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Deadly Discussions
by Isaac Harrison
I interview good people doing good business for their communities and families.
Episodes
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S3 - Episode 11 - John Burgess - Tracing Back Through The Stolen Generation & First Nation Media Wizz
In this episode of Deadly Discussions, today I sit with John Burgess, a proud Gurindji man and founder of Little Rocket, a 100% First Nations-owned and operated creative and marketing agency based in Brunswick, Naarm. With more than 15 years at the helm of Little Rocket, John reflects on building…
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S3 - Episode 10 - Uncle Ken Jones - Indigenous Veterans Boer War & WW1 and The Dreamtime
In this episode of Deadly Discussions, we sit with Uncle Ken Jones, a proud Boandik Elder and legendary cultural educator behind Bush Adventures, based out in the beautiful Limestone Coast. Uncle Ken shares stories of growing up on Country, learning from the land, and teaching the next generation...
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S3 Episode 9 - Renee Turner - Wooramulla Eco Cultural Journeys - Carnarvon WA
On this episode of Deadly Discussions, I sit down with Renee Turner—an inspiring voice for change who’s making waves across culture, tourism, and storytelling. From her seafood adventures and the spiritual significance of Indigenous Welcomes to unveiling Australia’s hidden histories beyond 200...
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S3 Episode 8 - Aunty Francine Kickett - Art, Design & Tourism
In this episode of Deadly Discussions, we sit down with Aunty Francene Kickett, a distinguished visual artist, textile and fashion designer, and educator of the Wiilman Nyoongah Yorga peoples. Recorded at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference 2024 at the iconic MCG, we delve into the...
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S3 Episode 7 - Hayden Bromley - Aboriginal Tour Guide - SA Tourism Award Winner
In this episode of Deadly Discussions, We sit down with Haydyn, a descendant of the Adnyamathanha, Yarluyandi, and Narungga peoples, with deep connections to the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Simpson Desert, and South-West Queensland. As a qualified teacher with over 30 years of experience,...
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S3 Episode 6 - Mick Harding - Dancing Wombat - Wood Burning & Contemporary Indigenous Art
This week, we sit down with Mick Harding, the founder of Ngarga Warendj – Dancing Wombat, a thriving Indigenous business blending art, culture, and innovation. From his workshop on Gunai Kurnai country near Morwell, Mick shares how he turned his passion for Aboriginal art into a successful...
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S3 Episode 5 - Sara Stuart & Jake Long - Building a commercial printing business AND life after footy
In this episode of Deadly Discussions, we have two deadly guests: Sara and Jake. While their journeys are different, they share a common thread of overcoming challenges and staying grounded in their culture. Sara: Indigenous entrepreneur and founder of Australia’s largest female-owned commercial...
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S3 Episode 4 - Petina Tieman - Small Business Growth Expert - Growing Remote Economies
This episode was such a pleasant surprise. Petina Tieman, a highly respected coach and mentor, celebrated for her holistic approach to personal and business growth. A First Nation's woman from Tasmania, Petina outlines super practical framework for building economies in some of Australia’s most...
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S3 Episode 3 - Troy Benjamin - Blak Brews - Winner of Gordon Ramsays' Foodstars - LIVE at the MCG
In this episode, we chat with Troy Benjamin, a self-made entrepreneur and proud Indigenous Man from Geelong. His journey began in 2010 with a small café in Melbourne. Troy went on to create Backup Barista, an online service connecting cafes with skilled baristas across Australia. Troy is also a...
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S3 Episode 2 - Sharon Brindley - Chocolatier & Native Foods Ambassador - Recorded LIVE at the MCG
Recorded LIVE in person at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), traditional meeting area for the people of the Kulin Nation. I sat down with over 15 guests during three days at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference. Which brought together everyone and anyone for a corroboree around Tourism...
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S3 Episode 1 - Michael Morrissey - Electrician & Melbourne Jerky - Hard work & belief
Michael Morrissey, Electrician and owner of Melbourne Jerky. Handcrafted beef jerky which started here in Melbourne. Mike is a Gamilaroi (northern NSW) man from The Pines, Frankston. Notorious for many reasons, Mike unpacks growing up in that environment and never taking much notice.Business…
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S2 Episode 15 - Nicholas Breuen - Former Indigenous Police Officer - Policing & Aboriginality
Bungandidj Man and Former Police Officer Nick Buenen unpacks his life as a brother who has walked and worked in two worlds. We discuss what it’s like to have parents and grandparents from the “mission” and to move from that environment at a young age. Nick shares about not identifying as an...
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S2 Episode 14 - Josh Deane - Contemporary Indigenous Artist - Fashion // Painting // Modelling
Model - Hairdresser - Frontman - Painter (trade) - Retail worker - Nurse Listen to find out how Josh turned all these experiences into the business he is today. The origins of Josh’s story begin with his Grandfather, a Palawa man moving from Tasmania to Queensland. Josh’s Grandfather, to remain...
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S2 Episode 13 - Kaley Nicholson - Yilam - Indigenous Eco-Camping Brand
Kaley Nicholson is the Co-Founder of Yilam. A sustainable camping brand that offers the highest quality camping gear and On Country tourism experiences. Yilam in Taungurung means camp. Kaley is connected to various tribes in Victoria and New South Wales, so she identifies as Koori, an Indigenous...
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S2 Episode 12 - Kevin Kropinyeri - Indigenous Ranger - Indigenous Food Growers
Kevin grew up between Adelaide and a township called Murray Bridge. He remembers vividly the challenges he faced as a young Aboriginal man just going with the flow. During his teen years, he was faced with a choice between hanging out with the “brothers” which could lead to trouble or listen to…
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S2 Episode 11 - Mick Buckworth - Rumbalara - Indigenous Food Growers
Mick Buckworth married into the Yorta Yorta people in Shepparton, Victoria. Mick, a builder by trade, ended up working with the mob at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative. For the last two decades, the Co-op focused its work on aged care, dental, GP and health programs to the First Nations…
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S2 Episode 10 - David & Jeanette Crew - Follow the Flowers - Indigenous Food Growers
I sat down with David and Aunty Jeanette Crew to discuss their unique journey to owning their own farm in On Country. Aunty Jeanette, a Wemba Wemba woman, was forcibly relocated from the mission into town during her primary school years in the 60s. We discuss her take on first hand institutional...
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S2 Episode 9 - Luke Fallini
Luke Fallini, a Quandamooka man with Italian heritage from SE Queensland, Australia, joins me on the podcast. A builder by trade, with a passion for football (of course). Shares his not so typical upbringing as an Indigenous Australian with an Italian father. We touch on the rental crisis in QLD,...
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S2 Episode 8 - Alana Kennedy
What an inspiring episode this was! Alana Kennedy is a Waanyi Kalkatungu woman from North Queensland. Raised by her Non-Indigenous mother in Mt Isa. Alana understood there was something a little different with her family. Knowing her heritage without “knowing” it was something she grew accustomed...
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S2 Episode 7 - Cory Grech
Cory is the founder of Meat Brothers, a food truck that had evolved into a shipping container cafe. A Kamilaroi and Wonnarua Man from New South Wales, Cory shares the importance of having powerful women in his family. It was his matriarchs and siblings that always pushed him outside of his…
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S2 Episode 6 - Mervyn Fernando
Dunghutti Man, Mervyn Fernando joins me on the podcast. Mervyn grew up in Kempsey NSW. After losing his mother at a young age, Mervyn was raised by his father. Growing up as a young Koori boy On Country Mervyn faced the typical obstacles facing our young men. Which not much work around and lots…
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S2 Episode 5 - Jen Wright
Samoan author, entrepreneur, and mother of seven Jen Wright joins me on the podcast. Academically skilled and very driven Jen felt like she was unstoppable. Graduating secondary school in New Zealand to pursue a university degree which would qualify her as a commercial pilot. Jen found herself at…
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S2 Episode 4 - Brain Joyce
Brain Joyce a Papua New Guinean man with a passion for environmental change joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast.Growing up in the islands Brain emigrated to Australia during his school years. Landing in coastal Queensland, Brian and his siblings quickly realised that they went from being…
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S2 Episode 3 - Chadd Croshaw
The founder of Jarrah Integrated Services Chadd Croshaw does not hold back. An Anēwan man from New South Wales, Chad is fixated on giving the best services to his clients. A veteran in the hospitality and service industry Chad goes the extra mile to ensure his organisation satisfies all of his...
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S2 Episode 2 - Kayla Cartledge
Founder of Our Songlines and Our Dilly Bag Kayla Cartledge manages to spare some time for the Deadly Discussions Podcast. With a passion for change and justice for First Nations people, you will find Kayla on the front line in her community gracefully challenging the haunting narratives of Terra...
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S2 Episode 1 - Darren Godwell
What does the future of importing and exporting look like, and what does that mean for our First Nation businesses here down under?Darren Godwell, a Kokoberren man from Cape York joins me on the podcast to unpack some of the most exciting upcoming opportunities that will transform how Aboriginal...
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Deadly Discussions Podcast Episode 30
Experienced business leader and Kamilaroi Man, Richard Hurst, joins me on the Deadly Discussions podcast. I've been looking forward to getting Richard onto the podcast to hear his perspective on modern day money culture. The western financial model is a massive roadblock to our First Nations…
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Deadly Discussions Podcast Episode 29
For the first time on Deadly Discussions, I will be hosting two guests (well, technically they are one). I welcome a married couple, Adam and Carmel Wooding of Empower Digital. Adam, a Yorta Yorta man, and his wife Carmel, a teacher/librarian, are the founders of a business that helps other...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 28
Passionate about working towards positive change, building networks, sharing knowledge and learning. Benson, loves 'curiosity' and believes it is the beginning of all great things. He has alwys worked hard to live a values driven life and cares more for character than personality. Benson has...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 27 - Filmed Live
Liandra, the Founder of Liandra Swim joins me on the podcast, from school teacher to global swimwear brand, hear the story of this young Yonglu woman's journey. Oh did I mentioned she had a few babies along the way! Liandra Swim fuses Aboriginal Australian Culture with on-trend premium designer...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 26 - Filmed LIVE
CEO of Brisbane Indigenous Media Association, Jyi a Bidjara joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast to share the importance of Indigenous content for Indigenous people. With a proven track record in working alongside Indigenous people all across Australia, Jye will be exclusively sharing his...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 25 - Filmed LIVE
CEO Scott McCartney went LIVE with Isaac L Harrison on Deadly Discussions this morning.Scott covers some important topics such as, - Trends - Keeping Focus - Managing Cash Flow - Mindset - How to prepare your business to come out of this He also shares the latest updates on the overall sector…
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Deadly Discussions Episode 24
A unique name with a unique story. Noon Van Der Silk joins me on the podcast to share, - Growing up in a Cult hence the name! - Finding your identity - Finding your purpose - Struggling at school but thriving at college - AI and it's power to bring social change and harmony This one is for all…
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Deadly Discussions Episode 23
Laura Thompson joins me on the Deadly Discussions Podcast. Laura a Gunditjmara woman, shares he very unique approach in "Closing the Gap". Through Spark Health Organisation, Laura and her team have been involved in the Melbourne Indigenous community for decades. She also shares the story of...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 22
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 21
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 20
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 19
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...
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Untitled Episode
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...
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Untitled Episode
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 18
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 -...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 17
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 16
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 15
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 14
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 13
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 12
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…
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Deadly Discussions Episode 11
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...
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Deadly Discussions Episode 10
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…
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Deadly Discussions Episode 9
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...
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