Sarah Wilson

New York Times bestselling author, founder of I Quit Sugar and leading voice on anxiety, purpose and modern wellbeing

Overview

Sarah Wilson is a globally recognised author, journalist, social philosopher and keynote speaker who challenges audiences to think differently about anxiety, purpose, wellbeing and the future of our world. Best known as the founder of the international I Quit Sugar movement and the author of multiple New York Times and Amazon bestsellers, Sarah combines deep research, personal experience and thought-provoking insights to help people navigate uncertainty with greater clarity and meaning. Her presentations inspire audiences to rethink success, embrace discomfort and engage more intentionally with the challenges of modern life.

Who is Sarah Wilson?

Sarah Wilson is one of Australia's most influential writers and public thinkers. Her career began in political journalism within Canberra's Press Gallery before she became the youngest opinion columnist at News Ltd. By the age of 29, she had been appointed editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, establishing herself as a prominent media figure.

Sarah later became the inaugural host of MasterChef Australia before launching the global I Quit Sugar movement in 2012. What began as a personal health experiment evolved into an international wellness phenomenon, resulting in 13 bestselling books published across 52 countries. In 2022, Sarah sold the business and directed all proceeds to charitable causes.

Today, Sarah is known internationally for her bestselling books, including First, We Make the Beast Beautiful and This One Wild and Precious Life. Through her writing, speaking and podcasting, she explores topics ranging from anxiety and mental health to climate change, purpose and how to live meaningfully in an increasingly complex world.

Career Highlights

• Multi-New York Times and Amazon bestselling author
• Founder of the global I Quit Sugar movement
• Author of 13 books published in 52 countries
• Former editor of Cosmopolitan Australia
• Inaugural host of MasterChef Australia
• Author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, This One Wild and Precious Life and I Eat the Stars
• Recipient of the Gold Nautilus Prize
• Ranked among the world's most influential authors
• Guest lecturer for the University of Cambridge Sustainability & Leadership programme
• Host of the Wild with Sarah Wilson podcast with a global audience of hundreds of thousands

Key Speaking Themes

• Anxiety, resilience and mental wellbeing
• Purpose, meaning and modern philosophy
• Climate change and navigating uncertainty
• Social media, misinformation and human attention
• Sustainable living and conscious leadership
• Wellness, longevity and evidence-based health practices

What Your Audience Will Gain

Sarah helps audiences better understand the emotional and social challenges shaping modern life. Through a combination of rigorous research, lived experience and philosophical insight, she provides practical tools for managing anxiety, building resilience and finding meaning in uncertain times. Audiences leave feeling challenged, inspired and equipped with new perspectives on leadership, wellbeing and purposeful living.

Ideal For

• Leadership and executive conferences
• ESG, sustainability and future-focused events
• Mental health and wellbeing programmes
• Women in leadership and business forums
• Universities, think tanks and public policy conferences
• Media, communications and purpose-driven brand events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Sarah Wilson speak about?
Sarah Wilson speaks about anxiety, mental health, purpose, climate change, resilience, wellbeing, modern philosophy and navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.

Who is Sarah Wilson?
Sarah Wilson is a bestselling author, journalist, social philosopher, founder of the I Quit Sugar movement and internationally recognised keynote speaker.

What is Sarah Wilson best known for?
Sarah is best known for founding I Quit Sugar and for writing the bestselling book First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, which explores anxiety and mental wellbeing.

What books has Sarah Wilson written?
Sarah has written numerous bestselling books, including First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, This One Wild and Precious Life and I Eat the Stars.

Has Sarah Wilson worked with major organisations?
Yes. Sarah has presented to and worked with organisations including Microsoft, Google, Apple, BlackRock, NAB, IKEA, the New York Times, Woolworths and the Climate Council.

Does Sarah Wilson speak about climate change and sustainability?
Yes. Climate change, sustainability, existential risk and meaningful action are central themes within many of Sarah's presentations and writings.

Has Sarah Wilson delivered a TEDx Talk?
Yes. Sarah's TEDx presentation exploring civilisational collapse and the future of humanity was selected as an editor's pick on the global TED platform.

Is Sarah Wilson available for keynote speaking engagements?
Yes. Sarah Wilson is available for conferences, leadership events, sustainability forums and keynote presentations across Australia and internationally.