Behind The Broadcast: Balancing The Public Persona and Personal Journey of Emma Barnett

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