Diversified Business Skills

04/10/2026

October is Indigenous Business Month 🖤💛❤️

This year’s theme is Local and Connected — celebrating the strength that comes from doing business on Country, in community and through the relationships we build with one another.

To celebrate Indigenous Business Month, I’m running two workshops for mob this October — one online for First Nations women across Australia, and one face-to-face here on Bundjalung Country.

💻 Women’s Business: Starting from the Ground Up

📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 12pm–1pm (Sydney time)
💻 Online through Ember Connect

Got a business idea sitting in your head, but not sure what to do next?

I’m hosting a relaxed online yarn through Ember Connect for First Nations women who have a business idea, are just getting started, or simply want some practical guidance on where to begin.

We’ll yarn about getting your idea off the ground, business structures, lessons and mistakes, social media, websites, Google Business, digital tools and some practical next steps.

This session is for Ember Connect members. Membership is completely FREE for First Nations women, so if you’re not already a member, jump over to www.emberconnectlive.com.au/events and sign up.

📱 Digital Apps & Tools – Beginners Workshop

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Bundjalung Tribal Society
☕ Morning tea provided
🖤 Open to all First Nations people

This is a practical, beginner-friendly 3-hour face-to-face workshop introducing some of the digital tools that can make business and everyday work a whole lot easier.

We’ll cover the basics of:
• Google Drive
• Canva
• Microsoft Excel

No advanced tech skills needed — this one is about getting comfortable with the basics, having a go and being able to ask questions along the way.

Places are limited, so please RSVP directly to me at [email protected].

I’m really looking forward to spending Indigenous Business Month sharing some of the skills I’ve picked up along the way and supporting more mob to turn ideas into action, build their digital confidence and grow their businesses. 🖤💛❤️

22/09/2026

Interested in learning what it takes to work in Aboriginal cultural tourism? Check this short course out!

🌿 Intro to Cultural Tourism – Enrolments Now Open!

ECHAM Training’s Intro to Cultural Tourism short course is ready to enrol in!

Designed for people working in or interested in tourism, hospitality and community settings, this practical course builds the skills to interpret and share Australian Indigenous culture respectfully, while understanding the cultural protocols that underpin respectful engagement.

The course incorporates three nationally recognised units of competency, with successful completion resulting in a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for those units.

💻 Flexible hybrid delivery – online + face-to-face
💰 Course cost: $1,200

We’re taking enquiries and enrolments now!

Learn more and apply today: https://echamtraining.edu.au/courses/intro-to-cultural-tourism/

21/09/2026

It's happening!! 🫣😬😃🎉

I'm so excited to be speaking at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) this year in Boorloo / Perth! 🖤💛❤️

My presentation, When Story Meets Strategy: Digital Marketing for Cultural Tourism Success, will explore the incredible opportunities ahead for Aboriginal cultural tourism — and how we can do it better.

I’ll be talking about the power of storytelling, how story can shape the way we develop and manage cultural tourism experiences, and how we can turn powerful cultural stories into effective digital marketing strategies that connect authentic experiences with the right audiences.

Because it’s not just about marketing the story. It’s about thinking strategically about what we share, how we share it, what we protect, the experiences we create and the legacy tourism leaves behind.

And of course, I’ll have a few other little nuggets to share along the way! 😉

Who’s going to be at AITC this year? I’d love to connect in Boorloo!

15/09/2026

🌿 Proud to be partnering with ECHAM Training Rto:46476

Through Diversified Business Skills, I proudly partner with ECHAM Training (RTO 46476), a 100% Aboriginal-owned Registered Training Organisation based in Northern NSW, to deliver practical, industry-focused training.

As a Trainer and Assessor, the training I can deliver through this partnership includes:

Cultural Tourism Short Courses

• Intro to Cultural Tourism
• Cultural Tour Guide Skills
• Cultural Tourism Product Development

Micro Skill Sets

• Pathways to Reconciliation: Cultural Awareness and Safety
• BSBSS00102 Micro Business Skill Set

Business & Leadership

• BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
• BSB50120 Diploma of Business
• BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
• BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

And that’s only part of what ECHAM Training offers. Their broader training scope also includes conservation and ecosystem management, On Country management, cultural sites work and cultural heritage training.

Interested in training for your organisation, community or team?

🌐 Contact me to learn more or explore the training I can deliver at www.dbslearning.com/accredited-training

For ECHAM Training’s full range of courses, visit www.echamtraining.edu.au

🖤💛❤️

08/09/2026

Thinking of starting a cultural tourism business or turning your cultural knowledge, stories and experiences into a tourism offering? 🌿

Before you start thinking about websites, bookings and marketing, there are some important foundations to get right.

In this carousel, I take you through my Cultural Tourism Business Development Framework — a simple way to think about the visitor journey from Discover → Connect → Book → Experience → Share, while keeping culture, purpose and protocols at the centre.

Want to learn more?

Join me this Friday, 11 September for a FREE webinar through Ember Connect, where we’ll explore the framework and yarn about developing meaningful, sustainable cultural tourism experiences.

✨ Ember Connect is free to join for First Nations women.

Head to emberconnectlive.com.au to register for the event or hit the link in bio.

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16/08/2026

Over in Perth today to meet up with the mob from Ember Connect dressed to impress in KingKing Creative

01/08/2026

Thanks Business Lismore for putting on a great night! Well done to all the finalists and winners at the Business Lismore awards, I felt honoured and a little shocked to be a finalist in both the Excellence in Business & Professional Services category and for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion for my business Diversified Business Skills.
Though I didn't take out any first prizes, it is still pretty flattering to be considered amongst such amazing businesses in the Northern Rivers! Congrats to everyone 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

31/07/2026

Have you ever dreamed of turning your culture, stories and knowledge into a business?

I'm excited to be hosting an upcoming Ember Connect session:
🗓 Friday 11 September
🕛 12:00pm–1:00pm (AEST)
💻 Online

Cultural Tourism Opportunities for Women: From Storytelling to Strategy

Cultural tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Australia, and it presents incredible opportunities for First Nations women to create meaningful businesses while sharing culture, truth-telling, history and connection to Country.

During this relaxed 45-minute yarn, I'll be sharing:
-Why cultural tourism is a growing opportunity for First Nations women.
- My Cultural Tourism Framework to help turn your ideas into strategies
- Practical tips for getting started, whether you're just exploring an idea or ready to launch.

I've spent many years working across the travel and tourism industry and as an Aboriginal woman I am passionate about creating pathways for First Nations women through business, entrepreneurship and tourism.

I'd love you to join me for this conversation!

🔥 Not a member of Ember Connect yet?
Membership is completely FREE for First Nations women.
Join the growing community at https://lnkd.in/gKMT4TbJ, then register for the event via the Events page or directly here:
👉 https://lnkd.in/g_CBwzm3

29/07/2026

Did you know it's recommended to update your professional profile photos every two years?

A lot can change in that time... your business evolves, your style changes, and (in my case!) I've gone from blonde back to my natural hair colour. 😄

So here's the latest version of me!

Keeping your profile photo current helps people recognise you, builds trust, and makes your online presence feel authentic and up to date.

📸 When was the last time you updated your business profile photos?

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