Jessica Rowe 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 anchor on Network Ten’s First at Five News for 10 years.
Current work
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 Crap Housewife.
As a published author, Jess has written The Best of Times, The Worst of Times, Love. Wisdom. Motherhood, and her 2015 memoir Is This My Beautiful Life? In April 2019 Jess released her fourth book, The Diary of a Crap Housewife, a hilarious and insightful book that calls for fellow mothers to embrace their perfectly imperfect lives.
Jess has teamed up with her best friend and TV icon, Denise Drysdale, for a new weekly podcast titled One Fat Lady and One Thin Lady. Recorded live at Jess’ dining room table, Jess and Denise compare their very personal, hilarious and candid tales of family, work, relationships and all the bits in between that we call ‘life.’
Jess is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having herself experienced post natal depression. Jess is an ambassador for Beyond Blue 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 and 60 Minutes reporter Peter Overton and together they have two young daughters, Allegra (11) and Giselle (9).
Talking Points
Is This My Beautiful Life?
In this presentation, Jessica shares insights that go beyond her memoir, Is This My Beautiful Life? (Allen & Unwin). Jessica shares her and her family's struggles with mental health issues, and 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. She has finally come to learn that there is no such thing as the perfect mother, the perfect wife or the perfect career woman, and that we simply cannot have, or do, it all. Jessica asks her audience to go easy on themselves, to accept life's imperfections and cherish our moments of joy.
Is This My Beautiful Life?
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. See a video summary in Jessica's videos tab
Be bold and brave
The best of times and the worst of times
In this new mental health and wellbeing keynote by Jessica Rowe AM. One in five Australians will have some type of mental illness in their lives, and Jessica herself struggled with postnatal depression. Jessica shares her story and the power in being vulnerable and seeking help. See a video summary in Jessica's videos tab
The best of times and the worst of times
Jessica was a late replacement and as such probably hadn't had too much opportunity to prepare. Her performance as MC was outstanding, she was on the ball from the start and clearly found so ... keep reading National Homelessness Conference
Jessie was very personable and gave a heartfelt talk about her experiences which made her perfect for our audience for International Women's Day. Our audience loved her.
Her key note speech was exactly on point and aligned to our key message. Jessica then went above & beyond by meeting members of the audience, taking photos and having one on one conversations.
Jessica was an incredible speaker who authentically connected with, but also wowed our audience. By sharing her story, she elicited a very tangible and unique reaction, with many of our guests prompted to share their own story. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or rebook Jessica.
She was a dream to deal with, the community loved her. Testimonial: Jessica was amazing and a pleasure to deal with, she spoke from the heart and connected to the whole audience.
