Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster and writer who’s been working in Australian media for almost two decades, evolving from music reporter to her current, “more mature” focus as a writer on Arts, Culture, Food, Gender Politics and Human Sexuality. She’s known for her honesty, warmth and humour.
Like many women, Yumi is juggling — she does a daily radio show, works on several writing projects (including two cookbooks, Zero F**ks and Zero F**ks Endless Summer ), and regularly runs 10km for a laugh — all while raising four children. She fronts ‘Ladies, We Need to Talk’, the popular podcast with ABC Audio Studios and is the host of Is Australia Sexist? on SBS television.
The “The Zero F*cks Cookbook” can be PURCHASED HERE
Yumi Stynes has had quite a ride. Her career started in the year 2000 when she won the Channel [V] music reporter search (along with James Mathison). Literally overnight Yumi went from making ham-and-cheese sandwiches in a Melbourne takeaway to being snogged by Robbie Williams on live national TV.
Noted for her meticulous research and great sense of humour, Yumi has interviewed actors, comedians, directors and musicians all over the world. She’s written for various publications including Grazia, Frankie Magazine and Film Ink and has an active and engaged online presence where she likes to keep people entertained with her wry observations on food, family, art and love.
Yumi’s on-air style combines a unique take on the world – where her life experiences of single motherhood, growing up half-Japanese, being in a rock band and hitch-hiking solo across the country make her sympathetic to outsiders, rebels and artists – and a natural joyfulness that she wants to share. She has proven herself to be a versatile, intelligent and witty presenter who is respected by viewers, co-hosts and guest alike.
YUMI’S TALENTS INCLUDE:
* Host, MC, Presenter
* Author, Columnist, Social Commentator
* Advertising Campaigns
* Voice overs
* Media personality
* I am sure there are others we are missing 😉