Emma is a content creator and copywriter with a snow travel podcast. Together with ski-instructor podcast co-host, Tennille Southcombe, they interview a range of guests, from snow athletes, adventurers to snow industry big names.
The business creates informative and entertaining podcast episodes interspersed with helpful episodes for getting organised for snow travel.
Emma has a Masters degree in Asian Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Language and Literacy and marketing certification and spends as much time in the ocean or in the mountains as possible.
Thank you for joining us here at The Corporate Escapists. Please introduce yourself to our reader. They love to know about you, your passion, and how you came to find and follow your passion.
I am super-active mum of three kids who has always loved adventure and taking well-thought out risks in sport and life.
Oprah once quoted ‘You are where you are in your life, based on what you believe. If you’re not looking at the shadows, what is subconsciously telling yourself you’re not good enough, not worthy enough, not smart enough…you’re not enough, you end up acting out of THAT belief system, and not of what you want to be the truest for yourself.””. How important is it to you to have the belief within ones self?
Belief in myself is the core of how I ‘go forth’ in the world. Anytime belief in myself falters, I become completely uncentered and find myself in a horrible space. I work hard to get myself back on track with my self-belief, reminding myself that all my successes have been my own, all my qualifications, any licences and awards I’ve earned, it’s all been myself in the driver’s seat.
Tell us what the word “Entrepreneur” means to you?
To me, being an entrepreneur means having an idea and the self-belief to follow through to the best of your ability. It can be something small, like making home made cosmetics or a car wash business to a multi-million dollar business. To me, an entrepreneur is a ‘spirit’, a person possessing an ability to try something and take a risk that it may or may not work.
How have you been able to incorporate self care in your life?
Self-care to me is physical and emotional. Physically, it’s recognising when I need sleep or a nap, a magnesium bath or walking with my dog instead of something high impact. Listening to my body is important, it gives me feedback on what I need to recalibrate.
Emotionally, self-care involves setting excellent boundaries, not going to things that don’t make me excited and not spending time with gossips or backstabbers.
Self care is also examining my thoughts and experiences and identifying if it is someone else’s baggage. A snarky remark or a fear, for example. I’m conscious I’m modelling to my children how to respect ourselves, but I don’t always get it right and that’s ok.
Share your thoughts on the importance of business owners to be a leader in their own life and ensure they have a work/life balance?
I see leaders in business and often notice when they’re work-a-holics, not only working long hours but talking constantly about work at night, weekends and on vacation . It’s difficult with big responsibilities, lots of employees and money invested but we also only get one shot at life.
True leadership in business is modelling ‘putting down the pen’ from time to time, getting time in nature and doing what you love as well as work. Having hobbies and being available to loved ones. Otherwise what are we getting up in the morning and working towards?
What is your favourite quote about inspiration?
“The individual who says it is not possible should move out of the way of the way of those doing it” Trivia Cunningham
What advice would you give to anyone wanting to start their own business?
If you have a business idea, treat it like naming your newborn, don’t ask everyone for their opinion. Only ask people you consider mentors, the people who can help you on your journey. There will be plenty who will try to dissuade you. You’ve seen a niche and decided to go for it and that is enough.
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