Joy is connecting with people and facilitating true transformation.
Mimi Kwa has worked in TV and media for 25+ years and recently became an author with her best selling memoir House of Kwa, which is being developed for screen.
She was the first person of Asian descent on channel 9 and, for most of her career, read news on ABCTV to 40 countries.
She has interviewed Prime Ministers, celebrities and global sports stars, and plays herself as a newsreader in international series like Wentworth, The Preacher, The Clearing and The Newsreader.
Mimi has four children, and is writing more books as well as working as a facilitator, MC and keynote speaker. Mimi is also a Mindfulness Meditation teacher.
Talking Points
Thriving through adversity
Mimi Kwa shares extraordinary personal experiences across cultures, continents, gender and generations that resonate with any audience. Behind the scenes of Mimi’s glamorous and polished on-air life, is a story of surviving against the odds. Mimi speaks about thriving through adversity, sharing her deeply personal journey with humour and heart - her life story so extraordinary, it's being adapted to screen. You will be mesmerised by the compelling tales, straight from her best-selling memoir, House of Kwa, interwoven with twenty years in the television spotlight, meeting some of the most inspiring and influential people of our time. Mimi is a charming, fascinating and unique Keynote speaker who enthrals, inspires and educates audiences with illuminating wisdom for personal transformation. Mimi has an insightful approach to positive mental health, resilience, and how we thrive and achieve success — Her talks are filled with ‘aha' moments and you will walk away with new epiphanies and a sense of awe.
Thriving through adversity
Storyteller
Mimi Kwa has an array of entertaining tales to tell from 20 years in media. Just ask her about Russell Crowe, Chopper Reid or Serena Williams.
Storyteller
Master of Ceremonies
Mimi Kwa has an unparalleled reputation as a thoroughly researched, engaging MC, moderator and master facilitator. Mimi brings sincerity and warmth, professionalism and poise to every event.
Master of Ceremonies
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Mimi Kwa Show Reel
Mimi Kwa is a leading Speaker, MC, broadcaster and author, with a career spanning ABC News, A Current Affair and high-profile corporate events. This showreel highlights her hosting of national awards, annual general meetings, and international conferences, as well as her skill in facilitating discussions with senior leaders on leadership and transformation. Mimi’s presence combines warmth with authority, ensuring professionalism while engaging audiences of all sizes. Also an acclaimed author, her memoir has resonated with readers worldwide. This reel demonstrates Mimi’s versatility, clarity and impact, making her a trusted choice for events across industries.Mimi Kwa | Event Speaker | Keynote | MC | Facilitator
25 years on TV, Mimi Kwa has cracked up John Cleese, and Serena Williams says her's was the best interview she had ever done. As an event keynote Mimi speaks about thriving through adversity and shares her deeply personal journey with humour and heart. Former Head of Disney Creativity says 'Mimi's storytelling rivals my friends at PIXAR'. Author Trent Dalton says Mimi's memoir House of Kwa is 'Revelatory and remarkable'. As an MC, Mimi brings warmth and poise as well as her veteran ABC newsreader and Channel Nine journalist skills to the stage.Latest News
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