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🏛️Elected as an independent councilor at the City of Stonnington in Melbourne in 2024, Samantha is also the powerhouse behind Gertrude Street Studios. 🏛
In this wide-ranging and captivating conversation, I sit down with Sam to explore a life shaped by cities, culture, and unexpected career turns.
We delve into her formative years in inner Melbourne, the vibrant neighbourhood life of Chicago, and what it was like working alongside Aldermen in one of America’s most political cities.
Sam shares stories of raising twins in the US, the DIY spirit that defines American communities, and how a chance encounter with Julia Gillard sparked a bold pivot into public office—culminating in her election as a local councillor.
From street-level activism to international experience, this episode is a celebration of community, place, and t ...
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Melbourne, urban planning, place making, Chicago, election, Stonington City, Council, neighbourhood, revitilisation, councillor,