My second guest on this series about strong, badass, women of colour is my dear friend, Kristine. For privacy reasons, she has asked that we only use her first name. Kristine has Torres Strait Islander/Irish heritage and is an author, speaker and director of the charity Broken to Brilliant. Kristine works at Women's Health and Equality Queensland and facilitates healing workshops for First Nations women run by Strong Women Talking. She is passionate about advocating on domestic and sexual violence, child safety and mental health. We yarn about what it was like for Kristine growing up, her relationship with her dad, being called a coconut and her shame-job attempts at art.

Content warning: We mention family violence and we also talk about an Indigenous person who has died. If you’re in Australia and you need to talk to someone, please call:

- Lifeline on 13 11 14 (crisis support)

- 13YARN on 13 92 76 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners)

- 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling)

If you’re outside Australia please contact the crisis support service or domestic violence support service in your area.

This podcast is produced and hosted by Netta Finney Mejia. Recorded in the studios of Brisbane Ethnic Community Radio 4EB 98.1FM on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. Broadcast on the Community Radio Network around Australia. Music by Stephen Utting.

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