How did I, as a 16-year-old from a very small city in Mutare, Zimbabwe come to live in Australia by myself and become a successful high performance coach, lawyer and humanitarian?
A few years ago, I took on creating the ‘Black Australian Model’ project. Being told you should become a lawyer, engineer or doctor is typical of migrant parents. But some migrants desire to become fashion designers, film makers and directors. So I created this project to inspire migrants to pursue their passion for the creative arts.
In a predominantly white corporate landscape, Australia’s legal profession can be a daunting place for those who don’t necessarily fit the preconceived mould. How best, then, can one identify one’s place as a lawyer?
In Episode 6 of the ‘So You Want to Make a Difference’ podcast, hosts Kate Riordan and Julia Canavan interview Rugare Gomo. Here are the podcast summary notes.