Sooo… I Ran My First Half Marathon!

In this solo episode of Access Granted, I’m getting personal about running my first Nike After Dark Half Marathon 21.1km alongside more than 7,000 women running through Sydney at night. I’m sharing the meaning behind the event, the training that got me to the finish line and how running became so …

Nathan Simon: Representation, Dreams & Paving the Way

In Part 2 of our yarn Lowanna sits down with proud Worimi man, actor, model and TV producer Nathan Simon to delve into his journey in the modelling and acting world. Nathan opens up about finding his place in the creative industries, the importance of seeing First Nations people represented on scre…

My Dad, My Pop: A Father's Day Tribute

In this special Father’s Day episode of Access Granted, Lowanna reflects on the two men who have shaped her life - her dad and her Pop. She looks back on growing up as her dad’s little girl... baking chocolate cakes, watching their favourite TV shows, playing netball, going to the beach and even c…

Nathan Simon: Carving His Own Path & Representing With Pride

On this episode of Access Granted, Lowanna sits down with proud Worimi man Nathan Simon, actor, model and producer. In Part 1 of their yarn, Nathan reflects on growing up surrounded by family, his childhood and the people who shaped him, before making the move to Sydney and beginning his journey in…

Jem Cassar-Daley: 'Cool Girl'.... Big Dreams

In this episode of Access Granted, Lowanna Grant sits down with acclaimed Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung singer songwriter Jem Cassar-Daley for an honest and heartfelt conversation about family, music and her music career. Jem reflects on growing up in a musical household, the lessons she learned fro…

Kirby Bentley: Playing the Long Game

From elite netball and AFLW pioneer to one of the most respected strategic players in Australian reality television, Kirby Bentley has never been one to back down from a challenge. In this episode of Access Granted, Kirby opens up about growing up in Western Australia, forging a career across two …

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…

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…

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…

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…