Kristie Mercer
Podcast Creator and National Media Personality, Inspiring Women Through Honest Storytelling
Kristie Mercer is a dynamic storyteller, creative and media personality who connects with audiences through authenticity, humour and curiosity. Known for her fearless and relatable voice, she has built a career spanning radio, podcasting, writing and content creation, capturing female audiences aged 18-40 across all platforms with her real, raw and relatable approach to life. Kristie opens up parts of her life most would shy away from, from her battle with booze and ‘adulting’ to the heartbreak of ending her nine-year relationship.
Kristie first came to national attention as a professionally trained singer, competing on Australian Idol in 2006, before pivoting to radio at the young age of 20. She replaced Hamish and Andy on Townsville’s 106.3FM before going on to host breakfast shows on Gippsland’s TRFM, Albury’s Star FM, and the Central Coast’s Sea FM. Her unique humour, quick wit, and personal delivery earned her loyal audiences wherever she went, as well as an ACRA (Australian Commercial Radio Award).
Kristie co-created one of Australia’s most successful podcasts for women, 'The Thinkergirls', which quickly developed a true girl group cult following online and amassed over 5 million listeners and 20 million video views. The podcast grew into live recordings to sold-out audiences in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane, resulting in millions of downloads, as well as a national radio show on the KIIS Network for two years. Kristie has also filled in on National Drive for Hughesy & Kate and presented regular segments on Kyle & Jackie O.
In addition to broadcasting, Kristie writes regularly for news.com.au and Cosmopolitan, and her work has been featured in the New York Post and UK’s The Sun. She also made regular appearances on Sunrise, The Project, and The Morning Show, and created campaign activations and podcast series for brands such as Bumble, eHarmony, Stan, and Marie Claire. Kristie’s countless contributions to media and women’s storytelling were recognised with a Cosmopolitan Women of the Year Award nomination.
Kristie continues to engage audiences with her fearless honesty, humour, and heartfelt storytelling, inspiring others to embrace life’s challenges while laughing along the way.