Rachael Bermingham
Rachael Bermingham is an Australian entrepreneur,[1] author, public speaker, mentor and former TV personality and hairdresser.[2]
Rachael has written 7 bestselling books (6 self-published and 1 published) since 2006. Her books are nearing sales of 4 million copies.
Rachael's first book Read My Lips was written with co-authors Cyndi O'Meara, Jodie McIver, Fleur Whelligan, Kim Morrison, and Allison Mooney, and released 14 February 2006. Rachael's second book 4 Ingredients was co-written with Kim McCosker (Turnbull), as were the following books within the series, 4 Ingredients 2, 4 Ingredients Gluten Free, "4 Ingredients Fast, Fresh & Healthy" and "4 Ingredients Kids". Rachael and Kim celebrated their first title being named bestselling title of 2008 (it was 2nd bestselling title to JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2007 the year of its release).[3] Rachael's fifth book was a mini-book entitled How To Write Your Own Book & Make It A Bestseller, a bestselling book upon release, it has now been transformed into a home-study program for aspiring authors.
Bermingham has also previously appeared on the TV show 4 Ingredients, which now airs in 23 countries including Australia, Africa, UK and New Zealand.
In 2010, Rachael launched her own book distribution and education company (Bermingham Books) and mentors authors on how to write, publish and promote their own titles.
The following year, in 2011, Bermingham revealed she was leaving her association with the 4 Ingredients franchise after being bought out of her 50% stake by Kim McCosker. Bermingham also explained she was leaving her husband, denying suggestions of extra-marital affairs.[4]
Bermingham was also a central figure in a High Court case where the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission successfully pursued the Seven Network for broadcasting misleading and deceptive material relating to two property seminar promoters. The promoters had exaggerated their wealth in order to attract clients. The court heard that Bermingham had been hired in 2003 to promote the property seminar business and received a commission for each client.[5]
Rachael lives on Australia's Sunshine Coast and has three sons, Jaxson 6 years old and 12-month-old twin boys Bowie and Casey, who travel extensively with her around the globe speaking and promoting her books.