Simonetta Lein

Simonetta Lein is a global influencer who has amassed an astonishing 24.7 million followers on Instagram alone! As the charismatic host of The Simonetta Lein Show on SLTV, Simonetta focuses on human connection with guests like Mark Cuban, Ice-T, Steve-O, and the late Bob Saget. Approaching its seventh series, the show has recently surpassed over one billion views and has been named the number one short-form talk show by OK! Magazine and Grazia. Simonetta has also modelled for leading fashion publications, including Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair Italy and Cosmopolitan, as well as fashion designers and photographers like Bruno Oliviero and Giovanni Gastel. As a speaker, Simonetta uses her impressive experience in media to deliver talks on digital strategy, building an empire, leadership in an attention economy and global audiences. For a powerhouse speaker who knows firsthand how to build longevity in an ever-changing market, Simonetta is a phenomenal choice. 

Simonetta's creativity was evident early on in her life, graduating with a degree in painting from the Accademia delle Belle Arti in 2004. She then had a series of acting roles for Sky Italia, Rai Trade and Gruppo Mediaset. With a natural flair for the creative industries, Simonetta was a columnist for Vanity Fair Italy, D di Repubblica, La Voce Di New York, The Huffington Post and published her book, 'Everything Is Possible: A Novel About the Power of Dreams', in 2013. In 2014, she worked as a national radio speaker alongside Francesco Facchinetti for Radio Kiss Kiss. A big supporter of charity, Simonetta founded the Wishwall Foundation in 2016. Since its creation, the foundation has supported medical access, education and women's rights, as well as funded the renovation of Boripe Community Primary Health Care Centre in Osun State, Nigeria. Simonetta was additionally the Vice Young Women Division Chapter Leader for Soka Gakkai International USA. In 2018, Simonetta founded and became CEO of Ausonia Partners, a digital marketing consultancy advising on personal branding, influence growth, digital PR, brand collaborations, content creation, storytelling and non-profit philanthropy. 

With such extensive work across media, Simonetta has consistently received industry honours and awards. In 2020, she was recognised by Forbes, being named in the Forbes Agency Council's Top 5 Influencers list. In 2022, Simonetta won Celebrity Media Personality and Influencer of the Year from the World Influencers and Bloggers Award (WIBA) at the Cannes Film Festival, and the TV Show Personality of the Year award in 2023. In Dubai, she received the Woman of the Year Award at the i Success Awards and TV Host of the Year at the Golden Wings Awards. More recently, Variety ranked her among the Top 5 Worldwide Women TV Hosts, alongside figures like Oprah Winfrey, and she was nominated for Best TV Show Influencer, Best TV Host & Public Speaker at the Influencer Global Awards. The Simonetta Lein Show has also received its own recognition, winning the Tech Innovation Award and being named the number one short-form talk show in the world by The Hollywood Digest in 2026. 

Passionate about media, philanthropy, and innovation, Simonetta Lein is a global icon in the industry. With a business model built on originality, impact, and leadership, she has become one of the most successful influencers in the world. Throughout her career, she has redefined digital storytelling, creating a record-breaking series and building a social media empire. Recently invited to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, Simonetta continues to push the boundaries and mark herself as the next big thing in the entertainment industry. For an accomplished speaker who speaks with clarity on media, business and philanthropy, book Simonetta with Champions today!