Ep. 118 - PNG Diaspora Spotlight: Asher Piari on Culture, Education & Leading with Purpose

In Episode 118 of The Unkles Podcast, we sit down with Asher Piari, a Business and International Relations student at Griffith University, community advocate, and PNG diaspora leader.Asher shares her journey growing up between Papua New Guinea and Australia, navigating identity, culture, and belonging while being raised in a strong matriarchal family. We explore her word of the week, stewardship, and what it means to lead with purpose, give back to PNG, and serve community with intention.The conversation touches on diaspora identity, resilience, Pacific women in leadership, education reform, and the responsibility of using opportunity to uplift others. Asher also reflects on the impact of the Pacific Future Ancestors Program, her involvement in NGO and education initiatives, and her upcoming participation in the PNG Diaspora Business Council of Australia (PNGDBCA) delegation to Port Moresby.This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength, voice, and leadership of young Pacific women shaping the future across Australia and Papua New Guinea.