Emma McDougall, born and raised in Glasgow, has always had a strong passion for the performing arts. Throughout her school years, Emma took extracurricular classes in Acting and Musical Theatre. It was through this additional training she gained work in Film, TV and Theatre, and she was lucky enough to be involved with projects led by the BBC, Peter Mullan and Bill Kenwright.  Emma then went on to train at Motherwell College where she earned her Higher National Diploma in Musical Theare and BA Hons Degree in Acting and Performance.After graduating, Emma started her own theatre company ‘Kapow Theatre Scotland’ which produces children’s theatre and pantomimes. Kapow have performed sell out shows all over Scotland from East Kilbride and The Edinburgh Fringe to the Isle of Skye.She was also a cultural co-ordinator for a South Lanarkshire project - Artsnet: a five-week outreach programme of dance and drama. The project promoted the important message that all children have the right to feel safe at all times with a particular focus on internet safety.Emma now spends her time as a freelance performer, director and performing arts coach; leading workshops and classes for different companies and councils around Scotland. She believes the performing arts play an integral role in helping to combat depression and anxiety in young people as well as helping to improve social skills, confidence and self esteem; making young people feel more resilient to achieve their dreams.