Curiosity has always been at the heart of my work.
Whether conducting research, writing, photographing people, or developing brand strategy, I am interested in understanding what drives human behaviour, connection, and change.
This page brings together selected publications, writing projects, speaking engagements, and media appearances.
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Effects of a Polyphenol Nutraceutical Formulation on Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms and Quality of Life
Brown K, Owen P, Cook A, Burnett BP.
Published in the Open Journal of Gastroenterology (2026).
As co-author, I contributed to the development, analysis, and communication of research examining the effects of a polyphenol nutraceutical formulation on symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and quality of life outcomes.
Citation
Brown K, Owen P, Cook A, Burnett BP. Effects of a polyphenol nutraceutical formulation on chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and quality of life. Open Journal of Gastroenterology. 2026;16(3):111-122. doi:10.4236/ojgas.2026.163012
Resilient A.F. Vol. 2
Contributing Author
A collaborative collection of stories exploring resilience, adversity, growth, and the human capacity to overcome life's challenges.
Articles & Writing
My writing sits at the intersection of research, healthcare, storytelling, and human behaviour.
Selected areas of focus include:
• Blog writing for KBS Research
• Scientific and medical writing
• Brand strategy and customer insight
• Personal essays and storytelling
Speaking & Conversations
Resilience, Adversity & Reinvention
What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? Drawing on personal experience, humanitarian work, and years of working with people navigating change, I explore resilience, identity, and the process of rebuilding after loss, illness, trauma, or transition.
International Development & Human-Centred Change
Lessons learned from two decades of community-led development work in Uganda, including sustainable impact, cross-cultural partnerships, ethical aid, and what meaningful change actually looks like.
What Makes a Life Worth Living?
A conversation about meaning, mortality, purpose, and the questions that often emerge when we face uncertainty, loss, or major life transitions.
Culture, Storytelling & Brand
Why the strongest brands are built from the inside out. Exploring the connection between culture, leadership, communication, and the stories organizations tell about themselves.
