Mandy was born and raised in the village of Llangranog, West Wales. She began to play the piano when she was 6 years old and then at the age of 12 took up the tuba, one of the largest of the brass family. At 17 having passed all her examination grades in both piano and tuba, she reached the semi-finals of the highly coveted competition held in Great Britain, "The Young Musician of the Year". As Mandy was playing the tuba, an unusually large instrument for a female, she was invited to appear on an introductory television programme which then led to several radio and TV appearances all over the country.
A whole load of synchronistic events led to my radio show. I was driving home one day when out of the blue I felt the urge to do some broadcasting for the first time in my life. I'd just finished reading Wayne Dyer’s "Inspiration, The Ultimate Calling" where he explained when we feel inspired to do something, that is our Higher Self calling us to fulfill our heart’s desire. I knew I had to do something NOW!
My lovely mum died in January 2024. I had been her primary carer for 12 years which in the main was a huge privilege.
In 2004, I began a whole new line of work. Age Concern asked me if I'd like to entertain older people visiting day centres in Ceredigion. I've always been up for trying something new. After only a small teething problem I began to absolutely love it. What a rewarding and satisfying job!