Mundanara Bayles is a trailblazer in cultural capability and Indigenous business innovation. A proud Wonnarua, Bundjalung, Birri-Gubba and Gungalu woman, she co-founded The BlackCard, an award-winning consultancy that has transformed the way organisations engage with Aboriginal knowledge systems. Her work is recognised nationally for turning cultural frameworks into practical leadership, governance and strategy tools. As founder of BlakCast, Australia’s first Indigenous podcast network, she continues to amplify First Nations voices through digital media. Mundanara’s leadership exemplifies creativity, integrity and a bold reimagining of what reconciliation can look like in action.