Member Spotlight: Emma Coxon

This month, we’re excited to introduce Nature’s Blueprint member, Emma Coxon

Emma Coxon is a writer, editor, PA and creative with over 16 years of freelance experience across publishing, marketing and content creation. She has worked with magazines including Platinum, Women’s Fitness, Top Santé and Psychologies, and brings clarity, organisation and calm to busy creative projects.

Now based in rural Wiltshire, with her husband and 6-year-old daughter, Emma’s life and work are deeply inspired by nature and the seasons. She is the founder of Little Piece of Wonder, a blog dedicated to slowing down, noticing the everyday, and exploring the connection between creativity and the natural world – a project she is excited to dedicate more time to going forward.

What inspired you to join Nature’s Blueprint?
I’ve been working with Annie for years and was inspired by the work she’s been doing with Nature’s Blueprint.  I’m particularly inspired by the idea of a community that sees Nature not only as a source of beauty and healing, but also as a teacher and guide for how we live and work.  Joining Nature’s Blueprint felt like a way to align my values with others and meet like-minded people who share the same vision.

How do you integrate Nature into your everyday work or life?
I try to spend time outdoors each day, whether it’s walking, swimming outdoors or simply noticing seasonal changes and gently adjusting my daily routines accordingly. In my work, I draw inspiration from natural systems – using Nature’s balance, resilience, and cycles as models for problem-solving and creativity.

What specific projects or initiatives are you currently working on that you are excited about?
I support Annie with monthly newsletters and website updates for Nature’s Blueprint and love seeing all the inspiration shared amongst members.  I’m looking forward to attending regular events going forward to become a more active member of the Nature’s Blueprint community.  I also write the gardening and nature pages for Platinum magazine, a national women’s magazine.  I also hope to work with more individuals and organisations that share a passion for nature and the environment.

Can you share a memorable experience you’ve had in Nature that significantly influenced your career or personal life?
One of the most transformative experiences I’ve had was when I first undertook A Seasonal Year – a programme that taught me how to run my business more in tune with the seasons. Before that, I had been pushing myself hard to make steady progress, always trying to stay ‘on’ and productive, chasing deliverables and deadlines. Nature was something I loved but saw as the “time off” rather than a guiding force for how I work.

During A Seasonal Year, I began to let the seasons influence not just my schedule, but my creative energy, my rest, and the way I structure my work. For example, instead of forcing growth in the depths of winter, I learned to slow down, reflect, restore. Spring could be for growth and action. Summer for getting things done with energy. Autumn for harvest, for reviewing what’s worked, for letting go. Winter for rest and planning. That cyclical awareness changed how I see productivity: it’s not about constant output, but harmony with natural rhythms.

A specific moment that sticks with me was walking beside a hedgerow on a grey winter’s morning, noticing how despite the apparent dormancy everything is just waiting – roots still growing under the soil, trees gathering nourishment, quiet. I realised that my business had periods of apparent quietness that I had been judging myself for, but these were essential seasons for internal growth: idea germination, rest, recalibration. That shifted something fundamental in me.

Since then, that experience continues to influence both how I run projects and how I live. It’s guided decisions like pacing work differently, building in rest, listening more to my intuition and energy.  It’s also influenced how I show up in nature – more observant, more patient, more aware that the most creative work often happens in the “in-between” times, not just in the obvious bursts of activity.

From your perspective, what is the most challenging aspect of your work? How do you overcome it?
The biggest challenge is often balancing long-term vision with short-term pressures. I try to overcome this by stepping back into Nature for perspective-it reminds me to think in seasons, cycles, and systems rather than rushing toward quick fixes.

Are there any specific skills or expertise you’re looking for that other Nature’s Blueprint members may be able to help with?
I would love to connect with members who are involved in art, writing, and other creative practices that help people deepen their connection with Nature.

We believe that humans have an extraordinary capacity to problem solve & innovate. What gives you HOPE?
What gives me hope is the way people come alive when they reconnect with Nature. I’ve seen that spark of creativity, healing, and resilience firsthand. Knowing that we can still choose to learn from and work with Nature gives me hope for the future.

We hope you found this Member Spotlight interesting. Do connect with Emma if anything she has shared resonates with you and you’d like to know more.  If you’d like to know more about her PA and editorial support services, click here and to check out her blog, click here.  Also, to find out more about the company who provided A Seasonal Year course, click here.