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Embrace Kids
As parents, teachers and carers, we only want the best for our kids, but in this post- COVID, digital era the practical question is — how?
In this powerful, eye-opening presentation, Taryn shines a light on the global epidemic of body shaming and self-hate that is plaguing ourselves and our children today. Drawing on a decade of experience on the front lines of fighting this serious global problem, and supported by the latest research from the world’s leading body image experts, she backs it up with the hope, inspiration and practical advice all parents need to navigate the issue with confidence.
With her trademark optimism and determination, Taryn leaves her audience armed with the practical knowledge they need to lead by example, empowered to play their own part in building better body image for themselves, their kids and for the generations to come.
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Clear, actionable steps to help the young people in your life to embrace their bodies How to start our own Embrace journey so you can live by example
How to set boundaries in the social, family, community and digital environments to help protect your kids
Read lessEmbrace your body - Embrace your life
In this thought-provoking presentation, Taryn takes her audience on her deeply personal journey from hating her body to embracing it, sharing how this powerful mindset shift has allowed her to inspire millions of others to do the same.
Lauded globally for her leadership in the body image space, Taryn’s work has been recognised by organisations such as UN Women and has earned her a number of esteemed awards, including 2023 Australian of the Year. Here she invites you behind the scenes of the last decade to discover the highs and lows of leading a global movement that has reached more than 200 million people and changed countless lives around the world.
With a no-holds-barred approach and her trademark sense of humour, Taryn brings her audience face-to-face with some uncomfortable truths, guiding us to look inward so we can discover for ourselves what’s really important in life, before delivering her life-changing Embrace manifesto, full of practical, actionable advice that leaves every audience member empowered to ‘Embrace your body to embrace your life’.
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How to master the Embrace mindset and start building a better relationship with your body
A practical ‘to do’ list of things you can do today to start your own Embrace journey How to apply the Embrace mindset for greater joy in all areas of your life
Read lessEmpower
Hundreds of millions of people saw Taryn Brumfitt’s unexpectedly viral Facebook post 10 years ago, but she saw something else: the chance to change lives. Through masterful storytelling, the 2023 Australian of the Year shares how she seized the opportunity to turn this one candid moment into a game-changing global movement.
Through a decade of hard work, determination, and plenty of polite persistence, Taryn has inspired millions of people around the world, changed countless lives, produced two award-winning documentaries, written five books and been recognised for her achievements by organisations as esteemed as UN Women. For Taryn, success filters down to one key thing — the mindset of empowerment.
With refreshing authenticity and her trademark sense of humour, Taryn takes you behind-the-scenes to see how she made it happen, delivering candid insights and actionable advice on how you can adopt the mindset of empowerment to achieve your goals — even if you have to break a few rules along the way.
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Empowerment in action: How self-belief, grit and persistence trump luck — every time
How to apply the mindset of empowerment to strengthen leadership and cultivate resilience
Read lessTaryn Brumfitt
Global Advocate, Empowering Millions with Body Positivity Movement
Building on her remarkable year of advocacy and thought leadership for body image positivity as the 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt has since launched several significant projects and initiatives, touching the lives of over 200 million people worldwide. Kicking off 2024, she introduced the body-positive children's book Chico in partnership with Penguin Books. This was followed by a series of resource launches through her charity, The Embrace Collective, including Body Blocks for early childhood education, the Embrace Kids Classroom program for schools, Activate for sporting clubs, and Embrace Live events nationwide, reaching over 2,000 children across the country.
Taryn’s journey began with a personal struggle against societal beauty norms, culminating in a bold decision to share her story through viral social media posts over a decade ago. These candid revelations sparked a global movement against body shaming and propelled Taryn to the forefront of the body positivity movement.
As the founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn has leveraged her platform to direct and produce impactful documentaries. Her social impact documentary that explores the serious issue of body loathing, ‘Embrace’, became a sensation, topping the German box office and challenging Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘King Arthur’. This success led to her second documentary, ‘Embrace Kids’, released in 2022, addressing the pervasive issue of body hate among young people. Currently, she is preparing her third instalment, ‘Embrace Men’, completing a trilogy aimed at reshaping societal attitudes towards body image.
Taryn’s influence extends far beyond filmmaking. She’s a highly sought-after keynote speaker, voted as General Electric’s highest rated speaker, and celebrated for her compelling presentations that blend personal narrative with a call to action for societal change. Her international speaking engagements range from prestigious venues like Google HQ in Silicon Valley and Ted X talks, to Sky News in Scotland, Bras N Things in Singapore, and local school visits. Taryn’s work has been recognised by esteemed organisations including United Nations Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, the Geena David Institute, and Ashton Kutcher who famously praised her activism as “good for the world”, affirming her impact on cultural discourse.
Taryn is also the author of three best-selling books that delve deeper into her advocacy and personal journey. She has also launched the thought-provoking ‘Start Living’ campaign, garnering over 2 million video views within only the first few days. As well as ‘The Embrace Magazine’, in partnership with ARE media, hit the shelves with Taryn as the editor in chief. Amidst these exciting developments, she has continued her corporate and non-profit speaking engagements, having appeared in Cairns for Pinterest, delivered a keynote at SXSW in Austin, and speaking at Harvard University. Taryn’s unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and live authentically is evident in every facet of her work and personal life.
Taryn invites others to join in her rejecting of societal pressures and embracing personal power. Whether on stage delivering empowering messages, collaborating with global brands that share her values, or engaging with communities worldwide, she champions the belief that everyone possesses the inherent ability to create positive change. Her message is clear: by embracing our unique selves and supporting one another, we can foster a world where body positivity and self-acceptance thrive.