“Imagine for a moment that your life is a movie,” starts Fats Timbo. The broadcaster, author, and GLAMOUR Woman of the Year is speaking at our Manchester Empowerment Summit, in partnership with Samsung Galaxy Ring.
“Not just a cameo or supporting role,” she continues, “but the full-blown, popcorn-crunching main attraction! How would that change the way you approach each day?”
Fats is fast-becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the media industry. The creator, comedian and educator has appeared on Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer, BBC’s Celebrity Mastermind, and will present the 2024 Paralympic Games on Channel 4.
In her debut book, Main Character Energy, which was released last year, Fats identifies the commandments she lives by to stay true to herself and how she became the hero in her own life story. And at GLAMOUR’s Empowerment Summit, she shared the secrets to living an empowering life with all the attendees.
Are you ready to unlock your main character energy? Here’s a sneak peek at five of Fats Timbo’s commandments for living fearlessly…
Commandment 1: Be unexpected
Life, being life, is full of surprises, and you should be no different. When you embrace unpredictability, opportunities you never imagined spring up faster than pop-up ads on questionable websites.
I was born with dwarfism — a surprise for my mum, no doubt. Her joy gave way to uncertainty when I arrived. But here’s the thing, being unexpected means breaking the mould!
Say I find myself at a club. People are already surprised to see me enjoying my life, and being unashamedly myself, so my approach – get on the stage. If people are going to be surprised by me, I’m going to surprise myself.
Commandment 2: Let love be your superpower
Love and compassion are transformative – nothing can change the world quite like kindness can, and although love might not be a Marvel movie super power, it isn’t just for romcoms.
In my journey, my family and friends were my pillars. Times were gloomy, but their unwavering support turned adversity into a series of triumphs. They forgave my mishaps and cheered for every minor victory, reinforcing that I am more than my downfalls.
As I’ve written in the past: “Our family is anyone who truly knows us. Seek out your tribe. These are your real-life Avengers, always ready to jump in when you’re in a bind. Love is a superpower worth wielding.”
Commandment 3: Rise above
Resilience isn’t just about enduring hardships; it’s about transforming how we respond to them. Trust me, I’ve had moments where others tried to bring me down harder than a faulty rollercoaster.