SpeakIng & ApPearAncEs

the only tools we can leave behind
is good story.

let's have a yarn

We are all connected. We are all one people. We all sit around one fire. The land holds us, the stories guide us, and the world asks us to step back into our role as custodians of creation, to pass on the only tools that have the hope of saving the future for the generations that come after us – and that tool is Right Story. Every word written, every song sung, every creative expression carries the potential to spark transformation, and every story shared is a bridge back to what we’ve forgotten, because within us, within our inherited memory from thousands of years sitting around that fire, we all hold a piece of the pattern of creation, we just have to bring them all together, and remember.
We are the ancestors of the future, standing at a turning point in the story of humanity, and the time to make change, real change, is now.

When I speak, it’s not just to tell stories – it’s to honor what those stories ask of us. These aren’t just tales; they’re maps, guides to help us navigate a world that’s forgotten its own patterns. Together, we’ll explore what it means to preserve culture in a time when so much is slipping through our fingers and being lost everyday. We’ll talk about storytelling as medicine, about how stories heal not only people but places, and about how creativity – photography, film, art, words – are the tool for reconnection, a way to return the lens to the people who hold the wisdom so we can all come back into right relation. Come back to who, and what, we are meant to be.

These are not just talks – they are invitations to remember. To remember who we are and the role we’ve been entrusted with. You’ll leave with more than inspiration; you’ll leave with a fire lit within you, a different way of seeing the world and your place in it, and a way to change it. You’ll walk away with the tools to act, to step back into relation with the land, with each other, and with the patterns that sustain all life.

Let’s have a yarn. Let’s sit, let’s speak, listen, and reflect together. Let us braid the stories of the past with the vision for a future where humanity remembers its role – not as separate from creation, but as part of its infinite beauty and balance.

This is an invitation to sit together. You name the place, I'll bring the fire. Let's sit around it for a while. Share some good story. Make good relation. Come back into the pattern of creation.

RECENT SPEAKING APPEARANCES

inspiring change, bridging divides, reconnecting us to the land & each other.

showcase

some of my favorite appearances

One Fire Pod featurette

TedX

Rebecoming Custodians

uniting as one voice. one fire. one planet. one people

In a world often divided by borders and noise, the call is simple: gather around one fire, share good story, and forge the bonds that hold us together. That is why I speak wherever there is a space for genuine listening. Whether in boardrooms, schools, retreats, podcasts, expos, conferences, it doesn’t matter to me – what matters is that we raise voices that have long been quiet, share how the rhythms of community support and cultural empathy can reshape the way we live, love and work together. The aim is to light the fire inside you, and scale empathy, letting each story remind us that every thread, every voice, is part of a larger pattern – a pattern that binds us to each other, the land, and the wisdom of our ancestors.

Wherever there is an opportunity to inspire and connect, I want to be there, sharing the timeless message of cultural empathy and community support. 
This is the way forward, a way of living in relation, where shared narratives open our eyes to a wider, interconnected world.
Where shared story is a step toward a future that honors all of us, together as one.

why I speak

stories have the power to transform, to heal, to change the world.

At the heart of every talk I give is the belief that stories have the power
to change the world. The stories I share are not just my own; they are the stories of the land, the stories of the ancestors, and the stories of the people I’ve had the privilege to sit with and learn from.
Through my words, my stories, my photos, I aim to:
Inspire Connection
 To reconnect people with their own stories, with
each other, and with the land.
Foster Understanding
To bridge the gap between cultures, to share the
wisdom of Indigenous knowledge systems, and to help others see the
value in perspectives that may differ from their own.
Drive Action
To motivate individuals and communities to take
steps toward positive change, to care for the land, and to support the
people who are working tirelessly to preserve it.

whaT I ofFer

empowering audiences to take meaningful action

Every talk is a unique experience, crafted to meet the needs of your audience and the purpose of your event. Whether it’s a keynote speech, a panel discussion, or a workshop, my aim is always the same: to spark connection, foster understanding, and inspire action. My approach draws on my experiences as a storyteller, artist, and a human as I have travelled across the earth and sat with truly remarkable human beings that have shared their ways, knowledge, and love with me. I do this in a few ways:

Authentic Storytelling
Engaging narratives rooted in cultural wisdom, lived experience, and ancient teachings. Not just the things, but the ways, the processes, and the lore that holds all of creation today.
Interactive Engagement
Space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning that goes beyond the stage. It’s never a monologue, but a dialogue between all of us, sitting in wangu.
Tailored Content
Talks are customized to align with your event’s theme, audience interests, and organizational goals. No two conversations are ever the same.
Inspiration to Act
Practical, actionable insights that empower the audience to make a difference in their lives, their communities, and the world.

direct impact of the yarns

the more we share the more we give.

When you bring me to your event, you’re not just booking a speaker – you’re inviting a conversation, a connection, and an experience that will leave your audience inspired to see the world and their role in it differently. Together, let’s share the stories that matter, spark the change that’s needed, and weave a future we can all be proud of – one story, one connection, one action at a time – at the same time as making a real, lasting impact in communities around the world, donating 100% of the profits to Ngarra projects, the people, and the places we work in. Each donation, each talk, each conection becomes part of this enduring cycle, a commitment to harmony, reciprocity, and the renewal of our collective legacy.
33.3% of these funds flows to the People, empowering Indigenous communities to carry forward their knowledge.
33.3% is returned to the Place, invested in the land and its environments, the living source of the narratives, the foundation of all life, so they can be preserved and nurtured for the generations yet to come.
33.3% carries the spirit of our Projects, fuelling the bridges we build between cultures, connecting people across the world and sharing the timeless wisdom of storytelling and art with the wider world.

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reviews

thoughts from talks

‘andrew was gripping the entire talk.’

“Andrew has mastered the art of stroytelling and he has a story everyone should hear. He commanded students’ attention and left the room inspired to see themselves as agents of change.’

‘Andrew inspired a room full of incredibly successful people to be (way) better humans.’

it starts with good story.

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Quinkan

NGARRA’s Uganda Village project is a community-based initiative aimed at empowering youth in a remote village in Uganda through the transformative power of photography and storytelling.

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