Behind The Broadcast: Balancing The Public Persona and Personal Journey of Emma Barnett
Women's Business · Nicky Denson-Elliott
December 16, 20241h 7mExplicit
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Show Notes
In this final episode before the break I talk to Emma Barnett - journalist, broadcaster and friend - as she takes me through her life and career journey. Known for her work on Woman's Hour, Newsnight, and now the Radio 4's Today Programme, Emma takes me back to her first roles, discusses the moment she felt she'd broken through, the rejection she's faced along the way and the entrepreneurial spirit that has helped her forge her own path. All of this lived through the lens of chronic pain from endometriosis.
We also talk career ambition, Emma's coining of the phrase 'maternity service', how she makes it all work, and plans for the future.
Lots of moments of reflection and insight from a brave and brilliant broadcaster.
Find Emma on Instagram here.
Find Emma and Jeremy's 'Colour Your Streets' books here.
Pre-order Emma's new book Maternity Service here.
Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
01:16 Emma's early career aspirations
02:52 School and university experiences
04:42 Journey into journalism
08:08 Breaking into broadcasting
11:04 Struggles with endometriosis and IVF
14:23 Hustling in journalism
20:10 Creating the women's section at The Telegraph
22:38 Transition to broadcasting and personal challenges
34:15 Writing 'Maternity Service'
39:51 Transition to the Today Programme
46:13 Balancing career and family
50:22 Chronic pain and endometriosis
53:05 Colour Your Streets venture
56:10 Dealing with online hate
01:04:01 Future plans and reflections