EMMYLOU MACCARTHY BIOGRAPHY

You want to live a bold life. You feel ready to own your voice, step into your power and to create the kind of influence that creates epic impact. You have a plan, you’ve got the product and you’re clear on the purpose… so what’s the missing piece? You’ve got to be brave. Why? Because being courageous is cool and contagious! 

Emmylou MacCarthy believes mastery over courage is at the heart of what it takes to create the life that you dream about both personally and professionally. Afterall it is the golden ticket that has enabled the Emmylou Loves brand to explode since launching in 2016, making Emmylou one of Australia’s most loved television hosts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. 

With a background in performance Emmylou trained with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts youth program and performed with the Johnny Young Talent Troupe. She is a qualified beauty therapist, accredited fashion stylist and make-up artist. That said, she is also a firm believer that both beauty and bravery start from the inside out, and this bold and audacious approach to style has enabled her to create a relatable and truly diverse brand. 

As an entrepreneur, Emmylou is a self-confessed early adopter of social media. Her intuition enabled her to secure herself a prominent position in the digital age of influence through providing valuable content to her loyal Emmylou Loves tribe who reach more than 70 K in followers. Emmylou Loves covers everything from style tips, to cooking and of course, features the Emmylou Loves range of designer clothing. 

In 2018 Emmylou let courage take the lead when she took a chance on believing in her dream to become a television producer and presenter. Emmylou Loves season 1 and 2 launched via Facebook Live and on Foxtel Aurora securing Emmylou’s place in Australia’s highly contested television arena. Along with her television show, she also launched her own successful magazine. 

Never one to shy away from life’s challenges Emmylou has publicly shared some of the darker days in her life with a brave intention to empower men and women with the tools to face mental health challenges head-on. In raising awareness of depression, anxiety and suicide, she innately understands what it is to have to face life’s hardest challenges head on and to have the courage to choose another story. A story of hope, optimism and the belief that only you can give yourself the permission to create a tomorrow that is better than today.

As a speaker, MC and event host, Emmylou is courageous, cool and contagious. She prides herself on creating a tailored audience experience that is high energy, yet grounded in the innate wisdom that can only come from experience. Some of that experience includes hosting events such as the Business Chicks 9 to Thrive event series and interviewing global superstars such as Richard Branson, Danni Minogue, and Turia Pitt. As a speaker, she is on a mission to inspire and activate courageous women who dare to dream and create the life they deserve.