In this week’s episode, I sit down with proud Wiradjuri woman Aisha Wighton, who recently stepped onto one of the biggest global platforms as a contestant on Australian Survivor. From growing up in Condobolin to navigating the modelling, acting and social work industries, Aisha shares what it means to take up space as a young Black woman in spaces where representation still matters deeply. Together, we yarn about resilience, visibility and the courage it takes to back yourself — even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Aisha also reflects on the intense physical and emotional realities of life on the island, processing personal challenges while competing, and returning home with a renewed sense of clarity and strength. This is an honest conversation about identity, ambition and refusing to be boxed in — whether that’s in reality TV, the acting industry or in everyday life.

Key Themes

• 24:40 — Being unapologetically Black and visible on mainstream television

• 14:10 — Surviving physically and mentally on Survivor

• 32:30 — Racism, beauty standards and growing up wanting to change her skin

• 10:05 — Breaking into modelling and acting — and resisting tokenism in casting

• 06:50 — Chasing dreams, relocating and stepping into a new chapter at 30

Resources

• Watch Australian Survivor → https://10play.com.au/australian-survivor

• Follow Aisha Wighton → https://www.instagram.com/aisha_wighton