Retail Therapy

Fostering Indigenous business growth with Kate Russell


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Our next guest on Retail Therapy is Kate Russell (she/her), CEO of Supply Nation, Australia's foremost advocate for supplier diversity.
 
Kate brings a wealth of experience, including roles in the public sector and as a Board Director at the Diversity Council of Australia. As a proud Awabakal woman, she holds a deep commitment to supporting Indigenous businesses and advancing economic empowerment within Indigenous communities.
 
At Supply Nation, Kate has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of First Nations businesses, contributing to the vibrant Indigenous business community in Australia.
 
This episode with Kate explores:
Moving forward after The Voice referendum
  • Kate's journey and inspiration to lead Supply Nation
  • Success stories from Supply Nation connections
  • Barriers faced by Indigenous companies and strategies to overcome them
  • How to create opportunities for Indigenous peoples in public and community sectors
  • The evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion in Australian businesses and society
  • The role of the Australian retail industry in supporting Indigenous businesses
  • Advice for meaningful engagement with and support of Indigenous suppliers

    Thank you to our Principal Partner American Express for supporting this season of Retail Therapy.

    Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html

    ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia’s peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.

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