in October
The 16 annual Liverpool Lifestyle th
Awards also takes place in October and finalists have been announced
I am super excited that the uber famous
Alyssa Van Delle will be hosting, it’s going to be an outrageous night
Full details inside this issue of all our events.
My new book, You’re Going To Die So
Do It Anyway has just won a
Breaking Boundaries literary award.
It’s the perfect summer read
Stay stylish and switched on
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LANI DIAZ LANIDIAZ
Scouted to model for Liverpool Fashion Week, she returns to the runway in October... Scoutedtomodelfor LiverpoolFashionWeek,she returnstotherunwayin October...
Tell us about your modelling career I’m a versatile model with passion for. both high fashion and commercial work My unique blend of creativity, discipline and professionalism. Allows me to adapt various type whether it’s an editorial look or a relaxed lifestyle shoot. I have a strong presence in front of camera. Bringing confidence to each shoot. Beyond just posing I focus on telling a story through each image, giving life to the photographer and brand. Outside of modelling I valued self care and fitness.,maintaining a balance between mind and body. Back in the Philippines where I started my modelling a couple of years back. I stumbled into modelling unexpectedly. I always have a passion of art and fashion. Growing up I would find myself flipping through magazines and admiring runways shows. But it wasn’t until a photographer noticed me at a local event and suggested to try few tests shots. And then I applied for Liverpool Fashion Week.
What was it like stepping onto the Liverpool Fashion Week runway?
It has always been on my radar for a while. It's such a vibrant event that really celebrates emerging talent and brings a lot of energy to the UK fashion scene. I’d always hoped to be part of it, so getting the opportunity felt like a natural step forward in my journey. time was surreal. The energy backstage was electric a mix of nerves and excitement. As soon as I hit the runway, everything else faded, and it was just me, the lights, and the music.
here was this moment of adrenaline and clarity, like all the hard work and rehearsals had led to that exact second. It was definitely a milestone, and I’ll never forget how empowering it felt to be part of something so dynamic.
How
did Liverpool Fashion Week help you?
Participating in Liverpool Fashion Week was a game-changer for my career. It gave me incredible exposure and connected me with designers, stylists, and
photographers I might not have crossed paths with otherwise. After the show, I started getting more inquiries and opportunities — it really opened doors I didn’t expect. After the show, I was approached by a few emerging brands who had seen me on the runway and wanted to collaborate on lookbooks and social media campaigns. It also led to some great networking opportunities; I connected with stylists, MUAs, and other creatives who’ve since brought me in on other projects. What surprised me the most was the agency interest. A couple of scouts reached out after seeing photos from the event, which led to conversations I wouldn’t have had otherwise. It showed me how valuable one strong platform can be when it comes to visibility and momentum in this industry.
fashion _ week _liverpool_ Tickets for the show are available on Eventbrite
Celebrate summer onboard the award winning Floating Grace
If you ’ re looking for skipper Peter Kenny, you’ll find him at the Royal Albert Dock onboard The Floating Grace. He is the proud owner of Liverpool’s only floating restaurant, a beautiful 50 seater floating bar and restaurant that serves delicious three course dinners and afternoon teas while you can enjoy Liverpool’s finest waterways with a guided tour of the history of the docks The fresh food is prepared by award-winning chefs and served piping hot They offer a variety of cruises, including lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner cruises They also offer a variety of private and corporate event packages
Peter has been a sailor since he was 6 years old under the guidance of his father and has been on boats all his life with his family who introduced him to the water For many years he ran a private boat hire business from Liverpool Marina until he swapped it for the canal boat, The Floating Grace, which has won several business awards.
Working closely with army veterans, who he passionately supports, he runs a tight ship sailing every weekend and most evenings
I love being on the water and love telling people about the rich history of the Royal Albert Docks. Liverpool has some of the richest history in the world.”
A typical cruise will start off onboard with some drinks and an introduction to Liverpool’s docks by the skipper A brief guided tour will then proceed as you enjoy a gentle sail through the Liverpool South Dock whilst the food is served Once the meal is over the party begins with music and dancing until it is time to dock It’s a fabulous experience and a lot of fun and everyone leaves with a smile on their faces
15 flamingo chicks hatch out of their eggs at
Chester Zoo
New chicks emerge from eggs to delight of zoo visitors
More chicks expected to hatch with a number of eggs being incubated on nests by adult birds
Currently grey or white in colour, the youngsters will develop their iconic pink feathers at around six months old
Species is becoming increasingly vulnerable in the wild due to habitat loss and pollution The first of the Caribbean flamingos broke out of its shell in July, delighting visitors in the zoo’s walk-through Latin American Wetland Aviary, where they were able to watch the special moment up close. With a number of eggs still on the nest being carefully incubated by the adult birds, zookeepers say they’re eagerly awaiting more tiny arrivals in the coming days and weeks.
The new chicks are currently grey or white in colour, with soft down feathers that resemble little balls of cotton wool. They’ll start to develop their iconic pink plumagethe brightest of all the world’s flamingo species - at around six months old.
Each chick is being cared for by a different flamingo pair, as the species is monogamous and typically raises only one chick per year. Jonathan Bielby, Assistant Team Manager of the Bird Team at Chester Zoo, said:
“It’s always a joy when flamingo chicks hatch, but for visitors to see this happening right in front of them in the walkthrough aviary is something really special!
“We’re keeping a close eye on the eggs still to hatch, so flock is likely to grow even more in the coming days and weeks, which is always an exciting time for the team.”
The new arrivals bring Chester Zoo’s Caribbean flamingo flock to more than 140 birds, making it one of the largest in the UK. Conservationists say breeding programmes like this are key to protecting species in decline.
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She is calling for publis support to raise £250,000 Renowned historian and author Philipa Connolly, who lives with cerebral palsy, has officially launched AIMS FOR LIFE, a groundbreaking new charity dedicated to mentoring disabled individuals and supporting them in building successful careers and businesses. Driven by lived experience and a deep understanding of the barriers disabled people face, Connolly’s mission is simple yet urgent: to unlock potential, challenge assumptions, and empower disabled people to become the fullest versions of themselves, particularly in the business world. Phillipa is a member of Napoleon Hill Mentorship, an exclusive program designed to help ambitious individuals unlock the path to wealth and personal growth.
“This isn’t about charity, it’s about opportunity,” says Connolly. “Disabled people are full of untapped talent, ambition, and ideas. AIMS FOR LIFE will give them the mentorship, tools, and confidence to lead.”
To get the programme off the ground, AIMS FOR LIFE is seeking to raise £250,000. The funding will go directly toward:
Establishing the mentorship infrastructure
Developing workshops, training, and business support programmes
Philanthropists, businesses, and members of the public are invited to contribute to this transformative initiative. Donations can be made directly to Phillipa via phillipaconnolly@hot mail.co.uk
A gofundme page for Aims for Life has also been set up.
AIMS FOR LIFE represents a powerful shift in how we think about disability and leadership and the time to act is now.
Wicked
-A-Long The Wicked
Sunday, 10 August at 12noon
Sunday, 10 August at 12noon
Tickets: £20.50 for children/ £13 for ad lt /£40 f ily ticket (on
Tickets: £20.50 for children/ £13 for adults or carers/£40 family ticket (one adult and tw
Youngs bag includin nd a mystery prize.
Youngst oodie bag including a drink eets and a mystery prize.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book online at www.epsteintheatre.com
Book in person at the box office from Thursday-Sunday, 2-6pm Box office also opens one hour before a performance Group bookings (10+) and access line 07824 945722
What does it even mean ?
Friendship isn’t what it used to be. Somewhere along the way, loyalty, honesty and genuine connection got replaced with competition, convenience and conditional support
Youcanthinksomeone’syourfriend for years until you finally see their true colours. And then it hits you: they were never really your friend. Justsomeonewhostoodbesideyou when it was easy, when it suited them,whentheyneededyou.
The ones who smile when you’re struggling but go quiet when you’re doingwell.
What about the friends who only appearwhentheyneedsomething?
Who never check in, never support you but suddenly remember your numberwhenthey’reinacrisis.
Then there’s the flaky ones forever promising,nevershowingup.Ortheones who will pay strangers for services you offer, but would never invest in you because supporting you makes them feel small.
Friendship, real friendship, is about presence.It’saboutmutualunderstanding even in silence It’s knowing when someone is isolating, they’re not ignoring you, they’re hurting. It’s being there not every second, not in perfection, but in sincerity.
It’s the people who check in even when their own world is falling apart. The ones whocelebrateyourwinslikethey’retheir own.Theoneswhositwithyouinthedark withoutneedingtofixitjustsoyoudon’t sittherealone.
Emma Cranston is a trauma consellor and founder of Love Doesn’t Hurt
Breaking Boundaries Reads Awards 2025
-The Chrysalis Brew Project
WHERE’S THE SISTERHOOD?
Let’s be real: when you’re a single woman, people treat you differently. The invites slow down. The catch-ups get fewer. Group events morph into couples' things. You used to be part of the crew. Now, you're on the outskirts, almost like your singleness is a social inconvenience and you're often looked upon with pity. Here’s the thing: I’m not lonely. I’m not sad I’m not pining after someone’s lifestyle. I have a great life, I’m just observing as a writer. And what I’m noticing is that sisterhood, you know the real, honest, show-up-foreach-other sisterhood, often disappears when your life doesn’t follow the expected script.
When my book got published recently and started conversations in literary circles, the group chat got quiet. They knew this was my dream. But there were no congratulations. No likes, No check-ins. Just crickets. The same women I rooted for through every milestone suddenly had nothing to say.
And since we’re speaking honestly, I don’t want your husband or your boyfriend.
If I’m chatting and he’s sitting next to you, please relax. I’m not trying to poach anyone. I’m allowed to exist in the same space without it being a perceived threat. If the idea of an attractive woman being single and confident makes you nervous, that’s something for you to unpack, not me.
If I’m talking and he’s sitting next to you, please don’t act like I’m making moves. I’m not. The assumption is tired and frankly, insulting. I can hold a conversation without it being about scheming. That says more about the dynamic in your relationship than anything about me.
Sisterhood isn’t supposed to be conditional. It’s not something that only applies when our lives look the same. Real sisterhood is flexible. It grows with us. It includes the ones who are thriving, the ones who are rebuilding, and the ones who are just doing their own thing. So where is it?
Because I still believe in it but I also believe we need to start being more honest about how often we
Let’s choose connection over comparison. Let’s actually show up for each other and not just when it’s convenient or familiar.There’s a whole undercurrent of misogyny online, and it’s growing louder. Incel culture,feeding this belief that women exist to be dominated, used, or put in their place. To the women who still do that? Thank you. You’re rare. You’re real. And to everyone else, we’re not here to threaten you. We just want our seat back at the table. amandalifestylepr
Miguel Doforo MiguelDoforo
Congratulations on 25 years! How does it feel to reach this milestone in your career?
To be honest, it’s gone so fast. It’s been a journey full of learning, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. In many ways, I still feel like I’m just getting started. But I feel incredibly blessed — to have been doing this for 25 years and still love it as much as I did at the beginning is a gift I never take for granted.
What was your first memory of falling in love with dance?
I think the spark was lit when I saw Michael Jackson live on the Bad tour at Aintree in 1988. I was only 10, but it left a huge impression. That was the moment I became mesmerised by performance. But the moment I actually wanted to dance and choreograph was on a Saturday afternoon watching The Chart Show. Janet Jackson’s “If” music video came on, and I thought I want to do this.
What performance or moment in your career do you feel most proud of?
Wow! There are so many defining moments, it’s hard to pick just one. Performing for Michael Jackson was surreal and unforgettable that’s definitely top of the list. Our time on Britain’s Got Talent also stands out as a proud chapter. But equally powerful was our first major community production, Emotions. It took 12 years to bring that vision to life, and seeing it finally happen was one of the proudest, most emotional moments of my career.
Were there any moments when you almost walked away from dance? What kept you going?
Absolutely. I think it’s important to talk honestly about the lows as well as the highs. The period during and after COVID was the hardest time of my life. I felt completely broken. There was a moment when I truly didn’t want to be here anymore. What pulled me through aside from the people I love was the young people I worked with in dance, especially a group in Huyton. Those sessions gave me purpose again. There was one young girl, Rosie, who’s still very much in my life. They thought I was inspiring them, but really, they brought me back to life. I’ll always be grateful for that.
How has your relationship with dance evolved over the years? It’s evolved from something personal to something deeply communal. Dance became a language for storytelling, identity, celebration, and freedom. I’ve come to see it not just as an art form, but as a tool for connection, empowerment, and healing not just for me, but for the communities I serve.
How would you describe your signature style or movement language? call it
The Doforo Technique. It’s a blend of emotion, rhythm, storytelling, and soul and above all, it’s about connection.
Where do you usually draw your inspiration from when creating choreography?
It comes from anywhere the people I teach, the stories I hear, the issues I see in the world. Sometimes it arrives in a moment, sometimes it builds slowly But it always starts from a place of truth.
How do you approach telling a story through movement?
I feel it. I go with the flow. I never question what feels natural. For me, choreography is a conversation not just with the dancers, but with the universe.
Has your creative process changed over the past 25 years?
Yes and no. In recent years I have
had to become more operational to make sure we grow and sustain everything we’re doing. That’s meant I’ve had less time in the studio than I’d like. But when I do get the chance, the process is still the same: What do I feel? What do I want to say? And then I let it happen. It’s still very much about energy, instinct, and message.
How do you think the dance scene has changed since you began performing? It’s changed massively — in the best way. The scene is now far more diverse, more open, and more accepting of different styles, stories, and backgrounds. There’s so much more representation and freedom to be yourself, and it’s amazing to see.
What role has community played in your career and creative expression? Community is everything. My heart lives there. Every step I’ve taken, every project I’ve built it all comes back to community. It’s not just part of my work it’s my purpose. And it always will be.
