Deadly Discussions

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 this week dressing the stigmas of migration. We also touch on, what is a "social entrepreneur?"

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 jobs that lead to incredible work ethic

- Taking a leap a faith with a 8.5 month pregnant wife and starting a business in your 3rd bedroom

- Understanding from little things big things grow

- The future of the renewable energy sector, and Andy's passion to give back wherever he can.

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 indigenous people in tech, tokenism across all sectors and his charity Indigitek that helps bring indigenous boys and girls into the STEM industries.

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 living away from home in the political heart of Australia.

A very unique episode this week, make sure you tune it!

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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 implement cultural engagement across every aspect of the business.