Forgiveness Is a Choice, Not a Feeling
For years I thought forgiveness required me to stop feeling angry, ashamed, or hurt. But I’ve since learned that forgiveness isn’t a feeling — it’s a choice. And the first person I had to forgive? Me.
The Truth About Cultural Safety: Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
Discover the five domains of the SAFE Method — a holistic cultural safety framework for transforming workplaces with First Peoples at the centre.
Thursday Thoughts: Fit Your Oxygen Mask First
For years, I put work and others first — and it nearly broke me. In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, I share how reframing my priorities changed everything. From guilt to growth, from injury to joy — and how putting my oxygen mask on first helped me run alongside my kids again.
I Stepped Back. Now I’m Stepping In.
After six months away from the spotlight, I’m returning — not to perform, but to lead with purpose. In this post, I share the truth behind why I stepped back, what I learned, and the path that led to the creation of the SAFE Method and Buneen Group. This isn’t a rebrand. It’s a return to what matters.
Maybe you’re a little bit racist? Overcoming deficit discourse thinking to enhance Indigenous engagement.
Explore how deficit discourse limits Indigenous potential in Australia. Learn to recognize and challenge these biases to foster true diversity and inclusion in business. Break the cycle of stereotypes and support Indigenous success. #IndigenousEmpowerment #DiversityInclusion
Surviving My Worst Day: Overcoming Business Betrayals, Personal Crises and a Trademark Dispute.
How a trademark dispute all most killed me.
One of My Best Days: Filming with Mum for Woolies & Dhuwa Coffee
Filming a Woolworths promotional video with my mum — a proud Woolies supervisor — was one of the best days of my life. We shared our story through Dhuwa Coffee, celebrating culture, community, and the power of First Nations representation. It wasn’t just a shoot — it was a moment of legacy.
Creating Safety Within: Facilitating the SAFE Method at the Self-Determination in Education Conference
At the 2024 Self-Determination in Education Conference, I facilitated a SAFE Method workshop focused on ‘Safety in Self’. With 70+ Koorie Education Support Officers in attendance, we explored how honesty, story-sharing, and cultural self-awareness lay the foundation for creating safe spaces in education and in ourselves.
Indigenous to Indigenous: Building Trade and Connection in Samoa
In 2017 and 2018, I led cross-cultural school camps to Samoa with Donvale Christian College, helping build Indigenous-to-Indigenous trade through service learning. These experiences connected First Nations people across the Pacific and laid the groundwork for a new model of cultural exchange — one built on mutual respect, learning, and long-term partnership.
Trade Routes: Co-Hosting a National Conversation on Indigenous Business
In 2023, I co-hosted RMIT’s Trade Routes podcast with Jaynaya Winmar, discussing Indigenous business, global trade, and SupplyAus’ success importing 120 tonnes of sanitiser during COVID. We explored how Aboriginal-led enterprises can thrive internationally while staying grounded in culture and sovereignty.
Building Stronger Together: I2I Award Recognition
In 2020, I received the I2I Award as part of Indigenous Business Month, recognising our work at SupplyAus in supporting and strengthening the Indigenous business community. This award reflected our commitment to collaboration, economic self-determination, and lifting up other First Nations enterprises across the country.
Leading With Integrity: Receiving the Wanbil Lee Ethical Business Leadership Award
In 2021, I was honoured to receive the Wanbil Lee Prize for Ethical Leadership from AGSM. This award recognised my commitment to values-driven business, cultural integrity, and ethical entrepreneurship across ventures like Indigicate, SupplyAus, and DHUWA Coffee. A proud moment that affirmed my belief in leading with purpose and responsibility.
On the Mic at Vic NAIDOC 2019: A Celebration of Pride and Power
In 2019, I had the honour of MCing the Vic NAIDOC event alongside Sue-Anne Hunter. The day was filled with cultural pride, joy, and community strength. It was more than an event — it was a celebration of who we are, and a reminder of why these spaces matter. A true highlight of my journey.
Standing for Culture: My Closing Address in Vancouver
In 2017, I closed the Developing Sustainable Communities Conference in Vancouver with a message about culture, responsibility, and legacy. I received a standing ovation — not for performance, but for truth. That speech became a defining moment on the path to creating the SAFE Method, and one of the highlights of my life.
Finishing What I Started: My UNSW AGSM MBA Executive Journey
In 2024, I completed my MBA Executive at AGSM UNSW after six years of hard work, growth, and resilience. The highlight was graduating with my daughters present — a moment of pride, legacy, and joy. This journey reminded me that Aboriginal people can succeed in any space we choose to walk in.
Learning Global Leadership at Harvard: A Week of Connection, Strategy, and Vision
In 2022, I joined 40 Indigenous leaders from around the world at Harvard Business School for an executive program on investing in sustainable communities. It was a week of powerful learning — from data and compound interest to leadership and community wealth. An unforgettable experience that will shape how I lead moving forward.