Mindy Woods

Women in business, start-ups, sustainability, environmentalist, Indigenous speaker

Food has a culture. A history. A story. It has relationships and identity. And fortunately for us, food has a proud Bundjalung Widjabul Wia Bul female ambassador by the name of Mindy Woods.

Former physiotherapist, Masterchef Australia finalist 2012 and most recently CEO of Sydney's Lotus Dining Group, Mindy is currently studying sustainable horticulture and bush food with the goal of protecting native foods, the environment and re-igniting Indigenous culture.

You must taste a culture to truly understand it. That’s why Mindy opened her very own native inspired restaurant Karkalla on Ancestral country, creating opportunities for indigenous and non-indigenous people to connect with aboriginal culture, art, and stories through food.

Mindy believes that food is a powerful way to empower all Australians to know and form relationships with each other and the environment around us. Her message is as powerful and inspiring as her cuisine. Do not miss her.

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Key Points for Mindy Woods

Former CEO of Lotus Dining Group overseeing seven modern Chinese restaurants within Sydney's CBD.
An advocate for environmental sustainability and cultural revitalisation.
Proud Bundjalung Wijibul Wia Bul woman and LGBTQI supporter.
Guest speaker at TAFE NSW Wollongbar and Kinsgcliff, Northern Rivers Food Group, and will be appearing as a guest speaker at Destination Food 2021.
She is a successful chef and restaurateur and owner of Karkalla Byron Bay.
Mindy Woods was a Masterchef finalist in 2012.

Topics for Mindy Woods

Aboriginal culture and Australian native foods
Women in business
Business start ups

Testimonials for Mindy Woods

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