Itโs our favourite time of the year! The SociallyEm FREE five day challenge kicks off tomorrow! ๐ We love these challenges not only because we give you 5 days of our hottest tips to kick start your Instagram reach and engagement but because of this incredible community who all come together and get around this challenge - Itโs a great way to build up your own community and we LOVE hearing stories of how you have meet some of your Insta besties through these challenges! In a BRAND NEW format! You MUST be signed up for access (head to the link in our bio to join!) The Five day challenge topics will include: Day 1 - Showing Up and being seen Day 2 - Engagement Day 3 - Be a Reels Master Day 4 - The power of a Review Day 5 - How to write a captivating caption Are you joining the challenge? Let us know below or tag a friend who needs to sign up! ๐ซ 
What is the thing holding you back right now? Is it time, is it money? Is it ideas? Or is it confidence? I have so many women come to me and itโs the confidence factor that shakes them down the most, the other factors come and go, but that confidence to back yourself and your ideas, itโs something everyone at some stage in the process will doubt themselves. If you were to ask the man who invented the car what his audience wanted, he would have said: horses that go faster. Donโt doubt yourself, or your creativity. You need to back yourself 100% and trust the process. Your ideas are good, your changes are worth it. Double tap if you need a little bit of a confidence boost right now! #yourhypegirl 
I was broken, unable to breathe, function, think or move... 7 years I have been doing this for, 5 years of hustling and 2 years of being a company and thriving. But never have I ever felt the way I did two weeks ago. I felt broken, I felt so overwhelmed I couldnโt breathe, make a decision to save my life nor think straight... There I sat on my bedroom floor, in tears thinking how did I get here, how do I fix me. For weeks, my chest felt so tight, I snapped at every little thing, I cried when I looked at my phone, I laid wide awake at night unable to switch off and do you know what set this emotion off? My husband leaving his pj pants on the floor (once again). But truth be told, it was the fact that I had lost two grandparents in less than 6 months, I worked 16โ18-hour days, a mum to 3 kids, a fifo wife but most of all I forgot about Emma. Who was she? What did she enjoy? What did she do for herself? The previous week I got the news that my endometriosis raised its annoying head again after having stage 4 and a hysterectomy two years ago, and I had a bladder infection for 4 weeks that had spread to my kidneys and do you know what I did? I went to Harvey Normans to buy a friggen laptop so I can go check myself into hospital for antibiotics. โ My mindset had no longer cared about EMMA, it cared about just surviving and getting through the day. Is this important or can it wait till it gets really bad... sitting on the phone to my husband saying oh well Iโve got 3 more days before Iโll need the hospital. What the actual hell woman! Do you know what this is called? โ other than stupid (as Eve would say) This was called, the dreaded bloody burnout from working IN the business and not on the business. You all know me, I will work myself to the bone, working myself to burnout stage to give my all to everyone around me, and that is exactly what I had done, and it took the passing of my pop and the push from the team to say โstop Em, take a breath and spend a week with your familyโ to just take a minute. (Cont'd in Comments) 
How many times have we heard the question: How do you see the glass, half full or half empty? As we know, if youโre an optimistic person, who focuses on the positive and pleasant situations, you see the glass half full. This means thatย youโll think that thereโs still a lot of โwater left to drinkโ and that not everything is lost. On the other hand and in the same situation, if you are a person with a tendency towards pessimism, you will perceive the glass half empty.ย That is, youโll put all your attention on the negative aspects of situations, without keeping the positive in mind and youโll think that soon โyouโll run out of water.โ Which view do you think is the right one? ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ Surely, youโll obviously agree with optimism: seeing the good side of things. It is true that it is much more beneficial for us, but what happens is that we cannot extract something positive in all situations because sometimes they are quite unpleasant. Of course, we can always become reborn like a phoenix and start again. Refill the glass Human beings have a capability called resilience that helps us and pushes us to adapt and overcome painful situations. The aim is to address the situation and come out of it stronger. Refilling our glass means that, even if you think youโve hit rock bottom, youโve reached the limit of your possibilities and nothing makes sense to you, you remember that there is always some hope. Simply because life is change. Everything is constantly changing, nothing is permanent. It is because of this that one day you areย experiencingย a stage and thinking it is forever and when you least expect it, you wake up with a completely different life. Yes, you have to work for the changes to take place, not lose hope and keep going. Therefore, it is not about being optimistic or pessimistic. It is much better to be realistic. Realize that it is true that our situation can be very negative and it is difficult to make something good out of it, but despite how awful it is, it will pass, and we will adapt to it and it will make us tougher. Relatable, hey? Tag a friend who needs to hear this ๐ฅฐ 
For all those with doubts: I see you โค๏ธ Iโve been there, we have all been there. Feeding that inner fear monster. Itโs time to stop being our own worst critics and start becoming our own cheerleaders! ๐ Youโve put in the hard work, you deserve all the success! What is it thatโs holding you back? 
๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ... ๐ฅ๐ฅ Drumroll Pleaseโฆ. It is with great excitment that we can annouce your Brisbane Speakers: @justanothermummyblog @jessiikawilson @kellehoward.co @faithwilliams ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: 24๐๐ต ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ: 5:30๐ฝ๐บ ๐ W Hotel Brisbane ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐๐ - ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ 8๐ฝ๐บ ๐๐๐๐ง Steph Pase is the face behind Just Another Mummy Blog + Steph Pase Planners and this powerhouse content creator first stepped on the scene as your girl next door mum that would show up every day online sharing her passions for organisation hacks and tips in addition to her beauty, fitness, recipes, interiors, fashion and the anxiety she endures Also known for her appearance on The Bachelor, Faith has come a long way since her 2016 stint on the reality television show. BLONDEE has grown from zero to 11 employees in just 18 short months and is growing with a waitlist of over 400 people as one of Brisbaneโs most trusted hair salons. Mum, wife, Influencer, Tik-tok choreo queen, beauty and fashion go-to (with some sneaky discounts please and thank you), raw, uncensored and adorable - jessiika wilson. Jess is not afraid to use her social as a means to normalise the chaos that is motherhood - the ups, downs and even her hormonal fluctuations and mental health. Kelle is a Solo Mama, Interior Designer and Stylist who has created her own signature style which she describes as Raw, Coastal, Luxe and is known for her innate ability to push design boundaries. Kelle documented the build of her own home Bajo el Sol beach house on social media which has inspired a global audience. Hit me with your questions for the speakers below and save this post ๐๐ป 
๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ... ๐ฅ๐ฅ Drumroll Pleaseโฆ. It is with great excitment that we can annouce your Melbourne Speakers: @makin.noise creator of @featherandnoise @makeupbyameliawebb @jessdempsey @infamous_swim ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: 30๐๐ต ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ: 5:30๐ฝ๐บ ๐ MELBOURNE CBD ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐๐ - ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ 8๐ฝ๐บ ๐๐๐๐ง Ali is the mastermind behind Melbourne based clothing label Feather & Noise. Over the past eight years, F&N has grown to become a six figure business. Ameliaโs became a highly sought after make-up artist for a wide range of events such as the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival to working on a number of red carpet events such as the Brownlow. Mum of four, Gemma launched Infamous Swim, she did so with the aim of designing a label that would empower women to feel cool, sexy and authentic in their own skin. Jess Dempsey is the founder of Australian fashion blog, What Would Karl Do? Jess left her days as a Visual Merchandiser and Celebrity Stylist to start her blog, What Would Karl Do? in 2010 and stands as one of the first successful fashion bloggers in Melbourne, before the words โinfluencerโ and โinstagramโ were born. Hit me with your questions for the speakers below and save this post ๐๐ป 
๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐ ~ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐ Sophie Cachia is a well-known and influential Presenter, Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Digital Marketing expert, and Sports Journalist. Driven to be the absolute best in all of her endeavours, Sophieโs breadth of experience, combined with a tenacious desire to learn, grow and deliver, has been a proven recipe for success time and time again across a multitude of arenas. From volunteering in Sports media at a very young age, through to co-founding the premium loungewear brand CACHIA in 2017; to her multi-year ambassadorial role with Garnier, and to her presenting and reporting work with the UFC and NBL in 2019, Sophieโs multi-faceted talents extend well beyond a single field of expertise. A self-made success story, Sophie has built and grown a strong presence in the world of social media, achieved through a next-level work ethic and further nurtured by her unrelenting commitment to excellence. โWhat more can I do? What more can I learn? What more can I be?โ - Sophie Cachia Sophie has a strong desire for making โrealโ human connections, and with an enigmatic and engaging personality, and with her relatable, open and dynamic disposition, she has the skills and flexibility to adapt to any situation. Being extremely comfortable in front of the camera, Sophie has established herself as a natural talent who exudes charisma, and engages both the interviewee, and most importantly the viewer, with her warm, down-to-earth style. Focused on empowering and inspiring the next generation of business women, entrepreneurs and athletes, Sophieโs inclusive, hand-in-hand approach to work and life - and a positive mindset and a โcreate the life you wantโ credo - Sophie aims to blaze a trail for women of tomorrow. Without question, Sophie is focused on being the best she can be, and on delivering to the highest standards possible for her audience. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: 5th June 2021 ๐ Ritz Carlton Perth Sophie will be joining @emmylou_loves Tickets on Sale this Friday at 8pm AEDT! Brisbane & Melbourne tickets will be on sale also.. speakers to be announced! 
๐ฆ๐๐ฃ & ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ง 20th March 2021 at 5:30pm ๐ Ritz Carlton @ritzcarltonperth ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ #1 - @emmylou_loves With a personality that leaps off the screen and into the lives of her community, Emmylou Loves is more than just a brand. Sheโs warm, funny, engaging, honest, ballsy and boy does she know how to rock a red lip! For three seasons Emmylou has been the Executive Producer of her namesake TV series, Emmylou Loves. She rounded out 2020 premiering on Network 10 with Emmylou's Cooking Table while her first book, Confidence in the Kitchen, hit number #1 in both the Lifestyle and Non- Fiction categories. As an accredited fashion stylist and make-up artist, Emmylou has always had an eye for style. This culminated in the launch of a size-inclusive fashion collection that regularly sells out online. Emmylou has built a fiercely loyal Instagram community who tune in to watch everything from cooking demos to makeup tutorials. Emmylou lives and breathes her messages of body positivity, building confidence and championing mental health. Her stories are real, they're relatable, they're raw and they've captured the hearts of audiences in Australia and around the world. We are beyond excited to bring Emmylou to Perth! ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐: SUNDAY 31st Jan at 5pm WA time. 1 MORE SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED! Stay tuned ๐ What would you like to hear from Emmylou?