Annette was interviewed in front of a live audience by the Sunshine Coast Daily's My Business Editor, Rebecca Marshall at the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast meeting at the Maroochydore Surf Club in November 2009.

Business women from across the Sunshine Coast came to hear award-winning author, entrepreneur and now movie producer, Annette Sym, as she talked to Rebecca Marshall about her amazing transformation over 17 years ago and her journey to business success with her best-selling low fat cookbooks.

During the in depth hour long conversation Annette shared her remarkable journey from her difficult early years and despair at her lowest point which lead her to the life-changing turnaround, which resulted in her triumph over obesity and how this lead to her multi-million dollar business. In the inspiring and entertaining interview, Annette also reveals her thoughts on marketing, emails, the keys to being successful, and the 3 things she would take to a deserted island!

Watch highlights of this interview below: