Bringing Indigenous Australian Business Into The Mainstream | Future Tribe | Dion Devow
It's NAIDOC Week (4-11 July 2021), which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities but by Australians from all walks of life.
In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to local entrepreneur and recipient of the 2018 ACT Australian of the Year, Dion Devow. Dion is a proud Indigenous Australian using his business acumen to provide opportunities for disadvantaged members of the Indigenous community. Initially, this took the form of consulting with Government agencies and academic institutions on how to address the issues Indigenous people face when attempting to pursue higher education. As time went on, Dion began to yearn for financial independence and the ability to make a more direct contribution to the Indigenous community. This led our Dion Devow to start a multitude of successful businesses (the most prominent of which are his fashion label Darkies Designs and ICT consultancy Yerra) aimed at celebrating Indigenous culture and giving opportunities to those who shared his struggle.
Dion discusses his mission to empower Indigenous people by nurturing their passion for entrepreneurship. He also discusses some of the reasons why it is so difficult for Indigenous Australians to reach executive positions in large companies or start their own business. When asked about his individual success, Dion attributes most of his good fortune in business to great time management, networking, and an organic approach to business development. The show then concludes with Dion sharing a cautionary (yet amusing) tale about a time he ordered hundreds of yoga mats that he could not sell.
What we talk about:
Managing time between projects
The importance of promoting higher education and business paths for young Indigenous people
Overcoming adversity
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