Sam Bloom
- Inspiration Behind Netflix Hit Movie 'Penguin Bloom'
- Bestselling Author, 'Sam Bloom: Heartache and Birdsong'
- Two-Time World Para Surfing Champion
- Australian Female Para Surfer of the Year, Surfing Australia Awards
- Toyota
- Eisai Global
- Business Chicks
- Westpac
- Adecco Group
- Macquarie Bank
- CBRE Group
- Nurture Her
- Australian Institute of Police Management
- SHESummit
"Sam captivated our audience with her incredible life story, which unfolded against a stunning backdrop of Cam's photography. Though painfully heartbreaking at first, the Bloom story is one of hope, and love and the incredible things you can conquer when you have the right support network around you. We discussed issues including mental & physical wellness, as well as family & carer support - which our audience thoroughly enjoyed and got so much out of. Thank you once again Sam & Cam. Both of you are an absolute inspiration!"
-Edwina Kho, Macquarie Bank"We are so grateful for Sam Bloom’s presentation, our lives were touched, our emotions were stirred. Sam gives us a reason to get out of bed every day, to remember to be appreciative for what life provides us, and to live for today and not tomorrow. It was such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet and listen to Sam. Life changing and something we will never forget."
-Di Channelor, General Manager, CTS Westpac"We would like to warmly thank and congratulate you and Cameron for what was an absolutely inspirational and heart-warming presentation and a perfect introduction to our Symposium. Everyone we have spoken to were incredibly moved by your story and Cameron’s beautiful pictures. It was truly an honour to be able to hear, in such a real and honest way, this part of your life’s journey and to be reminded that, in the face of adversity, a major key to recovery is family (winged or otherwise)."
-Professor Michael Stawasser, Chair, Princess Alexandra Hospital Health Symposium"Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story, it was truly inspirational on so many levels. I loved the passion in your partnership with Cam, it shone through the entire presentation. Amazing stuff!"
-Scott Thompson, CEO, Lexus
A true story of hope, courage and a magpie called Penguin
Drawing on her lived experience of a dream life shattered in an instant by a freak accident, Sam speaks to what it means to become truly resilient - to be able to face your deepest fears and greatest challenges, and to emerge on the other side undefeated.
What is resilience? And how can we cultivate it when life doesn’t go to plan?
Sam answers these questions and more in her visually immersive and deeply personal presentations, sharing her lived experience of a dream life turned to a nightmare in an instant.
Leading us through the extraordinary highs and painful lows of life before, during and after the accident that almost claimed her life, Sam shares her gritty journey back from deep physical suffering and depression to become a bestselling author, 2 x World Para Surfing champion and inspiration behind the international hit movie Penguin Bloom.
Sam’s true story holds powerful messages and perspective for us all as we navigate our own personal and professional challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Who is this for?
- Executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and teams looking to feel inspired and ready to take on the challenges ahead
- Leaders navigating and managing through change
- Anyone looking to feel motivated and energized to set and reach their goals
