About Suzi Dent
A Life of Courage, Reinvention & Finding Your Voice.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER | AUTHOR | ADVOCATE | MEDIA Commentator
Some people find their voice early. Others spend a lifetime searching for it. Suzi Dent found hers through courage, adversity and an unwavering commitment to speaking the truth.
Today, she is recognised internationally as a speaker, author, advocate and one of the early voices of the #MeToo era. Through documentaries, television appearances, podcasts, print media and keynote presentations, her story has reached millions of people around the world
Known internationally for her role in helping bring entertainer Rolf Harris to justice, Suzi’s decision to waive her court-ordered anonymity and speak publicly about her experiences helped spark important conversations around consent, communication, justice and the power of speaking up.
But Suzi’s story did not begin there. For more than four decades, she built an award-winning career in Australia’s television and entertainment industry as a Hair and Makeup Artist, Special Effects Artist, stylist and entrepreneur. Her work has taken her behind the scenes of television productions, commercials, corporate events and media productions across Australia.
In the 1990s, Suzi founded one of Sydney’s most successful hair and makeup agencies, building a thriving business and creating opportunities for artists throughout the industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit, determination and leadership became defining characteristics that would continue throughout her life.
At the age of 55, Suzi challenged society’s expectations of ageing when she was crowned Mrs Earth Australia. Standing on the international stage representing Australia, she became a passionate advocate for positive ageing, proving that life does not slow down with age — it expands.
As a published author, Suzi has continued her mission of empowering others through books including 60 Is The New 40 and Bare Naked and Beautiful. Her message remains consistent throughout everything she does: it is never too late to find your voice, reinvent yourself or create a life you love.
Recognition
- Mrs Earth Australia 2017 – Crowned Mrs Earth Australia and represented Australia at the Mrs Earth International Final in Las Vegas, where I placed Third Runner-Up in the World and was awarded the international title of Mrs Earth Health 2017.
- Mrs Earth Ambassador – Awarded honorary lifetime Ambassador status in recognition of my ongoing advocacy and community work.
- Australian Beauty Pageant Awards – Role Model of the Year (2018) – Recognised for leadership, advocacy and positive influence following my international pageant journey.
A Legacy Behind the Lens
For over 30 years, Suzi was the silent force behind the faces we see on screen. As a premier hair and makeup artist, she didn’t just apply product; she built confidence.
"Because when one person finds their voice, others find theirs too."
A Life of Impact
TV Industry
Mastering the art of visual storytelling.
Justice Advocate
Key witness in the high-profile Rolf Harris trial.
Mrs Earth AU
Crowned advocate for social & environmental change.
Published Author
60 Is The New 40: Redefining ageing with power.
Keynote Speaker
Empowering global audiences through radical truth.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- International Speaker and Advocate
- Key Witness in the Rolf Harris Trial
- Mrs Earth Australia
- Entrepreneur and Business Owner
- Appeared on Major Television Networks in Australia and the United Kingdom
- Early Voice of the #MeToo Era
- Featured in Multiple International Documentaries
- Published Author
- Award-Winning Hair and Makeup Artist
- Advocate for Courage, Communication and Positive Ageing
SUZI'S MISSION
To inspire people to live courageously, communicate confidently and understand that their story has the power to create change.
Suzi believes every person has a voice worth hearing and that some of life’s greatest opportunities begin the moment we find the courage to use it.