S2 Episode 13 - Kaley Nicholson - Yilam - Indigenous Eco-Camping Brand

S2 Episode 13 - Kaley Nicholson - Yilam - Indigenous Eco-Camping Brand

Author: Isaac Harrison August 25, 2023 Duration: 35:51

Kaley Nicholson is the Co-Founder of Yilam. A sustainable camping brand that offers the highest quality camping gear and On Country tourism experiences. Yilam in Taungurung means camp. Kaley is connected to various tribes in Victoria and New South Wales, so she identifies as Koori, an Indigenous person from those areas.

Kaley grew up in Swan Hill and migrated south to Geelong once she finished school. After sometime, the rest of the family came down too. Kaley and her mother had an off-the-cuff idea on one of their camping trips out On Country. This led to the founding of Yilam. The idea stuck and when they got home, Kaley got to work, using her policy background to shape up something doable.

This mother and daughter team is one of a kind. They are inspiration on many levels. Starting a business with a middle-aged co-founder and no experience, dreaming big, and making financial changes for their family.


Isaac Harrison hosts Deadly Discussions, a series of conversations that digs into the human stories behind meaningful enterprise. Each episode moves beyond spreadsheets and business plans to explore how leaders and founders build ventures that genuinely serve the people around them. You’ll hear from individuals who measure success not just in profit, but in positive impact, discussing the real-world challenges and triumphs of running operations that support both communities and families. This podcast sits at the unique intersection of practical management, entrepreneurial spirit, and non-profit ethos, offering a grounded perspective often missing from typical business talk. The dialogue focuses on the decisions, values, and daily work that define a purpose-driven career. Tune in for honest reflections on what it means to do good business, providing listeners with both inspiration and actionable insight from those who are quietly getting it done.
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