> Skip to content
Taryn Brumfitt
Photo Credit: Taryn Brumfitt

Taryn Brumfitt

Book for an event


Taryn Brumfitt is an award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author and internationally sought-after keynote speaker. Recently named 2023 Australian of the Year, she is a fiercely passionate advocate for social change and her message has reached more than 200 million people around the world.
Taryn is the founder of the Body Image Movement, director of the inspiring documentaries EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS, and author of four books. Her global crusade to help people embrace their bodies has seen her recognised by UN Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls and the Geena Davis Institute. Taryn has delivered more than 100 keynote addresses, and her talk at Google HQ in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office in the world.
In 2018, she was recognised in the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence awards and received the SA Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership from Women and Leadership Australia. She was also crowned EY Entrepreneur of the Year, South Australia, and has been named among GE’s highest-rated speakers.
With a powerful, universal message and unwavering commitment to her cause, Taryn Brumfitt is a true force to be reckoned with.

More features

Article
9 of the best new books for early readers to read this summer

Check out some of the best books for early readers this summer. From your kids’ favourite characters to heartwarming tales, children will adore these fun reads.

Article
Chico the Schnauzer colouring activity

A fun colouring-in activity for dog lovers!

Article
Penguin author named Australian of the Year 2023

Congratulations to all those recognised at the Australian of the Year Awards 2023, including bestselling author Taryn Brumfitt.

Article
20 of the best non-fiction books of 2022

See some of the best non-fiction books of 2022 so far, as well as more great titles coming this year.

Video
Embrace Kids by Taryn Brumfitt and Zali Yager

The essential body image handbook for parents of children and teens by powerhouse change-maker and body positivity activist Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager. Buy your copy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/embrace-kids-9781761046575

Article
5 tips for helping your child embrace discomfort

Help your kid accept tough times with this advice from Embrace Kids.

Article
Bust a move!

Keen to get (a little more) active? Take Embrace Yourself author and Body Image Movement leader Taryn Brumfitt’s advice and move for pleasure.

Article
Embrace Your Body

Taryn Brumfitt, the founder of the Body Image Movement, has released Embrace Your Body, a picture book for kids that celebrates positive body image values. Discover why this is so important right now plus learn five tips that will help YOU help the kids in your life. 

Video
Embrace Your Body by Taryn Brumfitt and Sinead Hanley | Book Trailer

Embrace your body – you’ve only got one! Based on the #1 hit children’s song, this picture book encourages everyone to love who they are, inside and out. Taryn Brumfitt is the fiercely passionate thought leader behind the Body Image Movement (@bodyimagemovement on Instagram) and director of Embrace the documentary. She is determined to inspire everyBODY to celebrate their body, regardless of size, colour, ethnicity, gender or ability. EMBRACE YOUR BODY is perfect for preschoolers and young primary-aged kids. Find a copy in your local bookstore! More info: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/embrace-your-body-9781760895983 #EmbraceYourBody #TarynBrumfitt #SineadHanley #BodyImageMovement

Article
Easy activities for kids at home

Keep the kids entertained with these fun book-related ideas. There's an activity book for every age: one for littlies, one for kids and one for grown-ups too!

Article
Puffinalia for educators

Celebrating 80 years of Puffin!

Article
Sparkle on

Taryn Brumfitt says ‘eat glitter for breakfast and sparkle all day’.