AUSTRALIAN SPEAKERS

Sarah Wilson

NYT Bestselling Author, I Quit Sugar Founder, Social Philosopher & Keynote Speaker

Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times and Amazon bestselling author, the founder of the global I Quit Sugar movement, former Cosmopolitan Australia editor and inaugural host of MasterChef Australia — and one of the most thought-provoking keynote speakers in the country on anxiety, purpose, wellbeing and climate change.

Who is Sarah Wilson?

Sarah Wilson is an Australian journalist, author, social philosopher and international keynote speaker. She began her career in the Canberra Press Gallery and became the youngest opinion columnist at News Ltd at 24, before becoming editor of Cosmopolitan Australia at 29. She hosted the first season of MasterChef Australia, founded the global I Quit Sugar wellness movement in 2012 (selling 13 award-winning books across 52 countries) and sold the business in 2022 with all proceeds directed to charity. She is a NYT bestselling author (First, We Make the Beast Beautiful; This One Wild and Precious Life), a TEDx speaker and host of the Wild podcast. She lives nomadically between Paris and Sydney.

Career Highlights

  • Multi-New York Times and Amazon bestselling author

  • Founder, the global I Quit Sugar movement; 13 books in 52 countries

  • Editor, Cosmopolitan Australia at 29

  • Inaugural host of MasterChef Australia (Network 10's highest-rating series)

  • Author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, This One Wild and Precious Life and the upcoming I Eat the Stars (Penguin)

  • Gold Nautilus Prize winner; ranked top 200 most influential authors globally

  • Guest lecturer, University of Cambridge Sustainability & Leadership Masters

  • Host of Wild with Sarah Wilson podcast; 550,000+ social community

Key Speaking Themes

  • Anxiety, mental health and "making the beast beautiful"

  • Modern philosophy, purpose and a life of value

  • Climate change, existential risk and meaningful action

  • Social media, misinformation and the attention economy

  • Wellness, longevity and the science that actually works

What Your Audience Will Gain

Sarah is a rare blend of journalist's rigour, philosopher's depth and activist's urgency. Audiences leave with a deeper appreciation of the moment we're in, practical tools for navigating anxiety and uncertainty, and a clearer sense of how to live and work with real purpose.

Ideal For

  • Leadership, ESG and sustainability conferences

  • Wellness, mental health and women in business events

  • Universities, think tanks and public affairs forums

  • Media, communications and brand-purpose summits

  • Conference openings and closers, festival keynotes

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Wilson

What does Sarah Wilson speak about? Anxiety and mental health, climate change and existential risk, purpose-driven business, modern philosophy and wellness backed by science.

Where is Sarah Wilson based? Sarah lives nomadically between Paris and Sydney and travels globally for engagements.

What is Sarah Wilson best known for? Founding the global I Quit Sugar movement and her NYT bestseller First, We Make the Beast Beautiful.

Has Sarah Wilson worked with major corporates? Yes. Her client list includes Microsoft, Google, Apple, BlackRock, NAB, IKEA, the New York Times, Woolworths and the Climate Council.

Has Sarah Wilson delivered a TED Talk? Yes — her TEDx talk on civilisational collapse is an editor's pick on the global site.

Is Sarah Wilson available for international events? Yes. Sarah speaks across Australia, the US, UK and Europe and is available globally.