Deadly Discussions

What does the future of importing and exporting look like, and what does that mean for our First Nation businesses here down under? Darren Godwell, a Kokoberren man from Cape York joins me on the podcast to unpack some of the most exciting upcoming opportunities that will transform how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business is done. A proven and experienced executive, Darren's journey is o...

Experienced business leader and Kamilaroi Man, Richard Hurst, joins me on the Deadly Discussions podcast. I've been looking forward to getting Richard onto the podcast to hear his perspective on modern day money culture. The western financial model is a massive roadblock to our First Nations people trying to close the gap and get ahead. Many of our ancestors and parents were simply trying to make...

For the first time on Deadly Discussions, I will be hosting two guests (well, technically they are one). I welcome a married couple, Adam and Carmel Wooding of Empower Digital. Adam, a Yorta Yorta man, and his wife Carmel, a teacher/librarian, are the founders of a business that helps other businesses go digital through E-commerce. Hear their story.

Passionate about working towards positive change, building networks, sharing knowledge and learning. Benson, loves 'curiosity' and believes it is the beginning of all great things. He has alwys worked hard to live a values driven life and cares more for character than personality. Benson has recently been appointed as general-consul to US, making not only his family proud but the rest of First Nat...

Liandra, the Founder of Liandra Swim joins me on the podcast, from school teacher to global swimwear brand, hear the story of this young Yonglu woman's journey. Oh did I mentioned she had a few babies along the way! Liandra Swim fuses Aboriginal Australian Culture with on-trend premium designer swimwear. Our swimwear includes seamless designs and striking prints.

CEO of Brisbane Indigenous Media Association, Jyi a Bidjara joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast to share the importance of Indigenous content for Indigenous people. With a proven track record in working alongside Indigenous people all across Australia, Jye will be exclusively sharing his journey and just how he ended up where he is today.

CEO Scott McCartney went LIVE with Isaac L Harrison on Deadly Discussions this morning. Scott covers some important topics such as, - Trends - Keeping Focus - Managing Cash Flow - Mindset - How to prepare your business to come out of this He also shares the latest updates on the overall sector with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd latest report COVID 19 Economic Conditions Report.

A unique name with a unique story. Noon Van Der Silk joins me on the podcast to share, - Growing up in a Cult hence the name! - Finding your identity - Finding your purpose - Struggling at school but thriving at college - AI and it's power to bring social change and harmony This one is for all you techies!

Laura Thompson joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast. Laura a Gunditjmara woman, shares he very unique approach in "Closing the Gap". Through Spark Health Organisation, Laura and her team have been involved in the Melbourne Indigenous community for decades. She also shares the story of Clothing the Gap brand and how a strong brand needs community connections, not just with Indigenous people b...

An Aboriginal man from the Kabi Kabi people, "Chilly" was product of violence,   - Grew up in foster system - Became homeless - Shot during a tussle on the streets - Then ended up in prison   With stints and various roles of employment in the underworld, he found himself in Rural Victoria with an honest job.   From there, he put himself through studies and built up enough courage to start his own...

This week on Deadly Discussions I sit down with the inspirational Narrun Williams. A Twelve year old Indigenous social entrepreneur, trailblazing the way for Indigenous youth in Business. With the motto Be Brave, Stand Strong we explore a couple things throughout the podcast, such as, - Growing a brand - Creating followers and community - What it means to be in business - Culture - Where he sees t...

This week on the Podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing Bevan Mailman , a First Nations Lawyer with quite a story to share. We yarning up about, - Growing up Maori and Indigenous, Cultural identity? - Being caught in the youth detention system as a young man - Going for Gold in Judo! - Formal education and the road less travelled - The future for First Nations People and our Australian Countr...

I'm always blown away by the stories of my guests, their stories of resilience, dedication and the ability to overcome inspire me. Dr. Kaushik Sridhar is our guest on Deadly Discussions this week. His story will cover, - Growing up Indian in Nigeria - Being held at gun point, not once but THREE times - Moving to Texas at 12 to pursue a tennis career - Bullying he faced as a child and how that tran...

Paul joins the Deadly Discussions Podcast to talk spreading the love in the corporate world, in particular the tech companies. Paul who initially migrated from Scotland as a young boy found himself in Frankston and on his path to study chemical sciences but instead took a turn towards computer sciences. This lead Paul navigating through a successful start up and found himself a leader of a small a...

Big shout out to Yolanda Finette for coming onto the Deadly Discussions Podcast and sharing her story. We discuss, - Growing up with an Indigenous mother, African-American father and a Greek grandparent. Talk about multiculturalism! - Challenges she's faced as a single mother away from home - Overcoming depression and abusive relationships - Her work with at risk youth and stolen generation victim...

It was my great pleasure to host Andrew Keast on this week's Deadly Discussions Podcast. Andrew a Melbourner through and through joins me on the show to discuss how he developed a hard work ethic from his upbringing on a farm in the Cathedral Range, his path in life which lead him to HR, and his passion to help refugees to Australia though his work at Refugee Talent . A more in depth conversation...

Andy Mcarthy, founder of Gippsland Solar joins us on Deadly Discussions to share his journey in the renewables industry. Andy is one of those honest, humble, hard working blokes that have built a successful enterprise. His values have been instilled into him during life's journey before starting Gippsland Solar . We discuss, - Growing up in a good home but running with the wrong crowd - Horrible j...

Deadly Discussions is excited to have Liam Ridgeway on the show, Liam is a tech entrepreneur, he was the first ever indigenous employee at Microsoft. A proud descendant of the Gumbaynggirr people of Nambucca Heads in Northern New South Wales and the Wakka Wakka people of Southern Queensland, Liam will be sharing his journey and what lies ahead for himself and his company. We are discussing indigen...

This week on Deadly Discussions I have my distant relation via the South Islander Indigenous connection on the show. Bulla Benny Eggmolesse is a social entrepreneur with a wide range of skills sets centred around employment and security services industries. Benny is also a Stand Up comedian(unfortunately he didn't share any jokes) and has his HQ based in Canberra. We talk about the challenges of l...

This week we are joined by Rory Smeaton. Rory is Gunai Kurnai Man from Gippsland Victoria. He grew up predominantly away from country in Melbourne City and shares his cultural experiences and learnings. Currently the Aboriginal Employment and Skills Manager at Level Crossing Removal Project ,Rory has recently started his own Florist business with his partner in which he aims to employ and implemen...

This week on Deadly Discussions I am joined by Shantelle Thompson a 3X Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. Shantelle is a proud Barkindji/Ngiyambaa Woman from NW New South Wales, a business owner who juggles being mum, a motivational speaker and self-funded professional fighter. Some of the topics we cover, power of thoughts, - Increasing self-awareness - Creating your own opportunities - Balancing Work/Lif...

This week on Deadly Discussions we are interviewing the creative lighting man himself Matthew Fellingham . Topics range from growing up in Bundeena as an Awabakal man, learnings from his fathers time in Redfern, his recent trip to the Isaloni festival, and the balance of being a creative and a businessman.   I've learnt a lot from Matty over the years I've known him. He is one of those consistent...

I am joined by the lovely Florence Drummond on this week's Deadly Discussions, We cover Women in mining, being a Dauareb/Wuthathi woman away from the salt water, the challenges for a young indigenous woman sent to boarding school in Brisbane, Florence's journey from hospitality to the mines and her advocacy work at IWIMRA.  

This week on Deadly Discussions we have the fortiudius Timothy Werner from Coles sharing his story about overcoming. Tim shares finding out late in life his father was indeed a stepfather, his aboriginality and that his daughter he raised by himself for two years was in fact not this biological child. We go deep into family issues and challenges Tim has overcome to make him the solid corporate ope...

Marty Oakley joins me this week on Deadly Discussions. We are discussing growing a social enterprise, communities in Papa New Guinea, time in Japan and the theme of Indigenous people groups globally who are land rich but cash poor.