The New Dreaming Podcast
The New Dreaming is more than just a podcast - it’s a truth-telling movement. A space for real, meaningful conversations that empower, challenge and inspire. Through the voices of those who have broken barriers, found their purpose and reclaimed their stories, - we uncover the truths that shape who we are.
For those ready to listen, learn and be part of something bigger - each episode is a step towards truth, healing and collective empowerment.
Episodes
16 episodes
Walking Two Worlds: Glenn Johnston Shows How Procurement Creates Real Opportunity
Thirty moves as a kid. A father who couldn’t safely say he was Aboriginal. And a career that accidentally began with “buying pens and pencils” before turning into a blueprint for Indigenous procurement and self-determination. We yarn with Glenn...
How Gratitude and Culture can ReWire your Health with Mengui Ahmat
Chronic disease keeps stealing years from our mob and it’s happening earlier than ever. We sit with Mengui - Torres Strait Islander entrepreneur from Badu Island - to unpack a practical, culture-first path back to health: fast smarter, eat real...
Nathan Yeo: Designing A Life From Factory Floor To Founder
What if the first step isn’t glamorous, just necessary? Nathan joins us to share how he went from a factory floor in modular construction to leading Avendo Design, a residential architecture and design studio known for plans that ac...
Dennis' Journey From Boxing Rings To Building Community & Home Ownership
A tough childhood. A pair of gloves. A phone call that changed everything. Dennis joins us to share a raw, generous story about turning pain into purpose- first through boxing, then through community service and finally through the ...
Kayla Truth's Journey: Healing Through Hip-Hop
Meet Kaylah Truth, a powerhouse Meerooni woman of the Gurang Nation whose journey through hip-hop, activism and cultural reconnection will leave you inspired and reflective. Growing up in Brisbane's south side, Kaylah's earliest mem...
Digital Pathways: Building First Nations E-Commerce
Discover the powerful story of how a simple website for a family cabinet making business sparked a digital entrepreneurship journey that's now transforming Indigenous businesses across Australia. Adam Wooding, a proud Wemba Wemba man, takes us ...
Building Dreams and Brewing Success
Walking into Good Good coffee shop in Brisbane's West End feels like being welcomed into a community where everyone knows your name and how you take your coffee. Owner Josh Power has created more than just a café—he's built a space where genuin...
Slashing Dreams: Jordan's Small Acre Niche
Have you ever felt that persistent gut feeling telling you there's something more meant for you than just clocking in at a job you don't enjoy? That's exactly what led Jordan from Ocean View to establish NHQ Slashing, a business that's now thri...
Creating Space in a Crowded World: The James Saunders Story
*This episode was filmed prior to the World Premiere of James' Film - As mentioned in this episodeWhat does it take to build a business that stays true to cultural values while thriving in today's fast-paced digital landscape? James Saun...
Country Boy, City Voice: Bob's Journey to Media
Bob Smith's journey from small-town chef to influential CEO and media personality unfolds as a powerful testament to identity, purpose and authentic leadership. Growing up in Beaudesert on Mununjali country, Bob's early life experi...
Against All Odds: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
A raw conversation about healing, identity and breaking cycles of trauma unfolds as Reese shares his remarkable journey from childhood adversity to becoming an advocate for Indigenous communities and men's mental health.Born to a teenag...
Finding Light in Darkness: A Writer's Journey Through Mental Health
Josh Beckett opens his heart in this raw, unfiltered conversation about trauma, mental health and the healing power of creative expression. A Waka Waka and Yuggera man balancing work in the federal government with his passion for sc...
The Journey Home: Identity, Music and South Sea Islander Heritage
When Robbie Mann sings his song "Home," something remarkable happens. Though he might be standing in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall, in his mind he's transported to the red dirt roads of Joskeleigh, the South Sea Islander community where his fami...
The Stage Matriarch: Acting Is A Vessel, Finding Your Voice, The Price of Passion!
From Kangaroos hopping through the dusty camps of Roma to standing in the spotlight of Australia's most prestigious stages, veteran Indigenous actor Roxanne MacDonald takes us on an intimate journey through her remarkable life and career.
