Tea with the Queen

Jaqui Clark had her sights set on being a navy submariner, but started her career applying for the WA police force. After five years in the detective unit in Perth, Jaqui moved into the corporate world. Today she's a senior business development manager at a major multinational insurance company in Melbourne. She's also just completed a Psychology degree at Swinburne University. She talks to Emma M...

Clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Caroline Burrows has had to learn pretty quickly how to run a business and all those things that come with it, like cashflow, time management and leading a team of other professionals. Caroline is Director of Mindful Living, a counselling and psychology practice in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. It's remarkable how level-headed she continues to be while ru...

Do you know how to communicate well? Often neglected, written communication is crucial for credibility and success in business. Holly Cardamone is a communication expert who helps business owners and leaders write effective and impactful copy. She has her own business, Blue51 Communications, a job she absolutely loves and the flexibility that comes with it. She chats with Emma about the fulfillmen...

Sonia Bijelic has had an incredible career in leadership positions at some of the most iconic brands, including Head of Marketing at Walt Disney Studios and Head of Marketing at Cricket Australia. Today, she's Director of Marketing and Engagement at the Brotherhood of Saint Laurence. She's also a lecturer at Swinburne University. In this episode, Emma McQueen chats with Sonia about what it means t...

What's it like to run a business with your partner? How do you switch off when you get home? Can it strain the relationship? admits it can be challenging, but she and her husband, Mike, have discovered they each have certain skills which complement the work they do. Bel discusses with Emma the motivation behind Digital Services Lab, a digital agency which services charities and the non-profit sect...

Business coach Emma McQueen chats with a range of women in leadership and in business to explore the practicalities of how they feel energised by their work and their personal definitions of success. Each fortnight, Join Emma for a tea as she and her guests chat success, failure and optimism, sharing the actionable, results-focused tips and strategies that got them to where they are today. More ab...