Jessica Rowe AM

Biography

Jessica Rowe AM is an accomplished journalist, television presenter and three-time best selling author. Jessica’s credits include co-hosting Studio 10, Weekend Sunrise and the Today Show. She was also the news presenter on Network Ten’s First at Five for 10 years. 

As a published author, Jessica has written The Best of Times, The Worst of Time, Love. Wisdom. Motherhood., and her 2015 memoir Is This My Beautiful Life? 

A self confessed 'crap housewife', Jess has gathered a strong and loyal following with her #craphousewife movement, uniting and celebrating other mothers who, like Jess, sometimes feel like they are not the perfect mother, wife or cook. With humour and honesty,  Jess shares her amusing misadventures on CrapHousewife.com. 

Jess is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having herself experienced post natal depression. Jess is an ambassador for beyondblue and a patron of Mental Health Australia. In 2015 Jess was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia for her mental health advocacy work and her contribution to Australian media.  

Jess is married to Nine News Sydney presenter Peter Overton and together they have two young daughters, Allegra (11) and Giselle (8).

Topics

• Is this My Beautiful Life?
  • In this presentation, Jessica shares insights that go beyond her memoir, Is This My Beautiful Life? (Allen & Unwin). She shares her own and her family's struggles with mental health issues, as well as the highs and lows she's experienced throughout her professional career. For all her accomplishments and success) Jessica has had her share of setbacks, many of which of have played out in the public eye. Jessica has finally come to learn that there is no such thing as the perfect mother, wife or  career woman, and that we simply cannot have—or do—it all. In Is this My Beautiful Life? Jessica asks her audience to go easy on themselves, to accept life's imperfections and cherish our moments of joy.
• Be Bold and Brave
  • In this new motivational business keynote address by Jessica Rowe AM, Jessica shares lessons learned throughout her career and working life. Jessica has overcome many trials and tribulations and values the importance of being bold, being brave and taking risks.
• The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
  • A new mental health and wellbeing keynote by Jessica Rowe AM. One in five Australians will have some type of mental illness in their lives. Jessica herself struggled with postnatal depression. Here she shares her story and the power in being vulnerable and seeking help.
• Master of Ceremonies
• Television and Media

Testimonials

Jessica is the consummate professional. Engaging, polite, professional and bursting with energy.
Woolworths

It was refreshing to meet Jessica and we were all incredibly taken by her down to earth, fun and vibrant attitude. Jessica was not only punctual and professional, but she was so incredibly gracious in accommodating the requests of our guests (including the stampede of selfies)! Jessica went above and beyond yesterday, and all I know is that she has set the bar very high for any events HDI-Gerling host in the near future!
HDI-Gerling Industrial Insurance Company

Jessica was very well received by the audience of some 400 rural and regional women. She addressed the audience with honesty and compassion and a real understanding of their many faceted roles as women in current times. Her humour and warm heartedness enhanced her address and left women with a feeling of being uplifted and appreciated.
Parkes Rural Women's Gathering

Jessica was wonderful at the event and received rave reviews. Her approachability, passion and honesty make her one of the best performers that I have seen and I hope to have her back at future events!
Mother Conference