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.

Mob Pod: Melinda Brown – Spirit Dreaming Australia.

Melinda Brown is a Ngunnawal woman and is the Director of Spirit Dreaming Education and Training Solutions and Australian Family Group Conferencing. She speaks with Lisa Gissing about what she loves most about being a business owner and the importance of cash flow.

Mob Pod: Trish Frail - Thulii Ngemba Cafe.

Trish Frail, owner and operator of Thulii Ngemba café in Brewarina in North West NSW has converted her backyard into a café that specialises in cooking everything with a native ingredient. She shares her business lessons learnt and the joy she has in being a business owner.