A Penrith local will have her book premiered in New York City with all the other contributors in attendance.
Genene Wilson has spent most of her life living and working in Penrith, providing quality financial support and planning services.
Now, Wilson has used her financial expertise to contribute to That Impact Book, a showcase of over 40 elite entrepreneurs from around the world spearheaded by Shar Moore.
“It’s about bringing together different thought leaders from around the world to share their creativity and what impact they’ve been making in the world to inspire people and discuss how to master certain things that you do and talk about perseverance and how you can transform your life and achieve different things,” Wilson said.
Wilson has previously worked with Moore and revealed she originally declined the opportunity to contribute to the book but soon changed her mind.
“When she came to me a few years ago and said I’ve got this idea to get thought leaders together and get them to talk about all these different aspects of life and how they’ve achieved things, I was really inspired,” Wilson said.
“I resisted a little because I was just busy! She came back to me, about six months ago I sold my business, and she came back to me and said is now a better time? And it was!”
Having spent years building her business, Wilson is proud to be a part of the book.
“It’s a huge honour. When I think about it, I wonder how a little girl from the western suburbs managed to do this. I really have a lot to share, give and to say,” Wilson said.
“[The book] is another aspect of sharing what I know.”
Wilson started her career as an accountant but moved into financial advice after wanting something more.
“I talked to my colleagues about being more forward-looking and I started to look at what I could do next. I’m someone who is a bit like a lamington, like when you sprinkle coconut on the outside of a lamington, I pick up everything!” Wilson said.
“I decided to move across into financial advice was the way forward for me because it would be much more forward looking… It also had a very personable aspect where you are building really deep relationships with people and helping them to make the most of their money and their future.”
The book will officially be launched in March in New York’s famous Times Square.
To find out more about the book, check out http://www.thatimpactbook.com.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.