The EMMA LOVELL Show

Namaste - this episode is LIVE from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, where ive been travelling for 9 days through one of the most colourful and culturally rich regions in the world. From Udaipur’s lake palaces to the breathtaking stepwell dinner at Rawla Narlai, I’m sharing reflections from this trip and why India continues to inspire me every single time I visit. This trip has brought together so man...

Happy Lunar New Year, welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse. 🔥🐎 I’m recording this episode on the first day of the lunar new year, wearing red, leaning fully into wild success and abundance… and announcing something I have never done before. For the first time ever, I’ve launched two back-to-back Bleisure Life Retreats in the Himalayas. 🇧🇹 Bhutan — 1–7 October 🇳🇵 Nepal — 8–14 October 🌏 Or the f...

Burnout isn’t just being tired. And it’s not fixed by a weekend off. In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Filipa Bellette , co-founder of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine, to talk about what she calls body burnout, when chronic stress, perfectionism, and survival mode show up at a cellular level. We talk about: - Growing up as the high-achieving “good girl” - Fainting episode...

Retreats are the ultimate form of bleisure. Retreats are a business activity that combine travel, connection, transformation, self-care… and yes, they can be profitable and support your business. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on Host Profitable Retreats, the course I've created after five years of hosting retreats, countless lessons learned the hard way, and tens (and hundreds) of thous...

What if travel didn’t have to mean switching life off and work didn’t have to keep you stuck at home? In this episode, Emma is joined by travel writer, editor, and coach Carrie Hutchinson for an honest, expansive conversation about designing a life where work and travel truly coexist. Carrie shares the story of her six-week stay in Sicily, sparked by a Facebook post, made possible through freelanc...

Living My Values — Solo Reflection Episode This one's a reflection from the thick of it. I recorded this during a really full on season. Personally, with my family, and in business. Everything felt like it hit at once. From relocating an international retreat because of political unrest, to receiving heartbreaking family health news, to navigating a childcare crisis, my values were the only things...

This wasn’t meant to be a reflection episode. Recorded on Christmas Day while in transit between the USA and Australia, this solo episode became an honest, unfiltered reflection on a year that didn’t go to plan, and the quiet wisdom that emerged anyway. From missed connections and delayed flights, to intuition ignored, lessons repeated, and moments of deep gratitude in unfamiliar places, Emma shar...

Are you embracing creativity and choice? In this deeply reflective and expansive conversation, Emma sits down with creativity mentor and writing coach Tamara Protassow to explore what happens when we stop forcing outcomes, and start listening to what wants to emerge. From unfinished manuscripts and suppressed creative voices, to patriarchy, capitalism, and the courage it takes to tell the truth on...

This week I’m joined by the wonderful Jessamyn McLachlan, digital content agency founder, creative in the wine industry, community builder, and the heart behind The Heartfelt Story Circle. We chat all things visibility and creativity, the loneliness that can come from “showing up” online, and why social media doesn’t always feel that social. We also talk about the big shifts that come with motherh...

India has my heart. For 20 years, this incredible country has been calling me back. From my first visit as a teenager to now hosting transformative retreats there — it’s always felt like coming home. It’s also where the Bleisure Life Retreat comes to life — the perfect blend of business, travel, and self-care. It’s where I get to fully embody what I teach: Rest and Receive. This retreat isn’t just...

After 18 years of leading a thriving agency, Sara Howard courageously closed the doors on her business. What came next? Freedom, creativity, and the open door to a new chapter. In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, I welcome back the fabulous Sara Howard, author of Beyond Solo. Earlier this year, Sara shared her wisdom on growing a business your way. This time, she joins me to talk abo...

How many times have you said “someday”? Whether it’s launching a business, writing a book, going on that dream trip, or simply picking up a hobby again, we all have something waiting on the “someday” list. In this solo episode, host Emma Lovell shares her most powerful piece of business (and life) advice: just start. Emma opens up about how she began her first business at 22 while recovering from...

Self care to the max! Because sometimes a bubble bath isn’t enough, here’s how to radically care for yourself when everything hits at once. Life has a way of throwing everything at us all at once, from family challenges to business curveballs, unexpected travel disruptions, and personal health worries. In this honest episode, I'm sharing what it looks like to practice self-care to the max when lif...

Do you want to live a life of magic? I know I do. I'm writing a book - It's called, A Life of Magic. I always thought my second book would be about retreats. But life had other plans. In this deeply personal episode, I share the story behind A Life of Magic, the memoir I’m writing with (and for) my 102-year-old cousin, Bill Hunter. Bill’s life is truly extraordinary: a WWII Navy veteran, a profess...

I always say expect the unexpected… and then the unexpected happened. We had to change! In this episode, I share how, after civil unrest broke out in Nepal, I had to move our retreat …. not just to a new venue … but to a whole new country! I talk about what was happening on the ground, my deep ties to Nepal, and the disappointment of shifting a retreat I’ve been dreaming about for years. I also ta...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Emma Lovell Show, Emma sits down with writer, entrepreneur, and author Sarah Howard to explore what it really means to live a life you love—on your terms. Sarah is the founder of Writers Australia, a thriving Sydney-based copywriting agency she started 18 years ago. She’s also the author of Beyond Solo, a powerful book that helps freelancers and small...

Work-life balance? Let’s be honest—it’s a myth that often leaves us feeling like we’re failing. In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I share why harmony is a healthier and more sustainable goal, and how I’ve found it through what I call the Bleisure Life: a blend of business, travel, and self-care. I talk about: - Why chasing “perfect balance” sets us up for burnout. - How travel can be more t...

What does it take to make a transient life really work? Meet powerhouse businesswoman Natasha Collins who shares how mining, travel, and giving back shaped her journey to a business built on freedom and life by design. Based in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, Natasha wears many hats, co-owner of three businesses with her husband, advocate for ethical employment, and passionate worl...

Give from the overflow. This one is a bit personal as I share the powerful philosophy that changed the way I approach business, life, and self-care: give from the overflow. Inspired by wisdom from my kinesiologist, this episode is about why topping up your energy, finances, and joy beyond the bare minimum is essential before giving to others. This mindset not only prevents burnout, but also foster...

What happens when you change your relationship with alcohol, let go of a long-standing business, and completely rewrite your identity, in your 50s? In this powerful episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I sit down with Belinda Stark, an alcohol-free midlife coach, business owner, and survivor with one hell of a story. From battling breast cancer and depression to walking away from a thriving fashion st...

Is traveling with kids while running a business your worst nightmare—or your biggest dream? In this episode, I share what it's really like to travel the world with my four-year-old son and run a thriving business at the same time. From long-haul trips to local long weekends, I unpack the mindset shifts, support systems, and planning strategies that make it possible to blend family, work, and trave...

Someone has to be the most expensive, why not make it you? In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, speaker, and all-round brilliant human Andrew Griffiths to explore the power of writing, pricing, and showing up in your business with confidence and clarity. We talk about what it really means to create a world-class book—one that opens doors, lands speaking gigs, and positions you as a t...

What if… you could live the life you love now? In this episode, I’m diving into the heart of The Bleisure Life Plan, my brand new course designed to help you harmonise business, travel, and self-care into a life that truly works for you. Born from the lessons and reflections in my book The Art of Bleisure, this course is for those ready to step off the hamster wheel, reconnect to their values, and...

What if… everything worked out? In this episode, I explore the powerful journal prompt “What If”—a simple yet profound tool that helps you break through fears, uncover hidden dreams, and make bold moves in life and business. I share how to use this exercise to get unstuck, plan for the worst (and best), and start following the green lights in your life. Let’s flip the script on fear and start drea...

Finding freedom in business, life, and everything in between In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I chat with the brilliant and hilarious Michael McCracken, transformational coach and host of the Space and Grace podcast. We explore what it really means to build a freedom-filled life, unpacking the power of calm productivity, money archetypes, multi-passionate paths, and learning to let go. Whe...