Esther Austin is an award-winning media entrepreneur, global speaker, moderator, and cultural storyteller known for creating powerful conversations that inspire reflection, connection, and transformation. She is the founder of Esther Austin Global Media and Editor-in-Chief of TurningPoint: Music and Lifestyle (www.turningpointmagazine.online), an international digital publication celebrating the artists, innovators, and cultural pioneers shaping music, creativity, and contemporary culture.

Esther is widely recognised for her acclaimed interview platform “On the Sofa with Esther,” where she hosts two weekly podcasts that bring together influential voices from across the worlds of culture, leadership, and well-being. The Sunday edition is where legends and pioneers of music, entertainment, and global leadership come together to share the stories behind their extraordinary journeys. Her companion programme, “Tuesday’s Words of Wisdom,” explores themes of well-being, healing, trauma recovery, and personal transformation through conversations with thought leaders, authors, and experts in human development.

Renowned for her warm conversational style and natural curiosity, Esther has interviewed some of the most influential pioneers in music and entertainment of our time. Her conversations move beyond traditional interviews to explore the defining moments that shape remarkable lives. Among the notable figures she has interviewed are Academy Award-nominated actor and activist Danny Glover, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Gerald Alston of The Manhattans, The Three Degrees, the late Angie Stone, and Janine Bradford, the legendary Motown songwriter and executive who became the label’s first Head of A&R.

Her work has taken her onto international stages where culture, leadership, and creativity intersect. Esther has interviewed global leaders during gatherings connected to the World Economic Forum (#WEF) in Davos as part of The Basel Investor Forum, exploring leadership, innovation, and the role of culture in shaping the future of society. In 2023 she facilitated and moderated discussions at FAME Week Africa, engaging directors, producers, and industry leaders in conversations about the evolving future of global film and television.

During an Esther Austin Global media tour in Los Angeles, she interviewed leading figures within the entertainment industry, including April Sutton, the award-winning broadcast pioneer whose work helped shape the landscape of music television through BET.

Beyond media and broadcasting, Esther curates experiential gatherings that extend the philosophy of her Tuesday programme. These events, known as “The Art of Conversation,” are intimate experiences designed to foster authentic dialogue, reflection, and meaningful human connection.

She also organises bespoke private cultural gatherings for music legends visiting the United Kingdom while on tour, offering a uniquely British Afternoon Tea experience. These carefully curated moments provide artists with a relaxed and discreet environment away from the demands of touring—an opportunity to unwind, laugh, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversation in an atmosphere of warmth and trust.

A passionate traveller and explorer, Esther has trekked through the Amazon rainforest and hiked the historic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, experiences that reinforced her belief that growth often lies beyond one’s comfort zone.

Through her interviews, speaking engagements, media platforms, and cultural experiences, Esther Austin continues to champion the power of storytelling, encouraging audiences around the world to embrace their individuality and recognise the turning points that shape their lives.