Mob Talk

MobTalk x Lilli Ireland, Palawa women studying Law at the Australian National University.   Lily yarns about her journey to become a Law student at ANU and how they have helped shape the person she is today with an overwhelming amount of support from Aboriginal elders within ANU. Lily and I yarn about her interpretations of the Constitution in modern day society and how so - called Australia is still being colonised. Lily yarns about the amount of strength that is held by our people and how Lily has hopes to make a change and help our people in the justice system. In Lily's words, with the First peoples of the continent being amongst the most incarcerated in the world (proportionally), the more of our people that aren't stuck in the justice system ,the more of our people you have out there that know how to care for country.

This week we yarn about how to be a better and safer ALLY for our LBGTQIA+ communities. We delve into Dan's own personal experiences and how that has shaped his passion for working in the inclusion space. Micheal  (ALLY) yarns about the pride they have as VACCA now has a Rainbow tick!!! HOW GREAT! Here at VACCA we're all about making everyone feel safe & welcome within our organisation, however it wouldn't be the same here without these two legends helping us all learn and grow together.   https://www.vacca.org/page/stories/LGBTIQA-inclusion-at-VACCA  

This week we are joined by Yorta Yorta/ Bunurong women Corina, Owner of Amber Days the Label. AmberDays is a GOTS - Certified, ethical and sustainable clothes brand aimed to empower women and share our culture in a way that is kind to country. Corina is a super driven, and passionate mother who began the brand as a way of making change in different spaces. Corina talks about life as a single mother, whilst creating a label that represents her values - the highs, and the lows. Corina yarns about how she aims to create social change, as well as change within the fashion industry to be better and kinder to our country. it was so humbling for myself to chat to the face behind the label who really is authentic in every way. Corina gives advice to women & single mothers wanting to start their own brand and follow their passion. Thanks Corina for making the time to come on MobTalk, we loved having you :)

This week on Mob Talk we are joined by TV Presenter and Kamilaroi man Matty Mills. Matty yarns about his journey to being in the job of his dreams, whilst acknowledging it hasn't been an easy path. Matty opens up about his childhood in the system, going in and out of foster care, being split from his brothers, to then be reunited with his dad, whom he thought had passed. Matty shares his story with such openness and strength, showing forgiveness and love to his family members, understanding that his parents also had their own trauma. Matty yarns about defying the odds and backing yourself in, and how this has helped him navigate his way throughout his older years.  We acknowledge the strength and resilience of the families and young people we work with and acknowledge. This episode may be triggering for families and young people.     https://linktr.ee/MattyMillsTV  

Founder and CEO of not-for-profit Common Ground Rona Glynn-McDonald joins Talia on the latest episode of MobTalk.    A proud Kaytetye woman, Rona yarns about storytelling as an educational resource, how Common Ground centres the experiences of mob to help strengthen and heal, and the power of young mob to change the future.   "Young people are so incredible. I have so much trust and belief in them to be able to step into their own power, follow their own aspirations...I believe in young people to beat the injustices we face now, and completely transform the future."   Tune in to hear these deadly young women speak about the work they're each doing to amplify First Nations knowledge, culture and stories. https://www.commonground.org.au

Nathan Mcguire joins Mob Talk to talk all things ,fashion industry. During this episode Nathan yarns about pushing the boundaries within social standards in the modelling industry and how hard work pays off from his experience, investing in the world of fashion. Nathan discusses the fashion industry before and after the Black Lives Matter movement, and how he saw a shift in ideology around “blak” fashion and people within the model industry. Nathan also discuss's his new role with Melbourne Fashion Week, in helping young mob get involved in the fashion industry !!!

Backing yourself in with Tyrone Pynor. This week the lovely Tyrone joins me to talk all things backing yourself in and how important it is to love and appreciate everyone around you. We yarn about his career journey, to where he is now, Triple J and his new show ‘soul Cntrl'. Tyrone speaks on being a creative currently and how Vocational Education helped shape him and give himself the skills to be able to navigate himself through the media world.

This Survival day Latifa Tee joins us on Mob Talk whilst we yarn about wellbeing this invasion day. Latifa brings her humbling energy to talk about her crazy busy life as a DJ, Radio host and future as a lawyer. Latifa shares stories about her Life growing up and being signed by LMFAO singer , Red Foo. To later mixing for artists like ASAP FERG and First Nations Becca Hatch. Latifa is a proud Samoan/ Aboriginal Women, who now runs Triple J's Mix up and stands by her values always making sure her show includes a diverse range of people, showcasing talents from all over the world.

Bringing in the NEW YEAR aka 2022 with the talented Kevin, aka YIKES aka @2bitgrifter. This episode we explore what diversity and inclusion really means, and what that looks like. Following music and arts, we talk all things inclusion and diversity. Kevin is an all round creative, Music, graphic design and talented graph artist. Not only is Kevin a creative, he is always trying to educate people by celebrating and sharing aboriginal culture through graphic design to create meaningful authentic design. Makes sure to check out @nani.com.au !! We talk about sexuality, roles models, comparison of underground music scenes, culture and how our culture is incorporated into creative outlets. Kevin is a top dude, and a super easy yarn. Can't wait to see more of his work. Remember- New year same me, that's cool, let's level up though, we want new year, more diversity and keep booking blak.

The three boys from TJAKA music jump on Mob Talk to do an exclusive interview regarding their new song “FIYA”. The boys talk about the meaning behind the name, which is something truly unique, remember the T is partially silent. From having a musical dad who inspired them to take on the industry in their own, unique way, to now playing festivals and shows. TJAKA brings ultimate energy to a new form of Electronic/Hip-Hip/Reggae/Funk music. Listen in to hear us talk about the process involved in creating and writing music. TJAKA's ultimate goal is to have people grooving out to their music and having a good time, with future hopes of working with some of the hottest first nation's artists, such as Kobie Dee and Barkkkkkkkkka.   https://www.instagram.com/tjaka_music/  

Brooke Collard joins us to talk life growing up as a Jehovahs witness, to now being a super talented up and coming film writer/ producer being named a “ One to watch “ by screen producers Australia 2021. My sis Brooke is a proud Ballardong/Whadjuk Noogar women from WA, who I was privileged enough to work with on a project in Mparntwe. Brooke yarns about her award-winning short doco “ Aboriginal warrior “ which Brooke wrote and produced. Along with Aboriginal warrior, Brooke is working on the video game “Broken Heads” and her own web series called Yokai about a first Nations Cosplayer, which stems from Brookes love for Cosplay. Watch this space, Brooke is killing it, constantly creating and developing new projects and ideas.

Award winning writer - director - My now great friend Gary Hamaguchi joins me this week on MobTalk to talk about our new and exciting project we are on together, which will be featured on NITV/SBS !! Gary yarns about his life fishing and hunting in Broome and how that has shaped his love for the environment. From the mines to movies, Gary is an up and coming director who I am stoked to be working with on this project.

Healing, Manifestation and the power of energy coming to you by your girl Allira Potter. Although Allira and I filmed this before I came to Mparntwe, both myself and Allira share our experiences with manifesting and how believing in yourself can make the ultimate difference. Following Allira's press release of her new book " Wild and Witchy " , I can say that Allira is all that, was lucky enough to get a card reading which was WILD how spot on it was!!! Chatting to Allira was like chatting to a sis, listen in if you want to know more about Allira's journey to become an energy healer and what it really means to take control of your life, despite the odds.   Check out Allira's Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/allira.potter/ Get Allira's Book " Wild and Witchy " here - booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e4r5P1  

This week on MobTalk Talia is joined by Key facilitator of Heaps Decent Adam Bozzettoo. Heaps Decent is a non-for profit organisation which empowers young people to express their creativity through music and multi-media. Adam and Talia yarn about the importance of empowering young people through the music and arts. We often use music in our own way to connect with how we feel. Heaps decent gives young people from all walks of life a tool to help express what lies within them. Listen in to hear some incredible stories of young people and there musical talents, all the way from juvenile centres to pre-school kids. Everyone has a story, the sooner we start investing in our young people, the more change we will see in the world. Adam yarns about seeing Kobie Dee as a young fella in Redfern grow into the strong Aboriginal musician he is today, with the help of youth centres and works to guide and support him. Sending all the love to workers who spend their time helping our youth. http://heapsdecent.com https://www.facebook.com/heapsdecent https://www.instagram.com/heapsdecent/  

Joined by Bad Apples Music artist, Nooky himself, Talia talks with nooky about his life from YUNG NOOKY to Nooky now as Triple J's first “Blak Out” host. Nooky tells Talia how he started his path to becoming a music artist and apart of this journey was being flown to the USA to work with some of the artists from the Black Eyed Pea's who discovered Nooky in the one and only Red Fern. Nowra artist discusses the story behind his “uncle” relationship with the Kid Laroi, how Nooky snuck Laroi into his first Naidoc show where Laroi had his first performance and blew everyone's mind. Honestly, after this yarn with Nooky I was blown away at the life he has had and the values he stands for. Listen in to hear all the INSANE stories that Nooky drops right here on MobTalk.   https://www.instagram.com/nookymusic/      

This Naidoc week Talia is joined by her Pop John Liddle and Nana Lorraine to yarn about the history of our homelands and what “heal country “ means to us. Part 2 of Heal Country I am joined by my nan Lorraine Liddle who yarns to me about what they're doing up NT way on my homelands to promote sustainability and care for country. I learn more about the in's and out's of caring for land and the beautiful country that surrounds us. We also hear the love story of my nan and pop ( Aboriginal way) in back in the day when cowboys were the next best thing.

This Naidoc week Talia is joined by her Pop John Liddle and Nana Lorraine to yarn about the history of our homelands and what “heal country “ means to us. Part 1, John Liddle welcomes you in Luritja, and explains the story of how we are connected to our country through the powerful story of my Great grandmother Bessie Liddle. Please enjoy and remember respect the country – then the country will respect you.

DJ PGZ ( Paul Gorrie ) who I like to call LIL P GEEZZZZZY, jumps in on MobTalk to yarn with your girl T. Paul is a Gunai/Kurnai and Yorta man based on the Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nations. PGZ is known for his love in the music scene having done mixes with Bizarro, Triple J - Mix Up, Butter Sessions and has just released his Apple Music session, which is truly a good time if you love the techno scene. He is also part of a BLK DUO Bad Kind of Good throwing a new party here in Naarm called BLK ICE which centres Black DJs and experimental performers and artists, while also programming at Rising Festival in the Music Program team.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lil_p_geezy/ Apple Music Session - https://music.apple.com/au/album/nlv-presents-untitled-underground-to-the-front-dj-mix/1567695146  

This week Ben Long jumps on MobTalk to yarn about his journey from being a young Anmatyerre/muk muk maranungu man kicking the footy and fishing with cousins to then fast forward years later, being flown to Melbourne Grammar on a sports scholarship only to then be drafted to the Saints. With Cyril Rioli being Long's older cousin, it was only natural for Ben to be a mad hawks supporter; however Ben now discusses his love for the Saints, proudly bleeding the colours of red, white and black. Long discusses the importance the club holds on mental health and how the saints have often looked to Long in regards to trips up north back on country. Although Long is deadly on the field, he discusses his life off the football field where his love for fishing and family come into play.

Bad Apples Music artist Alice Skye jumps on Mob Talk to yarn with Talia about her new single Party Tricks. Alice talks about her experience as a young artist and what music means to her. We yarn about the songwriting process and the imposter syndrome Alice battles with when she steps on stage amongst some of the greats, such as Paul Kelly and Midnight Oil. Alice and Talia laugh about early teenage years and how it has inspired her music writing process.   https://www.instagram.com/aliceskye/ https://linktr.ee/aliceskye https://badapplesmusic.com.au  

This is a very special episode of Mobtalk. Talia traveled back home to Luritja country in Alice Springs and caught up with her Uncle Ryan Liddle. Ryan is an SBS/NITV broadcaster and has been in the media game for a long time. He talks about how he fell into his current career and what it has been like along the way, and also shares his involvement with Black Deaths in Custody.

This episode of MobTalk Talia and fellow ally, Damian Anderson yarn to Kayla Cartledge, CEO of Our Songlines. Our Songlines works on making Indigenous Culture accessible to anyone in a safe environment. Kayla works on incorporating truth telling components into education helping to dismiss all preconceived ideas surrounding Aboriginal people and our culture. This includes basket weaving, mentoring programs and the art of Wayapa Wuurk, an earth connection practise based on ancient wisdom - creating a series of movements involving narrative meditation and earth mindfulness. https://oursonglines.com Theme song/music by Tom Parker

Kobie Dee bringing in the heat this episode of MobTalk. Listen in whilst Kobie yarns about taking ownership over his life and turning that anger into a whole lot of self-determination to be better. Kobie discusses addiction and how it's a constant battle, however Kobie's daughter Kallie is his motivation to be a role model and great dad. Turn up the volume to hear Kobie talk about his up upcoming EP and how he comes to form the meanings behind his lyrics. 

Mob Talk is joined by the QWEEN herself, Bianca Hunt. With a focus on International Women's Day, Bianca discusses what it's like being a young black woman in sports media which is mainly dominated by white males, and how she is trailblazing a path for other fearless women. Talia and Bianca yarn about the importance of getting to know yourself, your boundaries, who you are as a women and what you stand for.

On this week's episode of MobTalk, Talia yarns with Tiwi Islander Cyril Rioli Senior.  Cyril shares stories about his younger years with his family, playing football and the large role the sport has played in their lives. Now, Cyril uses his platform as a respected community member to impact the lives of young people, educating mob on the importance of looking after their health. Not sitting on the bench, or hand balling the hard stuff, he is going front-on like he did for all 264 games, winning 12 premierships in the NT which landed Cyril in the NT hall of fame. 

On this episode of Mob talk we sit down with Yorta Yorta woman Lena Charles, Head of Impact at Clothing The Gap. Hear about how the mob at clothing the gap are making some serious noise in the clothing game and more importantly creating conversations about freeing our flag and their mission for the future. https://clothingthegap.com.au

On this episode of Mob Talk, Chris and Talia yarn with local Yorta Yorta woman Carissa Nialoo. Carissa is a local musician who tells stories through song. Listen in and learn about how Carissa does her part to keep culture alive.

On this week's episode of Mob Talk Talia and Chris yarn with Mark Robinson CEO of One Vision Productions which aims to inspire and empower our youth through music, dance, education and mentorship opportunities. Mark shares his personal journey of travelling the globe, teaching, and learning culture and what inspired him to start One Vision Productions and turn it into a leading community-based organisation.  

SEED is Australia's first Indigenous youth climate network. Jacob and Jakobi talk about the need for climate action, climate change effects on the world and its peoples, and how you can get involved with SEED. The team also touch on respect for country and the preservation of sacred sites www.seedmob.org.au

This week we are speaking with Lionel Lauch, CEO of Living Culture. https://www.livingculture.org.au

This week Talia and Chris chat to Ganga Giri, head of Didgeridoo Australia and world renowned musician. Ganga shares his stories of his journey including inspiration, self-determination and transformation.  Didgeridoo Australia Ganga Giri website VACCA  

Introducing Mob Talk and our hosts Talia & Chris.