Suzanne Dang is a vibrant 34-year-old Australian-Vietnamese woman who has transformed her personal journey with Bipolar Type 1 into a powerful platform for change, inspiration, and empowerment. She is not only a motivational speaker but also a talented artist, a fashionable lifestyle blogger, a mental health advocate and a beauty queen.

Suzanne works full-time in the mental health sector as a Peer Support Worker where she draws from her own lived experience to instill hope in individuals navigating severe and complex mental health challenges.

Throughout her life, Suzanne has faced profound challenges, having been hospitalised over ten times for her mental health. Despite these hardships, she has not only overcome them but has thrived, remaining hospital-free for over five years. She speaks openly, honestly and confidently about her experiences helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health and showing others that recovery is possible.

Beyond her mental health work, Suzanne is a celebrated figure in the beauty pageant world. She has participated in numerous competitions and recently in the prestigious Ms. Oceania pageant, showcasing her beauty, intelligence and advocacy on stage. Through pageantry, she continues to advocate for mental health awareness,  challenging stereotypes and redefining what it means to be strong, beautiful and courageous.

Suzanne’s passion for fashion is equally remarkable. Her sense of style is bold, elegant, and unapologetically expressive. Through her fashion blogging, she inspires others to embrace their individuality and confidence, no matter their background or personal battles. Suzanne has turned her adversities into stepping stones for greatness. She is a living testament that with courage, authenticity and resilience, it is possible to create a beautiful life while uplifting others along the way.