Sue Smethurst

Sue Smethurst is a prominent Australian journalist, businesswoman and mother of two. A highly respected media figure, she has enjoyed a long career through television, radio and magazines in Australia. Sue has coauthored three bestselling books, The Clothesline Diet, The Clothesline Diet Club and Why Can't I Lose Weight? and created Australian skincare company Hissyfit, which was recently successfully sold to a U.S. pharmaceutical group.

Her proudest achievement, though, is surviving the daily dilemmas and delights of two energetic toddlers: Charlie, four, and Alexandra, two. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, Ralph.