Nakkiah Lui is an award-winning writer, a talented performer, and a proud Gamillaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman. And she wouldn't be who she is without her family. In this wide-ranging chat with Mark Fennell, Nakkiah talks about the importance of community, her road to becoming a performer, and the weight of racism, expectation and labels.

Nakkiah Lui on community, self worth, and labels

What was the biggest moment in your life – who was the first person you called to share it with? Marc Fennell talks to some amazing Australians about the big moments of their lives and the relationships that make it all worth it. Hey, Guess What?, presented by Telstra, is all about the people who help make us who we are.

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Nakkiah Lui on community, self worth, and labels

Nakkiah Lui on community, self worth, and labels