When the world feels uncertain, where do you turn for strength? This episode explores not just how we endure challenging times, but how we can reframe them as powerful moments of growth, healing, and profound human connection.
We are honored to be joined by Ella Noah Bancroft, a Bundjalung woman, artist, author, and founder of The Returning Indigenous Corporation. Drawing from deep Indigenous wisdom, Ella guides us through the practice of "remembering and returning"—a powerful call to reconnect with our land, community, and ancestral lineage as an antidote to modern disconnection.
We discuss how to build a sustainable culture based on care, Ella's work in community building, creating spaces for intergenerational learning where elders and youth exchange knowledge, and the healing power of authentic storytelling. This is a conversation about finding our place, strengthening our bonds, and weaving a new story for our collective future.
Key Moments:
[06:45]: Shifting perspective: Why seeing difficult times as periods of birth and growth is crucial for humanity.
[09:29]: Unpacking "Remembering and Returning": What it means to reclaim connection to land, culture, and self.
[12:28]: How intergenerational communities create "quantum leap learning" and foster deep-rooted wisdom and belonging.
[26:59]: The "Mother Care" program: A powerful example of building a business rooted in a community care economy.
[32:59]: Rediscovering the role of storytelling as the fabric of our DNA and a vital tool for healing and understanding.