Lisa Gissing

Mob Pod: Malinda Rutter - Blackfisch

Malinda Rutter is a proud Bundjalung, Gidhabal and Glibal woman. She is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Blackfisch Films, a majority Indigenous-led and operated creative agency based in Sydney. With a background in journalism, Malinda is an international award-winning writer, director, producer and published author. Malinda talks candidly with Lisa Gissing from Westpac. A collaboration with NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.

Mob Pod: Terri–Anne Daniel, Cooee Cookies

‘Food, for thousands of years, has brought people together to celebrate. Yet with increased allergies and ethical food choices, If something as humble as having a cuppa and sharing a plate of cookies was to continue then something had to change in how we bake. I personally set myself the task of creating the most allergy-friendly cookies that I could, to bring back that wholesome art of sharing food.’ Terri – Anne Daniel, a Wiradjuri woman, founder of Cooee Cookies shares her business story with Lisa Gissing from Westpac. A collaboration with NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.

Mob Pod - Leanne King - Elder in Residence at Westpac Group

Aunty Leanne King is a Dhurug Elder, who runs Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experience and is Westpac’s Elder-in-Residence. The Davidson Institute’s Lisa Gissing talks to Aunty Leanne about her business journey and her thoughts on NAIDOC 2023.

Mob Pod - Gabrielle Fry and Samantha Campbell from Coolamon Creative

Samantha Campbell and Gabrielle Fry, own and operate Coolamon Creative, a small creative business, based in Alice Springs. Both sisters share a strong passion for visual storytelling. They talk candidly to Lisa Gissing from Westpac’s Davidson Institute about the lessons learnt and why finance education is so important in business.

Mob Pod - Cara Peek from Cultural Intelligence Project

Cara Peek is a multi-award-winning social disruptor from Remote Northern Australia. She identifies as many things, a Yawuru/Bunuba woman, a successful lawyer, a diverse entrepreneurial leader, and an innovative Cultural Intelligence Strategist.

The Davidson Institute’s Lisa Gissing talks to Cara about her journey and her thoughts on NAIDOC 2022.

Mob Pod: Shantelle Thompson - Kiilalaana Foundation

The Davidson Institute’s Lisa Gissing talks to Shantelle Thompson, founder of Kiilalaana Foundation which strives to empower, guide and connect Aboriginal women and girls to their Warrior Heart, healing and culture. Shantelle shares her story and how she is creating a safe space for First Nations young women to come together to strengthen their identity and connection to culture.