Shantelle Thompson OAMProud Barkindji/Ngiyampaa woman, 3x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, black belt, and founder of the Kiilalaana Foundation, Shantelle Thompson is a storyteller, cultural leader, and empowerment guide with over 20 years of martial arts experience. Known as the "Barkindji Warrior," she embodies resilience, courage, and purpose, drawing on her ancestral Dreaming and the philosophy of Warrior Heart to inspire women to reclaim their power, identity, and truth.
Grounded in First Nations cultures and practices, Shantelle’s teachings honor women’s business, guided by the wisdom of ancient matriarchal principles. Through storytelling, cultural connection, and self-defense training, she creates transformative spaces where women can reconnect to their strength, embrace vulnerability, and rise with confidence and resilience. Her work bridges ancient wisdom and modern empowerment, encouraging every woman to awaken her inner warrior.
Join Shantelle for this extraordinary event, where Dreaming meets action, ancient matriarchal wisdom shapes the path, and 20 years of martial arts expertise inspire every woman to discover her Warrior Heart.