On today’s episode I yarn with the dynamic duo behind one of the most recognisable Aboriginal owned and run clothing brands in the country - Clothing the Gap. Laura Thompson and Sianna Catullo are boss tiddas with incredible business minds and an attitude that sees them always striving to be better and do more. Leading a small but dynamic and passionate team, they’ve grown their business from products designed to work as health incentives attached to the Spark Health Promotion Business down in Victoria, to a now stand alone brand producing deadly apparel for all people, across the continent.

Not only does the Clothing the Gap apparel look insanely cool, but it also works as a conversation starter around such campaigns as  #Freetheflag, Shades of Deadly and their newest initiatives #RunRona and the NAIDOC March virtual running events. I learnt so much in this chat and have been so influenced by the work this mob does, they’ve even turned me into a runner - something I’d never thought I’d be. This was recorded just before #RunRona, where I ran 10kms for the first time in my life and you’ll hear me be reluctant when the girls talk about convincing me to do the same for their NAIDOC event - but I ended up doing that too. Laura and Sianna are incredible and I hope leave you feeling as inspired as I was.

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Thank you so much Sianna and Laura for all the incredible work you do with your team and for making the time!

Go and support @clothingthegap on Instagram and check out their products on their website: https://clothingthegap.com.au/

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