Abby Miller is the eldest daughter of the Miller family, the family I lived with in 1998 as an exchange student in Nebraska and who I have kept in contact with over the years.

In my 8th visit to the States, I knew that I needed to get all the Miller girls onto the podcast individually to hear each of their stories.

They are all involved in the LA Entertainment industry in some way and so today's episode features Abby.

Abby has been living in LA for the past 23 years and has been in Tv Shows such as Madmen, Justified, The Sinner, Home before Dark and in the movies, Jess Plus none and California Scenario.

We discuss A LOT of things but just some of the topics include:

*What it's been like living in LA for the past 23 years after moving from Nebraska and how it was surviving during the pandemic and writers strikes.

*Juggling writing scripts in between mum duties.

And a whole lot more!

As usual send me a DM with what resonated for you!

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung and Abby at @theonlyabbymiller

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

SURPRISE EPISODE!

Yep, I'm deciding to drop an episode on a MONDAY! Just to spice things up!

I was incredibly lucky to sit with one of my dear American friends, Kendra Johnson, who flew all the way from Utah to New York to spend a day and a half with me in Brooklyn. I was there for the Personal Branding Workshop and I felt truly privileged that after 28 years of friendship, every time we catch up, it's like time has stood still!

I really wanted to sit with Kendra and have a good conversation about her wonderful journey with adopting her son, Eli after 8 years of trying for a baby with her husband Dan. We speak about their arrangement for an open adoption with Eli's birth mum and how unique and special that is for them both. We then go into detail how after 2 years; they made the decision to give IVF a go so Eli could have a sibling. Kendra was then blessed to fall pregnant with their adorable little girl Avery.

Other topics we discuss include:

* What it's like to be nursing in America for the past 20 years.

*How she balances work and home life with a husband who is in the military and often travels overseas for months at a time.

*How she was inspired after listening to Flossy's episode to commit to joining the gym and taking time out for herself to gain her strength and fitness once again.

A massive shout out to all the women in Kendra's life, including her sons' birth Mum.

If anything in this episode hit you in the feels, please let me know by sending me a DM. You know how much I love those!!

Follow me @officiallyemmayoung

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

I'm coming to you from Brooklyn, New York!!

Today's episode is a solo one where I have a quick chat about the epic Women's Personal Brand Workshop held by Jess Williamson that I attended yesterday in Brooklyn.

I bang on about my three favourite A words at the moment, Authenticity, Ambition and Audacity and what that means to embrace them all at once!

A typical Emma tangent where I'm spitting truth wisdom and waffle at its finest and hint at the sneak peek preview for next week's episode.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

EXPLICIT EPISODE - Certified Sex and Intimacy Coach – Alicia Schifferle
This conversation is CERTAINLY NOT for little ears.

In this conversation, I sit down with Alicia Schiffer, a certified sex and intimacy coach and the founder of Sensual Sessions. Alicia shares her personal story including her bold move from moving from the east coast to Broome, and the path that led her into sex and intimacy coaching.

We unpack why certain words get “coded” online (like “seggs” and “corn”), what training goes into becoming a qualified sex and intimacy coach, how Alicia supports clients when complex issues arise, and how women can get out of a busy mind and back into their bodies for deeper pleasure and connection.

Episode Highlights

• Alicia’s background, being a qualified podiatrist and deciding to travel around Australia with her then partner.
• Why she packed up and moved to Broome after breaking up with her ex (and what that journey taught her)
• Why “seggs” (and “corn”) show up online: navigating social media censorship and coded language.
• What it takes to become a certified sex and intimacy coach.
• How she approaches client challenges she hasn’t seen before (boundaries, research, referrals, and continued learning)
• Building Sensual Sessions: why she started her business and what her workshops focus on.
• How women find support—marketing, word of mouth, and creating a safe entry point
• What it’s like to have a supportive and encouraging partner alongside her journey.
• Shifting sexual culture: are women becoming more vocal, and are men caring more about mutual pleasure?
• Busy mind vs. embodied pleasure: practical ways to drop into the senses.
• Age and credibility: navigating criticism and owning your expertise.

Rapid Fire Round

• 3 things Alicia wishes women knew about having better sex
• Favourite sex position
• A shout-out to a woman who inspires her

This episode is for you if:

• You’re curious about what a sex and intimacy coach actually does.
• You want practical ways to feel more present, confident, and connected in intimacy.
• You’re navigating a busy mind or uncertainty around desire and communication
• You love honest conversations that normalise women’s pleasure and education.

You can find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Alicia at @sensual.sessions

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Broome Pride Inc Founder and All time legend Lucy Porta Loo!
In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Falcocchio — a well‑known Broome local, community leader, and passionate advocate for inclusion. Lucy shares her personal journey, the story behind becoming the founder of Broome Pride, and she reflects on leadership, resilience, and social change.

✨ Episode Highlights
In this heartfelt conversation, Lucy opens up about moving to Broome from Newcastle in 2014 and on finding community and purpose in the Kimberley.

We dive into the origins of Broome Pride, an inclusive, not‑for‑profit organisation built on the belief of one community. Lucy shares what motivated her to start Broome Pride, how it has evolved over the years, and how the organisation supports and gives back to local community groups.

Lucy also speaks about balancing community work with her professional career, working at KAMS in Broome and how she has been there for 15 years.

A powerful moment in the episode comes as Lucy revisits a deeply personal experience shared during the Broome Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership “Local Legends” panel. She reflects on losing her partner before same‑sex marriage was legalised, the lack of recognition she experienced at the time, and the changes she has noticed since marriage equality became law in Australia.

The conversation expands into broader reflections on shifting perceptions of same‑sex couples and the LGBTQ+ community, and whether society has become more accepting over time.

As the episode draws to a close, Lucy reflects on what she is most proud of, what’s next for her in 2026, and takes part in a fun round of rapid‑fire questions — before giving a heartfelt shout‑out to a woman who has inspired her.

🌈 Topics Covered

• Lucy’s personal background and journey to Broome
• The founding and growth of Broome Pride
• Community leadership and social inclusion
• Reflections on marriage equality and lived experience
• Changing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ communities

🎧 Rapid Fire Round

• Three words people use to describe Lucy
• A personal pet peeve
• An alternative career path
• Something Lucy is truly grateful for
• A special woman who inspires her

This episode is for you if:

· You want to hear an honest and fun conversation with one hell of an ambitious woman!

· If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it. These stories matter — and so do you.

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Find Broome Pride at @broomeprideinc

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Episode 24 - 50kg Weight loss journey and Hype Run Club founder Coach Carly!

I’m joined by Coach Carly where we talk through her background, her weight‑loss journey, what it’s like building a business in a small town, and how her Run Club has grown — now even branching into Port Hedland. We also touch on dating and privacy in a regional community, what’s next for Carly in 2026, and finish with some rapid‑fire questions.

✨ What we talk about:

• Carly’s background and what led her to where she is now
• The spark behind Carly’s weight-loss journey
• When weight loss goes too far: navigating losing “too much” weight
• Starting a business in a small town (and dealing with community pressures)
• Run Club: motivation, momentum, and the community it’s created
• Run Club expansion to Port Hedland
• Dating and privacy after major life changes
• What’s next in 2026
• Rapid-fire Q&A + shout-out to an inspiring woman

💛 This episode is for you if:

• You love real stories about personal change, confidence, and backing yourself
• You’re navigating health/fitness goals and want an honest conversation (including the “too far” side of weight loss)
• You’re building something in a small town and want encouragement through the noise and opinions

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear Carly’s story.

Suss out these pages......

@officiallyemmayoung

@coachcarlybroome

@hyperunclubbroome

@noellevart

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

SENSITIVE EPISODE: Episode 22 - Nic Phillis - Mother of two/Women's champion for those who suffer Hyperemesis gravidarum/ Difficult pregnancies

In today’s deeply honest and emotional episode, I’m joined by Nic Phillis, who shares her raw and real journey through pregnancy, motherhood, grief, and healing.

Nic and I have a personal connection — I had the honour of marrying Nic and her husband Craig nearly four years ago — and since then, Nic has become a mum to Lleyton and most recently Billie. In this conversation, Nic opens up about experiences that are rarely spoken about openly, but so deeply felt by many.

⚠️ Content Note:
This episode includes discussions around pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, grief, and hyperemesis gravidarum. Please take care while listening, pause when needed, or skip this episode if it feels too heavy right now.

✨ What we talk about:

• Nic’s background and the experiences that shaped who she is today.
• Why she chose to share her pregnancy and motherhood journey publicly.
• Expectations vs. reality — what Nic imagined pregnancy would be like.
• Navigating guilt and pressure when motherhood didn’t look or feel how she expected.
• Being pregnant while grieving alongside a sister who experienced loss of a baby during her 2nd trimester.
• Coping mentally when severe illness returned early in her second pregnancy.
• Living with hyperemesis gravidarum and the physical and emotional toll it can take.
• Why greater education and awareness around extreme pregnancy sickness is so important.
• What’s next for Nic in 2026

⚡ Rapid‑Fire Round:

• One thing Nic wishes for women in 2026
• What she would change about how extreme morning sickness is perceived
• Something she is deeply grateful for
• A heartfelt shout‑out to a woman who has inspired her

💛 This episode is for you if:

• You’ve experienced pregnancy loss, complicated pregnancy, or fertility struggles.
• You’ve felt guilt or confusion around how motherhood “should” feel.
• You want to hear an honest, compassionate conversation that makes you feel less alone.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it. These stories matter — and so do you.

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Find Nic at @nic_phillis

Nic's Tik tok nic_emma

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Ever wondered who inspired me to start a podcast? An incredible woman named Amy.

In today’s episode, I am incredibly pumped to interview the woman who inspired this podcast and forced a change in me. She is the reason I am no longer judgmental, bitter or a flat-out bitch and she is the woman I owe a massive thanks to for having the guts to call me out on my toxic behaviour!

Amy Johnstone is her name and she sits across from me as we discuss a decade ago when she summoned the courage to tell me that “hanging around me didn't make her a better person” Ouch! It was this defining moment that sent me on a trajectory to become a better human.

In this episode we cover:

• The moment she realised she didn't want to be friends with me and decided it was time to call me out on my behaviour.
• I discuss the impact that this had on me and how it forced me to self reflect on how I had been treating her and other women.
• We explore her diagnosis of breast cancer and the treatment that followed. We also chat about how it returned and how she chose to have a hysterectomy.
• Amy opens up about the difficulty in choosing to have a double mastectomy and hysterectomy and how this affected her deeply.
• We talk about her career as a teacher and why she thinks so many teachers are quitting the profession.
• We touch on her desire to explore art therapy as a job in the future and she also goes into how she is grateful to have found her voice again and this stage in her mid 40s.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant