Deadly Discussions

Dunghutti Man, Mervyn Fernando joins me on the podcast. Mervyn grew up in Kempsey NSW. After losing his mother at a young age, Mervyn was raised by his father. Growing up as a young Koori boy On Country Mervyn faced the typical obstacles facing our young men. Which not much work around and lots of reasons to get in trouble. Brother boy Mervyn took a random chance at a job on the other side of the Country, far away from Dunghutti culture and lore. From cleaning oil rig pipes to harvesting sandalwood in the Simpson Desert. Mervyn’s journey has certainly not been a straight path. Today Mervyn is a young dad with two successful growing brands, Claystone Marketing and Indigenous Medical Supplies, he is a NFP board member and active community member.Come, sit and listen to the story of Mervyn Fernando, Indigenous entrepreneur.

Samoan author, entrepreneur, and mother of seven Jen Wright joins me on the podcast. Academically skilled and very driven Jen felt like she was unstoppable. Graduating secondary school in New Zealand to pursue a university degree which would qualify her as a commercial pilot. Jen found herself at a dead stop, with an illness that would prohibit her ability to fly. Jen discloses some of the challenges she faced and how she turned her drive for her career into becoming a mother.Years later after another incident, Jen found herself looking for ways to aid her recovery. That is when her business journey began. Feelings of "I'm just a mum" and "I've been out of the workforce for too long" flooded her mind. However, Jen knew she had a story and she loved to yarn. With those strengths in hand, Jen was able to empower others with similar experiences to overcome and redeem what was once lost. Many tours, workshops, and events Jen found herself writing a book.You can find Jen's book here,https://www.amazon.com/RedeemHer-Heart-stories-hide-behind/dp/1777173418

Brain Joyce a Papua New Guinean man with a passion for environmental change joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast.Growing up in the islands Brain emigrated to Australia during his school years. Landing in coastal Queensland, Brian and his siblings quickly realised that they went from being the majority "On Country" to the minority on somebody else's land.A part-time model, E-Commerce maestro, Fashionista(sorry mate had to put that in), combined with a proven background in businesses has afforded Brian many amazing opportunities throughout his life.As he shares on the podcast, life as an entrepreneur can be a wild ride. The key to longevity is to know when to jump off the roller coaster every now and then.Brian unpacks why it is so important to get back to your roots to reset your mind, body and soul.

Founder of Our Songlines and Our Dilly Bag Kayla Cartledge manages to spare some time for the Deadly Discussions Podcast.

With a passion for change and justice for First Nations people, you will find Kayla on the front line in her community gracefully challenging the haunting narratives of Terra Nullis.

When not working on her businesses Kayla also works in the corporate space bringing her passion for change to the establishments with a role at Kinaway the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chamber of Commerce.

Enjoy!

*NOTE The quality of the audio is not up to the standard that I usually desire, please bear through it though, there is some seriously good content here.*

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 one marked with many challenges, ups and downs. So find a quite space, listen and learn from this Deadly Discussion

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 the best out of old knowledge while trying understand the new foreign system.

On this podcast we explore how mob should conduct ourselves in this day and age and discuss topics such as; wealth creation, cross cultural understanding, sales and marketing, being versatile in business and learning to overcome and press forward.

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 Nations Australia.

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.