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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Renae Lamb: Art, Culture & Legacy
In this episode of Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with proud Wiradjuri and Wongibon woman Renae Lamb - artist, dancer, educator, entrepreneur and founder of Midnight Dreaming. Grounded in culture and guided by her ancestors, Renae shares her journey to building a 100% Blak-owned business that c…
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Kobie Dee: Fatherhood, Healing & Breaking Cycles
In this powerful episode of Access Granted, Lowanna Grant sits down with Gomeroi man Kobie Dee for a deeply honest conversation about growth, responsibility and rewriting your story. From his early years growing up in Maroubra to becoming one of the most respected voices in Australian hip hop, Kob…
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Libby Cook-Black: From Elite Sport to Empowering Women and Creating Change (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Access Granted, Lowanna continues the yarn with Libby Cook-Black as they dive into the work she’s building today. Libby shares the vision behind The Female Co and Female First, creating pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls th…
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Libby Cook-Black: From Elite Sport to Empowering Women and Creating Change (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with proud Zenadth Kes woman, former elite athlete and business woman, Libby Cook-Black. From growing up on Country to representing Australia on the national stage, Libby shares her journey, staying grounded in culture wh…
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Rest in Power, Aunty Rhoda Roberts
Access Granted is this week pausing to reflect on the life and legacy of Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO, a trailblazer, mentor and cultural leader who changed what was possible for First Nations storytelling. In this special episode, Lowanna shares a deeply personal tribute to Aunty Rhoda, a proud Widjabu…
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Lowanna Grant: Get to Know Me Part 1
Ever wondered who I really am beyond the podcast mic? In this “Get to Know Me” episode, my best friend Vik takes the hot seat to ask all the questions and letting you in on all the bits you didn’t know about me... From the big life moments that shaped me, to my daily rituals, the people who inspire…
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Royston Noell: Truth, Pride and the Idol Dream
In this episode of Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with Royston Noell to talk about his remarkable journey from the small remote community of Mapoon to winning Australian Idol. Royston reflects on what life was like growing up in a tight knit First Nations community and how an unexpected introdu…
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International Women’s Day: Love, Legacy and the Strength of Our Matriarchs
In this special Access Granted episode for International Women’s Day, Lowanna Grant takes a moment to honour the powerful women who shape our lives and communities. Looking back at some of the most meaningful conversations from the podcast, Lowanna revisits heartfelt reflections from her guests as…
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Karla Grant: Motherhood, Love and Life Beyond the Headlines
In this deeply personal episode of Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with her mum, trailblazing journalist and proud Arrernte woman Karla Grant, for an intimate and heartfelt conversation about family, resilience and the power of storytelling. Together, they reflect on Karla’s early life growing u…
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Mi-Kaisha Masella: Music, Sisterhood & New York City
This week on Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with Mi-Kaisha Masella for a proper yarn. It’s relaxed, funny, and full of those real moments that happen when the mics are on but it still feels like a catch-up with your girlfriend. We talk about her music journey, her NAIDOC win and what that recog…
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