Kia ora, and welcome to this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast. We are one year old. It is something I am so very grateful for. And in this episode, we'retalking about leadership. So it's a timely conversation reflecting on the past 12 months. We're looking at the whakatauki, he aha te kai o te rangatira?He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero. What is the food of a leader? It's knowledge and it's conversation. Two things that I love. This is about knowledge of self and conversations we have in this podcast through storytelling. So what does leadership mean to you, and how do you see yourself as a leader?

In this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast, we are following on from part one of the question that we ask to all of our guests, which is, what does healing our identity mean to you? We're hearing the answers from Gambirra, GLVES, Sandra Morales, Peho Howden, and even myself. And this is a beautiful compilation of all of these answers coming together, showing the different perspectives of how we all view our own healing and how we all view our own identity.

Kia ora, and welcome to this episode of the "Healing Our Identity" podcast. We are taking a look back at the first five amazing women that shared their stories on series two of the podcast. I ask every single guest, what does healing our identity mean to you? And this episode is a compilation of what each of these women shared.  Every single answer is completely unique to them, to their experiences, to their stories, to their wisdom and what they choose to share. We're gonna be hearing the words again of Whaia Sonic Weaver, Amelia Butler from Learn Maori Abroad, Michelle Hoffa from PNG, Chenoa Demal, a professional actor, and Sarahlee Bragg, a Kaiako Matua.

Kia Ora and welcome to this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast. I'm joined by Peho Howden, a Māori woman who has spent the last 17 years in Australia, Gold Coast. Peho is the founder and creator behind Healing Winds. She's a natural born seer, traditionally known as a Matakite. She was initiated into her work by her Ancestors through ancient shamanic tikanga. Although she does not boast about this as she understands full and well, the responsibilities that come with her practice and her gifts.

"So, a lot of the time when I'm working with people, especially when it comes to identity, I am standing up as the conduit, not as the healer, I stand up as the pipeline, the instrument, the vessel, literally so, you may have heard it, you may have heard people say those words, when I am literally that, when people come into this space."

You can connect directly with Peho and her work at Healing Winds on her website: https://www.healingwinds.com.au

Or Instagram and Facebook @healingwindsgc 

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In this episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast, we are carrying on from the legacy of Gigari and unpacking what she regularly said, which was what matters most, is whose hands are on the steering wheel.

I am talking about this, in the context of all areas of my life, how it now rolls out into my work and as a mentor, and I'm asking you to inquire for yourself, what it means to have your own hands on the steering wheel, that is your life.

Kia ora and welcome to this very special episode of the Healing Our Identity podcast. This episode is in honor of the legacy of Gigari George. An opportunity to share with you all some of her wisdom and leadership within the indigenous land and sea management sector,  an area that she dedicated her life to, an area that she was well respected in,  where her impact was far reaching and continues to be today. I'm sharing with you the Mabo lecture that Gigari gave at the national native title conference in 2016, arguably, all that she talks about is still relevant today as she refers back some 20 years. This is definitely a history lesson for some, and a deeper insight into the woman and leader that she was in this space, and the legacy she left behind that continues to have impact today.

In this episode I’m joined by Sandra Morales from Heartdancers.

Sandra was born in Colombia  “mestiza” (mixed race) woman. She had the blessing to be born in a land were Indigenous, Spanish and African arts and cultures blended. For many years she resented the history of violence that made this to happen.  Now, Sandra uses her mestiza “identity” as a gift and through her work in preserving indigenous arts and culture, ‘I have realised that beyond our identity in form we are the Great Spirit free from time and space’, says Sandra. 

Sandra leads Heartdancers Charity, in which everyone is welcomed to walk with us on an uplifting and exciting journey of personal and collective healing through cross-cultural dialogue, education and empowerment through the arts.

You can connect directly with Sandra on Facebook and Instagram @heartdancers_inc 

Or visit their website https://heartdancers.org.au/

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For more on doing this deep work for yourself, I have recorded a masterclass for you called ‘Reclaim Your Identity’. It’s free and you can access it at www.womenreconnecting.com

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In this Episode I’m joined by special guest GLVES.

GLVES (pronounced “gloves”) is a proud Kaurareg Aboriginal, Fijian and Polynesian woman. She is a Lutruwita (Tasmania) born, Kaurna (Adelaide) raised, and now Meanjin (Brisbane) based First Nations singer-songwriter. Raised in a fear-driven doomsday cult isolated from society, her culture and extended family, her music tells the story of her survival and self-sovereignty. Driven by a deep appreciation of her heritage, and a heartfelt longing to further connect with her cultures, GLVES’ music and storytelling reflects an exploration of her emotional landscape to find self-love and healing;  harmoniously weaving electronic elements, soothing vocal loops and percussive instruments to create an earnest representation of her inner-most thoughts. In March her 'Heal Me' music video was Highly Commended in the 2021 Queensland Music Awards and she is also a Finalist in the Australian Women in Music Awards Emerging Artist category.

You can connect with GLVES on instagram, twitter, facebook @glvesmusic and you listen to her music streams on all music platforms.

For more on doing this deep work for yourself, I have recorded a masterclass for you called ‘Reclaim Your Identity’. It’s free and you can access it at www.womenreconnecting.com

Please like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend you know will enjoy it!

Thank you for supporting 

Erica x