I’m a thirty-something year old with a constant identity crisis and a diverse range of skills. Is that a decent enough opening sentence?

My life has been one of constant evolution and re-invention. I’ve served in the Royal Air Force, trained as a chef, have a BSc and MA in Town Planning, have been working in academia for 10 years in some capacity, and have been an Esports commentator / journalist for about the same length in time. Somehow, I’m also officially a published author, and have contributed to journals and publications in student experience & Higher Education.

In between, I’ve been a Planning Consultant, Project Manager, Radio Show Host, Charity Fundraiser, Student Ambassador, Barman, and someone living on the streets. I’ve been forced to re-invent myself countless times, and at time of writing, it’s time to do so again. I don’t see life as a game of winning / losing, I see it as a game of surviving and flourishing, one day at a time. Along the way, I like to share what I can to help others.

I’m a mental health advocate, having been diagnosed with EUPD and Bipolar Disorder, as well as Autism & ADHD, but I don’t let these define me. Instead I’d rather be a voice for the otherwise voiceless, engaging in debate and discussion to better the world, rather than let differences separate us.

Most importantly, I’m ‘Wil F’ing Vincent’. Because to lose your name, is to lose everything.