How do you find your voice when the moment to speak finally arrives?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton yarns with with proud Whadjuk Noongar woman, journalist, broadcaster and author Narelda Jacobs to explore leadership, media, advocacy and the responsibility that comes with representing community in public spaces.

Narelda shares why powerful moments are rarely spontaneous, the importance of preparing your message before the spotlight finds you, and how thoughtful communication can help shape public conversations around issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Together they yarn about social media, supporting one another instead of competing, navigating online racism, knowing when to engage and when to step away, and why community backing is essential when speaking on difficult issues.

Whether you're speaking to one person or thousands, this episode is a reminder that your voice matters and preparation gives it power.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Speaking with confidence in public
• Preparing for difficult conversations
• Social media and advocacy
• Representation in mainstream media
• Supporting other First Nations voices
• Community, courage and leadership
• Turning preparation into action

Acknowledgement of Country

Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.

Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.

Disclaimer

The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.