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Sam Bloom
Samantha Bloom is a four-time World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind Penguin Bloom, the #1 Australian box-office hit and international Netflix film starring Naomi Watts
The movie is adapted from the international bestselling book, Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family.
Published in 14 languages, Penguin Bloom is a collaboration between Sam’s husband Cameron, a professional photographer, and New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive.
Paralyzed in an accident in Thailand in 2013, Sam has since won two Oceania KL1 paracanoe championships, and is the two-time Australian, three-time Hawaiian and World Para Surfing champion.
In 2019, Sam was nominated for the Surfing Australia Female Surfer of the Year Award, and in 2022 was awarded the Surfing Australia Female Para Surfer of the Year.
Sam works with numerous spinal cord injury charities around the world and is a global ambassador for Wings For Life.
She is an adventure traveler, ambassador for Tourism Australia and a former neurology nurse and mother of three boys.
Testimonials
"Hi Sam and Cam. On behalf of the Interior Fitout Association Queensland, I would like to thank you both for presenting at our recent industry luncheon. Your story, and how Sam presents it, is a true inspiration to all who have the privilege of hearing it. This lunch has been our 12th annual event, we have had sports stars from many different fields, entrepreneurs, to successful business leaders, and none have captured the audience like Sam has. The vibe around the room after her presentation was both emotional and heartwarming. The question on everyone’s lips was “How do we top that”. Our challenge, as a committee, is to achieve the very high standard that you have set. To you and your boys, thank you for sharing your life, and for making our members grateful for what they have. In two words ‘Awe Inspiring’."
Mick McLoughlin - IFA Board Member - Managing Director | Bencee Fitout & Construction
"I want to say THANK YOU to both of you. Your story and the way you interacted with our community off stage was just as compelling as what was said on stage. We have never had keynotes stay after and connect and engage the way you did. It means a LOT to people. I had so many leaders coming up to show me their photos and signed books. The excitement and gratitude was high!! Thank you for being so generous with your time and easy to connect with. I really appreciate it."
Simone Johnston - Product Education & Innovation Manager | doTERRA AU & NZ
