In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. 

Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit sector, specialising in women’s health and women’s community legal services in the financial abuse prevention unit. Her dedication and passion for the work she does is driven by the inspiring girls and women she meets every day on their paths to creating financial prosperity for generations to come. 

As the Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment. Larisha aims to redress the economic injustice that Indigenous people face, decolonising western money concepts, Indigenous spiritual concepts of wealth and empowering people to achieve financial wellness and economic independence and self-determination. Her role has led to immense personal and professional growth, opening doors she only dreamt of as a child. Larisha is also a Self-Concept and Mindset Coach focusing on self-concept and mindset motivation. 

In the final episode of S3, Larisha reveals how cultural values and traditions shape our understanding of abundance. "Abundance is our connection to the land. When we take care of the land, we take care of ourselves." Tune in to explore the shared wealth of nature and the transformative power of embracing our heritage. 

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow up on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and our upcoming episodes.  

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from a national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women – rich in culture, value, and mindset.  

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies.  

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw  

For more information on the Foundation’s Rich Blak Women Initiative, please visit Rich Blak Women | First Nations Foundation 

In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. 

Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit sector, specialising in women’s health and women’s community legal services in the financial abuse prevention unit. Her dedication and passion for the work she does is driven by the inspiring girls and women she meets every day on their paths to creating financial prosperity for generations to come. 

As the Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment. Larisha aims to redress the economic injustice that Indigenous people face, decolonising western money concepts, Indigenous spiritual concepts of wealth and empowering people to achieve financial wellness and economic independence and self-determination. Her role has led to immense personal and professional growth, opening doors she only dreamt of as a child. Larisha is also a Self-Concept and Mindset Coach focusing on self-concept and mindset motivation. 

In Episode 4 Larisha discusses the concept of the embodiment of Rich Blak Women, emphasising the importance of representation, empowerment, intersectionality, community impact, and cultural connectedness. Larisha highlights the significance of First Nations women achieving financial success and independence, challenging societal norms, and celebrating cultural identity. She also explores the importance of authenticity in upholding cultural obligations and navigating the finance sector. Larisha shares her personal experiences with maintaining a healthy work-life balance, embracing self-reflection, and saying yes to opportunities outside one's comfort zone. Additionally, she delves into the journey of self-worth, emphasising the power of daily affirmations and reclaiming personal empowerment. The episode underscores the holistic approach to financial well-being and personal development within the context of cultural identity and community impact. 

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow up on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and our upcoming episodes.  

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from a national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women – rich in culture, value, and mindset.  

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies.  

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw  

For more information on the Foundation’s Rich Blak Women Initiative, please visit Rich Blak Women | First Nations Foundation 

In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. 

Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit sector, specialising in women’s health and women’s community legal services in the financial abuse prevention unit. Her dedication and passion for the work she does is driven by the inspiring girls and women she meets every day on their paths to creating financial prosperity for generations to come. 

As the Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment. Larisha aims to redress the economic injustice that Indigenous people face, decolonising western money concepts, Indigenous spiritual concepts of wealth and empowering people to achieve financial wellness and economic independence and self-determination. Her role has led to immense personal and professional growth, opening doors she only dreamt of as a child. Larisha is also a Self-Concept and Mindset Coach focusing on self-concept and mindset motivation. 

Do you have any self-limiting beliefs when it comes to money? Join Larisha and Destiny on this week's episode, where they break down what financial wellness means and how to shift from a scarcity/lack mindset and start cultivating an abundance mindset.  

This episode covers financial literacy, the power of affirmations, meditation and journaling in your everyday RICHual and setting realistic self-care goals that can motivate you on your journey.  

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow up on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and our upcoming episodes.  

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from a national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women – rich in culture, value, and mindset.  

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies.  

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw  

For more information on the Foundation’s Rich Blak Women Initiative, please visit Rich Blak Women | First Nations Foundation 

In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins Larisha Jerome, a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman. 

Larisha has an extensive background working in banking, health, coaching, and government (Indigenous Affairs) and not-for-profit sector, specialising in women’s health and women’s community legal services in the financial abuse prevention unit. Her dedication and passion for the work she does is driven by the inspiring girls and women she meets every day on their paths to creating financial prosperity for generations to come. 

As the Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment. Larisha aims to redress the economic injustice that Indigenous people face, decolonising western money concepts, Indigenous spiritual concepts of wealth and empowering people to achieve financial wellness and economic independence and self-determination. Her role has led to immense personal and professional growth, opening doors she only dreamt of as a child. Larisha is also a Self-Concept and Mindset Coach focusing on self-concept and mindset motivation. 

In this episode, Larisha draws on her financial literacy expertise to highlight the holistic nature of financial wellness, blending mental, spiritual, and physical aspects. She shares her journey from materialism to eco-conscious living, emphasising values-based spending and Indigenous spirituality. Destiny echoes these insights, challenging societal notions of wealth and emphasising mental and emotional well-being.  

Together, they explore the essence of "Rich Blak Women," empowering Indigenous women to reconnect with their cultural richness and fostering a mindset of true abundance.

Discover how healing and self-awareness can lead to genuine prosperity and fulfillment. 

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow up on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and our upcoming episodes.  

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from a national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women – rich in culture, value, and mindset.  

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies.  

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw  

For more information on the Foundation’s Rich Blak Women Initiative, please visit Rich Blak Women | First Nations Foundation 

In this very special season, hosted by Destiny Dewis, a proud Nywaigi and Manbarra woman from North Queensland and Boigu Island in the Torres Strait joins

Larisha has an extensive background working in banking,

As the Manager, Women’s Economic Empowerment. Larisha aims to redress the economic injustice that Indigenous people face, decolonising western money concepts, Indigenous spiritual concepts of wealth and empowering people to achieve financial wellness and economic independence and self-determination.

In this inspiring episode, Larisha shares her experience of purchasing her first home at 21, her dedication to kinship care, and the vital importance of setting boundaries and protecting one’s energy. Through resilience and self-care,

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow up on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and our upcoming episodes.

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from a national Indigenous

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw

For more information on the Foundation’s Rich Blak Women Initiative, please visit Rich

Celeste is a Birri Gubba Juru, South Sea Islander woman and the Manager of Community

Celeste has over ten years of experience engaging successfully with Aboriginal and

In this episode we yarn about blak women in STEM, taking up space, getting a

Thank you so much for being part of the Rich Blak Women community and I hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow us on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and the launch of season three.

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations

The First Nations line-up of guests in the new season include Guyala Bayles (model,

Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from

For more information on the Foundation’s Women’s Financial Wellness initiative,

Emily is a Warnindhilyagwa woman originating from Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of

In this beautifully calm episode, Emily yarns about her rituals and times of patience

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations

The First Nations line-up of guests in the new season include Guyala Bayles (model,

Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from

For more information on the Foundation’s Women’s Financial Wellness initiative,

Acclaimed chef Nornie Bero is from the Meriam People of Mer Island in the Torres Strait. She is the executive chef, CEO, and owner of Mabu Mabu catering and condiments – focused on introducing people to Indigenous dishes and ingredients, and delivering big on generosity and flavour. 

Mabu Mabu's bar and kitchen, ‘Big Esso’ in Federation Square, Melbourne, champions Islander flavours and Australian native produce, and has seen Nornie featured on programs like MasterChef and Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Her mission is to bring Indigenous herbs, spices, and fresh produce to more professional kitchens and people’s everyday meals.

In this episode we yarn about growing up in the Torres Strait and integrating her culture into her professional life now, setting up for success from day one, Nornie’s business journey and money tips, staying grounded, and the Indigenous ingredients everyone needs in their kitchen. 

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations Foundation, following stories of culture, strength, challenge, and resilience from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – rich in culture, value, and mindset.

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations women face, investigate success and connection to culture, empower financial wellbeing through shared experiences and learnings, and build community and allies.

The First Nations line-up of guests in the new season include Guyala Bayles (model, actor, activist), Gill Mailman (telecommunications leader), Senator Dorinda Cox (WA Greens), Marcella Ketchell (GBH Torres Strait Sea & Land Council), Shantelle Thompson OAM (Kiilalaana Foundation founder and Jiu Jitsu world champion), Shanell Dargan (boxer and singer), Donnell Wallam (Australian netballer), Celeste Carnegie, (Community Programs & Engagement at Indigitek), and Nornie Bero (Mabu Mabu restaurant owner).

Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who grew up on Darug Country in Western Sydney and has an extensive background in banking, women’s health, government, and community services. She leads the Foundation’s Women’s Financial Wellness work addressing the economic injustice First Nations people face and empowering women to achieve full financial wellness and independence.

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from First Nations Foundation directly. For more information, please visit tomorrowmoney.co/women/rbw

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @richblakwomen to keep up to date with our other events, money affirmations, and the launch of season three.

Shantelle Thompson is a Dream Weaver, Warrior Heart, and the Barkindji Warrior. Weaving

A proud Barkindji and Ngiyampaa woman, she is a Mum to six, Jiu Jitsu athlete, author,

In this vulnerable and truly motivating episode, Shantelle yarns about aligning

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations

The First Nations line-up of guests in the new season include Guyala Bayles (model,

Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from

For more information on the Foundation’s Women’s Financial Wellness initiative,

Marcella Ketchell is from the Kaanju clan in Cape York, with connections to Waanyi on

Her early years were spent growing up on Thursday Island, before moving to Cairns

In this episode we yarn about the economic disadvantages people living in the

Rich Blak Women is a podcast from national Indigenous not-for-profit First Nations

Conversations aim to deepen awareness about the unique economic inequities’ First Nations

The First Nations line-up of guests in the new season include Guyala Bayles (model,

Host, Larisha Jerome, is a proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman who

Rich Blak Women will be available on most podcast platforms and can be streamed from

For more information on the Foundation’s Women’s Financial Wellness initiative,