Shantelle Thompson is a mother of three, public speaker, three-time JiuJitsu World Champion, and in world of social media, she is the Barkindji Warrior. She’s fought hard to change her life’s narrative by diminishing stereotypes and challenging the boundaries that could have hindered her success, as an aboriginal women in both business and sport. To tie in with International Women’s Day, she...

Shantelle Thompson takes part in a traditional dance during NAIDOC week celebtration at Jaycee Park in Mildura. Picture: Louise Barker