From Addict to Author | Dee Blick | TEDxCrawley

Dee Blick, a marketer with over 42 years' experience, international bestselling author, radio broadcaster and commissioning editor, shares her personal journey from alcohol addiction to becoming an author and businesswoman. The talk, given at an independently organized TEDx event, focuses on reinvention and resilience. Dee also announces a luxury lifestyle and business magazine she launches in 2026 with fellow TEDx speaker Lucy Pitts.

• Personal account of recovering from alcohol addiction
• Path from addiction to bestselling author and businesswoman
• Themes of reinvention, creativity and resilience
• Plans for a luxury lifestyle and business magazine in 2026

Thought provoking, moving and inspirational Dee shares her journey from alcohol addiction to best selling author - don't mss this one Dee Blick is a qualified marketer with over 42 years' experience, an international bestselling author, radio broadcaster and commissioning editor. Known for her energy, creativity and resilience, Dee's journey from addiction to becoming a respected author and businesswoman is a powerful story of reinvention. In 2026 she launches a luxury lifestyle and business magazine alongside fellow TEDx speaker Lucy Pitts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx