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Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – rich in culture, value, and mindset. Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and alli ...
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In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit…
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In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit…
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In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit…
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In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit…
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In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit…
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Celeste is a Birri Gubba Juru, South Sea Islander woman and the Manager of CommunityPrograms & Engagement at Indigitek, a not-for-profit organisation that aimsto increase the participation and success of First Nations people in the techindustry. Celeste has over ten years of experience engaging successfully with Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander…
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Emily is a Warnindhilyagwa woman originating from Groote Eylandt in the Gulf ofCarpentaria, Northern Territory. She’s an AIR award-winning and ARIA-nominatedartist, and seasoned performer having held the stage at major festivals andglobal events including Woodford Folk Festival, Bluesfest, TEDX Sydney, GARMA,Port Fairy Folk Festival, BIGSOUND and I…
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Acclaimed chef Nornie Bero is from the Meriam People of Mer Island in the Torres Strait. She is the executive chef, CEO, and owner of Mabu Mabu catering and condiments – focused on introducing people to Indigenous dishes and ingredients, and delivering big on generosity and flavour. Mabu Mabu's bar and kitchen, ‘Big Esso’ in Federation Square, Melb…
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Shantelle Thompson is a Dream Weaver, Warrior Heart, and the Barkindji Warrior. Weavingtogether her lived, learned, and earned experiences to inspire andempower people to write their own story, she amplifies her impact through herpowerful voice and channelled wisdom. A proud Barkindji and Ngiyampaa woman, she is a Mum to six, Jiu Jitsu athlete, aut…
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Marcella Ketchell is from the Kaanju clan in Cape York, with connections to Waanyi onher mother’s side, and the Wakaid tribe from Badu and Zagareb tribe from Mer onher father’s side. Her early years were spent growing up on Thursday Island, before moving to Cairnswhere she’s still based now. Marcella is passionate about supporting remote communitie…
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Dorinda Cox is a force-of-nature Yamatji-Noongar woman with a strong record of workingfor social justice. Along with being a Senator for the Greens in WesternAustralia, Dorinda is a mum to two daughters and a small business owner. She has over 20 years’ experience working in government and non-government sectorsand has made significant contribution…
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Gillian Mailman is a proud Bidjara woman from the Charleville region. She grew up in Mount Isa and has created a trailblazing career in telecommunications. She is Australia’s first Aboriginal woman to become a qualified electrician and has since established her own telecommunications business, Fibre Optics North Queensland. She is also the CEO of M…
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Guyala Bayles is a 23-year-old Birri Gubba and Wonnarua model, actress, poet, activist, and now facilitator. Activism and storytelling have been a cornerstone of her family culture for generations, and she continues this legacy by powerfully expressing herself through spoken word and using her public platform to shed light on issues affecting First…
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Dixie Crawford is an inspiring Barkindji woman and entrepreneur with many talents who has worked in the public sector and gone on to launch numerous businesses including Ngyana – a specialised consultancy that works to create change in the way we listen and learn from First Nations people. She is committed to embedding cultural and community purpos…
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Allira is a proud Yorta Yorta woman and renowned wellness practitioner that is fully immersed in her culture. She’s built a strong platform advocating for cultural diversity, body positivity, and mental wellbeing – and works to debunk mainstream wellness narratives to ensure diverse representation and decolonisation in her industry and beyond. She’…
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Tanya is a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman from Central and North Queensland and heads up NITV as SBS’s first Director of Indigenous Content. She plays an instrumental role in the development and delivery of First Nations storytelling across the SBS network and has more than 20 years’ experience working in media. She also holds a number of in…
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Allira is a proud Cobble Cobble woman from the Barungum and Birrigubba Nations and a South Sea Islander with ties to Ambae and Tanna islands. She’s the Co-Chair and Youth Manager for the Uluru Youth dialogues – leading and managing young First Nations mob to educate Australia on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. In this emotional episode we talk …
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Dorothy is a proud Birri Gubba, Bindal, Bwgcolman and Murray Island woman who is currently the Coordinator of the Women’s Healing Service on Palm Island. She is a member of the Townsville University Hospital Indigenous Advisory Council; a founding member and Vice Chair of the First Nations Reference Group for Qld Police Service; and has worked with…
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Mikaela is a proud Torres Strait Islander from Mabuiag Island with family connections to the Wagadagem and Ngaragi Tribes. She’s a solicitor with Native Title expertise and is involved in ensuring native title and cultural heritage obligations are complied with in commercial contexts. She’s also involved in Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Indig…
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Leah is a proud Wiradjuri woman currently on Dharawal country. She has more than ten years of experience working within the financial services industry, specialising in financial crime and superannuation. She sits on the board for two not-for-profit organisations, including our own First Nations Foundation. In this really insightful episode, we tal…
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