Emma Downey

Introducing Emma, our Marketing Manager! We asked Emma a few questions to get to know more about her role at CAN and what is on her bucket list!

What does a typical workday look like for you?

We’re really lucky to have a varied workday, although it usually always starts with a cup of tea and a quick check of emails! My favourite kind of day is usually filled with a mix of creative projects, analysing analytics and a few meetings thrown in to mix it up. 

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learnt from your career so far?

For me, it has been work/life balance – after dedicating my 20s to my career and working long hours and weekends, I soon realised that rest, socialising and fun are important tools to make you more creative, fulfilled and focused on your work. I’ve worked for CAN for 18 months now and they really encourage you to ensure you prioritise your mental wellbeing.

What is your proudest professional achievement to date?

I’ve had some really amazing opportunities, I think running my own business was a real highlight in my career to date – it was enormously challenging but we also achieved so many exciting things!

What is on your bucket list?

A million things! I’m expecting my first child in May and I would love to take her on some amazing trips around the world, I love travelling and think it would be so much fun to see the world through her eyes. I’m not into adrenaline sports though, so there’s no wing-walking or sky diving on my bucket list!

If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be and why?

This is so tough! I can’t pick one so I will give you three: Frida Kahlo, Jane Austen and Marie Antoinette – what a dinner party that would be!