Meet Emma Ward from Lancashire who moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago to pursue her modeling and acting career. After having a child and going through divorce, and other challenges, Emma changed her career path to an EFT energy healer, and now dedicates herself to helping others.
Was there a particular reason you chose LA?
You can make a lot more money here in TV on commercials than the UK, and there are more opportunities. I booked a Harley Davidson campaign here in 2006, and signed with an agency so thought I would give it a shot, and wanted to see America.
What do you miss most from home?
Family, monster munch, chippy, most of all the banter about random stuff.
What was your first impression of LA and has it changed since? If so, why?
At first I hated LA to be honest. I didn’t get the people, or maybe the people did not get me, and my dry sense of humor. I felt I did not fit in with all the industry people here, and fake conversations. I noticed all people talked about was success, money, and fame. Boring! I guess it just took me a while to find my own circle of good, genuine people, now I have that I love LA.
What do you find the biggest difference is living here versus Lancashire?
Of course the weather, it’s constantly raining in the North West of England, and it’s so depressing. I love the sunshine.
Do you have a hidden gem in LA that you want to share with us?
Yes my balcony and my stash of all my English goodies, but not sharing…hahaha
What would you suggest to others who are thinking about making the move here?
Just be prepared, have savings, and work hard. Keep it real, do not forget where you are from, and who you are. Stay grateful.
Lots of our members join our group Brits in LA seeking out words of wisdom – what is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
My own advice is do not take things personally, don’t be upset by rejection, or if things don’t go your way. Just do your best, one day at a time. A place is just a place, it’s what you make of it that matters. Just keep positive, and surround yourself with like-minded, kind-hearted people on the same mission as you.
Lastly, how can we find out more about you? Are you working on anything at the moment?
Yes, please take a look at my website, if any of you are in need of some spiritual healing or suffering from stress, physical pain, anxiety I am currently offering at 50 % discounted rate for the month of January for all Brits In LA members. www.eft-emma.com
