Shantelle is a proud Barkindji woman/warrior, born in NSW, mother to four kids, a 3 x world champion, entrepreneur, role model, story teller, survivor. Shantelle has faced many challenges and has risen from each one a stronger woman. In this podcast she openly shares her journey, how she felt as a fair skinned aboriginal woman who felt uncomfortable in her own skin, she could either be black or white but not both!One of 18 siblings she grew up fighting, however it was severe post natal depression after the birth of her twins that lead her to martial arts. Shantelle is raw and open in this podcast about her experiences and how it has made her the woman she is today. You can hear the warrior in her towards the end when we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Regardless of what life has thrown at her, Shantelle has always had purpose, today she is committed to championing the rights of First Nations People. She is one of the most courageous people we know...
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