Yatu Widders Hunt is a writer and communications consultant who grew up in the suburbs of Sydney and is a descendant of the Anaiwan and Dunghutti peoples from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.Instagram fans may know her best as the founder and curator of Australian Indigenous Fashion, which she launched as a passion project in 2017 to showcase the incredible work of our Indigenous designers. The account has since grown to over 40,000 followers, becoming a go-to for the fashion industry and sparking collaborations with brands like Country Road and the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.But Yatu actually began her career as a communications advisor in federal politics and she also spent a few years as a freelancer, working with media organisations like NITV and the Koori Mail - before taking on her current role as a director at Cox Inall Ridgeway, an Indigenous consultancy specialising in communications, policy and research.In this episode, Yatu talks about:· What drew her to a career in communications· Getting her start in federal politics, working with women like Senator Penny Wong· Making the leap to freelance life to follow her creative passions and how that led to the work she's doing now· Why she started the Australian Indigenous Fashion account and the important role it plays in connecting people with Indigenous identity, culture and stories· Her bravest moment, the women who inspire her and her best tip for anyone who might be considering a career leap of their ownCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastVisit whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Yatu Widders Hunt, director at Cox Inall Ridgeway, a specialist Indigenous communications, policy, research and project delivery agency based in Ultimo, Sydney on land of the Eora nation. Visit www.coxinallridgeway.com.au/Yatu is also the founder of Australian Indigenous Fashion, a curated account on Instagram and Facebook showcasing Australia's thriving Indigenous fashion community. Follow on www.instagram.com/ausindigenousfashion/ or www.facebook.com/ausindigenousfashion/Find out more about:Uluru Statement from the Heart ulurustatement.org/The Healing Foundation healingfoundation.org.au/Tiddas4Tiddas www.instagram.com/tiddas4tiddas/Blackfulla Bookclub www.instagram.com/blackfulla_bookclub/

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