Speaking, Emceeing & Emotional Storytelling.

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Why Hire Emily

Emceeing is a distinct and underserved skill. There are very few people who can walk into any event, not know what’s going to happen, and lead the day with wit, warmth, and genuine authority. Emily is one of them.

  • Reads the room and responds in real time, nothing scripted or forced

  • Adds humanity and humour to structured, high-production events

  • A warm, grounded presence that makes speakers feel supported and audiences feel at ease

  • Bridges the gap between polished content and real human connection

  • Polished but never pretentious - the perfect tonic to very perfect speakers

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Conversations Emily Can Create Connection Around

  • Collaboration Over Competition

  • Drop Your Walls - Human Connection in Professional Spaces

  • Leap Before You’re Ready

  • Modern Motherhood and Ambition

  • The Unpolished Founder

  • Romanticising the Everyday

  • Community is The New Currency (Building an Online Community)

From intimate conversations to live stages, Emily brings a grounded warmth and magnetic energy to every room she steps into. Whether it’s founders, creatives, or leaders, she has a way of making people feel both inspired and deeply seen - blending thoughtful insight, natural curiosity, and an effortless ability to connect, with anyone.

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  • “Emily Shimwell is the kind of emcee who makes everyone in the room feel like the event was made for them. We brought Emily in for Vancity Innovation House, a full-day flagship activation during Web Summit Vancouver week, featuring seven panels, a VIP rooftop experience, and an evening reception. It's a lot to hold together. She made it look effortless. What sets Emily apart isn't just her energy, it's her authenticity. She read the room in real time, connected genuinely with speakers and attendees alike, and brought a warmth that you simply can't manufacture. The audience felt it immediately. She's one of a kind. We'd have her back without hesitation and would recommend her to anyone looking for an emcee who elevates the entire experience.”

    Dan Burgar, Founder & CEO, Frontier Collective

Speaking Features

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