Sisters In Colour

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Chandni — Advanced Care Paramedic, advocate, and passionate voice for equity, diversity and inclusion in healthcare.Working with the Queensland Ambulance Service, Chandni has also stepped into a Senior Advisor role within the Fair and Inclusive Practice Unit, contributing to cultural change and helping shape more inclusive workplaces and services. Her work is grounded in a strong belief that healthcare should be culturally competent, representative of the communities it serves, and built with the voices of the people most affected at the table.In this conversation, we explore representation in healthcare, meaningful inclusion, co-design, cultural change and the importance of creating systems where people feel seen, respected and understood. Chandni also speaks about the values that guide her beyond the workplace — from advocating for vulnerable communities to treating children with kindness, dignity and respect.This is a conversation about using your voice, challenging the status quo and creating change that goes beyond policy — into the way people are treated, supported and cared for.

Breast cancer does not end when treatment ends. For Christine Mudavanhu and Dr. Nora Amath, the real battle is learning how to live, lead, and restore yourself in the long stretch of survivorship, when the scans are done, the surgeries are over, and the exhaustion still lingers.Christine and Nora return to continue their deeply personal conversation about chronic illness, executive leadership, and what it really means to rebuild after the acute phase of breast cancer. They unpack the shock of expecting to “bounce back,” only to discover that healing can take years, that hormone blockers and major surgeries reshape daily life, and that strength is no longer about pushing through at all costs.You'll discover:Why survivorship is a whole new chapter, not a finish lineHow high-performing women often turn survival into self-criticismThe difference between performative resilience and true restorationWhy boundaries, rest, and saying no are acts of leadershipHow Christine and Nora use the 7 R’s framework to guide their coaching and retreat workChristine shares how cancer forced her to rethink her identity, capacity, and the pressure of always being the one who holds everything together. Nora opens up about the emotional whiplash of surviving treatment while still feeling depleted, and how she learned to stop measuring her worth by how much she could carry.Together, they break down the practical and emotional lessons that emerged from their journey, from listening to your body, to reframing urgency, to building a life that honours both ambition and recovery. They also introduce their Restore wellness retreat and Sisters in Colour coaching program, created to support women navigating chronic illness, leadership, and the need to pour back into themselves.They also get honest about what conventional cancer care often leaves out, including nutrition, movement, nature, prayer, and the power of culturally grounded healing. From “gift day” instead of chemotherapy day to the role of First Nations healing circles, this episode expands the conversation beyond medicine into whole-person restoration.This is essential listening if you’re a woman carrying too much, healing from too much, or learning that rest is not weakness. Christine and Nora offer a powerful reminder that your capacity is finite, your well-being is non-negotiable, and your next chapter can be built with more intention, compassion, and clarity than the last.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Chi Kalu — lawyer, author, community volunteer, and passionate social justice advocate.With an LLB and LLM, Chi has built a career grounded not only in law, but in service. She is deeply committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable people, while also mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to professional development through CLE programs, training, and community initiatives.This is a conversation about purpose, advocacy, leadership, and the power of showing up for others, both inside and outside the courtroom.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Janet, founder of Azambezi, author, community builder, and passionate storyteller.For Janet, some stories need a stage, others need a page — and she has made it her mission to create space for both. Through Azambezi, she brings people together through impactful events that celebrate resilience, culture, and human connection, creating experiences designed not only to entertain but to shift perspectives and inspire change.As an author, Janet goes even deeper, exploring the conversations we do not have often enough and sharing stories that deserve to be heard.We talk about the power of storytelling, building meaningful community, leading with empathy, and what it means to create impact without making it about ego.This is a conversation about using your voice, bringing people together, and creating spaces where people can see themselves and each other differently.

In this episode of Sisters in Colour, we sit down with Olivia Afriyie Johnson — sociopreneur, writer, speaker, and community advocate.Born in Ghana and raised in Australia, Olivia shares how her cross-cultural journey has shaped her understanding of identity, resilience, healing, and belonging. As the founder of Community Partners, owner of Olive Solutions Consultancy, and author of Echoes of Resilience, she is passionate about empowering CALD communities and creating meaningful change.We talk purpose, representation, personal growth, and the power of owning your story.