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In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Seyi Akosile, lawyer, educator, community leader and Director of Yoruba School Australia. Qualified to practice law in both Australia and Nigeria, Seyi brings nearly two decades of professional experience alongside a deep commitment to preserving Yoruba language, culture and identity. At Yoruba School Australia, she leads curriculum development and teaching, helping create a space where children, families and communities can learn the language while building a stronger connection to their heritage. A native Yoruba speaker from Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Seyi’s passion for language goes far beyond communication. For her, language carries history, belonging and identity, and passing it on is an important part of ensuring culture continues to thrive across generations. Through education and community engagement, Yoruba School Australia is helping make that connection accessible to people both in Australia and beyond.

Breast cancer does not end when treatment ends. For Christine Mudavanhu and Dr. Nora Amath, the real battle is learning how to live, lead, and restore yourself in the long stretch of survivorship, when the scans are done, the surgeries are over, and the exhaustion still lingers. Christine and Nora return to continue their deeply personal conversation about chronic illness, executive leadership, and what it really means to rebuild after the acute phase of breast cancer. They unpack the shock of expecting to “bounce back,” only to discover that healing can take years, that hormone blockers and major surgeries reshape daily life, and that strength is no longer about pushing through at all costs. You'll discover: Why survivorship is a whole new chapter, not a finish lineHow high-performing women often turn survival into self-criticismThe difference between performative resilience and true restorationWhy boundaries, rest, and saying no are acts of leadershipHow Christine and Nora use the 7 R’s framework to guide their coaching and retreat work Christine shares how cancer forced her to rethink her identity, capacity, and the pressure of always being the one who holds everything together. Nora opens up about the emotional whiplash of surviving treatment while still feeling depleted, and how she learned to stop measuring her worth by how much she could carry. Together, they break down the practical and emotional lessons that emerged from their journey, from listening to your body, to reframing urgency, to building a life that honours both ambition and recovery. They also introduce their Restore wellness retreat and Sisters in Colour coaching program, created to support women navigating chronic illness, leadership, and the need to pour back into themselves. They also get honest about what conventional cancer care often leaves out, including nutrition, movement, nature, prayer, and the power of culturally grounded healing. From “gift day” instead of chemotherapy day to the role of First Nations healing circles, this episode expands the conversation beyond medicine into whole-person restoration.This is essential listening if you’re a woman carrying too much, healing from too much, or learning that rest is not weakness. Christine and Nora offer a powerful reminder that your capacity is finite, your well-being is non-negotiable, and your next chapter can be built with more intention, compassion, and clarity than the last.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Chi Kalu — lawyer, author, community volunteer, and passionate social justice advocate. With an LLB and LLM, Chi has built a career grounded not only in law, but in service. She is deeply committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable people, while also mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to professional development through CLE programs, training, and community initiatives. This is a conversation about purpose, advocacy, leadership, and the power of showing up for others, both inside and outside the courtroom.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Janet, founder of Azambezi, author, community builder, and passionate storyteller. For Janet, some stories need a stage, others need a page — and she has made it her mission to create space for both. Through Azambezi, she brings people together through impactful events that celebrate resilience, culture, and human connection, creating experiences designed not only to entertain but to shift perspectives and inspire change. As an author, Janet goes even deeper, exploring the conversations we do not have often enough and sharing stories that deserve to be heard. We talk about the power of storytelling, building meaningful community, leading with empathy, and what it means to create impact without making it about ego. This is a conversation about using your voice, bringing people together, and creating spaces where people can see themselves and each other differently.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Olivia Afriyie Johnson — sociopreneur, writer, speaker, and community advocate. Born in Ghana and raised in Australia, Olivia shares how her cross-cultural journey has shaped her understanding of identity, resilience, healing, and belonging. As the founder of Community Partners, owner of Olive Solutions Consultancy, and author of Echoes of Resilience, she is passionate about empowering CALD communities and creating meaningful change. We talk purpose, representation, personal growth, and the power of owning your story.

Rajkumari Navis is an engineer, project manager, and practitioner specialising in body-mind-subconscious integration. With 30 years of experience across five countries and a Master’s degree from the Australian National University, she brings a systems-thinking perspective to leadership, wellbeing, and the hidden patterns that can shape how women respond under pressure. Her work focuses particularly on high-performing women in technology, project management, and male-dominated environments who may experience perfectionism, over-preparation, burnout, difficulty speaking up, or hesitation in fully claiming their expertise. Rajkumari helps women understand and shift the protective patterns held in the nervous system, supporting a move from protected to powerful—where leadership, confidence, and success no longer come at the same internal cost.

Fabiola Campbell is the founder and principal mentor of Professional Migrant Women, an organisation dedicated to helping skilled migrant women bridge the gap between migration and professional employment in Australia. Drawing on her own experience of navigating the Australian job market without established networks, local recruitment knowledge, or extended support, she now equips other migrant women with the skills, connections, and confidence to pursue careers aligned with their qualifications and experience. With a background in human behaviour, community services, training, and development across Australia and overseas, she is passionate about women’s leadership, cultural diversity, and the power of meaningful connection. Creative, resourceful, and resilient, she works to transform challenges into opportunities and encourages women to recognise, celebrate, and share the unique strengths they bring to Australian workplaces and communities.

Marcela Lapertosa is a passionate international education leader and experienced intercultural designer, trainer, and coach, Marcela has dedicated her career to helping people and organisations build stronger intercultural competence. With expertise in nonprofit leadership, intercultural communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and event management, she previously served as Director of Education and Intercultural Learning at AFS, where she led the development of global intercultural learning programs for students, families, volunteers, and staff. She currently serves as Director of Education at Value Learning Intercultural Specialists and President of LatinOz Queensland, continuing her work to create inclusive learning experiences, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and support diverse communities.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, Christine Mudavanhu sits down with Solange Lipcin Argentine-Australian storyteller, community builder, and communication coach for a powerful conversation about identity, migration, and learning to speak with confidence in rooms that matter. Solange takes us back to her childhood in Buenos Aires, including the impact of growing up with a brother with disability, and how that shaped her emotional maturity, values, and resilience. She shares what it was like starting over in Australia, staying connected to her cultural roots through tango, and creating opportunities from the ground up — from “Curious Sally” (Spanish playgroups and children’s education) to leading a Spanish community school and supporting women entrepreneurs. Together, Christine and Solange unpack the “confidence gap” many migrant women experience — not just language, but posture, presence, mindset, and emotional regulation — and why communication is so much more than words.

Christine and Nora have a conversation about life changing health diagnosis and how leadership and health is at the centre of driving the next phase of their lives.

Melody is an experienced infrastructure commercial advisor with experience in project management, strategy and development. She has worked with clients in providing support through commercial due diligence, and transaction advisory strategies complemented by value-added work and growth strategies for various infrastructure projects. Melody gained expertise while working with KPMG in Botswana and Zimbabwe, honing skills across Risk Advisory, Deal Advisory and Project Management. She has demonstrated experience in managing complex capital-raising projects, developing capital delivery models and crafting organizational redesign for clients while leading diverse teams. Melody provides clear strategic leadership by developing business strategy development and implementing effective change management strategies for clients. She is highly well-regarded by her peers for her excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Additionally, Melody serves as a board advisory member and mentor.

Urusaro Patricia Rwagaju, known artistically as Saro Roro, is an established design strategist & project lead, accomplished performer and creative, and former Chief Operating Officer. Leveraging her background in analytical sciences as a former geochemical analyst, she brings a unique perspective to her role as a Creative Lead and Design Strategist at the Museum of Sticks & Stones, a pioneering project by Mettlesome. With a Bachelor of Science - Honours Class 1 degree focused on Geological and Earth Sciences from The University of Queensland, Urusaro's academic background underscores her strong foundation in the analytical sciences, having worked in the industry for almost a decade. As a Design Strategist at Mettlesome, Urusaro employs her skills in human-centered strategy design to address pressing social issues, demonstrating proficiency in co-design, workshop facilitation, UX design, and behaviour change strategies. Her previous role as COO for We Are The Movement further enriched her ability to collaborate with diverse communities, emphasising design and wellbeing initiatives. Beyond her professional endeavours, Urusaro is an accomplished performer, musician, creative producer, and model. Operating under the pseudonym Saro Roro, she showcases her artistic talents both as an independent artist, but also as as a key member of the award-winning Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra and signed model represented by Rebel Rebel Agency - highlighting her passion and professionalism within the arts. In summary, Urusaro's multidimensional skill set, complemented by her dedication to positive social impact and experience in operations and geosciences, positions her as a standout individual in the realms of art, strategy, and human-centered design.

Sahera Sumar is a facilitator, coach, mentor, and keynote speaker. Previously, Director of the Global Leadership Academy at Schneider Electric. She has worked with leaders in 25+ countries in projects for World Bank, WHO, and AKDN international development.  Executive Director for the Human Rights pillar within the United Nations Australian Association (NSW). She holds a Master of Organizational Coaching Psychology, specialises in neuro-leadership and positive psychology.

Kirthi is a Zimbabwean born women of Indian origin who is a multi faceted finance professional, with experience in strategy and decision making, reporting to stakeholders, financial modelling, cash flow & reporting , capabilities in human resourcing and cloud technology & managing outsourced team. Kirthi is currently the CFO of Ecolife Solutions Pty Ltd - Pipe Lagging & Insulation. She is a championing diversity in the male dominated space of of the construction industry. Outside of work she is a wife and mother to two daughters. She is a self confessed Foodie who loves Indian Fusion Food and if she was not changing the world through finance she would be changing the world through her food.

An Operations and Continuous Improvement Professional with hands on experience in the development and execution of safety and operations improvement programs. Over 16 years of experience across mining, manufacturing and technology complemented by a strong operations management and change management background. Working with top tier companies such as BHP, Orica and the Federal Government of Australia, Brenda has experience in technical roles, people leadership and functional support. More recently, she was part of the team that delivered the largest single autonomous mine site conversion for BHP’s Goonyella Riverside Mine.