Mindy Woods

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

Mindy Woods, a proud Bundjalung woman from the Widjabul Wia bul clan in Northern Rivers NSW, Australia, embodies culinary excellence and cultural connection.

Mindy Transitioned from Physiotherapist to MasterChef AU contestant (4th in 2012, favourite in 2022).

She is also the former CEO of Lotus Dining.

Mindy's vision led her back to country in 2020, birthing her former restaurant, 'Karkalla' in Byron Bay. Karkalla intertwined indigenous culture with gastronomy, spotlighting Earth's oldest foods.

Her culinary journey garnered attention from media giants like Daily Telegraph, Gourmet Traveller, and the Australian Good Food Guide.

Mindy, the first female indigenous chef to earn a 'Chefs Hat' in AGFG, elevates indigenous cuisine globally.

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Key Points for Mindy Woods

Mindy Woods, a Bundjalung woman, transitioned from Physiotherapist to MasterChef AU contestant,
She is the former CEO of Lotus Dining.
She is the founder of 'Karkalla,' which aimed to bridge indigenous and non-indigenous communities through food, art, and culture in Byron Bay.
Through her former restaurant, Mindy's goal was to emphasise locally sourced, seasonal produce and native indigenous ingredients, earning accolades from various media outlets and guides.
Mindy's culinary prowess transcends borders; she's recognized internationally, cooking for tennis legends at the Australian Open 2023 and set to release her debut cookbook with Murdoch Press in 2024, championing indigenous ingredients on a global scale.

Topics for Mindy Woods

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

Testimonials for Mindy Woods

Engaging, warm, personable and interesting.
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ICMI were flexible and accommodating, this year finding a speaker for your event that would work in a virtual setting was a challenge, but we ended up with a very successful event and the perfect speaker! Always patient and responsive to my calls or emails.

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Association Client

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ICMI listened to our needs and were very supportive with the change of plans with dealing with the pandemic. They gave great advice and helped us secure the right talent for our event.

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