Episodes

  • Bleisure tripping with Carrie Hutchinson

    Bleisure tripping with Carrie Hutchinson
    Jan 20 2026
    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 freelancing, and shaped by intentional routines that prioritised both productivity and pleasure. From working at sunrise and swimming with locals by afternoon, to Eurailing across Europe at 55, this episode explores what’s possible when you stop separating “real life” from travel. Together, Emma and Carrie share: - Why long-stay travel changes everything - The myth that work and travel must be separate - How freelancers can rethink time, income, and freedom - The sacrifices, systems, and mindset shifts required And why Bleisure isn’t about luxury, it’s about choice This is a grounded, inspiring listen for creatives, freelancers, business owners, and anyone craving more space, rhythm, and agency in how they live and work.
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    39 mins
  • Living your values

    Living your values
    Jan 13 2026
    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 keeping me grounded. Love, integrity, freedom, wealth and adventure. These aren’t just words I wrote down one day. They’re what I came back to every time I had to make a tough call. This isn't a polished story or a step-by-step guide. It's real life. Messy, human and honest. It's about choosing what matters, even when not everyone gets it. Especially when the pressure's on. If you’ve ever felt pulled in all directions or unsure what to prioritise when everything feels urgent, this one's for you.
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    24 mins
  • Thankful and Grateful - 2025 Reflections

    Thankful and Grateful - 2025 Reflections
    Jan 5 2026
    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 shares the real side of travel, resilience, and what it means to let go at the end of a cycle. Touching on numerology, astrology, animal totems, and the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, this episode is an invitation to soften, reflect, and close out the year without pressure. No goal-setting. No forced resolutions. Just presence, perspective, and a reminder that you either win — or you learn.
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    27 mins
  • Creativity & Choice with Tamara Protassow

    Creativity & Choice with Tamara Protassow
    Dec 23 2025
    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 the page, this episode weaves together creativity, authorship, retreats, rest, and legacy. Together, Emma and Tamara reflect on a spontaneous, private retreat at the Rose Farm that changed the trajectory of Emma’s work and blossomed into a beautiful working relationship for the book, A Life of Magic. Some times you have to honour when creativity strikes and make the choice to nurture it.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Connection, Visibility & The Stories We Tell with Jessamyn McLachlan

    Connection, Visibility & The Stories We Tell with Jessamyn McLachlan
    Dec 5 2025
    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 motherhood, kids growing up, and the identity changes that can sneak up on us. Jessamyn shares her journey from Sydney to Adelaide, from the craft beer scene to digital storytelling, and how travel helped her reconnect with the adventurous version of herself she thought she’d lost. This is one for you if you’ve ever: - Felt a bit disconnected in your business or content - Wanted to be more you online without oversharing - Been craving genuine connection and community - Felt old versions of yourself resurface in new seasons of life - Needed a reminder that your work can hold more heart It’s warm, it’s honest, and it’s such a beautiful reflection of Jessamyn herself. I loved this conversation and I know you will too. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or head to emmalovell.au/podcast
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    36 mins
  • Going Home: Why India Feels Like My Soul’s Retreat

    Going Home: Why India Feels Like My Soul’s Retreat
    Nov 4 2025
    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 of so you can soften into the experience and allow yourself to be fully held. Whether you’re dreaming of visiting India, curious about creating your own retreat, or simply craving more presence and joy in your life — this is your invitation. A reminder that the life you love isn’t waiting for you later. It’s here now. Let yourself receive it. Tune in now.
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    16 mins
  • Beyond exiting your business with Sara Howard

    Beyond exiting your business with Sara Howard
    Oct 29 2025
    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 navigated the internal and external signs leading to that decision, and why she’s embracing a season of creativity, travel, and play. We talk about AI shifts in the writing world, listening to your intuition, the power of conscious closure, and rediscovering joy through creativity. This episode is an invitation to give yourself permission to change direction, and to know that choosing you is a powerful, strategic move. Thinking about an exit or what business structure could work for you in this season? Then you must listen!
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    38 mins
  • Now is the time

    Now is the time
    Oct 21 2025
    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 you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it! We’ll also explore how the Bleisure Life Plan can support you in aligning your work, travel, and self-care, so you can start living a life you love today.
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    15 mins