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Troy Benjamin – The brains behind Blak Brews Tea and building a First Nations-led enterprise

Author
Caroline Kell
Published
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://omny.fm/shows/yarning-up-first-nations-stories-with-caroline-kel/troy-benjamin-the-brains-behind-blak-brews-tea-and-building-a-first-nations-led-enterprise

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Benjamin, a proud Wadi Wadi, Tadi Tadi, Mutti Mutti, and Wemba Wemba man. A entrepreneur, storyteller, and the visionary behind Black Brews, Australia’s first 100% First Nations-owned tea business. Troy’s journey is one of resilience, cultural pride, and groundbreaking success. From his early days navigating the challenges of business ownership, to winning Australia's first ever Food Stars with Gordon Ramsay, he has continuously pushed boundaries with fun and flair and mob in his heart.

We dive into the importance of challenges and triumphs of building a First Nations-led enterprise and the process behind Blak Brews, being on TV and forming a friendship with Gordon Ramsey.. Troy also shares his insights on representation, the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn passion into purpose-driven success.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a supporter of Indigenous businesses, or simply someone who loves hearing inspiring success stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and some  powerful reflections!.

To learn more about Troy Benjamin, follow his journey and business blakbrews.com

Follow Caroline on Instagram:
@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here.

We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia.

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