From blogging in London and Hong Kong to inspiring over 2 million people worldwide, today’s guest has built a life and career that’s anything but ordinary.
After studying town planning, a spontaneous move to London and working on the Olympics, a creative spark led Geneva Vanderzeil to launch A Pair & A Spare - a blog that quickly grew from 100 readers to over a million visits per month. But her journey didn’t stop there.
In this episode, we dive into the defining moments that shaped Geneva path:
✨ Leaving a toxic job in Hong Kong to write her first book
✨ Building a global DIY and lifestyle brand from scratch
✨ Her most viral projects (including the travertine table that broke Bunnings)
✨ Why your unique voice matters more than ever in the age of AI
Geneva’s story is proof that the most aligned life often begins when you’re willing to break the rulebook and trust your vision.
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