004 Mick Bani Indigenous Initiation & Finding Identity

<h1>A Personal story of Culture & Initiation</h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">This episode with Mick is a powerful journey into Indigenous Initiation - what it can look like and what can happen when it’s absent. That example coming directly from Mick’s life and lived experiences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">We journey into his youth and where the absence of access to his parents or mentors to guide him took him into early adulthood chasing something; belonging and a deeper understanding of self.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">I enjoyed this conversation immensely, as we explore some of Mick’s personal and cultural philosophies that now manifest in the work that he and his wife do.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">I felt privileged to interviewing Mick for his first podcast and gain these insights into a rich culture and some of the initiation that takes place. It certainly got me thinking about some of the monumental gaps we have in today’s culture and the African Proverb that springs to mind:</span></p> <p><strong><em>“The boys we don’t induct into the tribe will burn don the village”</em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Where and how are we doing that?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Have a listen to this episode, I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on the above.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">See below for all of Mick’s info and where you can find him.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">If you haven’t, please <span style="text-decoration: underline;color: #000080"><a style= "color: #000080;text-decoration: underline" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/everyday-legends/id1527211502" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">leave us a review on Apple</a></span> - this is hugely helpful in the podcast landing in front of more men it can support.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><b>Mike’s main lessons/takeaways:</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Mick has this beautiful presence, it’s