Former senior economics writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and author of Money with Jess
Jessica Irvine is an economics and personal finance commentator with nearly two decades of experience explaining complex financial issues in simple, relatable terms. She is a former senior economics writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and has been National Economics Editor for News Corp Australia. She is the author of four books, including Money with Jess.
What distinguishes Jessica is her approach. Economics is often presented as the preserve of specialists; she has built her career on doing the opposite, taking the forces that shape household budgets and business decisions and making them accessible without dumbing them down. Her approach to financial literacy is practical and no-nonsense, aimed at helping people understand money well enough to act on it. That clarity, sharpened over years of writing for a mass readership, is what she brings to the stage.
Her keynotes help audiences better understand money, make sense of economic trends, navigate financial uncertainty and make more confident, better-informed decisions about their finances. She also works as a Master of Ceremonies, bringing the same composure and clarity to hosting an event. For conferences, staff wellbeing and financial literacy programs, industry briefings and any audience trying to make sense of a shifting economy, Jessica Irvine offers a rare combination — genuine economic expertise delivered in plain language that people remember and act on.
Jessica Irvine is a keynote speaker and MC based in New South Wales who speaks on finance & economics, media & journalism and women in business. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
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