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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 15 MIN

This Year Threw Everything at Me. Here's What I Learnt

from Tea with the Queen

As we wrap up the year, I'm taking you through an honest reflection of what life and business brought me. The good, the challenging, the messy and the magic. Life and business rarely move in straight lines. They weave together, influence each other and shape who we become. Today I'm sharing my own reflection in the hope that you can reflect on your year as well.I'm walking you through life first, the beautiful moments and the tough ones. This year brought a wonderful family trip to New York and Canada, moving into our eco-friendly dream house, and my bonus daughter getting engaged. But it also brought losing my beloved 16-year-old dog Spency, a cancer diagnosis with two surgeries, and landing in emergency the night before hosting a 75-women event. Then we'll talk business: the wins, the challenges and what nearly broke me, including why a 12-week launch was simply too much.I'll share the biggest learnings from this year, from prioritising systems over speed to the irreplaceable magic of face-to-face connections. And because I love a good practical reflection, I'll share a simple ritual you can use to close out your own year with clarity and intention. Grab a cup of tea, a piece of paper, and let's reflect on the year together.Emma McQueen:WebsiteFor a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/YouTube Channel

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