ABOUT EMME

Emme is a distinguished and influential figure with a remarkable 30-year career across the fashion, wellness, beauty, and media industries. Renowned for her pioneering work in advocating for women's empowerment and inclusive beauty, she is celebrated as a social reformer committed to reshaping societal standards. As the founder of the True Beauty Foundation, Emme’s mission is to improve the mental wellness of young people through impactful programs and events that foster connection with family and friends. 

Driven by her passion to inspire others to "feel extraordinarily free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives possible," Emme has built a diverse career as a TV personality, journalist, brand spokesperson, author, consultant, keynote speaker, and creative director of her clothing lines: EMME®, mebyEMME®, and TrueBeautybyEMME®.

As Revlon's first curvy spokeswoman and the host of both TV shows and podcasts, Emme leverages these platforms to celebrate and promote messages of self-love and confidence on a national and global scale.

In a historic moment for the body positivity movement, Emme became the first celebrity invited to address a Congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C., raising awareness about eating disorders, body image and self-esteem. Her influence has earned her numerous accolades, including twice being named to People Magazine’s "50 Most Beautiful People," recognition by Ladies’ Home Journal as one of the "Most Important Women in America," and being named by Oprah Magazine "The Godmother of the Full-Figured Industry" in 2018. She is also a TEDx speaker and has been honored as "Women of the Year" by Glamour Magazine and one of the "25 Most Influential Women" by Biography Magazine.

With three decades of experience, Emme is a highly sought-after consultant in media, marketing, healthcare, and retail, leveraging her expertise to promote positive body image, inclusive fitness, and wellness.

Her thought leadership is widely recognized, with Emme frequently appearing in media outlets like the Today Show, CNN, GMA, FOX News, Entertainment Tonight, and more. She is regularly interviewed on topics ranging from eating disorders and body image to fashion, beauty, and women’s health.

As an author, Emme has written four impactful books, including TRUE BEAUTY (Putnam), LIFE’S LITTLE EMERGENCIES (St. Martin’s Press), WHAT ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR? (Harper Collins), and the Amazon bestseller CURVY AND CONFIDENT: 101 STORIES OF LOVING YOURSELF AND YOUR BODY in the Chicken Soup for The Soul series. Her work has been featured in top publications such as The New York Times, WWD, People Magazine, Vogue Italia, Marie Claire, TIME Magazine, The Daily Mail, and many others, earning international recognition.

Emme's active lifestyle, fueled by her love of the outdoors and fitness, includes hiking, rowing, snowshoeing, yoga, swimming, and even camping. A former full scholarship rowing athlete at Syracuse University, she was invited to the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials in Princeton but chose to pursue a career in journalism, starting as a sports intern with Syracuse's WTVH-TV.

Born in New York City and raised in Saudi Arabia, Emme is a single mother with a deep passion for travel and sustainability. She thrives on collaborating with forward-thinking companies that prioritize wellness, and environmental sustainability for both people and the planet.   

Emme is Los Angeles-based
SAG/AFTRA member / #dyslexicthinker
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