Joanna O’Keefe
I cannot thank this lady enough. Punteha helped me tell my son Alfie’s story after he was killed in a hit-and-run. We had phone calls lasting hours and Punteha just let me talk and she would listen with so much care and understanding of the situation. I felt so at ease from our very first conversation and she put my story into words that were so perfect and gentle. I cannot thank you enough.
Chintal Patel
Punteha has a wonderful way of making you feel totally relaxed and at ease. She asks questions in a sensitive manner so that the whole interview feels like a chat with a friend and you can place your full trust in her.
When I saw our conversation on paper in the magazine, Punteha had eloquently portrayed my thoughts and feelings into words.
I would highly recommend Punteha and look forward to working with her again.
claire young
I was extremely nervous to work with a journalist about my weight loss story, as this was my first experience, but after our first telephone conversation I was immediately put as ease.
Punteha was very compassionate and determined to nail down the facts of my story and make sure it was all covered, and all aspects were covered. She kept in frequent contact with me the whole way through and proofs were sent to me before going to publication for a read-over.
My story was published in Take a Break monthly and Woman’s Own and I was over the moon with the way it turned out. Every word was perfect. I was so happy I had the opportunity to work with Punteha and I hope we have another opportunity to work together in the future.
Sarah Donaghey
Punteha is genuinely interested in what you have to say and relays your story so well. Mine was very sensitive and though it was in a magazine with a bit of a dramatic style, it was written beautifully. When my story has a follow up in the future, I’ll definitely be calling Punteha to tell the next chapter.
Jo and Leisa Creed
We are so happy that we stumbled upon you to share and publish our story featuring our grandmother. We found you so personable and easy to deal with. Thanks for being so easy to reach when we wanted to make changes or corrections. We found the article presented in a way that makes it interesting for readers and we are so grateful for that. Working with you has been a breath of fresh air and we appreciate that you made the process a breeze in terms of its simplicity and at the same time thoroughness. Of course, we would highly recommend you as someone who is thoughtful, trustworthy and you always do what you say. Thanks for giving us the chance to read over the document before publication too.
Laura Shaw
It was such a pleasure working with Punteha. She made my story sound heartwarming and special. She writes with such style and flair. The article she wrote on myself and my children was written with care and love. I would highly recommend Punteha, who is so skilled in what she does. I wish her all the very best in the world. Stock photo
Julia AdamsoN
I was absolutely delighted to get the opportunity to share our family story. The world has taken great strides over recent years towards inclusion and diversity, however there is still a long way to go particularly in supporting young people with learning disabilities to have their voices heard. Punteha was sensitive, patient, and caring and took time to understand Lexie's specific needs, tailoring the interview experience to ensure that she felt comfortable and was able to participate fully. The published article is accurate, reflective of our journey, and our aspirations - a celebration of real people in their real lives. Thank you Punteha, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with you.
Suzanne Lambert
Each time I sit down to write I always seem to pause and remember what it was that brought me to where I am today. Having never written in my life, and certainly never dreamed of being published, I sent off a short story to Punteha at Take A Break. It is no exaggeration to say that due to this wonderful lady I am now a published author with Penguin Random House. If you have a tale to tell and wish to share it with Punteha, I promise, you and your story are in very safe hands. Thank you Punteha, I will be grateful to you always.
Laura Smith
When sharing my story, Punteha made me feel completely at ease, even though I was reliving a painful journey. Throughout the interview, Punteha was patient, kind, sympathetic and careful with her questions.
Afterwards, she kept me updated with timelines and how things were progressing at each stage. Once the story was written, Punteha provided me with a read through and brought me to tears with her beautiful, true, elegant portrayal.. Punteha is an excellent writer and I hope to work with her again in the future
Sonal shah
I have worked with Punteha on a number of projects and have always found her to be respectful, honest and keen to ensure she understands the full story. Particularly when I am providing medical advice, I am confident she will report information in a clear, and sensitive way. I would recommend working with Punteha.
Sophie le Brozec
I’ve worked with Punteha multiple times where my story or expertise was featured and it was the loveliest experience. She made everything so smooth and easy, and chatting to her was such a pleasure each time. Every step of the way was quick and easy, you honestly couldn't ask for a better experience. Professional, efficient, smiling, fun. What more could you need or want?
steph Gutmann
Punteha is both friendly and professional in her approach to drawing out people’s stories. I’ve had the honour of working with her both personally and with some of my clients and friends, all of whom expressed how much they loved talking with Punteha. She doesn’t sensationalise, she listens. A sensitive and beautiful woman and writer who totally understands the pain within some of our tales.
Maria Eleftheriou
Punteha has a great interview style and working with her on the MMR story was easy and straightforward. From a brief description over email, then a phone chat she picked up all the elements of my story and put my point of view across perfectly. I wouldn’t hesitate letting her tell my story again. Stock photo
nadine Lewis
I was delighted when Punteha reached out to me with regards to sharing my endometriosis journey.
She asked thought-provoking questions and I felt heard. It was so easy to build rapport with her.
The article in Take a Break and Lacuna Voices really capture the challenges I have faced. I would highly recommend Punteha to anyone who wants to share their story.
Sherry Deatrick
Punteha patiently crafted an accurate, vivid narrative by asking all the right questions, making me think hard to recall details I had long forgotten. She never tried to put words in my mouth, and listened without judgement or doubt, making me feel I was really being heard for the first time.
I would strongly recommend Punteha to anyone who needs help getting their story out to the world.
Lorraine Holmes
I was nervous about talking to a journalist, but Punteha immediately put me at ease, and we talked for hours. I knew I could trust her with my story about bowel cancer from the start, as she made me feel very relaxed. I felt I’d know her as a very good friend for years.
Punteha also sent me her words before filing, to make sure everything was correct.
Punteha is an extremely kind, caring, sensitive lady who also has the added attributes of honesty and integrity. I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to be interviewed by this lovely, caring lady again.