Renae Lamb,
CEO and Founder of Midnight Dreaming
Renae Lamb
CEO and Founder of Midnight Dreaming
I am a proud descendant of the Wiradjuri/Wongaibon people of central-west New South Wales. My ancestral community ties stretch widely across central-west NSW, yet my family and I deeply identify with the Dubbo, Tangie, Dandaloo, and surrounding areas. These communities hold profound cultural and family significance, as they are where my father, Charles (Charlie) Lamb, was raised and where many of my ancestors have been laid to rest, including my paternal grandparents and their parents before them. I still have a large immediate and extended family presence in these communities, which remain close to my heart.
I was born and raised on the homelands of the WANNARUA, AWABAKAL, and WORIMI communities—lands that shaped my upbringing, where I attended school and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Global Indigenous Studies and minoring in Education. These lands are where I watched my father run his farm, and where I drew much of my inspiration from him. He has always taught me the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up.
This is also where I’ve had the privilege of raising my three children in the Karuah/Swan Bay community, on Worimi Country, where the land continues to shape my vision and connection to family, culture, and purpose.
Country holds a deep pride for me—it gives me a sense of belonging. I feel my ancestors guiding me in all that I create, and I carry their wisdom in every step I take. Their presence is felt not only in my art but in the work I do to help change the narrative for our people. I am proud of who I am—authentically and uniquely me—someone who is committed to creating for a purpose, to give life and strength to my dreams, and to survive through the lessons and love of those who came before me. Without this grounding, I would not have the strength or the purpose to continue.
I founded Midnight Dreaming as a visionary artist for change. My work is driven by a desire to create equity, equality, and acceptance for our people. It is my life's mission to help reshape the narrative around Aboriginal culture, shifting it from misunderstanding and stigma to true recognition of the incredible strength and beauty of our communities. Through my work, I aim to inspire others to see and value the profound contributions of Aboriginal people to this land and to create space for us to thrive as we always have.
Ngyaguyamilang, Dhlulbong
Beautiful soul from my homeland, the Wiradjuri people.
