Australia’s Got Talent Semi Finalist, Sue Finlay from the Oz Lotto Ads and Comedian at 40, Emma Krause

Have you ever dreamt of changing careers and just going and diving right in on a gut feeling?In this episode, I sit down with my friend I’ve known for 20 years, Emma Krause. She is better known as Sue Finlay, the lady from the Oz Lotto ads, was a semi-finalist in Australia’s got talent and decided to become a comedian at 40!In this episode we cover:We discuss how she decided to become a comedian at age 40 and to sidestep away from full time teaching.I ask Emma how she felt becoming a semi finalist on Australia’s Got Talent and what that experience was like for her.Emma explains how she managed to land the job of being Sue Finlay (the character she plays on the Oz Lotto ads) and what that’s like being recognised as her.I also ask Emma what its like being a mum to twin girls who are 16 and how she manages to juggle life.We discuss her nation-wide comedy tour and how she learnt how to do pretty much all the bookings, marketing and promotion of the show herself.I ask her what the plans are for her next up and coming show, Spank in the City and what else she has in store for 2026.DM me at @officiallyemmayoung if you found joy or simply got a chuckle out of the antics of Emma’s story.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:@emmakrausecomedywww.emmakrause.com.au/eventsResources and links mentioned in this episode:Instagram: @officiallyemmayoungEmma the Celebrant