02: My Story: From Teenage Mum to Building an EMpire

This is the story I’ve never fully shared.In this deeply personal episode of The EMpire Diaries, Emily Mallender shares her real journey, from becoming a teenage mum, feeling judged and underestimated, to finding her voice, building confidence, and creating a life and business she’s proud of.This isn’t a highlight reel.It’s an honest look at the years no one saw, the self-doubt, the quiet burnout, the bathroom-floor moments, and the small decisions that slowly changed everything.Emily talks openly about learning to stop shrinking, stepping into uncomfortable rooms, rebuilding her identity, and why personal development became a lifeline, not a trend. She also shares how connection, community and courage helped her go from feeling invisible to facilitating over £127 million in business through the communities she helped build.If you’ve ever felt behind, underestimated, or unsure whether you’re allowed to want more - this episode is for you.This episode is for:✨ women who became mums before they felt ready✨ female entrepreneurs finding their confidence✨ women rebuilding their identity✨ anyone who knows there’s more for them but doesn’t know where to startYou are not behind.You are not broken.You are becoming the most EMpowered version of yourself.🎙 New episodes weekly💗 Connect With Emily & Join The EMpowered CollectiveIf this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to build a profitable, confident business with more clarity, visibility and support…✨ Join my free community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EMpowered Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A safe, supportive space for women and mums in business to grow their confidence, brand and income. We have lots of online and in-person events.👉 Join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/theempoweredcollectivewithemilymallender⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Explore coaching, events & resources:👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.empoweredwithemily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come and tell me what landed for you. I’d love to connect.Real women. Real stories. Real EMpires.