Tonight I share my last episode in my podcast series - Know Role Models. My guest is Daniel Daylight. A proud Gamilaraay man who grew up in Sydney, with connections to the Gubbi Gubbi people. Daniel has played a big role in my life over the last couple of years, mentoring me, supporting me, and always encouraging me to connect and learn more about my culture. Daniel has worked hard in the criminal justice space, setting up the NSW Youth Koori Court, advocating to raise the age of criminal responsibility and currently leading the Creating Futures Justice Program at Weave. 

Episode 4

In this episode I interview Sam Johnson, someone I’ve had the honour of growing up around in my neighbourhood. We discuss what it’s like becoming a father, challenges of fatherhood, the impact of our own trauma and how it influences our parenting. This is a very special and healing conversation for me. Hope you enjoy it.

Sam Alderton-Johnson is a father of five young people. He is a passionate dad who is focused on breaking cycles, navigating intergenerational trauma and building culturally strong, proud and resilient kids. Sam is a criminologist and senior public servant who has led significant social policy projects across NSW, particularly around Aboriginal Affairs. He is passionate about equity, access and inclusion for all young people.

In this episode I get to yarn with one of my cultural mentors, Eric Brown. Eric has an  incredible story overcoming major obstacles in his life. He has become one of the best adaptive crossfit athletes in the world. Eric works with young people in the youth justice system where he uses culture to heal and break the cycle of trauma.