Broome Pride Inc Founder and All time legend Lucy Porta Loo!
In this episode, I sit down with Lucy Falcocchio — a well‑known Broome local, community leader, and passionate advocate for inclusion. Lucy shares her personal journey, the story behind becoming the founder of Broome Pride, and she reflects on leadership, resilience, and social change.

✨ Episode Highlights
In this heartfelt conversation, Lucy opens up about moving to Broome from Newcastle in 2014 and on finding community and purpose in the Kimberley.

We dive into the origins of Broome Pride, an inclusive, not‑for‑profit organisation built on the belief of one community. Lucy shares what motivated her to start Broome Pride, how it has evolved over the years, and how the organisation supports and gives back to local community groups.

Lucy also speaks about balancing community work with her professional career, working at KAMS in Broome and how she has been there for 15 years.

A powerful moment in the episode comes as Lucy revisits a deeply personal experience shared during the Broome Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership “Local Legends” panel. She reflects on losing her partner before same‑sex marriage was legalised, the lack of recognition she experienced at the time, and the changes she has noticed since marriage equality became law in Australia.

The conversation expands into broader reflections on shifting perceptions of same‑sex couples and the LGBTQ+ community, and whether society has become more accepting over time.

As the episode draws to a close, Lucy reflects on what she is most proud of, what’s next for her in 2026, and takes part in a fun round of rapid‑fire questions — before giving a heartfelt shout‑out to a woman who has inspired her.

🌈 Topics Covered

• Lucy’s personal background and journey to Broome
• The founding and growth of Broome Pride
• Community leadership and social inclusion
• Reflections on marriage equality and lived experience
• Changing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ communities

🎧 Rapid Fire Round

• Three words people use to describe Lucy
• A personal pet peeve
• An alternative career path
• Something Lucy is truly grateful for
• A special woman who inspires her

This episode is for you if:

· You want to hear an honest and fun conversation with one hell of an ambitious woman!

· If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it. These stories matter — and so do you.

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Find Broome Pride at @broomeprideinc

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Episode 24 - 50kg Weight loss journey and Hype Run Club founder Coach Carly!

I’m joined by Coach Carly where we talk through her background, her weight‑loss journey, what it’s like building a business in a small town, and how her Run Club has grown — now even branching into Port Hedland. We also touch on dating and privacy in a regional community, what’s next for Carly in 2026, and finish with some rapid‑fire questions.

✨ What we talk about:

• Carly’s background and what led her to where she is now
• The spark behind Carly’s weight-loss journey
• When weight loss goes too far: navigating losing “too much” weight
• Starting a business in a small town (and dealing with community pressures)
• Run Club: motivation, momentum, and the community it’s created
• Run Club expansion to Port Hedland
• Dating and privacy after major life changes
• What’s next in 2026
• Rapid-fire Q&A + shout-out to an inspiring woman

💛 This episode is for you if:

• You love real stories about personal change, confidence, and backing yourself
• You’re navigating health/fitness goals and want an honest conversation (including the “too far” side of weight loss)
• You’re building something in a small town and want encouragement through the noise and opinions

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear Carly’s story.

Suss out these pages......

@officiallyemmayoung

@coachcarlybroome

@hyperunclubbroome

@noellevart

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

SENSITIVE EPISODE: Episode 22 - Nic Phillis - Mother of two/Women's champion for those who suffer Hyperemesis gravidarum/ Difficult pregnancies

In today’s deeply honest and emotional episode, I’m joined by Nic Phillis, who shares her raw and real journey through pregnancy, motherhood, grief, and healing.

Nic and I have a personal connection — I had the honour of marrying Nic and her husband Craig nearly four years ago — and since then, Nic has become a mum to Lleyton and most recently Billie. In this conversation, Nic opens up about experiences that are rarely spoken about openly, but so deeply felt by many.

⚠️ Content Note:
This episode includes discussions around pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, grief, and hyperemesis gravidarum. Please take care while listening, pause when needed, or skip this episode if it feels too heavy right now.

✨ What we talk about:

• Nic’s background and the experiences that shaped who she is today.
• Why she chose to share her pregnancy and motherhood journey publicly.
• Expectations vs. reality — what Nic imagined pregnancy would be like.
• Navigating guilt and pressure when motherhood didn’t look or feel how she expected.
• Being pregnant while grieving alongside a sister who experienced loss of a baby during her 2nd trimester.
• Coping mentally when severe illness returned early in her second pregnancy.
• Living with hyperemesis gravidarum and the physical and emotional toll it can take.
• Why greater education and awareness around extreme pregnancy sickness is so important.
• What’s next for Nic in 2026

⚡ Rapid‑Fire Round:

• One thing Nic wishes for women in 2026
• What she would change about how extreme morning sickness is perceived
• Something she is deeply grateful for
• A heartfelt shout‑out to a woman who has inspired her

💛 This episode is for you if:

• You’ve experienced pregnancy loss, complicated pregnancy, or fertility struggles.
• You’ve felt guilt or confusion around how motherhood “should” feel.
• You want to hear an honest, compassionate conversation that makes you feel less alone.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it. These stories matter — and so do you.

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Find Nic at @nic_phillis

Nic's Tik tok nic_emma

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Ever wondered who inspired me to start a podcast? An incredible woman named Amy.

In today’s episode, I am incredibly pumped to interview the woman who inspired this podcast and forced a change in me. She is the reason I am no longer judgmental, bitter or a flat-out bitch and she is the woman I owe a massive thanks to for having the guts to call me out on my toxic behaviour!

Amy Johnstone is her name and she sits across from me as we discuss a decade ago when she summoned the courage to tell me that “hanging around me didn't make her a better person” Ouch! It was this defining moment that sent me on a trajectory to become a better human.

In this episode we cover:

• The moment she realised she didn't want to be friends with me and decided it was time to call me out on my behaviour.
• I discuss the impact that this had on me and how it forced me to self reflect on how I had been treating her and other women.
• We explore her diagnosis of breast cancer and the treatment that followed. We also chat about how it returned and how she chose to have a hysterectomy.
• Amy opens up about the difficulty in choosing to have a double mastectomy and hysterectomy and how this affected her deeply.
• We talk about her career as a teacher and why she thinks so many teachers are quitting the profession.
• We touch on her desire to explore art therapy as a job in the future and she also goes into how she is grateful to have found her voice again and this stage in her mid 40s.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Kristy Gray — owner of the small biz concierge and events coordinator for female coaches and who gives an unforgettable energy into everything she does.

I first met Kristy at a candles and cocktails event she ran a few years ago in Perth and wondered where she got to with that business? Well it turns out, she experienced near burn out from trying to do ALL the things.... FIFO, small business operator running back-to-back to back and it wasn't until a near miss, that could have ended in tragedy...WOKE her up and things needed to change.

✨ What we chat about:

• Kristy's background and how going through a divorce shaped who she is today
• Her journey into being a FIFO working whilst setting up a successful candle making business.
• The story behind her current business, the small biz concierge and how this has grown exponentially over the past 18 months.
• Branding, presence, and standing out in an events setting up space and how she has become the go to for women in business.
• What’s next for Kirsty in 2026

💖 This episode is for you if:
You love real no BS stories from someone who made changes in their life and personal journey to become a badass in her field!

🔗 Connect with us:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Instagram: @_kristygray_
• Instagram: @harmony_jade

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Episode 20 - SOLO - 90’s Nostalgia Trend

I will never stop banging on about how good the 80, 90s and 00’s were BUT in particular the 90s! There I said it! I'm a proud millennial, maybe even an elder millennial really as I'm an 82 vintage and the starting point is 1981!

This episode I go on to discuss and have a chat with you all about my thoughts on the 90’s Nostalgia Trend, yes the one with the Goo Goo dolls song Iris in the background. Its not even just that…I've been harping on for the past 2 years at least about how I miss the “good ol days”.

Today’s chat is about that. Plain and simple!

✨ What I talk about:

• 90s and how good they were!
• A simpler time and why I think everyone is loving the trend right now.
• Asking for you to send me a DM about what you loved about the 90's too!

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

Episode 19 - Diana Richardson - Principal Advisor, Former Mormon, Mother and Friend of 16 years

In today’s deeply honest and emotional episode, I’m joined by Di Richardson, who shares her raw and real journey through grief, healing and leaving the Mormon Church.

Di and I have known each other for 16 years so in this episode we sit down and have a deep and emotional conversation. Di opens up about experiences that are rarely spoken about openly, but so deeply felt by many.

⚠️ Content Note:
This episode includes discussions around the loss of a baby, leaving the Mormon Church and grief. Please take care while listening, pause when needed, or skip this episode if it feels too heavy right now.

✨ What we talk about:

• Di’s background and the experiences that shaped who she is today
• Marrying very young, moving to the USA and growing up as a Mormon in Perth.
• Navigating the loss of a baby through SIDS and going straight into studying her first Post Grad in Teaching.
• Moving to a remote community up north, living there for a number of years to then complete a Masters degree and becoming a Deputy Principal.
• Seconded to a very challenging Level 4 Associate Principal position to a nearby, small town and working and living there for another 5 years.
• Going into an even more leadership role in the Kimberley working in curriculum.
• Moving back to Perth, getting divorced and navigating life as a single Mum.
• Accepting a position as a Principal Advisor, guiding primary school principals across WA through everyday school life, pressures and school improvement.
• Leads the state Phonics Initiative to improve reading across WA.

💛 This episode is for you if:

• You’ve experienced the loss of a child
• You’ve grown up religious and left the church
• You want to hear an honest, compassionate conversation that makes you feel less alone and will inspire you as a woman who is a high achiever.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may need to hear it. These stories matter — and so do you.

Find me at @officiallyemmayoung

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Zee Scott — a celebrant, MC, and creative entrepreneur who brings warmth, humour, and unforgettable energy to everything she does. AND dont even get me started on her incredible laugh!

I first met Zee at a celebrant conference in Coogee back in 2019, and even years later she continues to stand out for her vibrant personality and innovative ideas.

✨ What we chat about:

• Zee’s background and her journey into becoming a Marriage Celebrant and MC — and how it all came together.
• The story behind Bento and Bubbles, the ultimate girls’ night out combining cake decorating, bubbles, and connection AND celebrating the celebrations!
• How the idea for Bento and Bubbles was born and how it’s grown over the years.
• Whether similar businesses exist — and what makes Zee’s offering truly unique.
• Moving from London to Australia and what makes Melbourne feel like home.
• Hosting her first supper club and whether this is just the beginning.
• Why banter matters, what good banter really is, and why it’s such a big part of Zee’s personality.
• Branding, presence, and standing out in a crowded celebrant industry.
• What’s next for Zee in 2026?

⚡ Rapid‑fire round:

• One thing Zee wishes for women in 2026
• A celebrant pet peeve
• Thoughts on people who don’t understand banter
• Three words people would use to describe her
• Something she’s deeply grateful for
• A shout‑out to a woman who inspires her

💖 This episode is for you if:

You love creative business ideas, bold personal branding, meaningful connection, and a good laugh along the way.

🔗 Connect with us:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Instagram: @zeescott
• Instagram: @bentoandbubbles

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram: @officiallyemmayoung
• Emma the Celebrant