Martine started out in the living room of a little house in Perth wanting to make gowns for brides.

From that small living room to a worldwide business expanding into Europe, the US and Canada, her Bridal company Essence of Australia is one of the biggest bridal wholesalers in the world. One of Martine’s bridal dresses hit the headlines earlier this year when it was worn on an episode of the hit television series Succession.

Martine Harris joined Julie-anne Sprague from Switzerland on 6PR’s Backstories to share her journey.

Press PLAY to hear Martine’s amazing backstory

Photo: Succession,  CHRIS HUZZARD