Let’s talk about Aussie media

Let’s talk about Aussie media… and our token multiculturalism and diversity. From 19 000 segments on Australian TV, only 6 % had non-European presenters. Whereas 24% of the population isn’t European (Media Diversity Australia). When it comes to actual representation it’s as aussie as Yeah…. Nah. She’ll be right Our telly ain’t great mate. “100% of free-to-air television national news …

Should I show up online?

Two points to consider when it comes to showing up online. People are more likely to trust “someone like themselves” than they are the CEO, a successful entrepreneur, employee,  journalist, NGO representative or government. (1) Think about what this means for you, so often we look to institutions to help us with authority and validation. You already have that. Go …

Waking up at 5am

Someone sharing about their experience can help normalize yours. For years I’ve felt bad about not being part of the 5.00 am club that so many motivational folks preach about (Robin Sharma wrote a whole book about it) and finally when Komal Minhas in the TNRS Program said she sleeps late but then makes sure the morning is all for …

An Email To Netflix About Indian Matchmaking,

7/08/2020 Dear Brandon and Cindy, I understand you commissioned the show Indian Matchmaking, well done on bringing something so relevant to the diaspora onto Netflix. I think some of the social issues have been covered widely but I want to address something else. I don’t normally watch television or any live streaming service, though I paid a subscription for one …