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As an Event Emcee, Jo-Ann Strauss serves as the dynamic bridge between the event’s purpose and its audience, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for all. Her polished presentation skills and charismatic stage presence make her the perfect choice for events of any scale, from corporate galas to global conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
Setting the Stage:
Jo-Ann opens events with energy and enthusiasm, establishing the tone and setting the audience at ease. Her ability to align with the event’s theme ensures an impactful and memorable start.
Maintaining Flow and Energy:
Acting as the thread that connects every element of the event, Jo-Ann ensures smooth transitions between sessions, speakers, and activities. Her confident management of timing keeps the program on track and engaging.
Audience Engagement:
Jo-Ann’s approachable and personable style draws audiences into the event, making them feel like active participants. Her relatable charm and quick wit keep energy levels high and interactions enjoyable.
Representing the Brand:
As the face of the event, Jo-Ann embodies its values and objectives. Whether hosting for a corporate brand, non-profit organization, or private client, she delivers a message that reflects their mission with professionalism and class.
Handling Live Challenges:
Jo-Ann’s experience in live hosting equips her to handle unexpected situations with ease, ensuring the event runs smoothly and any issues are addressed with grace and composure.
Delivering Key Messages:
Whether it’s introducing speakers, moderating panels, or facilitating discussions, Jo-Ann effectively communicates the key messages of the event, ensuring clarity and impact for the audience.
Creating Memorable Experiences:
Jo-Ann’s combination of star power, eloquence, and authenticity leaves a lasting impression. She ensures that every guest feels valued and that the event is memorable for all the right reasons.
Why Choose Jo-Ann Strauss as Your Emcee?
With her professional background, celebrity appeal, and engaging personality, Jo-Ann Strauss is more than an event emcee—she’s a trusted partner in creating extraordinary events.
Her ability to connect with audiences and deliver an exceptional experience makes her an invaluable asset to any occasion.
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Jo-Ann Strauss is an internationally acclaimed media personality, former Miss South Africa, and one of South Africa’s most sought-after event emcees. Renowned for her charisma, professionalism, and ability to captivate audiences, Jo-Ann has hosted some of the most prestigious events across the globe. Fluent in multiple languages and celebrated for her elegance and poise, she seamlessly bridges the gap between local authenticity and international appeal.
With a career that spans over two decades in television presenting, public speaking, and event hosting, Jo-Ann has become a trusted name in creating unforgettable event experiences. Whether leading corporate galas, moderating high-profile panels, or hosting luxury product launches, Jo-Ann brings sophistication, warmth, and energy to every stage she graces. A master of connection and communication, she is the ultimate choice for events that demand excellence.
Jo-Ann Strauss is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has designed a clothing range which raised funds to feed over 8000 families. She has three children aged 6 and under with her husband, a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and has an inspirational micro-blog called “Modern Mommy.”
She strives for balance in everything she does. Her social media credentials are also worthy of mention, as well as the fact that she produced #SocialStar, a media property that enables young influencers to carve profitable and sustainable businesses in the new sphere of media. She has over 650 000 followers across the most popular platforms.
Jo-Ann has MC’ed conferences for bespoke brands on 4 continents and traveled extensively as a television host and producer. Her innate sense of style has earned her a number of awards and magazine covers. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and creating an environment in her home country which helps people grow their own businesses.
Jo-Ann Strauss speaks three languages, English, Afrikaans and Xhosa is a major asset which helps her to really reach people. This young lady epitomises the concept of a “balanced lifestyle”. She has played soccer for her university and enjoys extreme sports such as bungee-jumping, scuba-diving, diving with sharks, paragliding, water-skiing and has walked over 6 metres of burning hot coals!
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Jo-Ann Strauss has hosted international events in Barcelona and Dubai, paneled a discussion with global entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson and social media sensation, Caspar Lee as well as hosted the first charitable fundraiser in Monaco for Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene. She hosted the VIP events for BMW International at the Ryder Cup in Paris.
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Jo-Ann Strauss is an internationally acclaimed media personality, former Miss South Africa, and one of South Africa’s most sought-after event emcees. Renowned for her charisma, professionalism, and ability to captivate audiences, Jo-Ann has hosted some of the most prestigious events across the globe. Fluent in multiple languages and celebrated for her elegance and poise, she seamlessly bridges the gap between local authenticity and international appeal.
With a career that spans over two decades in television presenting, public speaking, and event hosting, Jo-Ann has become a trusted name in creating unforgettable event experiences. Whether leading corporate galas, moderating high-profile panels, or hosting luxury product launches, Jo-Ann brings sophistication, warmth, and energy to every stage she graces. A master of connection and communication, she is the ultimate choice for events that demand excellence.
Jo-Ann Strauss is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has designed a clothing range which raised funds to feed over 8000 families. She has three children aged 6 and under with her husband, a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and has an inspirational micro-blog called “Modern Mommy.”
She strives for balance in everything she does. Her social media credentials are also worthy of mention, as well as the fact that she produced #SocialStar, a media property that enables young influencers to carve profitable and sustainable businesses in the new sphere of media. She has over 650 000 followers across the most popular platforms.
Jo-Ann has MC’ed conferences for bespoke brands on 4 continents and traveled extensively as a television host and producer. Her innate sense of style has earned her a number of awards and magazine covers. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and creating an environment in her home country which helps people grow their own businesses.
Jo-Ann Strauss speaks three languages, English, Afrikaans and Xhosa is a major asset which helps her to really reach people. This young lady epitomises the concept of a “balanced lifestyle”. She has played soccer for her university and enjoys extreme sports such as bungee-jumping, scuba-diving, diving with sharks, paragliding, water-skiing and has walked over 6 metres of burning hot coals!
Expert In:
Jo-Ann Strauss has hosted international events in Barcelona and Dubai, paneled a discussion with global entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson and social media sensation, Caspar Lee as well as hosted the first charitable fundraiser in Monaco for Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene. She hosted the VIP events for BMW International at the Ryder Cup in Paris.
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