ELLA DOVE

Ella Dove is a journalist, author and motivational TEDx speaker. She is currently Features Editor across Woman & Home and Woman’s Weekly magazines, and previously worked at Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima as Deputy Features Editor, where she also oversaw and edited Red’s books section. In 2016, Ella lost her right leg below the knee following a freak running accident – tripping over while out for a jog. Since then, she has been on a mission to improve knowledge and awareness of amputation, trauma and disability, through her writing, charity work and speaking events. Her debut novel, Five Steps To Happy, was inspired by her accident, and she is currently working on a children’s book series. She’s a trustee of The Limbless Association, a qualified writing for wellbeing practitioner and she regularly leads talks and workshops around mindful writing and resilience, from large corporate events to school visits.