After her father's mysterious disappearance when she was 7 her mother remarried a preacher and became very religious. The free spirited life she had become accustomed to was replaced with strict religious discipline, bible studies and church rules. At 14 she landed her first modeling job for girlfriend magazine although due to her religious beliefs she did very little to follow this up

At 21 she found herself 18 months into a marriage with a new husband who had spent all her savings and had multiple affairs. She had a dead end job as a receptionist was bored, distraught and had lost everything.

She decided not to be a victim of her past and instantly made a new start. pursuing her dreams to break stereotypes become a success and and inspire the people around her. Especially the women like her that she had worked and grown up with.

Within 2 years she was married to author and TV personality Geoff Barker (her husband of 8 years) and had started Australia's first and soon to be biggest model agency as beginning to carve a career in the media.

Bessie NEW BOOK OUT Aug 1st

Bessie's Guide for girls who want more from life - MIND BODY STYLE.

Lots of great advice and tips for getting out of your rut, living life  to the full. Personal branding, designing your future, conquering fear, organisation skills business tips and tricks, style advice and much more

FOR MORE Details

'Casting Couch Confidential' - by Pan Macmillan

Bessie and Geoff (her partner) released her first book together in April 2003. Commissioned by Pan Macmillan Publishing it takes a look at the inside and untold story of the model and fame industries. Was one of the most publicised books of the year

'Bessie's Body Secrets' - by New Holland

‘The Busy Girls guide to weight loss and well being – Based on her extensive experience in the model industry helping young women beat health disorders and shape up and her personal fight with wheat and Gluten Allergies. Sold out in 1 month and is a best seller as well as top 5 fastest selling books in Australia. by Bessie and Geoff

To see more info on Bessie's books click

For more information contact her manager Geoff@bessiebardot.com

2Day FM - hot 30 show

Bessie now hosts a live segment on the popular national show -  Today FM Hot 30 and Karl and Jackie O

Celebrity Contact Broker

Bessie new company working with celebrities  managers agents speaker agencies to provide celebs for functions events and much more

Inspirational Entertainment Resource

POWER HOUR

Bessie Inspirational entertainment resource. A vast collection of Australia's most fascinating people. Best selling authors, gurus, experts and more. Helping to motivate, entertain and educate corporate Australia, schools, youth organisations, charities and more

Journalist / Columnist

Bessie regularly writes articles for magazines covering a range of subjects from events, fashion and health tips to personal development and relationships.

Bessie

 

Entertains troops in IRAQ

 

• Tearing through the streets in armoured vehicles with bullet proof jackets and helmets to get to the venue to perform.

• Wild Hercules  rides over the rooftops of Bagdad to avoid rockets and small arms.

• Having an Orion plane named after her for luck.

• Watching tracer shells and bombs flash through the sky from the balcony of her room in Saddam’s palace nightly.

• Sleeping on a dead Iraqi VIP bed in one of Saddam’s rooms, while black hawks circled overhead all night.

• Speaking at a dinner that included the top 15 representatives of the coalition including corps commander Lt General Metz and the Iraqi liaison

• She also spoke with many of the active soldiers about how they felt about their situation and found out some interesting things we just don’t get to hear at home.

• And more

Bessie is a keynote speaker and hostess/MC. She has been asked to speak at many events ranging from corporate functions, women's conferences, charity fundraises, business events and much much more.

For more info on Bessie's Speaking and hosting click

Blending sass with style and professionalism, Bessie pushes the envelope of what a business woman should look and act like, preferring to believe that a fresh honest approach is always the best policy her drive and personality have seen her overcome many stereotypes and obstacles to create the brand she is today.

An  increasingly more active voice on many social  issues. Bessie is also a strong advocate of women issues including, health self esteem and  breaking through the glass ceiling.

A crusades against moral hypocrisy  Bessie does all this with her high heels on and a twinkle in her eye, challenging  those who would disapprove of her open and fun attitude to life and business to think again before judging.

Bessie is an avid charity worker and gives up much of her time to host and participate in charity events around the country. With her particular passion being children's and women's health charities she is also a spokesperson and active fund raiser for several national organisations.

Married for 7 years to ex Gladiator Geoff Barker they work closely together on all her projects. With their motto 'wear who you are on your sleeve' and 'unto thine own self be true', Bess and Geoff  live life to the full. Brining a  fresh face and enthusiastic attitude to the new millennium couple.

Bessie's Keeps the Peace in

East Timor

Bessie spent several days travelling around East Timor with the UN troops. Stopping off to help out the locals

 

Bessie's TV and Radio showreel - If you would like Bessie's full bio please contact - me@bessiebardot.com