Management deal for Anniki Sommerville

Writer and internet comedian signs to MonRae.

Writer, podcaster and internet comedian Anniki Sommerville has joined the books of MonRae Management.

As well as her work as an author and journalist, her online content pokes fun at midlife, motherhood and menopause as well as influencer culture in general. Her podcasts include How To Be A Boss At Aging and The Hotbed with Cherry Healey and Lisa Williams.

She is currently writing a TV pilot based on her book Motherwhelmed.

MonRae also today announced they have signed chef and broadcaster Julie Lin and artist Cristina Ji, joining a roster thay includes beauty journalist Twiggy Jalloh, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola and online comics comedians Stephen Tries and TommyInnit.

The agency's founders Bronagh Monahan and Elspeth Rae said of their new signings: 'We feel very proud that these incredible, unique female voices are joining the growing MonRae family.

‘Julie, Cristina and Anniki are doing extraordinary work in their respective fields with super-engaged followings across broad demographics. We have some amazing opportunities on the horizon for all three of them and can’t wait to see their careers flourish.’

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Published: 28 Aug 2024