The Emma “Memma” Watkins You Don’t Know: Life Behind The Wiggles Yellow Bow

dAlings!! We have the most incredible guest on today and we are still freaking out 💜💜💜 Dr Emma Watkins is here – yes, THE Emma Wiggle, now Emma Memma – and honestly this woman is everything. She flew in to chat with us about her journey from Yellow Wiggle to PhD, creating Emma Memma with her deaf co-performer Elvin, and bringing Auslan to kids everywhere.

We go DEEP – how she became a Wiggle (there was no audition!!!), doing her PhD while touring four shows a day six days a week (!!!), and now running her own children's entertainment company with her husband and sister. Plus she collabed with BLUEY?! We also have the most beautiful conversation about endometriosis, fertility, and pushing through pain as performers.

This one is special. So much warmth, so much wisdom!!! 💕



1:00 Welcome Dr Emma Watkins – Dena's family connection & fangirling

7:00 How She Became The Yellow Wiggle – There was no audition!!!

10:00 The Wiggles Schedule – 4 shows a day, 6 days a week

14:00 Emma Memma Is Born – PhD research meets children's entertainment

20:00 The Bluey Collab – Dancing with Bingo and Bluey!!!

25:00 Endometriosis Journey – Surgery, pain, and speaking out

29:00 Fertility & Motherhood – An honest conversation about the future

34:00 Fame & Disguises – The wig that didn't work 😂

36:00 Emma's Mission – Making Auslan accessible for every family

39:00 Recs – Period undies, Soak House & Convo app



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Recs/Homework:

Wunderthings Period Undies: Sleek, comfy, almost sexy – not like nappies! Dena's new obsession.

Soak House Melbourne: Head spa, scalp massage, sensory experience – Alicia fell asleep it was that good.

Convo App: Australia's first 24/7 on-demand sign language interpreting app – Emma's rec for businesses and families.

Emma Memma Live: Get tickets at Live Nation or https://www.emmamemma.com/
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