Tea with the Queen

Today we're chatting about a chapter in our lives that often gets swept under the rug, despite its monumental impact. We don't hear enough about perimenopause and business, even though so many of us are navigating both simultaneously. I'm sharing my personal story, starting with my mum's misdiagnosis at 37, then my own perimenopause diagnosis at the same age after multiple miscarriages. Now at 48,...

I love sales. There, I said it. I genuinely, wholeheartedly love it, not just tolerate it because I have to. My love affair with sales started at 11 years old with a plastic table on my driveway, selling cordial and icy poles. That spark never faded, and this year I've embraced it fully, creating structures that teach sales for women in a way that feels authentic and natural, free of that salesy i...

If you want the year ahead to look different to the one that’s just gone, you need to design it differently. It’s all very lovely to have wish lists of what you’d like to happen in a perfect world, but if you actually want to see change, you need a structured, intentional plan that excites you. Get that butchers paper ready because it’s time to create your road map for 2026 and get inspired for th...

We all find ourselves procrastinating at some point, don't we? It's like there's this invisible force holding us back from tackling those tasks we know we should be doing. But have you ever paused to ask yourself why?  I’ll let you in on a little secret: I procrastinate quite a bit. I know many of you might be surprised by that, but I too suffer from analysis paralysis at times. Especially if...

As we wrap up the year, I'm taking you through an honest reflection of what life and business brought me. The good, the challenging, the messy and the magic. Life and business rarely move in straight lines. They weave together, influence each other and shape who we become. Today I'm sharing my own reflection in the hope that you can reflect on your year as well. I'm walking you through life first,...

I love a good declutter. If I'm stressed, there’s nothing like removing the household clutter to make my mind feel at ease.  The same goes for removing business clutter. It shows up as old habits, outdated systems and clients who just aren't aligned. Subscriptions you've forgotten about, anyone?  If you want new results in your business, you need to create space for them to land. Declutt...

From the outside, the Thriving Women launch looked like a success. You saw the gorgeous photos at events, the polished content, the celebrations. But behind the scenes, life was happening hard. I'm rolling up my sleeves today and sharing the real story of a 12-week launch: the planning, the pressure, the moments I had to dig super deep and the personal heartache I was carrying whilst still showing...

If your closest friends can't clearly explain what you do, you've got a problem. Recently, a friend who knows my work well, said something that stopped me in my tracks: "Emma, I know you're a business coach for women, but I don't know which women you work with." The realisation hit me like a tonne of bricks. How could I expect people to refer me if even those close to me aren't clear on who I trul...

You've crossed that milestone $100K mark. Your friends and family think you're flying, but inside it feels like you're slogging through mud. Amidst the late night spirals, you find yourself asking, "Why does this feel so hard?" If you can relate, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing the exact five-step process my clients have used to scale to $300K. You'll discover why clarity is the antido...

Recently, I was talking to a client, Anna, who perfectly summed up the feeling of being stuck. "I'm too busy working in my business to actually work on it," she sighed. If that sentiment stops you in your tracks, you’re not alone. It’s an exciting (yet often daunting) realisation that every growing entrepreneur faces: You've outgrown the hustle of the freelancer mindset. You're not just delivering...

Recently, my lovely friend Emma said something that stopped me in my tracks. "Everything you do at the moment is turning to gold." Initially, it made me smile, perhaps even left me feeling a bit chuffed with myself. But then I started wondering if this was truly the narrative I was living by.  What if I dared to believe it? I want to explore how the stories we tell ourselves can change our li...

Cash flow pressure. Every business owner faces it, whether you've been in the game for three months or three years. That familiar tightening in your chest when a client delays payment, or the sinking feeling when you glance at next month's calendar and notice it's looking sparse. We've all been there. Whilst it might feel like the end of the world, it's actually an opportunity in disguise. With a...

Fifteen years ago, I made a decision that left everyone scratching their heads. I gave up alcohol cold turkey. That choice didn't just transform my physical wellbeing; it fuelled my journey into bigger rooms, helped grow my business and according to my kids, made me the happiest person they know! This is just one example of the impactful choices I call my "secret sauces," significant yet simple ac...

Only 3% of people use video in their content. Can you believe it?? Even fewer pick up the phone to have actual conversations with potential clients. Which means, if you do both of these things, you're already miles ahead of your competition. Today, I’m giving you the secret sauce that we share on days three and four of the Business Development Sprint. I’ll admit, these days make most people squirm...

I've had a shocker of a week. Yep, the kind where it feels like the universe truly has it in for me. It started with saying goodbye to my beloved 16-year-old Maltese, Spencer, and then things just kept piling on. Turns out, bad things really do come in threes sometimes. In this episode, I share what happened during one of the toughest weeks I've had in a long time and the surprising lessons I lear...

Are you in the right room? Not the warm, familiar one where everyone knows your name, but the room that makes you squirm because everyone else seems miles ahead of you. When I first started my business, I was earning exactly zero dollars, yet there I was stepping into a business school surrounded by people making hundreds of thousands, even millions. Did I feel out of my depth? Absolutely. Were th...

Working with family isn't for everyone, but it's been one of the best decisions I've made for my business (and my personal life). I recently jumped on a call with my sister, Serena, to chat about what it’s like behind the scenes at Emma McQueen Ptd Ltd —the perks, the challenges and the crazy in between. Initially, Serena was hesitant to join me. She worried that working together might mess with o...

Hands up if you have time in your diary to do business development. If you do, excellent! But everyone I speak to does not. It always drops to the bottom of the priority list, and here's what I've noticed: people think they're doing business development when they're writing content—they're not. You're creating content, posting regularly, but the sales aren't following. The good news? There's a way...

Referrals have been the secret ingredient in my business for years, and they're one of the easiest ways to get new clients. If you've ever wondered how some businesses always seem to have a steady stream of new clients whilst others are left scrambling, it's rarely about having the flashiest website or biggest ad spend—the real magic happens through word-of-mouth. According to Nielsen, 92% of cons...

Our recent trip to New York was a meticulously planned gritty, beautiful and amazing whirlwind. My daughter Evie had her heart set on one particular treasure: a Jellycat unicorn from FAO Schwarz. If you have an 11 year old, you'll understand the obsession with these adorable, fluffy toys. So we get to FAO Schwarz and it was packed. No unicorn in sight. Evie was disappointed and she settled for an...

One of my clients was staring at a blank sales sheet on 20th July with zero sales for the month. Eleven days later, she had $14,000 in the bank. This isn't some magical funnel story or complicated sales system—it's what happens when you stop overthinking and start doing the work. In this episode, I share the exact step-by-step process we used to turn 40 cold Facebook leads into real revenue. You'l...

Here's my dirty little secret: after five years of podcasting, I still get sweaty palms before hitting record. Every. Single. Time. In this episode, I'm joined by Brianna Ansaldo from Bamby Media, who has been gently pushing me toward sharing more of myself and my personal stories—away from the safe harbour of interviewing guests and into the terrifying waters of actually talking about me, my life...

As we glide into the second half of 2025, I've been taking this mid year mark as an opportunity to go back through some of my most popular episodes from last year... This one was too good not to share again. It's as relevant today as it was when I first released it. Enjoy! ------ I am a raging introvert. Yes, I love getting out running business events, meeting new people and being around other hum...

As we glide into the second half of 2025, I've been taking this mid year mark as an opportunity to go back through some of my most popular episodes from last year... This one was too good not to share again. It's as relevant today as it was when I first released it. Enjoy! If you had to choose between in-person or virtual offering, what would be your preference? You might be sitting there thinking...

I have a confession that might shock you: I am not a romantic. In fact, I might just be the worst romantic you'll ever meet—just ask my husband Mark, whose first ever birthday gift from me was a mop (yikes!). But this seeming shortfall in romance has actually emerged as a distinct advantage in business, and I'm here to explain exactly how my extremely practical nature has become one of my biggest...