Huddle In Level Up Podcast

If your projects live in spreadsheets, scattered emails or someone’s very tired brain, this episode is your sign to sort it out. In this episode, Emma sits down with Eddie Zhang, founder of Zhamatix, to unpack how businesses can set projects up for success, keep teams aligned, and use tools like Asana to work smarter, not harder. Eddie shares why projects often blow out, how poor planning creates...

Being great at your job doesn’t automatically make you a great manager. In this episode, Emma sits down with Luke Pirrottina, Head of Capability and Development at Good Drinks Australia, to unpack what it really takes to step into leadership and manage people well. They explore the difference between managing tasks and leading people, why first-time managers often struggle to let go of control, an...

Think your business legals can wait until there’s a problem? Think again. In this episode, Emma sits down with Tracey Mylecharane, founder of TM Legal Atelier, to unpack why strong legal foundations are essential for sustainable business growth - especially for small business owners who don’t have endless time, money or energy to waste fixing problems later. Tracey shares what more than 20 years i...

Digital marketing has evolved rapidly over the past decade, but have the fundamentals really changed? In this episode, Emma sits down with Matt J Hanham, owner of Visible Digital Marketing, author, podcaster and former accountant, to unpack what’s actually working in today’s marketing landscape and what business owners often get wrong when trying to grow. They explore the role of brand versus perf...

Branding is more than just a logo or colour palette! It’s the feeling people get, the reputation you build, and the experience your business creates at every touchpoint. [This episode was recorded in October 2025]  In this episode, Emma sits down with fellow brand strategist Cass Emerson from Emmersyn Brand Strategy to unpack what branding really means in today’s business landscape, and why it pla...

Short, sharp sharing in this solo episode! Topic: Personal brand or company brand: Which one should you actually start with? Emma breaks down one of the most common questions new business owners ask. She walks through the real differences between the two, when a personal brand can help you grow faster, and when building a company brand makes more sense from the start. If you’ve been overthinking h...

AI is changing the way we work, market, create and lead - but are we using it well? [This episode was recorded in August 2025] In this episode, Emma sits down with AI educator Em Gee to unpack what AI really means for small businesses, marketers and business owners trying to keep up with change. They talk about how AI is already transforming workflows, content creation and creative thinking, why c...

Feel like your brain's on autopilot? Time to shake things up. In this episode, Emma sits down with critical thinking facilitator Bethan Winn to explore how curiosity, emotional intelligence, and smarter thinking can transform the way you lead and market. If you want to stay sharp (and stay human) in an AI-driven world, this one’s unmissable. [This episode was recorded in July 2025] Want to div...

25 Years in Business is No Small Feet! In this episode, Emma sits down with Jeff Robson, Founding Director of Access Analytic, to unpack 25 years of building a powerhouse consulting business. [This episode was recorded in September 2025] Want to dive deeper? Meet the humans behind this episode ↓ Jeff Robson: 👉🏽 Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrobson/   👉🏽 Find ou...

Your payroll is telling a story… the question is: is it a good one? [This episode was recorded in September 2025] In this episode, Emma sits down with Gemma McDonnell-Mossop, founder of Payroll Edge, to reveal the hidden power of payroll in shaping culture, trust, and your brand reputation. From her leap out of corporate to building her own consultancy, Gemma shares the real story behind why payin...

The new Huddle In, Level Up Podcast is officially here! In this first episode you’ll hear from the show hostess with the mostess, Emma Burdett - Brand and Marketing Strategist and Managing Director of Huddle Up Creative Co-Founder of Future Female Leaders.   Emma talks about her journey, her passion for helping leaders and business owners grow, and what you can expect from future episodes as we hu...