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Of Gold and Dust

A memoir of a creative life
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Of Gold and Dust by Samantha Wills is an inspiring memoir chronicling the rise of a young woman from small-town Australia to international fame in the fashion industry. Samantha shares her journey of building a jewellery empire, recounting the challenges she faced along the way and the lessons learned in balancing success with personal fulfilment. Through her candid reflections, the book offers a glimpse into the world of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the journey of a young entrepreneur finding her place in the world of fashion and business. The memoir offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of Samantha Wills' career, exploring themes of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of personal and professional dreams. If you appreciate stories of personal growth and overcoming obstacles, this book is a captivating read.

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Of Gold and Dust

A beautifully written, revealing memoir from one of Australia's most popular and successful business women, Samantha Wills.

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'Breakout star' The New York Times
'A tycoon of her time' The Sydney Morning Herald
'Wills is not afraid to talk about the challenges she faced ... the good and the bad' Forbes

I tried so hard to find balance between my creative career and my personal life, but the more I tried to separate them, the more balance eluded me. It was only when I began to fuse the two that I realised there is no such thing as having a creative career and a personal life - there is only a creative life. That realisation, and the freedom it gave me, remains one of the most significant of my life.

Samantha Wills started her self-titled jewellery company on the kitchen table of her share house in the eastern suburbs of Sydney when she was just 21 years old. While her rise to the global stage looked meteoric to many, Samantha has said, 'It took me twelve years to become an overnight success.'

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, 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.

Funny, down-to-earth, revealing, and heartfelt, Of Gold and Dust is a must-read for anyone who has a desire to start their own business or a passion to live a creative life and follow their dreams. Her story is an inspiring blueprint for getting out there and finding the magic that awaits you.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760876548

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Samantha Wills has been in the spotlight as one of Australia's most dynamic speakers and creative personalities since launching her self-titled jewellery brand at Australian Fashion Week in 2004, at just 21 years of age. 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.

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