Yarning Up with Caroline Kell

In this heartfelt episode of Yarning Up, host Caroline Kell sits down for a rich and inspiring yarn with Megan Waters—media presenter, host of Yokayi, Nike ambassador, and proud Warumungu and Yawuru woman. Megan is also a passionate community advocate, deeply committed to amplifying First Nations voices and supporting community wellbeing. Together, they explore what true wellness looks like from a First Nations perspective—mind, body, and spirit all connected. Megan reflects on her childhood growing up on Larrakia Country, the powerful influence of her family and cultural roots, and how these foundations have shaped her path in media, movement, and healing. From navigating grief and personal challenges to embracing breathwork, self-connection, and movement, Megan shares how she's been able to reclaim wellness through a decolonised and culturally grounded lens. Whether you're mob or an ally, this is a conversation that invites you to slow down, reconnect, and tune into your inner knowing. Full of wisdom, honesty, and hope, it’s a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from healing within and building community along the way. To learn more about Megan Waters, follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/megzyy_/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/show/3DECofSwJVsvAAIBZM1UTt Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than a week until the 48th Federal Election, I had the privilege of sitting down with Yamatji-Noongar woman and the first Indigenous woman to represent Western Australia in the Senate, Senator Dorinda Cox. This election feels like a turning point—First Nations justice, climate, housing, and international solidarity are all on the ballot. In this candid episode, I explore Dorinda Cox’s personal journey and unprecedented path into politics, unpacking the challenges and lessons she gained from her time as a police officer. We discuss critical issues facing our mobs, from the cost of living and affordable housing to the government's lack of action on First Nations sovereignty and truth. We also delve into global solidarity with Indigenous communities and Palestine, tackling important conversations on colonisation, structural change, and the Greens' grassroots approach to these pressing matters and their election promises! It’s important to note that I was not compensated for this taping, nor any other Yarning Up taping. Our team reached out to all Senators, including Senator Jana Stewart, Senator Malindiri McCarthy, and Senator Jacinta Price, but received no response, and in Senator Stewart’s case, a decline. It was our intention to ask the tough questions on behalf of our mob while maintaining political neutrality. We are grateful to Senator Cox for allowing us to do that. To learn more about Senator Dorinda Cox click HERE. To learn more about what the Greens party is proposing in their election platform click HERE. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don’t forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Benjamin, a proud Wadi Wadi, Tadi Tadi, Mutti Mutti, and Wemba Wemba man. A entrepreneur, storyteller, and the visionary behind Black Brews, Australia’s first 100% First Nations-owned tea business. Troy’s journey is one of resilience, cultural pride, and groundbreaking success. From his early days navigating the challenges of business ownership, to winning Australia's first ever Food Stars with Gordon Ramsay, he has continuously pushed boundaries with fun and flair and mob in his heart. We dive into the importance of challenges and triumphs of building a First Nations-led enterprise and the process behind Blak Brews, being on TV and forming a friendship with Gordon Ramsey.. Troy also shares his insights on representation, the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn passion into purpose-driven success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a supporter of Indigenous businesses, or simply someone who loves hearing inspiring success stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and some powerful reflections!. To learn more about Troy Benjamin, follow his journey and business blakbrews.com Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply moving episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with Kyarlee Tighe, a proud Kamilaroi and Wonnarua woman whose story of resilience, strength, and advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. Kyarlee shares her journey growing up in out-of-home care, the challenges of navigating the foster system as a young Aboriginal woman, and the impact of systemic barriers on First Nations youth. She opens up about overcoming personal and generational trauma, the importance of cultural identity in healing, and how she’s using her voice to advocate for young people in care. From her experiences as a high-level rugby league player forced into medical retirement to her current studies in nursing, Kyarlee’s story is a testament to the power of determination, connection, and self-belief. Tune in for a powerful yarn about breaking cycles, building community, and reclaiming identity. To connect with Kyarlee and her work, including her platform Our Mob, Our Voices, visit her Instagram @kyarleetighe. Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a thought-provoking yarn with Bundjalung woman Ella Noah Bancroft, a storyteller, artist, and activist reshaping the conversation around decolonisation, community, and Indigenous-led solutions. Ella shares her journey of growing up on Country, the wisdom of her matriarchal lineage, and how she has dedicated her life to reclaiming First Nations ways of being. We explore the transformative power of women-centred societies, the role of food and land sovereignty in healing our communities, and the importance of rest as an act of resistance against colonial capitalism. Through her work with The Returning, Ella is creating spaces where women can reconnect with cultural knowledge, challenge oppressive systems, and nurture future generations. This episode is an inspiring call to action to rethink the way we live, lead, and connect. To connect with Ella further: Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ellanoahbancroft_/ Get all other links here: https://linktr.eeellanoahbancroft_ Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were back for 2025. Join us for a powerful yarn to kick things off, with Rona Glynn-McDonald—entrepreneur, storyteller, musician, and proud Central Desert woman. As the founding CEO of Common Ground and now First Nations Futures, Rona has dedicated years to amplifying First Nations voices, sharing stories, and shifting narratives across ‘Australia.’ In this conversation, Rona reflects on her journey of stepping away from fast-paced, rigid structures shaped by a colonial mindset. She shares how she protects her energy by embracing deeper connections—with family, Country, her old people, and herself—while also rediscovering her musical talents along the way. Guided by the wisdom of her namesake grandmother, a trailblazing traditional healer, Rona speaks on the power of sitting, listening, and honouring Indigenous ways of being. From reshaping her career to stepping into the world of DJ’ing and creative expression, her story is a testament to standing strong in Blak values, community, creativity, and reconnection. To connect with Rona and learn more about her music, all relevant links are below: Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/ Or follow her passions here: https://linktr.ee/rona.ngamperle Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with the multi-talented Jalen Sutcliffe, a proud Darumbal, Kalkadoon, and Papua New Guinean performer from Townsville, North Queensland. Jalen takes us on a journey through his inspiring career as a musician, comedian, actor, and storyteller. From his roots in high school performances to starring on television shows like Bay of Fires and theatre productions like Straight from the Strait, Jalen reflects on the power of art to break down barriers, honour First Nations heritage, and create meaningful change. We delve into the stories behind his standout performances, including his role in Straight from the Strait, which honours the resilience and legacy of Torres Strait Islander railway workers. Jalen also shares the joy of embracing authenticity, the importance of debunking shame in First Nations communities, and the role of storytelling in preserving culture. To connect with Jalen further and stay up to date with his upcoming projects follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jalen_sutcliffe/ Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode of Yarning Up, we welcome renowned sexologist and sex educator Lauren French, a Karajarri woman who grew up on Larrakia Country in Darwin. Lauren is a trailblazer in supporting couples and individuals to free their anxiety around sex to experience deeper connection and pleasure. Together they explored the impact of colonial narratives on body autonomy and the importance of pleasure as a form of resistance and healing for First Nations people. Lauren shares insights from her own journey, her dedication to decolonising sex education, and the unique strengths and challenges she sees mob face in practice.  This powerful dialogue invites listeners to reconsider ideas of intimacy, joy, and self-acceptance while embracing a culturally rich, holistic view of body sovereignty.  To connect with Lauren and learn more about her work, all relevant links are below: Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.french.sexologist/ Visit her website here: https://lauren-french.com/ Visit Body Safety Australia here: https://www.bodysafetyaustralia.com.au/  Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been curious about Aboriginal astronomy and how the night sky has guided mobs for thousands of years? In this episode of Yarning Up, Caroline sits down with Karlie Alinta Noon, a Gamilaroi astrophysicist, author, and advocate for Indigenous and women's rights in STEM. Karlie is the first Indigenous Australian woman to graduate with a double degree in maths and physics, and she's currently completing a PhD in astrophysics at the Australian National University. As the co-author of the award-winning book Astronomy: Sky Country, Karlie is committed to making STEM and Indigenous knowledge accessible to all. During the conversation, Caroline and Karlie delve into her incredible journey—from growing up on Gamilaroi Country surrounded by strong matriarchs, to taking on her matriarchs strength in a male-dominated field. Karlie shares how Indigenous wisdom has shaped her understanding of the universe, and her groundbreaking research exploring the Milky Way's nuclear wind using radio telescopes. Karlie also opens up about the personal challenges she faced growing up in a low-income family and how her passion for science blossomed through the support of a kind Aunty. Together, they discuss the importance of Indigenous representation in science, the value of community, and how traditional knowledge systems can offer solutions to modern challenges. You won't want to miss this powerful yarn. To learn more about Karlie Noon, follow her journey and research here. Follow Caroline on Instagram:@blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here. We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Looking for something deadly, for you and your jarjum, to dive into this school holidays? I had the absolute honour of chatting with the brilliant 10-year-old Penelope Towney—proud Wiradjuri and Palawa girl, YouTube star, and future media and presenter mogul. Penelope shared her passion for her Indigenous cultures, her languages, and their knowledges she has learnt from her family along the way.   We talked about her hit YouTube channel, Towney Time, where she makes learning fun and accessible, from Aboriginal science to Aboriginal culture. Plus, she gave me the scoop on her groundbreaking short film The Land We're On, which she created when she was just seven! We even got into her love for Dolly Parton, David Bowie, and the dream of one day featuring Dolly on Towney Time. Penelope's vision? To be in a Disney film that authentically represents Indigenous cultures—and she's got the drive to make it happen. This yarn will leave you inspired and ready to make the most of life, no matter your age. Check out Penelope's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@towneytime  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au     This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by the widely published photographer and storyteller Marley Morgan. A proud Wiradjuri woman born on Gumbaynggirr Land, Marley's incredible portrayal of Aboriginal culture, stories, and women has taken her across so-called Australia. Her work has been featured in publications like Vogue and Marie Claire, where she shares awe-inspiring stories and imagery of Aboriginal women, deeply connected to Country and Culture   Caroline and Marley yarn about Marley's career and her drive to capture authentic, intimate, and unforgettable moments for Aboriginal women, as well as her work supporting Blak owned businesses. They chat about the current state of Aboriginal representation in the media, and how to be authentic storytellers in a modern world. They also dive into topics like giving back to the community, managing the stresses of a work-life balance, and being supported by your mob. Lastly, Marley shares how she overcame her own self-doubts and anxietyabout her art, and was able to stay true to herself and her vision through the pressures of the photography industry.   To learn more about Marley Morgan and her work, follow her on Instagram @marleymorganphotography and visit her website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!      Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by TV star and proud Yamatji man Matt Moncrieff from  Gwoonwardu in Western Australia. Matt is a bushfood advocate with a large platform after featuring on Seven's My Kitchen Rules, and has made headlines again recently for his petition calling supermarkets to begin stocking native foods in order to support indigenous businesses, share indigenous culture, and promote the natural flavors and cuisine of our land.   In this episode, Caroline and Matt yarn about his inspiration for starting the petition, as well as the attention, support, and prospects it has attracted. Matt also talks about his relationship with food, how his community and family have influenced him, as well as his favorite ingredients and meals and how he was able to bring them to light on My Kitchen Rules. They also dive into questions abut the current food industry, the relationship between food and community, and the businesses and organisations out there who are already fighting behind the scenes to bring our ingredients and expertise into the forefront of Australian cuisine.   To learn more about Matt and his work, follow him on Instagram @_mattmoncrieff and have a read of his article for the Urban List here, and buy some of his candles here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Travis Lovett, Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. A proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara Traditional Owner, Travis plays a key role in the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria, the Yoorrook Justice Commission. The Commission, established by an agreement between the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and the Victorian Government, operates independently of both. It delivered an interim report in June 2022, and a critical issues report in August 2023, and will present a final report in 2025. The Commission is led by five Commissioners, with three being Aboriginal. They bring extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as First Peoples' knowledge, systemic disadvantage, land rights, history, law, trauma, and healing. In this episode, Travis shares his personal story, discusses what it's like being part of a big family and mob, and talks about his many passions, including being a dad, practising his Culture, working with Community, and preserving Aboriginal languages. Travis and Caroline discuss some of the most significant evidence of past injustices which have come forward. Commissioner Lovett also walks listeners through the truth-telling process, providing valuable insights into the important hearings taking place and the steps ahead. To follow the great work the Yoorrok Justice Commission are doing, visit their website https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/ To follow Travis's journey then please visit his instagram page HERE. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  If this episode has brought up anything for you contact 13YARN on 13 92 76. Or, visit the following pages for more useful contacts and support Where can I get help | R U OK? We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kristal Kinsela - fellow podcast host, experienced facilitator and an expert in supplier diversity policy. A proud descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal has worked with well-known global businesses and every level of government over the past 18 years to drive their supplier diversity efforts, giving talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander small businesses access to greater opportunities.  Caroline and Kristal yarn about their shared experience of taking the leap from their 9-5 into consultancy, and the joys of running podcasts focused on telling black stories. Kristal also breaks down for Caroline and you mob what supplier diversity really is, what it means and how it opens doors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. When Kristal noticed a lack of resources on the subject here in Australia, she took her wealth of knowledge and self- published a book titled Supplier Diversity How, which is based on her proven approach (all while managing a 3 month old we might add!). So grab your headphones and access the wisdom of this passionate leader and advocate for First Nation businesses. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kirby Bentley, a proud Noongar woman and contestant in season 9 of Survivor. A lifelong lover of sports, Kirby played netball for Western Australia before switching fields to AFL, before becoming an AFLW coach. It's this professional sporting background, along with the gifts of her culture, that she believes gave her the skills and the confidence to take on anything, even Survivor!   Caroline and Kirby chat about her goal of inspiring Aboriginal people through her television journey and how ultimately mob can accomplish anything! The pair also dive into Kirby's Survivor strategy, from how she used the connection skills passed down from her ancestors to form bonds to those infamous tribal councils. They also yarn about her entertaining if not tumultuous collaboration with fellow contestant Feras Basal, and how their rivalry turned to an alliance to ultimately her eviction. Kirby shares her regrets about her time on the show and also gives Caroline the inside scoop on whether or not she'd go back in the Survivor game.   Kirby then catches Caroline and listeners up on her life post-Survivor and the incredible work she's doing with her business Gnalla, an inclusive First Nations brand that encourages people to have the important conversations - even when no one is looking. The brand is all about celebrating identity, with the important goal of elevating suppressed voices. Whether you're a self-proclaimed survivor fanatic like Caroline, or you've never seen an episode, you won't want to miss out on this listen! To follow Kirby visit her Instagram page here. To check out Gnalla visit here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Grace Lillian Lee, a visionary Australian artist and leader deeply rooted in her Torres Strait Island heritage. With a Bachelor of Design in Fashion, Grace's journey as an artist has been nothing short of remarkable. It was on a trip back home to Island/Country with her Grandmother in 2010 that Grace was introduced to the art of weaving. Since then she has specialised in Grasshopper weaving and has been using this traditional technique to create contemporary body sculptures and artworks that resonate with her cultural and storytelling. Caroline and Grace yarn about the founding of First Nations Fashion + Design, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting cultural expression and representation within the fashion and design sectors. Hear about her collaborations with Indigenous communities and how she is helping to create strong, creative networks.    Excitedly, Grace also shared plans of expanding her creative practice in 2024, launching her own line of wearable art and one of a kind Torres Strait Islander handmade necklaces.    To follow Grace visit her Instagram page here, or visit her website to browse her incredible work If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, pre and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  In this episode, Caroline is joined by Dr Carissa Lee, a Noongar actor and writer born on Wemba-Wemba country with a PhD in Indigenous theatre from The University of Melbourne. An actor who has featured in film, television, and voiceover work, as well as performing with major theatre companies, Carissa is a talented creative force. Paired with her impressive achievements in academia and position at Swinburne University of Technology, she is making waves in Australia's performing arts industry.    In this episode, Caroline and Carissa yarn about her journey into the industry, starting in a small town doing highschool Shakesphere productions to working for some of Australia's biggest theatre groups. She talks about the works that have inspired her as an actor and writer, and some of the favourite projects she's been a part of in her career so far - and the exciting work she's been doing on her new ABC  show Planet Lulin featuring as Principle Cruz.  Carissa and Caroline celebrate seeing more Aboriginal people on our screens, and the importance of seeking continuous improvement in representation and diversity in TV and film . You'll also learn more about the amazing work Carissa has  been doing with her PhD, and how she wants to use her knowledge and experience to help protect Aboriginal people and their culture  by facilitating safe and ethical spaces to share stories.  To follow Carrisa Lee visit her Instagram page here, to watch her as feature as Principle Cruz here.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kobie Dee, hailed as one of the most exciting voices in Australian hip hop. Kobie Dee, a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land.  Through songs like "Statistic," "Father's Eyes," and "Still Standing," (to name a few) Kobie is using his love and passion for music and performing to create powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change. In this episode, Caroline and Kobie Dee yarn about Kobie's music journey, where he draws inspiration and how he creates powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change. They yarn about his passion for guiding and uplifting his community through performance and providing artistic mentoring opportunities. He has a talent for connecting with youth, and he yarns about the new recording studio he's opening in his home town of Maroubra and how he hopes it will inspire future generations to connect with their culture and ancestors.  They also explore Kobie's personal journey into fatherhood. Gain unique insights into Kobie Dee's tracks and songwriting process, particularly for his latest song "Statistic," guaranteed to find its way onto your playlist To keep up to date with all the deadly work Kobie Dee is doing, make sure to follow him on social media @kobiedee47 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Naomi Moran, CEO of the National Indigenous Newspaper, the Koori Mail. Naomi is a proud Bundjalung and Djangadi woman. Generations of her family have lived on Cabbage Tree Island in Yangaboar country, and she also has strong roots in Kempsey country.  She started her career in black media, where at the age of 14 she made the decision to leave school and begin a traineeship at the Koori Mail in 1988. Fast Forward to now, she's the CEO of this media outlet, which is 100% Aboriginal owned and self-funded.   In this episode, Caroline and Naomi yarn about the importance of black media in telling the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how it's vital in breaking the stigmas, bias and stereotypes that plague western media outlets.  Naomi talks about balancing running  a media company with motherhood, and how by educating her son about his heritage she's helping to inspire the next generation to tell the stories of their people.   To keep up to date with all the deadly work the Koori Mail is doing ,  make sure to follow them on social media:      If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!    Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by model, actress, poet and activist Guyala Bayles. Guyala is a proud Birri Gubba and Wonnarua woman. At only 21 years old, she has a very impressive portfolio under her belt, working with iconic Australian brands like Country Road, David Jones and Cotton On. Guyala's trailblazing efforts to make  Aboriginal faces seen and heard in Australia's media landscape are inspired by her family. Her grandfather Tiga Bayles had a passion for amplifying First Nation's voices and stories, which led him to become a driving force in the creation of  the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association and the National Indigenous Radio Service in Queensland. Her Grandmother Maureen Watson was also an avid supporter of Aboriginal rights in Australia, alongside her work as a renowned actor, vocalist, writer and storyteller.    With such a strong family legacy, Caroline talks to Guyala about the complicated dance that is embracing the path forged by her ancestors while also growing into her own person with her own beliefs and ways of being. Guyala reflects on her numerous past projects, including her starring role in the Australian film 6 Festivals, as well as looks to the future with her new found passion of storytelling through music. They yarn over a shared challenge of wearing many hats, and the importance of  filling your own cup first in order to best help others.    To keep up to date with all the deadly work Guyala is doing,  make sure to follow her on social media:   Instagram @guyala_lala  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!    Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Jye Murray, also known as his online persona, The Koori Physio. Jye is a proud Wiradjuri and Ngemba man who was born and raised in Cowra. A qualified Physiotherapist and someone who is incredibly passionate about  Aboriginal social determinants of health. He is using his voice to help close the widening Aboriginal health gap grossly affecting Aboriginal people and communities. He inspires and educates mobs to live healthy lives and advocates for systemic change.  In this episode, Caroline and Jye yarn about Aboriginal health, and the racist, systematic and cultural barriers that prevent mob from achieving their desired health. They yarn about the trauma and the impacts of the body, mind and spirit. And lastly, they unpack their own personal journeys and setbacks when making choices and lifestyle changes when trying their best, to live a happier and healthier life.  To keep up to date with all the deadly work Jye is doing ,  make sure to follow him on social media: Instagram @thekooriphysio TikTok @thekooriphysio YouTube @thekooriphysio3285  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!  We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's “pinch me moment” episode, Caroline has a special yarn with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and performer, Kee'ahn Bindol at the 2023 Beyond The Valley Festival at Barunah Plains an, an ancient and natural amphitheater, on Waddawurrung Country. Kee'ahn is a proud Yalanji, Jirrbal, Badu Islander  who in 2019 ventured from their home town in North Queensland, to pursue a dream in the Naarm. In 2020, Kee'ahn released the debut single ‘Better Things'. That year, Kee'ahn was awarded the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards later winning the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the Music Victoria Awards. In this end of year episode, they unpack the inspiration behind Kee'ahn's new dance tracks, ‘Catch the Night' and ‘Sunsets' and the profound impact music has had on her life.They explore the art of musical storytelling, examining its role in raising social consciousness and helping to instigate social change. Caroline explains the deeply sophisticated concept of Aboriginal Songlines, ancient GPS pathways utilised for sharing knowledge, trade roots, and stories.   The chat concludes with Caroline, Kee'ahn and audience members 2024 lessons and personal reflections. Yarns about relationships, grief, the referendum, and the intentionality of cultivating meaningful connections in a complex world, along with the need to embrace emotions, family, kin and culture and spaces like BTV to ‘be' in community.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations. Language Warning: this episode contains explicit language.  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's funny episode, Caroline is joined by the incredibly talented Kimmie Lovegrove, a proud Ngarrindjeri and Romanian woman who has been gracing the comedy scene since 2014. With accolades such as Deadly Funny finalist in both 2017 and 2018, and appearing as a special guest on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival roadshow in 2021. Kimmie has taken her passion further by curating comedy shows and creating comedy workshops through her company Kungari Productions, to help support and make way for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians in Victoria.   Caroline and Kimmie engage in a lively discussion about navigating the comedy industry as a Blackfulla, delving into the art of crafting jokes and the delicate balance between humour and offence. Kimmie graciously opens up about her personal journey into the world of comedy. From a spontaneous school talent show comedy skit that secured her first-place victory, to the revelation of stand-up comedy as her calling, Kimmie shares the unique twists and turns that have shaped her path. We also get to hear Kimmie's invaluable insights as she offers advice for aspiring comedians reflecting the lessons she has learned along her remarkable journey.    To keep up to date with Kimmie's magic, you can follow Kungari Productions HERE.   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE   We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations.   This episode is for entertainment purposes only and doesn't replace medical advice.    This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri and Yuin Woman Teisha Toi. Teisha is a mother, a cultural dancer and woman, a Dhelk Dja Counsellor at Albury Wodonga Health Service (AHWAS) and is deeply passionate about the reclamation and decolonisation of ancient and sacred Aboriginal practices - such as birthing on Country.  In this potent episode, Caroline and Teisha engage in an exceptionally raw yarn about motherhood, and delve into Teisha's remarkable journey of motherhood and her unique experience of giving birth on Country. Teisha recounts her journey of giving birth on Country, sharing her emotions and insights from the experience and the many profound lessons she's learned in navigating this process, mostly without support from the Western health care system. Together, they both explore their own journeys as daughters and also their mother wounds. This episode serves as a poignant reminder that, despite the impact of colonisation on our traditional practices and ways, are as Teish says, ‘inscribed in our DNA.' Teisha is committed to sharing her story and facilitating conversations on this topic with those wanting to learn more. She has generously shared her Birthing on Country video which can be found HERE.  To reach out to Teisha and find out more follow her on Instagram HERE. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations. This episode is for entertainment purposes only and doesn't replace medical advice.  This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, Caroline is joined by proud Palawa woman from Nipaluna (Hobart) in Lutruwita (Tasmania) Maggie Blanden. Maggie is a graduating lawyer and community activist and passionate youth advocate in the space of Indigenous self-determination, gender and sexual violence and criminal justice reform, particularly empowering young women.In this exceptionally candid episode, they unpack their very raw feelings and the fallout from a failed and racist referendum where almost 60 percent (9.45million) of Australians voted ‘NO' against establishing a national Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Maggie, who has just recently been nominated for an Australian Human Rights Award, for hers and other tireless efforts in providing neutral and fact based information during the referendum campaign, comes from a long line or staunch community activist and leaders, and we yarn about her great grandmother, Aunty Ida West among others members of her family.Maggie shares her personal story, and what sparked her and others to setup Naarm Law School, using their resources, power and privilege, to inform the masses. Together they both talk about how they are processing the fallout of the referendum, and Maggie shares and reaffirms what could be next for the movement. Both unanimously agree that despite this huge setback and grief process First Nations are enduring, that First Nations people are a proud and resourceful people, who will continue to campaign and fight the good fight- ‘we might be down but we are not defeated'To see the live referendum results which are still be counted you can visit ABC polls here. To find out more about Maggie, visit the link here: https://www.commonground.org.au/article/a-letter-from-maggie-blandenFollow her on Instagram: @moogiewoogieeePay The Rent program is organised by First Nations and non-First Nations people working together, as the Pay The Rent Grassroots Collective. To find out more and show your support visit here: https://paytherent.net.au/If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter - https://www.13yarn.org.au/If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mob always come come together, driven by our shared concern for the safety, well-being and joy of our communities. As we await the referendum announcement, we note that our community has been through a rollercoaster of uncomfortable emotions, unthinkable encounters with racism and danger, moments of anxiety, but also instances of remarkable beauty, too.Today's special guest is Tanja Hirvonen, a proud Jaru and Bunuba woman who was born and raised on the lands of the Kalkadoon people. Tanja is a clinical psychologist and a mid-career researcher with expertise in mental health, social and emotional well-being, suicide prevention, and working with individuals impacted by trauma.We engage in a big juicy yarn about the depth and complexity of Aboriginal Social Emotional Well-being framework. Tanja and Caroline share valuable insights on community and self-care strategies during these challenging times, emphasising the importance of slowing down and being compassionate with ourselves in emotionally draining moments.Side note: We feel it's important to remember that experiencing a range of emotions is a natural and valid part of any change. It's crucial to acknowledge our feelings and consider what support we can provide for ourselves and seek from others. In these challenging periods, we strongly encourage you to prioritise both self-care and the well-being of your community of care, your peeps, your resources. Your healers, listeners and lovers, and being willing to embrace the mutual love and support that surrounds you.If you or someone you know is feeling anxious or struggling, we urge you to reach out to 13YARN at 13 92 76 (available 24/7) and speak with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter - Link to 13YARN.If you enjoyed this episode, we would love to hear it. Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What exactly is a Treaty?" As Australia prepares to participate in an unprecedented referendum in October to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice in the constitution, it's a question that many everyday Australians find themselves pondering.  Something many First Nations communities have long called for. In this episode, Caroline is joined by the Co-Chairs of the Victorian First People's Assembly, Reuben Berg and Ngarra Murray.Reuben Berg is a proud Gunditjmara man and devoted father of two children.  Ngarra Murray is a Wamba Wamba, Yorta Yorta, Dhudhuroa and Dja Dja Wurrung woman. She is the mother of four children and the second oldest of 12 siblings. Both have worked tirelessly with and alongside Victorian Aboriginal communities.In this episode, they delve deeply into the significant undertaking of the Assembly, a democratically elected body established to negotiate Treaties, and the steps they have taken since 2019. They explain what a Treaty is and discuss the practical and iterative journey toward local and state-based Treaties being signed in the next few years. They also discuss how the Assembly arrived at a ‘yes' position and the many opportunities that may come with a 'yes' vote, highlighting how it will complement work in Voice, Treaty and Truth Telling. Finally, in light of the recent rise in racial abuse among First Nations communities, they explore the importance of self-care and collective care.To follow the work of the First People's Assembly click here. To follow Ngarra Murray, click here.  And Reuben here.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very important episode, Caroline yarns extensively with Thomas Mayo, a proud Kaurareg,  Kalkalgal and Erub Torres Strait Islander man. Thomas is a published author having published six books, his latest book is co-authored with well-respected journalist, Kerry O'Brien, The Voice to Parliament Handbook - All the details you needwas published 17 May 2023.  Tom is also the signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has been a leading advocate since the statement's development in 2017, yarning with First Nations people, families and communities for the last 6 years.In the next few months, Australians will have their say, in a once in a generation referendum, on whether to 'recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice'.  It's understood the design of the Voice itself will follow and will be elected based on local communities wishes. It will be an independent and representative body for First Nations peoples and communities.It would advise the Australian Parliament and the Government.It would give First Nations peoples a say on matters that affect them.In this yarn, Tom Mayo shares the opportunity with a 'YES' vote, to have a national and consolidated policy approach led by First Nations people and not governments.He delves deep into the origins of First Nations statements and petitions in 'so called Australia' dating back to William Cooper's statement to the king, in 1938. He shares the journey that led to the development of the Uluru Statement of the heart in 2017, which calls for the 'establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution and a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of Treaty/agreement-making and truth-telling about our history.' Lastly, he discusses the 8 design principles, or key next steps, following a 'YES' vote.  To find out more about these key next phases, visit here! To follow Tom Mayo and the work he is doing to support communities to understand this process, visit Thomas Mayo here! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Caroline is the Founder of Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting and can be found on instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting and On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline welcomes Thomas Busby and proud Torres Strait Islander man, and Jeremy Marou from Busby Marou to the podcast. From playing in a Rockhampton (Darumbal land)  pub for a couple of beers, to having three Top 5 albums on the ARIA charts over an impressive 15 year music career, the journey of Busby Marou is certainly an inspirational one. In this episode, Caroline talks with this down to earth and dynamic duo, about the release of their fifth studio album, Blood Red. Thomas and Jeremy get personal and yarn everything from overcoming imposter syndrome, to how their close bond and understanding of each other's style helps them work together as band mates. Tom and Jeremy also touch on what seems like an impossible task - balancing children with work in an industry that often sees you hitting the road for weeks on tour.Listeners will also get to hear some favourite moments of their expansive career, including an impromptu recording session in South Carolina with Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish, meeting Dolly Parton to being a supporting act for Elton John!Listen to the Blood Red Album on Spotify If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this captivating episode, Caroline is accompanied by a truly exceptional guest who holds a special place in her heart—her beloved Uncle Gerry Turpin. Uncle Gerry is a proud Mbarbrum man from Far North Queensland, a distinguished Ethnobotanist, and TEDx Speaker,  a hobbyist guitarist, and all round legend. Gerry brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience on traditional bush medicine. With the 2023 NAIDOC week theme, "For Our Elders”  resonating deeply, Caroline and Uncle Gerry engage in a heartfelt conversation about Uncle Gerry's life. They explore the profound significance of NAIDOC  and what NAIDOC means to them both, and the many hard fought battles from our Elders and the importance of honouring and listening to our First Nations Elders. Uncle Gerry share many personalreflections, anecdotes about his personal life and his professional journey as an Ethnobotanist. We yarned about the opportunities which have emerged since receiving our traditional  land back, and how he wholeheartedly embraces his cultural responsibilities, demonstrating unwavering commitment to safeguarding, managing, sharing, and preserving the invaluable cultural wisdom surrounding traditional bush and plant medicine and usage. Uncle Gerry's passion for traditional bush medicine shines through as he unveils the incredible stories from which they originate.  Notably, he highlights the evolving landscape of Western Science and its intersection with First Nations knowledge, as well as the growing receptiveness towards traditional bush plants and medicine that has been an integral part of First Nations cultures for generations. See Uncle Gerry's TEDxtalk here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wadjanbarra Yidinji, Jirrbal, and African-American woman Sasha Kutabah Sarago.  Sasha is the author of the deeply raw and soul nourishing book  ‘Gigorou'  meaning 'beautiful' in Jirrbal, her grandmother's language, which takes audiences on a journey of First Nations Wisdom and Womanhood.  Sasha is also a former model, business woman, and speaker who advocates for culture, diversity, and equity in business, media, and lifestyle. Her TEDx talk, 'The (de)colonising of beauty,' was recognised as an Editor's Choice on TED.com in 2021. In this yarn, Caroline and Sasha explore the themes of Sasha's new book ‘Gigorou',  which invites women to reclaim their femininity, their softness, their beauty, their rage, their power - all while navigating colonial beauty ideals and  standards.They delve deep into the empowering concepts of decolonising beauty and Blak power, and radical self care for First Nations people. Emotions run high as they discuss the necessary steps to reclaiming one's voice and dismantling the stifling expectations placed upon First Nations women, a topic that resonates profoundly with Sasha. They also unpack the complex dynamics of anger as a First Nations tidda/sister, an episode not to be missed. Link to Sasha's TEDx talk - Decolonising Beauty, here. Sasha's book Gigorou is also available at Booktopia and Audible.To keep up to date with what Sasha's up to, follow her on Instagram @ascensionmag. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri woman Taylah Gray, whose campaigning efforts for First Nations rights have made national headlines. And if that wasn't impressive enough, she is the first Aboriginal student to undertake a PhD in law at the University of Newcastle, which focuses on Native Title, land reform, and increasing economic growth for First Nations communities. In this episode, Caroline and Taylah yarn about  what's it's like taking the TedX stage, which saw Taylah recently educate the audience on Native Title. They discussed the value of disagreement/disputes and  devisiveness of The Voice. Taylah generously shared how she chooses self-love and self care. And finally, Caroline and Taylah open up about their shared experiences of losing a parent, and Taylah's offers some beautiful and profound view on grief  and loss, which everyone needs to hear!To keep up to date with what Taylah's follow her on Instagram taylah_gray_. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Brooke Blurton.  Brooke is a proud Noongar/Yamatji person living in Naarm/Melbourne. Brooke broke records as the first Indigenous and bisexual Bachelorette for Network Ten's reality show and has since built an impressive career in the media Industry, including appearing in several other programs and co-hosting the “Not so PG podcast.”  In this episode, Caroline and Brooke yarn about Brooke's first memoir and book 'Big Love' which is about reclaiming herself, her people and her Country. Brooke speaks about her personal story, and the uplifting power of unconditional connection and love. They also unpack how in a white society not built for First Nations people how Brooke has found her own voice, and she also provides some really practical tips to cultivate self-love.To keep up to date with what's Brooke's up to, follow her on Instagram @brooke.blurton.  To purchase Brookes book ‘Big Love' visit here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Gunnai, Kurnai, Yorta Yorta & Wiradjuri woman Sky Thomas, and Rosie Kalina, a proud Wemba Wemba & Gunditjmara woman. Both are two iconic and community minded First Nations creatives, providing Blak joy through music, art and expression!Rosie is a highly regarded creative working in multiple artistic fields. She works in visual arts and curating, she specialises in makeup artistry, community arts work and producing.  She is this years Creative Associate for YIRRAMBOI. And Sky has a history in the creative industries, community engagement and events production – and she's implementing all that she's digested over the years into her new role of Music Producer at YIRRAMBOI. Returning for its 4th Iteration, YIRRAMBOI will run from the 4 – 14 May 2023. It will again invite audiences to immerse themselves in Blak stories- our truth, our way. YIRRAMBOI means ‘tomorrow' in both the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung peoples language. It will celebrate the interconnectedness and diversity of First Nations creatives, both locally and globally, through a 10-day celebration of various artistic expressions that showcase the resilience and evolutionary practices of First Nations people. During this episode, Sky and Rosie offer insights into what people can expect at this year's event, which includes a vast array of immersive experience with a ‘post apocalyptic theme' - such as music, dance, drag, visual arts, fashion and so much more! We yarn about Rosie's and Sky family which have inspired their artistic joy and abilities,  yarn some of their favourite and upcoming creatives, and of course, why Blak spaces that ooze Blak love and joy are needed. Naarm/Melbourne, are you ready to feel the hum of Country beneath. Will you hear it? To find out more information about YIRRAMBOI, check out the website here.To keep up to date with Rosie, be sure to follow on Instagram here.To keep up to date with Sky, be sure to follow on Instagram here.To find out more information about Yirramboi, check out the website here.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by a proud Gamilaroi Woman,  Brooke Boney.  Brooke is a News and Entertainment Reporter for Today, with a background in political journalism and previous experience working for National Indigenous Television (NITV), SBS, and the ABC. After her role as Triple J's weekday morning news presenter, Brooke joined the Today Show. During their conversation, Caroline and Brooke discuss their personal stories and  upbringings in large First Nations  families. Brooke, an exceptional storyteller, writer, and reporter, shares her journey from her childhood and the career and life she has built for herself.  They discuss Brooke Boney's beautiful interaction with Denzel Washington, and other celebrities she has met and interviewed. Towards the end of the conversation, they delve into the topic of burnout and self-care. Working in the fast-paced media industry, Brooke shares her philosophy on avoiding burnout and finding ways to reground, balance, and stay afloat. To keep up to date with Brooke, be sure to follow on Instagram here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

Yarning Up has returned for Season Three, with even more rich and inspiring, First Nation's guests and conversations to come.  In this season's first instalment, Caroline had the pleasure of yarning with Gunai, Kurnai and Wotjobaluk man, Ben Abbatangelo.  Ben is a passionate and purpose driven storyteller, story-maker and story-amplifier, which is reflected in his many creative outputs.  Such as documentaries for VICE, writing for The Saturday Paper and The Guardian, and being a regular voice for various ABC channels and The Project.The conversation between Caroline and Ben is deeply rich, inspiring, and generous. It delves deep into their perspectives, aspirations and doubts about the upcoming referendum in Australia, which is set to take place between October and December 2023. The referendum will seek to enshrine First Peoples into the constitution as the rightful owners of "so-called Australia" and ask all Australians the following:‘'A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?''As well as that, it will be put to Australians that the constitution be amended to include a new chapter titled "Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples"A special thanks to our listeners who also weighed in on this topic! We appreciate you. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! To keep up to date with Benny, be sure to follow on Instagram here. Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by the founders of Bush to Bowl. Bush to Bowl is 100% Aboriginal owned, by Clarence Bruinsma, proud Yaegl man, and Adam Byrne, proud Garigal/Gadigal man. Bush To Bowl is a social enterprise aimed at creating a healing space & platform for First Nations people by connecting to Country and their traditional foodways. Where they practice culture, give back to Country,  mob and the wider community. In this eye opening yarn we learn about  Adam and Clarence's journeys, how they met and what led them together to create such an impactful enterprise. Having both grown up in the country and learning from a young age the beauty and power beneath each plant and tree, their mission is to create spaces where families and community members can engage with Australia's native plants and traditional Aboriginal knowledge and culture, and provide a community for young mob to work and grow. We learn about the power and medicine of Native Plants. And the need to centre First Nations justice, in the fight for Climate Justice.More about the guests:Adam ByrneAdam is a Garigal descendent currently living on Kamay Country on the Northern beaches of NSW. He is passionate about his Culture , teaching about it's importance connecting mob to their traditional foodways as a form of healing. Adam is a qualified landscaper and designer who specialises in Horticulture and is inspired by traditional farming practices.Clarence BruinsmaClarence is a Yaegl descendant who has had the luck of growing up in the North Coast of NSW learning about his culture on his Mothers Country. He has learnt about our traditional foods from a young age from turtle diving to foraging fresh foods from the bush throughout his life. He couples this with his profession of teaching and love for sharing to bring his knowledges to Bush to bowlTo keep up to date with Bush to Bowl, be sure to follow on Instagram here. And to learn more, visit the website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by Larisha Jerome, proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman, who grew up on Darug Country in Western Sydney. Larisha has an extensive background in banking, women's health, government, and community services. She leads the Foundation's Women's Financial Wellness work addressing the economic injustice First Nations people face and empowering women to achieve full financial wellness and independence. In this incredibly knowledgeable and insightful yarn, the two start by reflecting on their similar upbringings, watching their mums forced to live paycheck to paycheck and, like most mob, struggling with the barriers and hindrance experienced after years of financial trauma forced onto our community. Larisha was determined to break this cycle within her family, with hard work and discipline, she entered the housing market at the age of 21, buying her first home. Today, Larisha empowers our community to change their mindset around money through the power of stories and help break the patterns that are evident within our community, to help us take back financial control. Her belief is knowledge is power and that being rich is just a mindset and that First Nations  women are capable and deserving of prosperous lives. Larisha uses the podcasting space to host her podcast, Rich Blak Women, which she describes as a “modern-day type of yarning circle” to further educate the community and inspire listeners to push the idea of “self-care” to include healthy financial behaviours, starting with talking openly about money, asking questions and learning how to say no. Larisha brings her insight of these topics today and offers amazing tips to allow abundance and prosperity in your financial life with the ability to use her technique of affirm, release and allow.   To keep up to date with Larisha, be sure to follow her on Instagram here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by Benny Clark, proud Gunai, Kurnai and Djapwurrung man. Benny is a Melbourne based session drummer playing for the likes of Baker Boy and Dallas Woods among many others. Benny has always been open to being vulnerable and expressing himself, and this episode is no exception. He tells us about growing up in predominantly white neighbourhood, and the mistreatment and abuse he experienced for being openly and proudly Indigenous. With diagnosed ADHD young, Benny admits to getting bored of things quite quickly, which is what his parents expected to happen when he asked for a drum kit. 27 years later he's made his mark, working with some incredible artists along the way. The two yarn about his extensive music career, his influence and introduction to the music world, working with artists like Baker Boy and their incredible story of determination to perform after Splendour In The Grass was cancelled only hours before their set. To keep up to date with Benny Clark, be sure to follow him on Instagram here.This episodes deals with some issues of suicide and self harm. If you or someone you know is struggling then contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13 Yarn on 13 92 76.safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. For more information about Safe Talk, click the link here.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by proud Ngiyampaa man, Pirritu (Brett Lee). Pirritu, is a singer and songwriter, whose music is a reflective anecdote to his connection with land and culture. After being adopted out at birth, he was always raised to be proud of his Aboriginality. At 14, he began his journey to connect back to his family roots of land, culture and language.Pirritu describes music as always being fundamentally a part of who he is. While training as an athlete growing up, he remembers training with a tune in mind or breathing  to a rhythm. Deciding to take time away from sport to heal a knee injury, he dived in hard, buying a ukulele and gravitated towards creating his own music. 17 years later, Pirritu is creating music that is eclectic, gentle and from the heart. Caroline and Pirritu yarn about his incredible music career and how he started. They yarn about his newest album, Pirritu Part 1, and the inspiration behind the sun-filled collection of gorgeous and strikingly honest acoustic folk songs. After an amazing heart felt yarn, Pirritu  fills us in on what's to come and his exciting projects on the horizon. To keep up to date with Pirritu, be sure to follow on Instagram here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by proud Gunditjmara, Bindal, Yorta Yorta and Torres Strait Islander from Mer and Erub islands person, Tarneen Onus-Browne. They are a community legal educator, writer, film maker and community organiser for Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance.Tarneen's has had a key role in supporting and advocating for Indigenous communities, even releasing a film “young mob questioning treaty”, which was screened internationally at ImagineNATIVE in Toronto and Tampere Film Festival in Finland.After recently working together, the two take the time to reflect on the courage of Aboriginal youth of today, admiring their emotional awareness, honesty and curiosity. This allows them to have a vulnerable yarn about growing up as a blackfulla in small towns and reflecting on how adversity has led them down their path today.Tarneen opens up about their unique journey of discovering themself, their sexuality and how they navigated coming out as queer. This raw, real and beautiful yarn gives an insight into the incredible life of Tarneen and the many hats they wear, from daughter and sister, to passionate mentor and activist, with joys in film making, and baking. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this NAIDOC week episode, Caroline is joined by proud Kamilaroi man, Matty Mills. A TV presenter, actor and now podcaster, Matty has appeared on Channel 9's Getaway, SBS and NITV. He preformed the role of Jimmy in the Australian classic, Priscilla Queen of the Desert. And most recently,  has a lead role in the play The Top Coat at the Sydney Theatre Company. The two have an intimate yarn about Matty's life off the screens and the many adversities he has had to overcome. They are candid and discuss the evolution of Matty's career. They unpack the good, the bad and the ugly of being a blackfulla in Australian media.To learn more about Matty follow him on Instagram @itsmattymills.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this very special Reconciliation Week specialepisode, Caroline is joined by Yorta Yorta man Tiriki Onus. Tiriki is the Senior Lecturer and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development, University of Melbourne. He is a successful visual artist, curator, performance artist and opera singer. They delve deep into Tirikis latest creative pursuit and journey co-writing and co- directing, the documentary Ablaze. A feature documentary staring Tiriki who finds a 70-year-old silent film believed to be made by his grandfather, prolific Aboriginal leader and filmmaker Bill Onus. As Tiriki travels across the continent and pieces together clues to the film's origins, he discovers more about Bill, his fight for Aboriginal rights and the price he paid for speaking out.Ablaze was released in cinemas across Australia on the 26 May 2022. For more on it's release visit https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/ablaze-2020/38245If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Amanda Healey, proud Wonnarua woman and CEO and founder of Kirrikin. After living overseas, Amanda returned home to have her son and was confronted with the difficulty of working a corporate job as a single mother. This is where her entrepreneurial journey began! Initially she founded a  business in the fabrication and engineering field, but switched gears when she was brought to solve an issue within the Australian fashion market. Wanting to create a brand that represented the beauty of Indigenous art, with bright, bold, beautiful colours and patterns… Kirrikin was born. Kirrikin is a luxurious silk clothing line that features a selection of paintings from emerging & renowned Indigenous artists, with profits going directly to artists. Kirrikin has been showcased globally in Los Angeles Fashion Week and Brussels Fashion Week. With Sydney Fashion week only just wrapping up, Amanda sheds light on the process of creating her latest line 'Ripples' and how she creates the designs for each fashion show and how she works with artists to create the incredible pieces within her collection.To learn more about Amanda and her brand Kirrikin, follow her on Instagram @kirrikinaustralia and visit her website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri and Wolgalu man, Joe Williams. Joe has played sport professionally for over 15 years, playing rugby leaguebefore switching to professional boxing. Although forging a successful professional sporting career, he felt his true purpose was helping people who struggled with mental illness, after overcoming his own battles with suicidal ideation and Bi Polar Disorder.In this episode, Caroline and Joe yarn about Joe's early life and what it was like for Joe stepping into the sporting arena at 13 years old. They talk about his autobiography ‘Defying the Enemy within'. And, Both Caroline and Joe are candid in sharing their struggles with mental health and what led them both sobriety. To learn more about Joe and his work, follow him on Instagram @joewilliams_tewand visit his website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Link to Joe's autobiography here. Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri women and well known author and commentator, Dr Anita Heiss.  Caroline and Anita yarn about Anita's extensive career, having published 20 non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children's novels.They discuss the power of stories, and the escapism it brings. Including, Anita's book ‘Growing up Aboriginal in Australia'. And what led Anita to totally rewrote her memoir, ‘Am I Black Enough For You?' 10 years after it was originally published in 2011.  Anita also shares how she, too, has battled with imposter syndrome and finding confidence. To learn more about Dr Anita and her work, follow her on Instagram @dranitaheiss and visit her website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Links to Dr Anita's book recommendations;Shake a legMullumbimby Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode Caroline has the pleasure of talking to proud Wiradjuri Woman, Danni Mcdonald. Mother of two., Dani is a Coach, Yoga Teacher and Director of Nomadic Belle. In this episode Dani talks about the power of breathwork shedding light on her personal experience; how she found calm in the chaos. She shares openly about her own experience with depression and anxiety, and her inability to connect with her body and regulate emotions. To supporting a friend by attending yoga to going on to teach, this practice. yoga. Caroline and Danni deep dive into the importance of connecting the mind with the body and taking some small moments, where you can, to simply be with what's coming up and breathe. Dani suggests starting small with apps like Headspace and Insight.To learn more about Danni and her yoga work, follow her on Instagram here and visit her website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode Caroline has an extremely raw and candid conversation, with a very special guest, Greens Senator, Lidia Thorpe. Lidia is a proud DjabWurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman with a long and proud history advancing human rights and social participation.Lidia is the current Senator for Victoria, representing the Australian Greens, and is also the first Aboriginal Senator from Victoria.  Recently in Australia, there has been an uprising of outrage against the violence and sexual assault experienced by women in Parliament. In this episode, they discuss Lidia's experience being a Blak women in Parliament and unpack some of her experiences with racism, sexism and other discriminatory practices.  Lidia outlines the important steps for young people and First Nations communities to make to create a ‘fair government' that seeks to advance climate justice action, by explaining the importance of voting in the next election.She also shares some inspiring stories of her upbringing and the long line of strong blak women who have shaped her. This is certainly an episode you won't want to miss! To learn more about Lidia and the  Australian Greens Party follow her on Instagram here and visit her website here. To learn more about Lidia's amazing work, be sure to listen to her podcast Truth Telling with Lidia Thorpe here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! This episode deals with themes of family and sexual violence that some viewers might find triggering. If you need assistance, it's ok to not be ok, you can contact Djirra on 1800 105 303 or Safe Steps 1800 015 188.We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode Caroline sits down with incredible self-starter, Indigenous entrepreneur and public figure,  Bianca Hunt. Bianca Hunt is a proud Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Wadjak Woman who has  hosted the  2019 national NAIDOC awards, she is a Linkedin changemaker, and was the former co-host of NITV's Yokayi Football Program. Bianca often struggled finding a place in the entertainment industry, an issue shared with many other First Nations creatives. This unsafe practice in the market led Bianca to create AGNT BLAK, the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and media agency in the country!Caroline and Bianca yarn about her childhood. They discuss the reality behind social media, what it's like for Bianca being a First Nations woman, establishing her career and navigating the Australian media landscape and also unpack how Bianca finds confidence and nurtures her own resilience when showing up publicly and online.To experience more of Bianca  follow her on Instagram here and to learn more about her amazing work, be sure to follow AGNT BLAK here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

Welcome to Season 2 of Yarning Up! In this episode Caroline sits down with renowned Indigenous soul singer and powerhouse vocalist, Emma Donovan. Emma is best known for her work with soul bands, The Putbacks and The Black Arm Band project. She has also toured and recorded with Archie Roach and Spinifex Gum and opened for likes of Paul Kelly and The Teskey Brothers. On her mother's side, Emma is part of the famed Donovan family of singers of the Gumbaynggirr people, of what is now known as Northern New South Wales. On her Father's side, Emma is of the Yamatji people, of Western Australia.Caroline and Emma yarn about what it was like for Emma to step in the limelight and grow her confidence as an Aboriginal woman and singer. Emma shares stories of her childhood and uncovers the gifts, talents and legacies that she has taken up from her very musically esteemed family in both her personal life and her musical career.  To experience more of Emma follow her on Instagram here, check out her upcoming gigs here and listen to her recent album Crossover, with the critically-acclaimed rhythm combo, The Putbacks here.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this episode, Caroline talks to Mutti Mutti, Wemba Wemba, Boon Wurrung, Trawlwoolway, Lardil man and Executive Officer of the Koorie Youth Council, Indi Clarke. Indi is a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the power of strength-based approaches and Aboriginal knowledge systems. Indi believes that the path to positive change starts with empowered families and communities, as well as a holistic approaches to healing and wellbeing.In this episode, they recap the recent and hugely successful Koorie Youth Summit which brought together the largest cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria – young people under the age of 25. They discuss Indi's journey in finding the confidence to become a leader and why he is so passionate about youth participation and creating the same pathways for other young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They also discuss the concept of ‘Blak Joy' and what it means for them. Indi finishes by providing some advice to any young  Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who, like the rest of the globe, might be feeling stuck and overwhelmed, following the pandemic.To learn more about the great work the Koorie Youth Council (the only 'youth' peak organisation of its kind in the Country) are doing visit Koorie Youth Council. Note: Yarning Up will be taking a short pause with season two returning in January 2022.