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Samantha Pillay

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Dr Samantha Pillay OAM's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Diagnosed late with congenital hip dysplasia, she underwent multiple corrective surgeries during her childhood. Despite starting school in a wheelchair, Samantha graduated at 16, graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1992. She broke new ground by becoming the first female urological surgeon in South Australia. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to urology.

Driven by a vision to provide specialized incontinence treatments to women in South Australia, Samantha became the first urologist in Australia to focus exclusively on female and functional urology. In 2002 she fo Dr Samantha Pillay OAM's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Diagnosed late with congenital hip dysplasia, she underwent multiple corrective surgeries during her childhood. Despite starting school in a wheelchair, Samantha graduated at 16, graduating in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1992. She broke new ground by becoming the first female urological surgeon in South Australia. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to urology.

Driven by a vision to provide specialized incontinence treatments to women in South Australia, Samantha became the first urologist in Australia to focus exclusively on female and functional urology. In 2002 she founded Continence Matters, a Centre of Excellence in women's health.

Her leadership extends beyond her practice. Dr Pillay has held numerous influential positions, including serving as Chair of the Female Urology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2013. She was the first woman to represent South Australia on the Board of Urology from 2003 to 2006, the first female scientific convenor for their Annual Scientific Meeting in 2007, and the first female chair of the South Australian Urology section in 2017.

As a single mother, Dr Pillay has dedicated her career to addressing incontinence, reducing stigma, and educating medical professionals and the public. She developed an online Continence Course to fill gaps in medical education and ensure that healthcare providers are well-equipped to manage this often-overlooked condition.

She is a five-time international Amazon No. 1 best-selling author. Her first book, "The No Recipe Cookbook," is a unique guide for people who don't cook, offering an intuitive approach to cooking that saves time, money, and calories.

Following this success, as a strong advocate for breaking gender stereotypes and shattering the glass ceiling for women, she authored When I'm a Surgeon, the first book in the Inspirational Careers for Kids picture book and activity book series. The series continued with the release of Book Two, When I'm an Entrepreneur, Book Three, When I'm an Astronaut, Book Four, When I'm the President, and Book Five, When I'm the Prime Minister. These books aim to inspire children to pursue their dreams regardless of societal expectations.

When I’m the President has received the following accolades:
• 2024 American Children's Fiction Award Winner
• Golden Wizard 2024 Book Prize Winner
• 2024 Firebird Book Award Winner
• Reader's Favorite Five-Star Review
• Global Book Awards 2024 Finalist
• NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite 2024

Samantha's contributions have not gone unnoticed. She was a finalist for SA Australian of the Year in 2022 and a 2023 State Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Award in two categories: Accelerating Women and Championing Health. She was the 2024 winner of the Women in Innovation Social Impact award.

Reflecting on her journey, Dr. Pillay emphasizes the importance of dreaming big. Despite her challenges, she achieved more than she ever imagined possible. Her advice to young girls is simple yet profound: "Take your dream, double it, and double it again." Through her work, Samantha Pillay continues to inspire the next generation to reach for the stars and make their dreams a reality.

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Where’s My Ironing Robot?

When AI meets laundry: The ironing robot we should have by now.Why the Future of Domestic Tech Depends on Women in STEM

If a robot can drive a car, write a screenplay, and beat us at chess, why hasn’t someone invented a robot to do the ironing?

It’s a question I ask not just out of personal frustration, but because it reveals something far more serious: the hidden economy of unpaid domestic labour a

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	When I'm an Astronaut: Dreaming is Believing: STEM (Inspirational Careers for Kids, #3) 4.35 avg rating — 57 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm a Surgeon by Samantha Pillay (Goodreads Author), Harry Aveira (Illustrator) 4.36 avg rating — 47 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm the President (Inspirational Careers for Kids, #4) by Samantha Pillay (Goodreads Author), Remesh Ram (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm Santa's CEO: Dreaming is Believing: Giving - Inspiring Philanthropy 4.55 avg rating — 40 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm an Entrepreneur: Dreaming is Believing: Business (Inspirational Careers for Kids, #2) 4.53 avg rating — 36 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The No Recipe Cookbook 3.90 avg rating — 40 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm a Surgeon Activity Book it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm the President Activity Book it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm the Prime Minister by Samantha Pillay (Goodreads Author), Remesh Ram (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I'm an Astronaut Activity Book 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Samantha Pillay made a comment on When I'm Santa's CEO — book with wrong ISBN and a duplicate does not exist ASIN 1922675288 " The Hardcover for this book accidentally was published with the incorrect ISBN. (It was accidentally published with the same ISBN as the eBook) See th ...more "
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Samantha Pillay liked April Cox's review of When I'm Santa's CEO: Dreaming is Believing: Giving - Inspiring Philanthropy (Inspirational Careers for Kids): "I love this book. Samantha Pillay's children's book series empowers girls and provides encouragement and growth for girls. I highly recommend the whole series."
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Samantha Pillay made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — deleting a book added with wrong ISBN topic " Hi The wrong ISBN was entered for the Hardcover to when I'm Santa's CEO was published. The same ISBN for the eBook was entered. The librarian at Goodre ...more "
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Samantha Pillay liked Carolyn Watson-Dubisch's review of When I'm Santa's CEO: Dreaming is Believing: Giving - Inspiring Philanthropy (Inspirational Careers for Kids): "A heartwarming depiction of what a CEO should be striving for. Honestly, it's the story of what we all should be striving to be. A cute idea for a Christmas book. Makes a great gift!"
Sep 16, 2025 01:34AM · see review
Samantha Pillay liked Precious's review of When I'm Santa's CEO: Dreaming is Believing: Giving - Inspiring Philanthropy (Inspirational Careers for Kids): "This book reminded me how important it is to guide young minds to be kind and generous, in small ways and big. A beautiful reminder that every act of giving matters."
Sep 13, 2025 06:16PM · see review
Samantha Pillay rated a book it was amazing Adventures in Color: A Travel Troupe Coloring Book by Bailey Clark	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Adventures in Coloring is a beautifully designed collection of illustrations that captures the joy of creativity. The Travel Troupe girls inspire young artists with adventure-themed scenes that are engaging for beginners and older children alike.
Sep 11, 2025 08:44PM · like · see review
Samantha Pillay rated a book it was amazing Goat On The Go - Scout's Muddy Day: A Read Aloud Farm Animal Picture Book About Curiosity, Friendship, and Adventure for Kids by Natalie Horseman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation, Scout’s Muddy Day blends playful storytelling with gentle life lessons—an engaging choice for Storytime that encourages exploration, resilience, and the joy of returning home.
Sep 11, 2025 07:02PM · 1 like · like · see review
Samantha Pillay rated a book it was amazing My Parents' Divorce Through My Eyes: Gentle Conversation Starters for Young Children (My Parents Divorce Through My Eyes) by Jennifer Junghans (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Thoughtfully crafted for therapeutic and group environments, My Parents' Divorce Through My Eyes offers child-centered prompts that foster emotional expression and healing, making it an invaluable tool for professionals supporting young children thro ...more
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“Give a man a meal and he’s happy. Teach a man to cook and the whole family’s happy.”
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“Children shouldn’t leave home without knowing how to cook. Or worse, they won’t leave home if they can’t cook.”
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