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Guest Name
Dr Samantha Pillay
Guest Occupation
Australian Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Preventive Health Specialist & Children’s Books Author.
Guest Biography

Samantha overcame physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia and smashed the glass ceiling to become South Australia’s first female urological surgeon. She is a passionate businesswoman, founder, and entrepreneur.

She advocates gender equity, disability inclusion and cultural diversity, reducing the stigma of urinary incontinence and raising awareness about preventable chronic diseases.

Her first two books, The No Recipe Cookbook and When I’m a Surgeon, were Amazon No 1 best-sellers. Her Inspirational Careers picture book series inspires children to Dream Big and Aim High, instilling self-belief.

Samantha was one of four finalist nominees for South Australia, Australian of the Year 2022.