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Holly's Hell: Seven years in a Thai prison with Holly Deane-Johns

Join Emma Lovell as she speaks with Holly Deane, author of "Holly's Hell: Seven Years in a Thai Prison." Holly recounts her harrowing yet transformative experiences behind bars and her remarkable journey towards rehabilitation and helping others. Her story is not just about survival but also about finding a renewed purpose in life through her advocacy and community work.

You'll learn about:

- The challenges and daily realities of surviving in one of the world's toughest prisons.
- Strategies for overcoming severe adversity and transforming personal trials into triumphs....

Would you ever travel solo?

I love it and this episode I’m sharing my personal experiences and tips on how to make it work for you. I believe travelling alone can lead to profound self-discovery and lasting memories. Whether you’re considering your first solo trip or looking for ways to enhance your solo travel adventures, this episode has lots to inspire your journey.

What You'll Learn:

- The true meaning of solo travel and its benefits.
- Practical tips for planning and staying safe on your solo adventures.
- How to blend structure and flexibility in your travel plans.
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Empowering Retreats - Come on a transformative Journey this episode with Emma Walkinshaw.

Emma is a transformational coach and retreat leader. She shares the life-changing power of hosting and participating in retreats.

Emma Walkinshaw takes us through her journey from running a yoga studio to hosting transformative retreats in exotic locations like India. Discover how these retreats offer more than just a getaway, but a profound opportunity for personal growth and connection.

It was my pleasure to guide and coach Emma and her business partner Lou to host their first ever international retreat, which was a sold out success!

What...

I am your cheerleader 📣
I am your hype woman
I am your champion
I will bring the woo!!

But I need it too.

I need a cheerleader too.

In this episode, I share the journey of writing and launching my first book, The Art of Bleisure!

This week, I've navigated both the waves of immediate support and challenging feedback.

This isn't just my story; it's a call for all of us to be cheerleaders for each other, leading with kindness and love.

Let's explore how overwhelming positivity can uplift us all as we take big leaps in our careers...

Be transported by this conversation with a Travel Memoir Author.

Meet Jessica Mudditt, an accomplished author, ghostwriter, and book coach, as she shares her insights on crafting compelling narratives and the intricacies of self-publishing. She is also my book coach and is helping me to publish my upcoming book.

Jessica opens up about her latest book, "Once Around the Sun," and her unique experiences in the vibrant worlds of Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, and more!

We talk about:

- Strategies for aspiring authors on navigating the publishing world.
- Insights into the transformative power of travel and writing....

Want to know how I host retreats all over the world?

Ask me anything about how to run profitable retreats! And I'll answer in my podcast episode.

This week, I jump into your most pressing questions about organising and running successful retreats. These are real messages and quesitons I've been asked and I share essential tips and insights that can help you create transformative retreat experiences.

What you'll learn:

- Effective strategies for hosting profitable retreats.
- The benefits of niching down to attract the right participants.
- Insights into the logistics of partnering with local suppliers and experts.

Whether...

Loving my lying, dying, cheating husband.

Join me in an inspiring conversation with Kerstin Pilz, author and retreat host, as we explore the profound impact of writing and traveling on personal transformation.

The first ever retreat I went on was a writing retreat with Kerstin and she was writing her memoir at the time. She's been a special part of my own transformation through writing and retreats.

Kerstin shares her remarkable journey from academia to becoming a published memoirist, discussing how grief and writing have interwoven to redefine her life. Her story offers a deep dive into the therapeutic power...

How a side business can help you travel!

In this episode I share how a side business can significantly boost your travel opportunities. I've had various side ventures that have allowed me to travel extensively without compromising my lifestyle. From pet sitting to mystery shopping, I share how these businesses and roles can provide not just additional income, but also enrich your life with unique experiences.

What You'll Learn:

- Creative ways to generate extra income through side businesses like pet sitting and or a casual role like mystery shopping.
- Practical tips on balancing a side business with personal...

Brave and courageous living that led to a beautiful book, The Shift with Dana De Silva.

Trigger warning: strong themes, including mental health and trauma.

Join me as I dive deep with Dana Da Silva, a spirited single mum and author from Sydney, discussing her debut memoir, "The Shift." In this episode, we explore Dana's transformative journey through travel, her struggles with OCD, and the liberation she finds in tackling taboo subjects through her writing.

Dana shares how she navigated the process and challenges of writing about deeply personal and often stigmatised topics like OCD. She also shares how personal...

I'll never run a retreat in Bali or Byron Bay!

Now before you come at me! You gotta hear why.

This podcast episode is all about MY approach to retreats and why I like to do things a bit differently.

No doubt, these are idyllic retreat locations. But they're just not for me.

Juicy?

Sure?

Wanna know more?

You better tune in ;)

Love to hear where YOU would love to go on or host a retreat.