Documentary director Taryn Brumfitt leads the Body Image Movement, an Adelaide-based organisation that teaches people to love and appreciate their bodies. Her 2016 documentary Embrace tackled the serious issue of women’s body loathing and Taryn’s path to body acceptance. It was seen by millions of people in 190 countries and is available on Netflix.

Taryn has written four best-selling books. She released a documentary, Embrace Kids, in September 2022 that aims to teach nine- to 14-year-olds to move, nourish, respect and appreciate what their bodies can do.

Taryn Brumfitt has collaborated with body image expert Dr Zali Yager to create an Embrace Kids companion parenting book. They have also created the Embrace Hub – a free, research-based resource for teachers, parents, children, and communities on fostering body positivity.

Taryn’s work has reached more than 200 million people. She is an internationally recognised keynote speaker whose work is recognised by UN Women.

She’s on a mission to spark a mindset shift and unlock human potential through storytelling, science and soul.She’s already reached more than 200 million people in 190 countries — and she’s just getting started.

A powerhouse founder and visionary, Taryn has created impact at every level. She’s launched the global Body Image Movement, raised over $12 million for her charity, The Embrace Collective, directed the Embrace and Embrace Kids documentaries, and developed a world-first workplace wellbeing program, Embrace @ Work.

Taryn’s unique leadership style gets noticed, from being named 2023 Australian of the Year and receiving an Honorary Doctorate to earning recognition from UN Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, and the Geena Davis Institute.

With over 250 keynote addresses under her belt, Taryn Brumfitt has spoken on world-class stages, including Pinterest, Disney and SXSW. Her talk at Google HQ was live-streamed to every Google office around the world, and she was General Electric’s highest-rated speaker.