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Spirituality, Strategy and Self-Expression: Samantha J. Brunskill’s Recipe For Building Empires

Driven by a desire to disrupt the status quo, Samantha pioneered her family’s purposeful empire in property development. For every lot sold, a contribution was made to mental health research in Australia, solidifying her stance as a philanthropic trailblazer. As a mental health ambassador, and philanthropist, Samantha sits on boards, advisors, and serves as a spokesperson, guiding business owners to build empires that not only stand out but also shape a better world.

Samantha’s journey began as a response to a missing piece in her own success story. She realized that true fulfillment came not just from financial achievements but from a higher purpose. Turning personal traumas, including her battle with mental health, into sources of wisdom, compassion, and power, Samantha illuminated the path to her highest potential. Her unique personal branding strategy is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability.

A key differentiator in Samantha’s approach is her luxury business model. It not only generates profits but shares them with causes that matter. This model, she believes, allows entrepreneurs to realize their highest potential without compromising integrity on the road to success. The Illuminator Method, developed by Samantha, is the only strategy that seamlessly merges spirituality, strategy, and self-expression, propelling clients to scale four times faster than conventional methods.

Oct 18, 2023

Local woman receives Honorable Mention Award at 2025 Women Changing the World Australia and the Pacific Awards

Samantha Brunskill of Samantha J. has received an Honorable Mention Award in the Coach of the Year category at the 2025 Women Changing the World Australia and the Pacific Awards.

These Awards celebrate and recognise women achieving outstanding success in areas such as sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, advocacy, education, health, and innovation. The awards are designed to recognise the growing number of women who are leading the way in making the world a better place for us all and to inspire other women to make a difference.

About Samantha and her work:
Samantha Brunskill is the founder of The Illuminator Method, a premium coaching and brand strategy framework designed to help high-achieving founders, CEOs, and personal brands break income ceilings, align their identity with their business, and scale with impact. Her work focuses on combining identity, brand, and strategic leverage to transform ambitious leaders into category-defining authorities.

Why this work is important:
This work is so important because it empowers leaders to step fully into their potential, reclaim their time, and operate from a place of authority, influence, and clarity. Samantha’s approach is unique because it integrates high-performance mindset, brand strategy, and business leverage into one immersive experience, creating immediate and sustainable transformation for her clients.

Samantha Brunskill says:
"Receiving an Honorable Mention was incredibly validating — it reminds me that the work of lifting others to their next level isn’t just impactful; it’s visible and valued. Recognition like this fuels my commitment to help more women and leaders operate at their highest potential."

Dec 22, 2023