Kayla Glynn-Braun is one of the Co-Founders and Managing Director of Her Story Consulting, a company focused on ending violence on all forms. She is a proud Wiradjuri woman originally from New South Wales, and has spent more than a decade, living in the Northern Territory of Australia with her husband, Kenny.  

Kayla's roots run deep in her culture. Her family has a long history connected to the Erambie Mission near Cowra. Her great-great-grandfather worked as a drover, which led the family to move to Cowra. But her grandfather faced much harder times—he was taken from the mission and sent to Kinchela Boys' Home, where he stayed until he turned 18. Due to the discrimination, he faced, he was not allowed to return to Erambie or Cowra. Despite these hardships, Kayla’s family managed to keep their cultural traditions alive with the help of her, Nana Shirl (Mum Shirl) Smith, who passed on important cultural knowledge.

Growing up, Kayla’s home life was both politically active and challenging. She was raised in a family that fought for the rights of First Nations people but also faced struggles like colonisation, domestic, family, and sexual violence, poverty, drug and alcohol abuse, and involvement in the foster care system. These personal experiences shaped Kayla’s determination to work for change and help the next generation of First Nations people, especially those facing hardship. 

Kayla has spent decades working in community and housing services. She has been on the frontlines, helping people who have experienced domestic, family, and sexual violence. Currently, she leads the "U Right Sis?" program, which focuses on stopping technology-facilitated abuse in nine remote communities in Central Australia and in local schools. She has also been part of creating a toolkit to train others on how to fight this type of abuse. In addition, Kayla leads a project called WEAVE, which looks at how Indigenous women’s movements are helping to prevent and address violence against women.

Kayla has been involved in several research projects as well. She contributed to the evaluation of the Girls Can Boys Can project in Alice Springs, the Channels of Hope for Gender program in Lajamanu, and the Amplifying Voices project in Darwin. One of her key research projects, called "Care About Care," examines the unpaid care work done by First Nations women in Australia. This project supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani initiative. Kayla even presented this research at a national summit in Canberra and earned a scholarship to attend the event.

Her commitment to community reform also includes her involvement in the Justice Reinvestment initiative, which focuses on making positive changes in justice and community systems. Kayla is experienced in managing large projects and budgets, making sure they stay on track and meet their goals.

Kayla is passionate about speaking up for First Nations communities and advocating for fair funding and support. She has given public talks, produced podcasts, and co-created films to raise awareness about the challenges First Nations people face. She has also worked on animations that highlight the culture and struggles of First Nations communities.

In addition to her work, Kayla has co-led transformative retreats for the Tangentyere Women's Family Safety Group. These annual retreats, held across Central Australia and South Australia, focus on self-care, collective healing, and planning strategies to combat family violence. The retreats are a lifeline for Aboriginal women, who face some of the highest rates of violence in the Northern Territory. Despite the many challenges, these gatherings reflect the strength and resilience of the women involved.

Kayla is deeply committed to ending violence against First Nations women. She has earned Diplomas in Leadership and Management, Business, and Property Services in Real Estate, which reflect her dedication to both her personal growth and her ability to make meaningful changes in her community.

Through her work, she continues to be a strong advocate for First Nations people and strives to create a better future for all.