Emma Ghaemmaghamy

Emma Ghaemmaghamy, known as Emma G, is a determined Kiwi musician and mental health advocate who has overcome significant health challenges, including 24 brain surgeries due to hydrocephalus. Growing up in Waikato, she turned to songwriting as a means of coping with her struggles and has since become a prominent figure in the music industry, known for her work with the band Static Era and her appearance on The X Factor New Zealand. As a two-time TEDx speaker, Ghaemmaghamy aims to empower others through her music and coaching, especially in light of the global mental health crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her book, 'Mental Health Sounds Like This', explores the therapeutic potential of music and offers insight into her coaching methods.