IMPOSSIBLE TO UNSTOPPABLE: OVERCOMING LIFE’S INSURMOUNTABLE CHALLENGES

Sophie Matrai is an award-winning designer, mentor, and community builder, currently shaping digital experiences at Atlassian. She has mentored over 170+ designers worldwide through ADPlist. But her journey to success wasn’t easy!

In this powerful talk, Sophie shares how she overcame life’s toughest challenges, from moving to a new country with just $500 to shifting careers from fashion to product design, and even transforming from an introverted stutterer into a confident public speaker. She’ll introduce her CLIMB framework, a step-by-step approach to breaking through barriers and turning obstacles into opportunities.

With a background in sustainable fashion and 3D-printed wearable art, Sophie’s creativity knows no bounds. Her work has been showcased globally, including at the Powerhouse Museum and MBFWA. Now, she’s here to inspire you to take on your own challenges—one step at a time.

Catch Sophie Matrai at Frontrow 2025!