
Special Guest
Emma Heming Willis
Author, Care Partner, and Chief Impact Officer of Make Time Wellness
Emma Heming Willis is a British and Indian/West Indian model, entrepreneur, advocate, wife, and mother of two and stepmother of three. She is the co-founder and Chief Impact Officer for Make Time Wellness, a brand dedicated to promoting women’s brain health. Emma hosts the Make Time Podcast, along with co-host and co-founder, Helen Christoni and the Make Time to Connect YouTube program, which is committed to bringing important information on cognitive wellness and dementia to those in need.
In 2022, Emma’s husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Since then, she has become a passionate advocate for caregivers, tirelessly raising awareness about dementia and emphasizing the importance of brain health. Emma’s backing includes pushing for government action to formally recognize FTD’s unique impact on families, patients, and healthcare systems. Her ultimate mission is to see an end to FTD and all neurodegenerative diseases.
Emma’s work has garnered widespread recognition from renowned media outlets and organizations. She was featured on this year’s cover of Town & Country’s Philanthropy Issue and named one of People Magazine’s “Women Changing the World.” Among her upcoming honors, she will receive the Honorary Clio Health Award.
Emma is currently writing her first book, a deeply personal and richly compassionate support guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one's illness. It will be published by Maria Shriver’s imprint, The Open Field at Penguin Random House on September 9, 2025.