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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 a getaway. It’s an experience of slowing down, of deep connection — to self, to others, to a culture that invites presence and pleasure. Every detail is taken care...

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 about what happens after the growth, when the signals tell you it’s time to pivot.

Sara shares why she chose to close her successful writing agency after nearly two decades, how she...

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 breaking her back, how retreats came to life through action (not perfection), and why booking the ticket, literal or figurative, is the only way to make your dreams real.

If...

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 life feels overwhelming.

You’ll hear how a series of crises, from retreat changes and childcare issues to family dramas and sleepless nights, led me to dig deep into my self-care toolkit. I share real-life...

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 professional magician for over 80 years, and a man who’s touched countless lives around the world. From performing at the Indy 500 for 50 years...

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 take you behind the scenes of how we made this change — quickly, honestly, and with care for both my clients and my...

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 business owners grow their business—without losing themselves in the process.

Together, Emma and Sarah dive into:

How Sarah designed her business around travel and family life

The story behind Beyond Solo and why...

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 than a luxury—it’s self-care and inspiration.
- Real-life examples of weaving leisure into work (yes, even if you’re in a 9–5).
- The role of boundaries in keeping...

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 world traveler.

In this episode you'll hear:
- What it's really like to live and work across two homes (and two cities!)
- How Natasha built three impactful businesses—including a mining company, youth employment initiative, and outsourcing...

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 fosters a life of generosity, collaboration, and abundance — in both personal and professional spaces.

Whether you’re a business owner, a giver at heart, or someone who’s been running on empty, this episode will...