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Of Gold and Dust

By: Samantha Wills
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Summary

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 12 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-listen 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.

©2021 Samantha Wills (P)2021 W F Howes

Critic reviews

"Breakout star." (The New York Times)

"A tycoon of her times." (The Sydney Morning Herald)

"Wills is not afraid to talk about the challenges she faced...the good and the bad." (Forbes)

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Absolutely gripped throughout

I loved the vulnerable, touching stories of highs and lows of a phenomenal woman. Such an inspiring read.

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Such a beautiful book

I really enjoyed listening to this memoir; it is so well written. Being from the UK, I had not heard of Samantha Wills before, but somehow came across her book as I am starting my own jewellery brand. I’m so glad I did as it was exactly the inspiration I needed to keep following my heart and keep creating. Her story resonates with me so much, and I’ve now signed up to her Masterclass- I can’t wait to see where that takes me!

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Absolutely loved this book!

I listened this book in 2 days. Samantha narrates beautifully. I didn’t want it to end and found it inspiring on a lot of levels.

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Powerful & Inspirational

Such a powerful, real and inspirational book. Loved the journey this book takes you on.

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Wow!

What am amazing listen. Written and narrated beautifully by Samantha I was hooked from the get go. I will be listening to this again

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Samantha

Way to go girl. Starting making jewelry at your kitchen table then taking it worldwide. From Australia to New York,China and many more countries.

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I literally did not want this book to end!

What an amazing and inspirational journey, thank you for sharing it with us! this is up there with my favourites.

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Amazing

Absolutely loved this, couldn’t switch it off. Definitely recommended this to friends. Samantha is an inspiration.

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Came to me at the right time in my life!

If I could give more stars for this book I would!! This book came to me when I needed it!! After catching snippets here and there because of busy schedules I have finally managed to listen properly and it resonates so well with me. I am at that crossroad mentioned and I know which direction I need to go. Thankyou for this very inspiring book, it gave me tingles and made me cry at the sheer sameness we both share. I hope you are well SW xx

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Loved every word of it

totally engaging and moving. a journey through her creative ness her life and of love. a must read

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