Finding Your Pink 🦩

Emma Ledden

Finding Your Pink is about all the moments in life where women lose themselves — and the bold, beautiful ways they find themselves again. Like flamingos, women can lose their vibrant pink when they’ve spent too long nurturing others, pouring into work, family, relationships, or simply surviving the demands of life. That colour — their joy, voice, identity — fades quietly in the background. This podcast is about getting it back. Hosted by broadcaster and author Emma Ledden, Finding Your Pink is a warm, honest space where women share the real stories behind reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery. Yes, motherhood is part of many of these journeys — but so is grief, career change, burnout, passion, confidence, and the quiet moments no one sees. Each episode invites you into a conversation with a woman who’s navigated something real — and come out the other side more herself than ever. Tune in every 2 weeks for empowering conversations to help you to find your pink again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 🦩Comedy, Confidence & Self-Care

    30 JAN

    🦩Comedy, Confidence & Self-Care

    In this episode I'm joined by comedian, businesswoman, wife, mother — and the creative force behind some of TikTok’s most loved characters — Julie Burke. From growing up in a house full of girls in the 80s, trying to stand out while staying true to herself, Julie shares her journey through motherhood, business, and the moment she decided it was time to pour back into herself. As her children got older, the space for creativity grew — and with a little encouragement from a friend, Julie took a leap into comedy on social media. While Instagram’s polished, picture-perfect culture never quite fit, Julie found her people on TikTok — with her very first video going viral. From there, she made a conscious decision to create comedy that was kind, clean, and something she could truly stand behind. Julie opens up about: Creating comedy without cruelty or cursingWhy validation is nice — but never necessaryManaging trolls with humour, perspective, and confidenceHer three pillars for content: educate, entertain, upliftWhy creativity can be an act of self-careAnd how staying true to yourself is the real successWith honesty, humour, and a brilliant cheese analogy you won’t forget, Julie reminds us that not everyone has to like you — and that’s not only okay, it’s wonderful. This episode is a refreshing, empowering conversation about confidence, creativity, boundaries, and being proud of who you see when you look in the mirror. ✨ Funny, thoughtful, and deeply relatable — this one will leave you smiling and inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. 🦩Parenting Teens and Finding Purpose

    17 JAN

    🦩Parenting Teens and Finding Purpose

    Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Finding Your Pink. In this powerful and reassuring conversation, Nicole Howes joins us to talk honestly about the reality of raising teens in a digital world, navigating big emotions (theirs and ours), and finding your way back to yourself as a parent. As Nicole beautifully explains, your teenager is learning how to be a teenager at the same time as you are learning how to parent one. There will be flare-ups, missteps, and moments where things don’t go the way you hoped — but if you know they’re a good person, you will find your way through it together. In this episode, we explore:The reality of online safety, including early exposure to porn and why parents need to stay informedWhy the pressure isn’t just on parents — and how tech companies and systems play a huge roleThe rise of misogynistic content being pushed to young boys onlineThe impact of social media on teenage girls’ body imageHow to talk openly about skincare, makeup, and self-image without shame or fearNicole’s personal journey through burnout, invisibility, and rediscovering her sense of purpose Nicole also shares the moment she realised she needed something that was just hers. A reminder we all need purpose, creativity, and something we can say, “I did that.” This episode is thoughtful, grounding, and full of perspective for parents who are trying their best in a world that feels louder and more complex than ever. 🎧 If you’re parenting teens — or heading that way — this is an episode you’ll want to listen to, save, and come back to again. Nicole's book - Not A Survival Guide is available on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  3. 🦩Radio, Resilience & Reconnection

    14/11/2025

    🦩Radio, Resilience & Reconnection

    This week, for the final episode of Season 2, I sit down with Suzanne Kane — a lifelong radio lover, self-confessed audio anorak, and one of Ireland’s most genuine voices both on and off the airwaves. Suzanne’s story began in a shed at 14 years old broadcasting as Sue Jackson. From driving promo vans to becoming Spin FM’s very first Spinny, she built her career from the ground up — nothing was handed to her. In this episode we talk about: 🎧 Her deep love of radio as a place of true connection 💬 How being told “women don’t like women on air” shaped her — and how she’s rewriting that story 🌿 The reality of leaving a long-term show and navigating what she calls “the in-between” — the lonely, quiet space between endings and new beginnings 💖 Her commitment to kindness, even in difficult spaces, and the incredible wave of support she’s received from women saying, “We see you, we miss you and we know" Suzanne opens up about the cost of toxic work environments, the courage it takes to walk away, and the rediscovery that follows when you finally say enough is enough. This conversation is raw, real, and filled with heart — a reminder that sometimes the most powerful chapters are the ones that come after we stop performing and start reconnecting with who we truly are. Find Suzanne on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/suzanne.fm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Finding Your Pink is about all the moments in life where women lose themselves — and the bold, beautiful ways they find themselves again. Like flamingos, women can lose their vibrant pink when they’ve spent too long nurturing others, pouring into work, family, relationships, or simply surviving the demands of life. That colour — their joy, voice, identity — fades quietly in the background. This podcast is about getting it back. Hosted by broadcaster and author Emma Ledden, Finding Your Pink is a warm, honest space where women share the real stories behind reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery. Yes, motherhood is part of many of these journeys — but so is grief, career change, burnout, passion, confidence, and the quiet moments no one sees. Each episode invites you into a conversation with a woman who’s navigated something real — and come out the other side more herself than ever. Tune in every 2 weeks for empowering conversations to help you to find your pink again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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