Deadly Discussions

An Aboriginal man from the Kabi Kabi people, "Chilly" was product of violence, - Grew up in foster system - Became homeless - Shot during a tussle on the streets - Then ended up in prison With stints and various roles of employment in the underworld, he found himself in Rural Victoria with an honest job. From there, he put himself through studies and built up enough courage to start his own business.

This week on Deadly Discussions I sit down with the inspirational Narrun Williams. A Twelve year old Indigenous social entrepreneur, trailblazing the way for Indigenous youth in Business. With the motto Be Brave, Stand Strong we explore a couple things throughout the podcast, such as, - Growing a brand - Creating followers and community - What it means to be in business - Culture - Where he sees the brand in the future Great episode for all ages this one. Big Nuz's store can be found on the link below, https://www.bignuzz.com/

This week on the Podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing Bevan Mailman, a First Nations Lawyer with quite a story to share. We yarning up about, - Growing up Maori and Indigenous, Cultural identity? - Being caught in the youth detention system as a young man - Going for Gold in Judo! - Formal education and the road less travelled - The future for First Nations People and our Australian Countrymen And much, much more! Enjoy.

I'm always blown away by the stories of my guests, their stories of resilience, dedication and the ability to overcome inspire me. Dr. Kaushik Sridhar is our guest on Deadly Discussions this week. His story will cover, - Growing up Indian in Nigeria - Being held at gun point, not once but THREE times - Moving to Texas at 12 to pursue a tennis career - Bullying he faced as a child and how that transferred to greater strengths - Falling into "Sustainability" by accident - Public Speaking as an introvert And all the other twist and turns on the road that brought him to where he is today.

Paul joins the Deadly Discussions Podcast to talk spreading the love in the corporate world, in particular the tech companies. Paul who initially migrated from Scotland as a young boy found himself in Frankston and on his path to study chemical sciences but instead took a turn towards computer sciences. This lead Paul navigating through a successful start up and found himself a leader of a small army of techies. Which, as we find out eventually started wearing down his physical and mental health. We also cover, - Paul's recovery journey and how he uses that help people today - Managing people problems vs Software problems - Work/Life Balance - And of course "What does love have to do with it" Sorry couldn't help my self. Tune in and please leave a rating or comment.

Big shout out to Yolanda Finette for coming onto the Deadly Discussions Podcast and sharing her story. We discuss, - Growing up with an Indigenous mother, African-American father and a Greek grandparent. Talk about multiculturalism! - Challenges she's faced as a single mother away from home - Overcoming depression and abusive relationships - Her work with at risk youth and stolen generation victims -And finally, what lead her to start her on consultancy. We also address the topic of Indigenous activism today vs past activism.

It was my great pleasure to host Andrew Keast on this week's Deadly Discussions Podcast. Andrew a Melbourner through and through joins me on the show to discuss how he developed a hard work ethic from his upbringing on a farm in the Cathedral Range, his path in life which lead him to HR, and his passion to help refugees to Australia though his work at Refugee Talent. A more in depth conversation this week dressing the stigmas of migration. We also touch on, what is a "social entrepreneur?"

Andy Mcarthy, founder of Gippsland Solar joins us on Deadly Discussions to share his journey in the renewables industry. Andy is one of those honest, humble, hard working blokes that have built a successful enterprise. His values have been instilled into him during life's journey before starting Gippsland Solar. We discuss, - Growing up in a good home but running with the wrong crowd - Horrible jobs that lead to incredible work ethic - Taking a leap a faith with a 8.5 month pregnant wife and starting a business in your 3rd bedroom - Understanding from little things big things grow - The future of the renewable energy sector, and Andy's passion to give back wherever he can.

Deadly Discussions is excited to have Liam Ridgeway on the show, Liam is a tech entrepreneur, he was the first ever indigenous employee at Microsoft. A proud descendant of the Gumbaynggirr people of Nambucca Heads in Northern New South Wales and the Wakka Wakka people of Southern Queensland, Liam will be sharing his journey and what lies ahead for himself and his company. We are discussing indigenous people in tech, tokenism across all sectors and his charity Indigitek that helps bring indigenous boys and girls into the STEM industries.

This week on Deadly Discussions I have my distant relation via the South Islander Indigenous connection on the show. Bulla Benny Eggmolesse is a social entrepreneur with a wide range of skills sets centred around employment and security services industries. Benny is also a Stand Up comedian(unfortunately he didn't share any jokes) and has his HQ based in Canberra. We talk about the challenges of living away from home in the political heart of Australia. A very unique episode this week, make sure you tune it! Also if you have the time please rate the show and leave a comment, good or bad!

This week we are joined by Rory Smeaton. Rory is Gunai Kurnai Man from Gippsland Victoria. He grew up predominantly away from country in Melbourne City and shares his cultural experiences and learnings. Currently the Aboriginal Employment and Skills Manager at Level Crossing Removal Project,Rory has recently started his own Florist business with his partner in which he aims to employ and implement cultural engagement across every aspect of the business.

This week on Deadly Discussions I am joined by Shantelle Thompson a 3X Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. Shantelle is a proud Barkindji/Ngiyambaa Woman from NW New South Wales, a business owner who juggles being mum, a motivational speaker and self-funded professional fighter. Some of the topics we cover, power of thoughts, - Increasing self-awareness - Creating your own opportunities - Balancing Work/Life - Legacy This one is for all those strong ladies out there paving a future of your own.

This week on Deadly Discussions we are interviewing the creative lighting man himself Matthew Fellingham. Topics range from growing up in Bundeena as an Awabakal man, learnings from his fathers time in Redfern, his recent trip to the Isaloni festival, and the balance of being a creative and a businessman. I've learnt a lot from Matty over the years I've known him. He is one of those consistent hardworking black leaders that will path the way for future generations.

I am joined by the lovely Florence Drummond on this week's Deadly Discussions, We cover Women in mining, being a Dauareb/Wuthathi woman away from the salt water, the challenges for a young indigenous woman sent to boarding school in Brisbane, Florence's journey from hospitality to the mines and her advocacy work at IWIMRA.

This week on Deadly Discussions we have the fortiudius Timothy Werner from Coles sharing his story about overcoming. Tim shares finding out late in life his father was indeed a stepfather, his aboriginality and that his daughter he raised by himself for two years was in fact not this biological child. We go deep into family issues and challenges Tim has overcome to make him the solid corporate operator he is today.

Marty Oakley joins me this week on Deadly Discussions. We are discussing growing a social enterprise, communities in Papa New Guinea, time in Japan and the theme of Indigenous people groups globally who are land rich but cash poor.

This week on Deadly Discussions we get to have a listen to Frank Mitchell's story. There is some much in this Podcast! Frank shares growing up in a town of 100 people in the South West, getting out through a trade and building Wilco Electrical to where it is today. We also cover white privilege, finding out aboriginality later in life, drugs in community and the principle of LUCK. Don't miss this. Big shout out to Dwayne for connecting us up.

Deadly Discussion this week will be featuring Ariel Liebman, Associate Professor at Monash University. We are discussing growing up Jewish in New Zealand, his passion for renewables and some of the work he is doing in Indonesia.

This week on Deadly Discussions we have Beau Munn, young Indigenous entrepreneur from Katherine NT. Beau shares his story of moving away from culture at a young age to country Victoria and how he went from farm hand to co-owning his own insurance broking firm in Melbourne, services Australian businesses in government.

This week on Deadly Discussions we have Naomi Dickinson, Electrical Engineer, Chair, Electrical College Victoria Branch, and MD of Redding Consulting Pty Ltd. She shares her story of growing up with a single mum and the obstacles she faced throughout her career and lessons she learned to step out and found Redding Consulting Pty Ltd.

Ruby Heard a Jaru Woman from the Kimberleys Western Australia. She is the Founder of Alinga Energy and a company which tailors energy solutions for remote communities, businesses and large corporates. We talk Google, Arup, her time in San Francisco, living in a offgrid tree house in Hawaii and her time with Engineers Without Borders Australia.

This week on Deadly Discussions we have Murray Saylor a Torres Strait Islander Businessman who has overcome many personal and professional obstacles to get Tagai Management Consultants to where it is today.

For our very first episode, we have Matthew Karakoulakis, principle lawyer from AMK Law. Mathew and I will touch on the Indigenous procurement Policy, Supply Nation and what are the benefits and challenges of being in business as an Indigenous person.