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Em Rusciano
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As a writer, comedian, singer, television and radio presenter, conference speaker and MC Em Rusciano is one of the most well-rounded and talented performers in Australia. Em is a mother of two who is one of Australia's most prominent Mental Health advocates following her postnatal depression.
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Testimonials for Em Rusciano
Em was absolutely amazing. We cannot say enough good things about her. I really believe she reached every single one of our audience with her story and her personality. We had quite a lot of ladies comment that they could relate to Em's situation and I am sure we have changed a lot of people's lives for the better. We are receiving feedback already as to when we are having it again next year and who we will have as a guest!
Capricorn Colour
Em delivered above and beyond expectations once again. She is just wonderful.
Elite Sports Properties
Rusciano delivers some of the best written, outrageously funny comedy I’ve ever witnessed with near perfect precision.
SameSame
Em was absolutely fantastic She was very professional. We could not have wished for a better response.
Shaver Shop
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Em Rusciano's Biography
Em Rusciano is one of Australia’s most well-rounded performers. With her finger in every piece of the performing pie, Em has co-hosted breakfast radio, sold out the Sydney Opera House with her live comedy shows, released chart-topping songs, books, and audiobooks, and most importantly, wielded a Bedazzling gun like no one else on Earth.
Em’s best-selling first book Try Hard: Tales from the Life of a Needy Overachiever went to the top of the iBook charts before it was even released, with great critical and public acclaim. The self-narrated audiobook version reached the top of the iTunes charts upon release and was nominated for the ABIA Audiobook of the year award.
Em’s podcast ‘Emsolation’ was picked up as Australia’s FIRST ever Spotify exclusive and came second in the Australian Podcast awards in the People’s Choice category. The show has over 90,000 dedicated Emsolators, with that number continuing to grow each month.
Em’s social media community is fierce, loud, and passionately loyal. With a Facebook following of over 250,000 fans, 35,000+ on twitter and 227,000 on Instagram, she has a weekly social media reach of up to 10 million. She is also a regular panellist on Network Ten’s The Project.
Em is an engaging and unique keynote speaker; she recently addressed the prestigious National Press Club of Australia on the subject of ADHD and her son’s autisum. She has been widely praised for the speech and the effect it’s had on helping to remove the stigma around neuro-divergence.
Em is one of the highest selling Australian comics, having spent the last seven years touring the country annually with her sell out, stand-up comedy concerts. Em’s 2019 one hour comedy special ‘Rage and Rainbows’ was a rating smash on Network Ten, with original music Em wrote with Australian music royalty Kate Miller-Heidke.
Em is an extremely in demand content creator because of the strong connection she has with her audience. She also has her own content studio with an in house copy writer, voice over artist, social media manager, composer and videographer. ‘Down the Hill Studios’ has truly established itself as a one stop shop for many big brands. Em has worked on campaigns for Amazon, The Body Shop and Uncle Toby’s to name a few.
Em has three dogs, three kids and one husband. Is that the order which she loves her family? Sometimes, yes. Em regularly encourages her family members to keep trying, to improve their spot in the order.
Most importantly, she still finds time to watch every single episode of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Priorities are essential.
Speaking Topics Include
ADHD and her son’s autisum - helping to remove the stigma around neuro-divergence
Mental Health and Happiness in the workplace
Try Hard: Tales from the Life of a Needy Overachiever