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24/05/2024 · BONUS

Don't Miss... Find and Tell

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting! You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode. Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller will take home the grand prize and be crowned the Find And Tell champion. Search Find And Tell on your podcast app or click here! Meet the storytellers at findandtell.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24/05/2024 · Bonus

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7 min
16/01/2024

Mitchell Ross

Mitchell is a proud Bidjigal man from La Perouse in south-east Sydney. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muru Office Supplies, a national Workplace Supplies provider, and is enthusiastic about his role in helping to grow the Indigenous business sector and giving back to the community. After working in the IT industry for almost 15 years, providing technology services to small business customers, Mitchell discovered the emerging supplier diversity trend in late 2011 and pivoted from IT into workplace supplies. Mitchell has grown Muru from the ground up into one of the largest First Nation owned companies in Australia and partnered with leading brands such as CBA, Telstra, Boral, Qantas, Fortescue Metals and KPMG. Mitchell helps organisations capture value above and beyond the products they purchase through Muru. He creates partnerships that are more than transactional, offering ongoing mutual value for both parties through social outcomes. Muru means “pathway” in the language of the coastal Sydney region and Mitchell's vision is to create a pathway for future generations, helping to close the gap for First Nation people. A percentage of all Muru profits is donated to First Nations community programs that support Education, Employment and Health & Wellbeing initiatives. ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence ABOUT MURU OFFICE SUPPLIES Muru Office Supplies is a B2B supplier offering products for every occasion in the modern workplace. Muru’s vision is to create “pathways” for the Indigenous community. It is a purpose-driven, community-focused organisation that contributes a percentage of all profits to education, employment and health and well-being initiatives that support Indigenous communities. https://muruoffice.com.au/ ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn: / kristalkinsela Facebook: / kristalekinsela Twitter: / kristal_kinsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/01/2024

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10 min
30/01/2024

Jasmine Newman

Jasmine Newman is a proud Wiradjuri woman, Managing Director and Co-founder, Killara Services, an Aboriginal cleaning company. In Jasmine’s own words: “I am driven to continue the legacy that was left behind by my Great Grandfather Bert Groves, along with why I have started my business Killara – To Engage, Employ and Empower my people.” She was the winner of the 2022 Supply Nation Indigenous Business Woman of the Year And the National Winner of the 2022 Telstra Best of Business Awards - Indigenous Excellence Category. Jasmine currently employs 350 people nationally, with 40% being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence ABOUT KILLARA KILLARA Services is a leading Aboriginal owned and operated cleaning company offering soft service solutions to Commercial and Government clients across Australia. Key clients include JLL, Shell, BGIS, CBRE, Defence Australia and the Australian Federal Police. https://killaraservices.com.au/ ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn: / kristalkinsela Facebook: / kristalekinsela Twitter: / kristal_kinsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/01/2024

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6 min
22/04/2024

Jarin Baigent

Jarin is a Wiradjuri woman born and raised in Sydney with her family bloodlines from Cowra NSW. Jarin grew up in the Waterloo / Redfern and Western Sydney communities. She spearheaded Trading Blak after experiencing the disempowering and harmful impacts of misrepresentation within the Aboriginal business landscape. Jarin Street, active wear and exercise equipment celebrates beautiful bold Indigenous designs and the artists behind them. Jarin Street business model centres around supporting Indigenous artists. Jarin Street began by recognising the misuse of Aboriginal art and the industries failure to protect artists and Aboriginal designs. The business aims to provide ongoing ethical and sustainable support to artists who contribute their work. ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn: / kristalkinsela Facebook: / kristalekinsela Twitter: / kristal_kinsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/04/2024

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20 min
13/07/2025

Meet the Mob - Pele Aumua

This special series of Meet the Mob was filmed in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We extend our thanks to Amotai Supplier Diversity for their support. Meet Pele AumuaPele is a specialist in holistic health and culture building. He applies innovative approaches that challenges deficit thinking and focuses on potential instead. Pele’s background in functional strength and conditioning, gym ownership, and lifestyle coaching have culminated his skillset in designing and delivering health and wellbeing initiatives that create transformative change. He excels at empowering communities to become self-sufficient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/07/2025

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11 min
29/06/2025

Meet the Mob - Frae Cairns and Kahurangi Malcolm

Meet Frae Cairns Frae has lived and worked abroad in both Canada and Japan and gained local and international experience in retail sector management, sales, international shipping and operations. She is a CIPS accredited Procurement Professional and won Young Procurement Professional of the year in 2019. Her passion for social equity led her to pioneer the social and sustainable procurement work in Auckland Council and subsequently go on to play a pivotal role in growing He Waka Eke Noa and Amotai. She has worked with hundreds of procurement professionals and organisations to deliver impact through procurement activity and enable greater opportunities for Māori and Pasifika. And Meet Kahurangi MalcolmKahurangi was schooled in total immersion Māori at Te Raki o Pukekohe and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waiuku. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Business Administration and completed her post-graduateresearch on Māori Economic Development. She previously worked for Waikato’s Economic Development Agency supporting business growth and has held numerous roles in health and social services. Kahurangi understands Māori business having started a number of her own small businesses including a nutrition consultancy, a niche. Together they make up Puna Awarau Puna Awarau is a Māori consultancy firm working at the forefront of Indigenous procurement in Aotearoa. With unrivaled expertise in supplier diversity, we are your specialist support. Generating Māori (and Pasifika) socio[1]economic outcomes within organisations and major projects.We work with government agencies, local body authorities, Iwi, Māori land trusts, private enterprises and charitable trusts that want to better understand what social value they can create through their spending. We understand the power of procurement in creating change and believe a more equitable Aotearoa is possible. We offer independent expert advice and support to organisations working towards broader outcomes throughsocial procurement, progressive procurement and/or supplier diversity.• We are 100% Māori owned• We are 100% wāhine ownedPuna Awarau founders have whakapapa links to Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Te Rarawa, Te Waiariki, Te Aupōuri, NgātiKahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/06/2025

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18 min
30/09/2025

GORDON CHAN I’m coming home

In this episode of Bros & Cons, Jayleks and Rongotti sit down with NRL star Gordon Chan Kum Tong to talk about his rise in rugby league, his background, and what's next for him in 2026. From where he first made an impact on the field to his plans for the future, this chat is full of insights, laughs, and inspiration. Don't miss this exclusive sit-down with one of the NRL's most exciting talents! Bros and Cons shares real stories and lived experiences that may be challenging. If this episode raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 13YARN on 13 92 76, a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/09/2025

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54 min
19/12/2023

Mundanara Bayles

Mundanara is the Managing Director and co-founder of the BlackCard Pty Ltd, which is a 100% Aboriginal owned business certified with Supply Nation. Mundanara co-founded BlackCard with Dr Lilla Watson, who is a respected Aboriginal elder, artist, educator and long-time course developer. Mundanara’s cultural heritage is connected to the Wonnarua and Bunjalung people on her mother’s side and the Birri-Gubba and Gungalu on her father’s side. As a proud advocate for her people, she follows in her father’s footsteps and aims to make a positive contribution. She is also the founder and host of The Black Magic Woman Podcast which features mainly First Nations people from across Australia sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. It is an honour to get the woman behind the mic on the other end of an interview and hear about her why! Make sure you listen to her podcast on Apple and Spotify, and if you’re flying Virgin, you can grab her podcast on there until the end of the year! ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence ABOUT BLACKCARD BlackCard is a specialist consultancy providing cultural capability training and consultancy services to enable people and organisations to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. BlackCard’s purpose is working with people, not for people, with the genius of Aboriginal Knowledge. https://www.theblackcard.com.au/ ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn: / kristalkinsela Facebook: / kristalekinsela Twitter: / kristal_kinsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19/12/2023

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17 min
17/11/2023 · BONUS

What is Find And Tell?

🚨 CALLING AUSTRALIAN STORYTELLERS! 🚨 iHeart Australia and BlakCast are on the hunt for contestants to compete in a podcast tournament starting in 2024. If you can find and tell a good story, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! No experience is needed and if you’re chosen, you’ll be flown to iHeart’s studios in Sydney, be trained by industry experts, be handed your own recording gear and cash! Plus, you’ll be paired with your very own producer to guide you as you are set free to Find And Tell unique Australian stories. For more information and to apply, head to https://FindandTell.com.au. We can’t wait to hear from you!*Registration has closed for season one.* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17/11/2023 · Bonus

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2 min
25/02/2024

Carol Vale

Carol is a Dunghutti woman and has dedicated her career to breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians. Carol founded and continues to run Murawin Pty Ltd, a national, Indigenous consultancy, driven by strong family and Indigenous cultural values. She works across a wide range of social and public policy areas that directly affect Indigenous Australians and communities. Carol has technical and cultural knowledge, experience and expertise across research and evaluation, strategy and policy, and Indigenous governance and placemaking. ⇢⇢⇢ MEET THE MOB Meet the Mob is a YouTube series dedicated to showcasing Blak Excellence in Indigenous Business. Each interview is designed to provide an introduction to an Indigenous business leader, what drives them to succeed and how they're creating positive change for organisations and Indigenous communities. #meetthemob #indigenousbusiness #indigenousprocurement #supplierdiversity #BlakExcellence ABOUT MURAWIN Murawin is a national, Indigenous-led consultancy, founded, owned and operated by Dunghutti woman Carol Vale and business entrepreneur, Greg McKenzie. Murawin’s purpose is to create impact by breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised groups. https://murawin.com.au/ ABOUT KRISTAL Kristal Kinsela is the supplier diversity expert who’s done it all before. A published author, trusted advisor to leading global organisations and descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal brings lived experience and over 18 years of business expertise to every partnership. CONNECT WITH KRISTAL Website: https://www.kristalkinsela.com/ LinkedIn: / kristalkinsela Facebook: / kristalekinsela Twitter: / kristal_kinsela See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25/02/2024

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25 min

BlakCast is Australia’s first podcasting network that is owned and led by First Nations people. Our podcasts are conceived of, developed by, and proudly platform First Nations, black and people of colour. We hold space for the celebration of Indigenous knowledge and diverse perspectives. Telling stories for all Australians, building community and sharing culture on our journey to a stronger, more inclusive future. We aspire to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia through empathy, connection, and meaningful conversations.