Access Granted
Access Granted
A bold interview series granting you entry into the minds of remarkable voices across Australia and Aotearoa. Proud Wiradjuri and Western Arrernte host Lowanna Grant sits down with leaders, creators and culture-shifters to uncover stories of resilience, representation and ambition. Access Granted opens doors rarely seen and conversations rarely heard.Social links:
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Budjerah: The Journey to Gentleman
In this episode of Access Granted, Lowanna Grant sits down with platinum selling, ARIA Award winning artist Budjerah as he celebrates the release of his long awaited debut album titled 'Gentleman'. A proud Bundjalung man, Budjerah reflects on growing up surrounded by family and community, the infl…
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50 Years of Deadly: My NAIDOC Reflections
In this special episode of Access Granted, Lowanna Grant reflects on the significance of NAIDOC Week and this year's theme, 50 Years of Deadly. Sharing what NAIDOC means to her, Lowanna celebrates the strength, resilience and achievements of First Nations people, while honouring the Elders and trai…
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Nathan McGuire: Beyond the Runway
This week on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with proud Whadjuk Noongar man, model, actor and founder of Mob in Fashion, Nathan McGuire. From his early days chasing an elite hockey career to becoming one of Australia’s most in demand models, Nathan opens up about the journey that took him from th…
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Miss Kaninna: From Blak Britney to BLACKPRINT
This week on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with one of the most powerful, staunch and unapologetic voices in music right now, Miss Kaninna. An artist whose music and presence have inspired so many young Blak women and someone Lowanna has long admired for the way she speaks truth, takes up space…
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Flewnt: The Power of Hip Hop, Fatherhood & Legacy
This week on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with Joshua Eggington, or better known as Flewnt, a proud Nyoongar Wongi rapper, mentor, father and community leader. From growing up in Boorloo to building a powerful platform through hip hop, Josh reflects on the family legacy of activism that shaped…
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Lowanna Grant: Get to Know Me Part 2
In Part 2 of our Get to Know Me series, the tables are turned as Lowanna opens up about the experiences, values and people that have shaped who she is today. Joined by her good friend Nathan Simon, the conversation dives into childhood memories, family lessons, career beginnings and the unexpected…
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Beyond Reconciliation Week: Are We Really All In?
In this special solo episode of Access Granted, Lowanna Grant reflects on the significance of National Reconciliation Week 2026 and this year's theme, All In. Drawing on her experiences as a First Nations journalist, Lowanna explores what Reconciliation really means in Australia today, why the res…
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Jake Gablonski: Representation, Storytelling and Brave Like Bunji
This week on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with Wiradjuri storyteller, presenter and advocate Jake Gablonski for a powerful conversation about identity, visibility and the importance of owning your story. Raised in Katherine in the Northern Territory, Jake opens up about navigating culture, me…
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Arrnott Olssen: From My Kitchen Rules to Kana Club, Community, Culture & Purpose
In Part 2 Arrnott Olssen opens up about the chapter of life that transformed him from a familiar face into a household name. After winning over audiences on My Kitchen Rules in 2022, Arrnott reflects on navigating public attention, staying grounded and the creative doors the experience opened for h…
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Arrnott Olssen: From Fiji to Popstars and the Love That Shaped Him
In this first part of my interview with Arrnott Olssen, we sit down to explore the foundation of his story, long before the TV appearances, the pop-up restaurants and the creative worlds he now moves through so effortlessly. Arrnott opens up about his childhood in Fiji and the experience of moving…
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