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December 2, 2025 35 mins

Emma Franklin Bell is a writer and coach who was born and raised on the sunny Central Coast of NSW. At 16 years old she moved interstate to pursue who passion for dance and performance. This led to a career in dance studio ownership, teaching, studio coaching, assessing and adjudicating.

In her late twenties Emma broadened her skills out into business, marketing, podcasting and writing. She has led writing courses for hundreds of participants, bought and sold businesses, presented to numerous groups, self-published three books, appeared on podcasts and privately coached people who have gone on to build thriving businesses and publish books.

As Emma moves into her forties, she’s more interested in the internal landscape of what makes us tick and what we need internally to thrive externally. 

Emma is currently completing a Master of Counselling and she also holds a Bachelor of Communication, VET Diploma of Business Marketing, VET Diploma of Presentation Skills, CERT IV Real Estate, CERT IV Training and Assessment (TAE), Royal Academy of

Dance (RAD) Advanced, Vaganova Russian Ballet Method, Level 8.

Emma Franklin Bell shares her journey from a young ballerina to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and transitions she faced along the way. She discusses the discipline and dedication required in ballet, the impact of injuries, and how these experiences shaped her career in the performing arts and beyond. Emma also offers advice for those transitioning out of performative careers, emphasising the importance of mentorship and embracing new opportunities.

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Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.

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