Dairy Australia’s Project Manager, Carly Potts brings an inspirational conversation to this DairyPod episode as she speaks with Young Dairy Network Conference guest presenter, Samantha Bloom. 

Samantha is a three-time World Para Surfing champion, author and inspiration behind the #1 Australian box-office movie, Penguin Bloom – the movie adapted from the international bestselling book, Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family.

Following an accident that led to her spinal injury, Samantha shares her story with an inspiring degree of positivity and brutal honesty of her personal challenges. She talks about her journey through depression and anger, and how the kindness of others and the process of telling her story helped her find meaningful purpose again. Today, her passion is fundraising to help others affected by spinal cord injuries as well as an enviable determination to win her fourth World Para Surfing championship.  

To find out more about Dairy Australia’s national events – including the Young Dairy Network calendar – visit Cows, Courage and Curiosity - A Young Dairy Network Event | Dairy Australia

Other related links:  

NSW YDN sign up page: dairyaustralia.com.au/dairynsw/about-us/dairy-nsw-young-dairy-network

More about Sam: Home | Sam Bloom

Trigger warning: This episode does contain themes that may be upsetting for some of our listeners. If this does raise personal issues for you, there is help and you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at beyondblue.org.au

Dairy Australia’s Project Manager, Carly Potts brings an inspirational conversation to this DairyPod episode as she speaks with Young Dairy Network Conference guest presenter, Samantha Bloom. 
Samantha is a three-time World Para Surfing champion, author and inspiration behind the #1 Australian box-office movie, Penguin Bloom – the movie adapted from the international bestselling book, Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family.
Following an accident that led to her spinal injury, Samantha shares her story with an inspiring degree of positivity and brutal honesty of her personal challenges. She talks about her journey through depression and anger, and how the kindness of others and the process of telling her story helped her find meaningful purpose again. Today, her passion is fundraising to help others affected by spinal cord injuries as well as an enviable determination to win her fourth World Para Surfing championship.  
To find out more about Dairy Australia’s national events – including the Young Dairy Network calendar – visit <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dairyaustralia.com.au%2Fevents-calendar%2Fcows-courage-and-curiosity--a-young-dairy-network-event%2Fa3aIS0000004ctMYAQ&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNicolett.Hart%40dairyaustralia.com.au%7Cd8b6f7c14005424fc15c08dc2da9ea84%7Cdaa484bea6d04d7586b2a10b92472c82%7C0%7C0%7C638435455021980288%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=s0CnQ8Sa68ufGYe%2FzdvUzRYTeE%2BFPLqDsQPjSaDVag0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Cows, Courage and Curiosity - A Young Dairy Network Event | Dairy Australia</a> 
Other related links:  
NSW YDN sign up page: <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dairyaustralia.com.au%2Fdairynsw%2Fabout-us%2Fdairy-nsw-young-dairy-network&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNicolett.Hart%40dairyaustralia.com.au%7Cd8b6f7c14005424fc15c08dc2da9ea84%7Cdaa484bea6d04d7586b2a10b92472c82%7C0%7C0%7C638435455021990535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uZ4J0kz8Gpf6M7hP7KIwZDq3QHr3s6zkfEe0ITfVHSM%3D&amp;reserved=0">dairyaustralia.com.au/dairynsw/about-us/dairy-nsw-young-dairy-network</a> 
More about Sam: <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsambloom.com.au%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNicolett.Hart%40dairyaustralia.com.au%7Cd8b6f7c14005424fc15c08dc2da9ea84%7Cdaa484bea6d04d7586b2a10b92472c82%7C0%7C0%7C638435455021997358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NiIcv%2BadGoXiCQHlLQoxed5DcJ6VLjE0wOuQXjCn0s0%3D&amp;reserved=0">Home | Sam Bloom</a> 
Trigger warning: This episode does contain themes that may be upsetting for some of our listeners. If this does raise personal issues for you, there is help and you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue at <a href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au/">beyondblue.org.au</a>

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.

Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod is an agriculture industry podcast delivering insights and advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.
Episodes feature a rotating panel of expert hosts, dairy farmers, industry advisors and thought leaders. Together they explore engaging topics tailored for Australian dairy farmers and our unique farming conditions.
Produced by Dairy Australia, a national services body working towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry.

DairyPod delivers industry advice from trusted voices in Australian dairy.

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