Meet Emma | Staying Grounded in a Fast-Moving Business World

08/07/2025 28 min

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In this episode, Lezanne speaks with Emma Donovan, co-founder of Dapper, a company helping entrepreneurs develop their personal brand stories.Emma shares her winding journey from Zimbabwe to Cape Town, how she discovered her creative energy, and why building a business that lights you up is just as important as building one that pays the bills.We explore: • How to sustain your creative energy while wearing multiple hats • Why trusting your gut is key when choosing the right clients and collaborators • The importance of creating space for what energises you, and letting go of what doesn’t • Practical ways to pause and reset during busy weeks • Why you shouldn’t monetise everything you loveWhether you’re a solopreneur or part of a creative team, this episode is a reminder to create a business (and life) that feels good to you.Enjoyed this episode? Click subscribe and connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠Facebook⁠.Curious about working with me? ⁠Let's chat⁠.Connect with Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmadonovan-dapper/ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate and review the podcast. It helps more creatives find these conversations.