Em Carey | Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker & Artist

Walking for those who can't.

Support Em's mission to walk the New York Marathon and raise crucial funds for spinal injury research.

About Em

After surviving a near-fatal skydiving accident, Em Carey was told she might never walk again. Today, she walks, draws, writes and speaks - sharing a story not only of survival, but of finding beauty in difficulty and choosing joy anyway.

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Best-selling Author.
Keynote Speaker.
Artist. Survivor.

From boardrooms to global conferences, Em Carey inspires audiences with raw honesty and practical lessons on resilience, mindset and courage. With past clients including Virgin, Cover-More, and Business Chicks, her keynotes are unforgettable experiences that leave lasting impact.

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The Girl Who Fell From the Sky

Em Carey’s bestselling memoir has touched readers around the globe. Part survival story, part testament to joy, it’s a reminder of what’s possible when life turns upside down.

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Best-Selling Author

“I love this woman's outlook and her attitude. She's formidable and indomitable, but in a totally sunny and loveable way.”

— Turia Pitt Best-Selling Author & Athlete
“Emma Carey is a powerhouse. This book will change a lot of perceptions about what you think it's like to live with disability.”

— Dylan Alcott, Australian of the Year 2022 & Paralympian
“The accident honestly is the least interesting thing about Em Carey. The real story is the remarkable lens with which she views the world. I truly believe that the moment that changed her life could also change yours.”

— Sam Mac, Sunrise Weatherman & TV Presenter
“Emma Carey has proven that, no matter what life throws her way, nothing can dim her fire.”

— Michelle & Zara, Shameless