Sally Obermeder
| Sally Obermeder | |
|---|---|
 Sally Obermeder in March 2013 | |
| Born |
17 August 1973 Paddington, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Media Personality |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Employer | Seven Network |
| Known for | The Daily Edition and Sydney Weekender |
| Spouse(s) | Marcus Obermeder (2001-present) |
| Children | Annabelle Grace Obermeder |
Sally Obermeder (born 17 August 1973) is an Australian media personality.
Career
Obermeder is the co-host of Channel 7’s afternoon show The Daily Edition. Co-hosting alongside Kris Smith, Monique Wright and Tom Williams.
From 2008-2013 Obermeder was the National Entertainment and LIfestyle Reporter for the network's evening current affairs show Today Tonight. Her fashion and beauty interviews include Elle Macpherson, Paris Hilton, Kristy Hinze, Trinny and Susannah, Rachel Hunter, Napoleon Perdis, Alex Perry, Wayne Cooper, Jennifer Hawkins, Dannii Minogue and Sophie Monk.
Obermeder also makes regular appearances on Sunrise and The Morning Show for the Seven Network.
A bestselling author, Obermeder's book Never Stop Believing was released in April 2013, through Allen & Unwin. Obermeder shares her story in a memoir about her struggle to succeed in the world of commercial television and her battle with cancer.
In November 2012 Obermeder launched a lifestyle blog – swiish.com.au.[1] The website is about sharing ways of being stylish across a range of lifestyle categories – fashion, beauty, health, home, family and travel.
Obermeder's career with Seven Network began when she joined the Sydney Weekend team in 2005. Out on the road for the weekly travel and lifestyle show, Obermeder covers a mix of stories. In the same year Obermeder also presented the New Zealand special of Mike Whitney's Walkabout, a national travel series which aired in 2005 and 2006.
Previous to her commencement at Seven Network Obermeder sourced, scripted, produced and presented her own segments on Channel 31's Not The Movie Show, a film and entertainment program.
Highly regarded as an accomplished compere, Obermeder is sought after as Master of Ceremonies for awards nights, fashion launches and corporate functions. She's worked with Westfield, Myer’s 'Fashions on the Field' and The Australian Tourism Association.
Obermeder is an ambassador for National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Sony Foundation. Obermeder also works with The Nelune Foundation and The Breast Cancer Network of Australia. In addition, Obermeder has recently launched her own charitable initiative, wish by swiish™ where together with her team at swiish they try to bring a little joy and happiness into the lives of breast and ovarian cancer sufferers, by turning their wishes into reality.
As a spokesperson, Obermeder is the ambassador for Bio Oil.
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce, Obermeder worked in finance and investment banking, before leaving to pursue a career in television in 2003.
Obermeder is also a fully qualified personal trainer and pilates instructor. Obermeder stays healthy and strong with soft sand running, yoga, weights and pilates.
Personal life
Sally married Marcus Obermeder in 2001 and the couple live in Bondi, NSW. After several years of trying to conceive the couple tried IVF and conceived in January 2011. Their daughter Annabelle Grace Obermeder was born in October 2011, the day after Obermdeder was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.[2]
Cancer diagnosis
Once daughter Annabelle was born in October 2011 Sally started eight months of chemotherapy. This experience, alongside being mother to a newborn baby, has been the most exhausting, but also most strengthening of her life.[3] Obermeder and her colleagues and friends in the television industry staged a fundraising event at The Beresford in February 2012.[4]
Obermeder attended the InStyle magazine 'Women of Style Awards' in May 2012. She received a standing ovation for her inspirational speech she discussed the meaning of style, and what she's learnt through her battle with cancer while also being a new mum.[5] Sally is also currently writing a book about her experience.[6]
In June 2012 Sally underwent her first mastectomy and from July to September 2012 she received radiotherapy treatment. The second mastectomy and reconstruction surgery occurred in September 2012.
In October 2012 Sally underwent extensive testing and was given the all clear – exactly one year from the initial cancer diagnosis.[7] She continues her publicity campaign for breast cancer awareness and is currently continuing her recovery to full health.
References
- ↑ Swiish – Sally Obermeder's lifestyle blog
- ↑ Halliwell, Elle (11 December 2011). "New mum Today Tonight reporter Sally Obermeder won't be beaten by cancer". The Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ↑ Eight months of chemotherapy
- ↑ Sally's Fight Continues
- ↑ The getting of (style) wisdom
- ↑ Obermeder to write personal memoir about battle with cancer
- ↑ Sally Obermeder reveals: I beat cancer
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