The EMMA LOVELL Show

Are you playing the long game? Or wishing everything would hurry up and happen already. With 15 years of business under my belt and having just achieved my 18 year long dream of writing a book, I'm realising that there's value in the long game. So often we are seeking instant gratification with thanks to social media, on demand services and online shopping. But sometimes, things take time. Althoug...

Emma to craft CASE STUDY: Tina Tower, The life and business of your dreams You have one life. Tina Tower believes this so strongly that she wrote a book on it, her first book. Tina is a generous, passionate and excited human who wants to see other women in business succeed. I love having her as a cheerleader and she really knows how to motivate, inspire and encourage. Tina was a must for a case st...

Elena Gabrielle: The life of a traveling comedian A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure There are few who can challenge me in the “who travels more” stakes, but I do believe Elena is a worthy opponent. I would comfortably say she travels more than me! Her life as a global comedian travelling the world is fascinating and exciting. But both being travellers, I understand what it takes for E...

Danielle Phyland: Balancing full-time work and travel A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure Danielle is a passionate tourism professional with more than 20 years experience. She's not just a thinker but a doer, always coming up with creative ideas to boost businesses and destinations through her knack for communication, marketing, and promotion. Off the clock, her love for travel still bu...

Yemi Penn: Be unreasonable with your dreams A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure Yemi doesn’t understand the word ‘can’t’. It would only challenge her curiosity and she will find a way that she can, if it serves her. I met Yemi at the Business Chicks Movers & Breakers Conference in 2022. We went deep, fast. That’s the only way with Yemi. She is so open and curious that you can’t help but...

In this episode, I sit down with Kate Christie, Australia’s leading time management expert and best-selling author of The Life List. Kate shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to writing books and helping people like you and me find the time we need to live the life we truly want. We dive into the powerful impact of living intentionally and designing a life that reflects what matters mo...

Ray Pastoors: Working for a bigger purpose A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure Ray's innovative approach to integrating sustainability into digital marketing and his passion for travel make him an inspiring example of living the bleisure life. We first met during an Oxfam trek in Vietnam, where Ray's dedication to making a positive impact and his entrepreneurial spirit stood out. Since...

In this episode, I’m celebrating a huge milestone—15 years in business! I take a trip down memory lane, sharing how I started my business at 22 and how it’s evolved over time. From launching my new book to embracing the role of a bleisure coach, I’ll talk about the challenges, wins, and everything in between. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and excited to share the lessons I’ve learned about persev...

Valerie Khoo: Multi-passionate entrepreneur A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure Valerie Khoo shared in her book, Power Stories: The 8 Stories You MUST Tell to Build an Epic Business, that Jon Bon Jovi was that celebrity for her and she got to interview him during her magazine career. When I met Valerie in 2012 at the Melbourne Writer’s Group run by Sandi O …, I said to her “you are my B...

My book is launched!!! Special episode with guest host Anna Featherstone In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I sit down with Anna Featherstone, an author advocate, to share my personal experience of launching my book, The Art of Bleisure. We dive into the challenges and triumphs I faced in setting a launch date, the importance of celebrating milestones, and the emotional journey that came wit...

Ben Southall, Best Job in the World A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure Sometimes you meet people and they just stick in your mind. Ben Southall is one of those people. Ben Southall is an adventurer and entrepreneur, best known for winning the "Best Job in the World" competition hosted by Tourism Queensland in 2009. This role involved living on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef...

Lindy Alexander: The writer with the dream job A case study from my book, The Art of Bleisure When I thought of including case studies in this book, my mind immediately went to Lindy. After following Lindy online for years and marvelling at not only her dream job, but the wisdom she shared, we finally met. Lindy was every bit as generous and knowledgeable in person as she was online. She’s also in...

My book is officially out today! This very special episode is to celebrate the launch and hosted by my amazing publicist, Erin Huckle of Chuckle Communications. We discuss: - ⁠the process behind the book - the long term dream realised - ⁠The journey to come with the publicity - ⁠the feeling of seeing a real life book in your hands! I’m so grateful to everyone who has been a part of this journey an...

It's my birthday and I'll reflect if I want to! I'm 37 today and so I'm recording an episode. I think it's important to take time each year for reflections and what better milestone then another lap around the sun. And this year, I'm more grateful than ever for the gift that is getting older. I don't groan or moan about aging. I'm thankful. I'm amazed at what's happened in my 37 years and in awe o...

The bleisure life is a choice. And it's not always sunshine and roses, and I would never paint it as only that. In living the Bleisure life, weigh it up and decide what’s important to you. For instance, I'm willing to work on my cruise vacation to earn some income. Travelling further, for longer, is more important to me than a few extra hours on a deckchair at the pool. Everything is a choice. Mon...

New Episode! Surprise guest … my husband, Mathew 😍 We’re getting real and honest - well he is! Brutally so. I did remind him this is going to be aired to an audience 🤦‍♀ Jokes. I’m always honest, but this is his perspective of travelling with … me! We talk about the various aspects of travel, from the challenges that push us out of our comfort zone to the unforgettable moments that make it all w...

I needed this as much as they did! The Rest & Receive Retreat in Northern NSW has just ended, and I'm sharing the breakdown of the experiences we shared there. The timing of this retreat at first seemed horrible - but in the end I think it was divine timing. My nephews funeral was the day before. I was exhausted and emotional. I needed to rest as much as my guests did. But being in service, holdin...

Travel hacks. It's what you came here for really, right? These hacks will help you travel smarter, save money, and have unforgettable experiences. From maximising frequent flyer points to finding the best online work opportunities, I give you a glimpse into how I've crammed in so much travel. What You'll Learn: - How to leverage frequent flyer points for free or discounted travel - Tips for bookin...

In this episode, I sit down with guest host Bec Chappell to dive deep into the themes of my new book, "The Art of Bleisure." We explore my journey from the corporate grind to embracing a lifestyle of freedom and adventure. I share my personal insights on balancing work and travel, the significance of taking breaks to avoid burnout, and the courage to challenge societal norms. Whether you're an asp...

Make more money and travel the world! The dream right. Absolutely. And it's possible, BUT!! There's things to be aware of and there's choices to make. In this episode, I share honestly about diversifying your income - to make more money, and hence travel more. But also the challenges I've had with both personal and business finance, and how I'm working on financial literacy. Because making more mo...

Could you take the alternative career path? I did! In the lead up to my book launch, I wanted to share how the bleisure life began. This episode is about how I combine business and travel to make a career for myself, an excerpt from my UTS speech. Here's what UTS had to say about the talk: Get ready for an awesome ride with UTS Business School graduate Emma Lovell, the fearless and multi-passionat...

Sharing the reflections of our family India holiday and how I went at switching off. I made an episode a few weeks back saying what I PLANNED to do. But as we all know, best laid plans and all that. It was wonderful, and challenging. It was beautiful, and painful. It was healing, and stressful. Both can be true. I think the biggest lesson was -don't make grand sweeping statements on your podcast,...

In this episode, Jessica Osborn shares the challenges of balancing business and personal life. Join me as we discuss the importance of prioritising family life and creating a life of freedom and adventure. Jessica helps people understand the value of aligning your marketing strategies with your business goals and shares from her own personal experiences. With more than 25 years experience in servi...

New Episode! I'm thrilled to chat with Amanda Kendle, the inspiring host of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast and owner of Amanda Kendle Consulting. Amanda shares her journey of blending her love for travel with a successful career in social media and blogging consultancy. We discuss her passion for slow travel, her experiences teaching podcasting and social media at university, and the unique ways sh...

In this episode, I dive into the intimate world of sex and intimacy with Chloe Mascotte, a renowned intimacy and sex coach. Join us as Chloe shares her insights on unlocking deeper relationships, enhancing intimacy, and embracing self-love. Discover how to break down taboos and transform your intimate life in simple yet profound ways. This candid conversation covers a range of topics that will ins...