With Guest Samantha Wills. 

At just 21, Samantha Wills founded her own global self-titled jewellery company. Starting from her kitchen table in Bondi with an in-demand jewellery party-plan business, Samantha gained her first big break at Australian Fashion Week in 2004. She was thrust into the spotlight as a stream of celebrities were photographed wearing her pieces - Drew Barrymore, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Pink. But when some of her earrings were selected to appear in Sex and The City, the young designer relocated to New York to build the brand on an international stage.

After Samantha’s early recovery from $80k debt she turned over her first million by age 26. The business went from strength to strength, building a cult following. But in 2019 Samantha stunned the world with the brand’s seemingly sudden closure, at its peak as a multi-million-dollar company. 

Samantha, after many years of ignoring symptoms of pain, finally took herself to a doctor and was diagnosed with endometriosis and was operated on immediately. Samantha shares openly about this so that it may this serve as an important reminder to always listen to our bodies, no matter how busy we may be.

Following Samantha's journey, from being named a breakout star by The New York Times to barely being able to breathe on a hotel room floor she has put all of her story down on paper, Of Gold and Dust is so much more than a business memoir. In her unique, confessional tone, Samantha tells the intimate details of her life and business, sharing her truths with a rare rawness and vulnerability.

Samantha has spent the last decade in New York City. Having just returned home to Australia, she now resides in NSW as a creative director and keynote speaker.

In today's episode we focus on Change, and the positive impact it can have, how to embrace it and why.

Follow Samantha on Instagram and visit her website: Samantha Wills

Of Gold and Dust by Samantha Wills, Allen and Unwin, RRP $32.99, OUT NOW.

For Australian orders: Available any good bookstore.

For all International orders: Book Depository

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