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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 and promoting it to the world. Since then, Ben has authored a book and founded Best Life Adventures, a company that takes people on unique and challenging travel experiences....

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 incredibly humble and down to earth. For someone who has one of the coolest jobs in the world, Lindy keeps it very real and authentic.

Lindy Alexander is...

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 and there’s so much more bleisure life to share.

But for now, The Art of Bleisure is here!

Get your copy today at emmalovell.au/book

Thank you for...

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 of what more can come.

I know that not everyone gets the gift and it's something I will not take for granted.

This episode...

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. Money versus time versus energy.

In this episode I share some of the choices I've made on this trip, and in my many years of business...

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 worthwhile.

You'll get Matt’s view of the realities behind the glamorous Instagram posts and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Whether it’s travel with...

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, holding space for them, was the healing I needed too. And in turn, the space they held for me was precious.

This is what...

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 booking early and off-peak to save money
- Strategies for finding online work that allows you to travel
- The importance of planning and knowing your numbers
- Creative ways to work in the...

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 aspiring entrepreneur, a parent, or someone seeking more joy in life, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- The concept of "bleisure" and how I...

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 money is great, but you gotta manage it.

And I also share some of the downsides, or things to consider, if you do wanna run your own business and work for yourself while...