Knowing what to do isn’t enough - you’ve got to know how to make yourself do it
Inspirational speaker Suzanne Paul arrived in New Zealand from the working-class streets of Wolverhampton in 1991 with just $18 in her pocket and a fierce determination to succeed.
Despite the challenges of a learning disability that brought anxiety and low self-esteem, Suzanne channelled her boundless optimism and natural gift for sales into building one of the country’s most successful direct marketing empires. Her iconic products, such as Natural Glow and the Suzanne Clip, became household names, and within five years, she had transformed herself into a multimillionaire and one of New Zealand’s most beloved public figures, complete with her own TV shows. In 2007, she further captured the nation’s heart by winning Dancing with the Stars.
Life took a dramatic turn at 50 when Suzanne lost everything and was declared bankrupt. Though tempted to give up, she instead drew on the same resilience and skills that had built her earlier success. Starting over from nothing, she rebuilt her life step by step, launching new ventures and embracing fresh challenges.
Among her many accomplishments since then, Suzanne developed a clothing line for petite women, opened a boutique in Remuera, and spearheaded the success of Thin Lizzy Makeup in both New Zealand and Australia. She also became a bestselling author with But Wait, There’s More, a book that shares her journey and practical wisdom on making dreams come true. A second edition is currently in the works, focusing on resilience and turning intention into action.
Now living her dream life once again, Suzanne Paul continues to prove that even in the face of adversity, reinvention is always possible—and that success is never out of reach.
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Suzanne Paul - Showcase 2015
Inspirational speaker Suzanne Paul came from Wolverhampton in 1991 with just $18 in her pocket and a lot of determination. She went on to build the country's most successful direct marketing company, Prestige Marketing, developing and selling such products as Natural Glow and the Suzanne Clip.Suzanne was fantastic! She has an impressive ability to capture and hold a room of 100+ with her vulnerability, humour and storytelling. We have asked for internal feedback from guests and e ... keep reading PIC Insurance Brokers
Suzanne was absolutely lovable, relatable and relayed a powerful message of love, hope and resilience. Would 100% recommend engaging Suzanne at your event. She is hilarious, but delivers a powerful message that has resonated with our audience.
Suzanne was entertaining and her presentation was relevant to the audience and very inspiring.
I had heard Suzanne was very vibrant and enthusiastic and she certainly didn't let us down.
Suzanne exceeded all expectations! Her vivacious personality and ability to really 'hook' a crowd was key to the success of her presentation.
Suzanne was incredible and I have had nothing but positive feedback from our event attendees. Her message is relevant to everyone from all walks of life and she is so funny with it, I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
