Emme Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker on Cultural Change
#1 Amazon Bestseller: Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Curvy & Confident and 4x Author
Trailblazer in Body Appreciation & Self-Esteem Advocacy

Emme's Biography

EMME is the award-winning supermodel, bestselling author, and global wellness advocate who has redefined beauty, body appreciation, and self-esteem for more than three decades. Recognized as a trailblazer in body image and inclusivity, she became the first celebrity advocate for eating disorder awareness, testified before the U.S. Senate, and continues to lead global conversations on mental health, cultural change, and holistic wellbeing.

A four-time author and #1 Amazon Bestseller, her work spans 30 years of advocacy, national media, and speaking engagements that inspire resilience, reinvention, and embodied leadership. Named one of Biography Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Women, as well as to People’s 50 Most Beautiful People and Glamour’s Women of the Year, she remains one of the most trusted voices on empowerment and self-esteem.

Today, EMME is a sought-after keynote speaker for universities, healthcare organizations, and women’s leadership networks, delivering talks that blend data-driven research, science-backed wellness strategies, and her powerful personal story of reinvention and resilience.

Wellness at Work: Mind, Body & Spirit in Corporate Culture

Companies that prioritize whole-person wellness are seeing tangible results: increased employee retention, higher engagement, and reduced absenteeism. In this keynote, Emme explores the power of investing in workplace wellness — from on-site meditation and sound healing spaces to leadership accountability, mindset coaching, and emotional intelligence development. Backed by data (e.g., a 2022 Gallup report found companies with high well-being scores see 21% higher productivity), this talk equips leaders and teams to elevate output through calm, care, and clarity.

From Runway to Real Life: Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention & Authenticity

With three decades in the spotlight as a model, advocate, and wellness leader, Emme brings wisdom forged in the fire. She shares lessons from navigating public scrutiny, cultural pressure, and personal transformation — and how she learned to ground herself in daily practices like breathing, stillness, and joyful accountability. This talk is a permission slip for audiences to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with who they truly are — not what society expects them to be.

Reclaiming Beauty & Building Self-Esteem Across Generations

In a world that profits from our self-doubt, reclaiming beauty means redefining it through personal truth, generational healing, and body appreciation. Emme shares her groundbreaking journey from the runway to advocacy, showing how true self-esteem is passed down not through mirrors — but through language, behavior, and spiritual self-worth. This talk uplifts audiences to quiet external pressures and instead foster a legacy of radical self-love and embodied confidence for daughters, sons, and communities alike.

Power of the Purse: Building Awareness of Influence & Opportunity

Money is energy, and where we direct our attention — and our dollars — shapes the world around us. In this thought-provoking keynote, Emme explores how women, creatives, and wellness-minded individuals can reshape industries by investing with clarity and conscious intention. With insights into financial mindset, emotional healing around scarcity, and the spiritual role of money in modern life, this talk empowers audiences to become stewards of influence, not victims of limitation.

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Emme, the 61-year-old plus-size model who makes us feel less self-conscious

MSN

Supermodel Emme and the University's Fashion Design Program Team Up With Online Plus-Size Retailer for Design Competition

Syracuse University

Modeling Icon Emme Gives Lizzo Her Flowers

Sherri Show

Comments & Testimonials

The passion you imparted to those in the room was infectious. In less than 25 minutes you helped guests, most of whom are mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, gain a fresh outlook on taking care of oneself, by “celebrating our bodies.” You highlighted, by getting the whole room to think not about what our bodies look like, but the miraculous abilities it gives us; like being able to run, walk, dance, laugh, and love. With humor and terrific advice, you provided a relevant perspective that left us feeling certain that true beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

Go Red for Women, American Heart Association,

Emme was absolutely a magical part of the day and I would love to work with her again. Emme was the keynote speaker who concluded our day-long Women in Wellness Leadership Conference. She was a perfect fit and simply a joy to work with. Her presentation was engaging, inspiring, and uplifting. The 200-plus women in attendance were smiling from ear to ear and lining up to meet her when her lovely session on self worth came to an end. Emme graciously connected with each and every person who approached her, giving hugs, posing for photos, and listing to their personal stories.

Women in Wellness Leadership Conference

Emme is a very inspiring and powerful speaker. She amplified the energy of our 150 participating women veterans, transitioning women military members and spouses, with her authenticity guiding them to embrace their magnificence. Communicating her own story, Emme shared the importance of knowing yourself and pursuing your dreams while not allowing negativity to detract from dreams and ambitions.

Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse University