How Emma Heley Built a PR Powerhouse Trusted by Amazon, L’Oréal & TripAdvisor

In this episode of Sphere of Success, we're joined by Emma Heley, the unstoppable entrepreneur behind Thinking Hat Media, a London-based PR and content agency working with some of the biggest names in the world — including Amazon, L’Oréal, and TripAdvisor. Emma’s journey began in 2015, just six weeks after an emergency cesarean, when she took the bold step of launching her own agency while navigating new motherhood.

 

Now approaching a decade in business, Emma shares how she turned personal challenges into professional milestones. Raised by a resilient single mother and shaped by life’s curveballs, Emma built her agency with one goal in mind — to create one of the UK’s most authentic and diverse PR firms. Her mission is driven by heart, strategy, and an unshakable belief in the power of people-first storytelling.

 

From scaling internationally into the Middle East to leading by example during tough times, Emma drops invaluable lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth mindset. If you're a founder, leader, or dreamer with a vision — this episode is packed with wisdom and real talk you don’t want to miss.

 

Emma's Email: emma@thinkinghatpr.com

Emma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaheley/