Join Emma every week as she explores the fears, habits and limiting beliefs that keep women feeling stuck, quiet or disconnected in English conversations.
Through honest conversations and practical insights, the Hey Lady! | Confident English Podcast will help you build the confidence to express yourself more naturally, connect more deeply and create the life you want in English.
Emma is the founder of Hey Lady! and creator of the YouTube channel mmmEnglish, trusted by over 6 million English learners worldwide.
When you decide to practise speaking English, who do you look for? A teacher? A native English speaker? Someone with “better” English who can help you improve? And if the other person is learning English too, you might wonder: What's the point of practising together if we're both making mistakes? It's a reasonable question. But it can also leave you waiting for the “right” person to practise with while barely speaking English at all. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! Guest Pass. No credit card need...
29 Sept 2026
What Happens When Your Child Speaks Better English Than You
There was a time when you and your kids were learning English together. You helped them with their homework. You looked up words together. Maybe you even practised reading English together. Then somewhere along the way, something changed. They made friends. They developed their own jokes, music and conversations in English. And one day, you realised: their English had become better than yours. For one listener, there's another side to this story too. As her children became more fluent, she fe...
22 Sept 2026
Why Studying More Isn't Making You Fluent
Does this sound like you? You freeze in a conversation. You forget a word. You can't say what you wanted to say. So you think, “I need to learn more English.” You watch another lesson. Learn more vocabulary. Make more notes. Maybe start another course. It feels like you're fixing the problem. But what if more study isn't actually what you need? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! Guest Pass. No credit card needed. In this episode of the Confident English Podcast, Emma shares a trap that even s...
15 Sept 2026
Her English Is So Much Better Than Mine
Some English conversations are going to challenge you. You probably expect that when you're speaking with a native speaker. But what about when the person making you feel nervous is another English learner? She starts speaking and her English sounds so smooth. She's not searching for words or struggling the way you are. And suddenly you're thinking: Her English is so much better than mine. What am I doing here? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! Guest Pass. No credit card needed. In this episode of ...
8 Sept 2026
Are You Confident Speaking English, or Just Comfortable?
Feel like you're not making progress even though you feel completely comfortable speaking English with your tutor, teacher or regular speaking partner? What happens when you have to speak with someone new, under pressure, or in a situation you weren't expecting? That's where the difference between comfort and confidence becomes clear. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! Guest Pass. No credit card needed: https://mmm.heylady.io/free-7-day-trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English...
1 Sept 2026
If You Practise English Without a Teacher, Will You Get Worse?
Do you worry that practising English with other learners could make your English worse? Maybe you're thinking: "If we're both making mistakes, who's going to correct us?" It's a fair question. After years of lessons, courses and exams, it can feel like you need a teacher there to tell you what's right, what's wrong and what to say when you get stuck. But what happens when you need to speak English in real life and your teacher isn't there? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! Guest Pass. No credit car...
25 Aug 2026
Want to THINK in English? Here's how to train your brain.
You've studied English for years. You understand it. You know what you want to say. So why do you STILL have to translate everything in your head before you speak? It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And after all the time and effort you've put into learning English, it can feel almost unfair. If you're thinking, "How much more English do I need to learn before I can just think and speak naturally?" this episode is for you. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Con...
18 Aug 2026
Where did your personality go when you started speaking English?
Do you ever feel like a different person when you speak English? Maybe you're funny, warm and opinionated in your first language, but in English you become quieter and more cautious. You're so focused on choosing the right words and getting your grammar right that the real you doesn't always make it into the conversation. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores why your personality can feel different when you speak English an...
28 Jul 2026
The Loneliness of Moving Abroad
Have you ever moved to a new country and suddenly felt like you'd lost a part of yourself? Maybe nobody knows your story. Maybe simple conversations feel exhausting. Or maybe you miss the version of yourself that felt confident and at ease. In this episode, Emma shares why moving abroad can feel so lonely, and how building your confidence in English can help you rebuild connection, belonging and a sense of home. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial Moving abroad is exciting, but it can also be o...
21 Jul 2026
How to Be More Interesting in English Conversations
Have you ever finished an English conversation wishing it had gone differently? Maybe there were awkward silences. Maybe you weren't sure what to say next. Or maybe you left wishing you'd made a better connection. In this episode, Emma shares a simple shift that will help you build stronger connections in English conversations, without needing perfect English or fascinating stories. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial You'll learn how to ask better questions, keep conversations flowing naturall...
14 Jul 2026
Is it ever too late to become a fluent English speeaker?
Have you ever wondered if you've simply left it too late to become fluent in English? Maybe you've been learning for years. You understand almost everything, but speaking still feels difficult. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma answers a question from Bea in Hungary, who worries that at 55 she's too old to finally become a confident English speaker. You'll discover why adults can...
7 Jul 2026
Why build a women-only space for English speaking practice?
Why would an English-speaking community be just for women? It's one of the questions we're asked most often. Some people think it's unfair. Others wonder if it goes against diversity and inclusion. And many simply want to understand why we made that decision. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explains why Hey Lady! was created as a women-only community, what research tells us about participation and confidence, and why the envir...
30 Jun 2026
Don't Have Time To Practise? Listen to this
You know speaking English confidently would open doors in your life. But between work, family, responsibilities and everything else competing for your attention, it can feel impossible to find the time. ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores one of the most common reasons women put their English goals on hold: "I just don't have time." Through Daria's story, you'll discover why the problem isn't always about time, how the st...
23 Jun 2026
Your Accent Isn't Why People Can't Understand You
Have you ever apologised for your accent when speaking English? Many English learners assume that if someone doesn't understand them, their accent must be the problem. But what if that's not actually true? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma answers a question from Lan in Vietnam and explores the difference between accent and pronunciation. You'll discover why having an accent is completely normal, what research tells us about bei...
16 Jun 2026
The Mindset & Habits of Confident English Speakers
You want to speak English with more confidence. You know you need to practise. But every time you imagine speaking in front of other people, the same thought appears: "What if I'm not good enough?" ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma answers a question from Monica in Slovakia and explores what confidence really means for English learners. You'll discover why confidence isn't something you study or wait for, why so many learners lo...
9 Jun 2026
How Fluent is Enough in English?
Perhaps you've been learning English for years. Maybe you've made huge progress, but you still find yourself asking the same question: "Will I ever be fluent?" ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores one of the most common questions English learners ask: What does fluency actually mean? Through Priya's story, you'll discover why fluency isn't about sounding like a native speaker, knowing every word or never making mistakes. I...
2 Jun 2026
Why Are Adults So Afraid Of Making Mistakes?
When we were children, making mistakes was how we learned. So why does making mistakes feel so frightening as adults, especially when speaking English? ✨ Start your 7-day free trial with Hey Lady! In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores why so many women feel anxious about making mistakes in English conversations and how that fear can quietly stop us from connecting with other people. Through Yuri’s story, you'll learn how fear affects your confidence, why yo...
26 May 2026
Is AI Actually Good For English Speaking Practice?
AI English apps promise confidence, fluency and better speaking practice. But how helpful are they really when it comes to building confidence in real conversations? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial: https://mmm.heylady.io/free-trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma explores why so many women are curious about AI for English speaking practice, what these tools do well, and what they still can't replace when it comes to building real confidence and fluency. You...
18 May 2026
How much practice does it REALLY take to speak English fluently?
Many women believe they need hours and hours of study to feel confident speaking English… but what if just 15 minutes of conversation practice could start changing everything? ✨ Start your free Hey Lady! trial: https://mmm.heylady.io/free-trial In this episode of the Hey Lady! Confident English Podcast, Emma answers a question from Amira in Egypt, who feels stuck between a busy life, years of studying English, and the pressure to somehow “find more time” to practise. You’ll discover why confi...
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