Best of Black Magic Woman Podcast - Mystery Guest Edition 1

This special episode revisits one of our most captivating conversations of the year, featuring a guest whose journey is as dazzling as it is inspiring. 🌟 Clue #1: Known as the "First Nations Drag Queen," they’re a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti person making waves in the LGBTQIA+ and First Nations…

Threads of Identity: Fashioning Culture and Sovereignty

As we approach Christmas, we’re taking time to reflect on the incredible stories shared on the Black Magic Woman Podcast this year. This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my childhood sis, Samala Thakialee Cronin, the powerhouse behind MumRed the Label. Samala is more than a d…

Art, Activism, and Identity: A Yarn with Coby Edgar on Connection and Creativity

In this episode I yarn with Coby Edgar, a proud queer First Nations curator and cultural practitioner. Coby shares her journey from Darwin to Sydney, the intersection of art and activism, and the significance of storytelling in keeping history and culture alive. We explore her approach to curating …

Building Bridges Through Podcasting: Culture, Connection, and Representation

In this inspiring episode, Mundanara Bayles sits down with Amanda Mudege-Fleischer, one half of the dynamic duo behind It’s Layered, a podcast featured on the Black Cast Network. Amanda shares her journey from Zimbabwe to Australia, how she found her voice in podcasting alongside her co-host Rumbi …

Walking in Two Worlds: The Story Behind Like My Brother - Prt 2

In Part 2 of our conversation on the Black Magic Woman Podcast, I continue my yarn with Sal Balharrie and Dannielle Maclean, the directors behind the moving film Like My Brother. This episode dives deeper into the complexities of creating a film that resonates with community values and represents t…

Walking in Two Worlds: The Story Behind Like My Brother - Prt 1

In this weeks episode I sit down with Sal Balharrie and Dannielle MacLean, directors of the compelling film Like My Brother. The film delves into the intertwined stories of community, culture, and the enduring spirit of Tiwi women through the lens of their shared passion for football—a sport that b…

Beats, Culture, and Change: A Yarn with Dem Mob

In this episode of the Black Magic Woman Podcast, I sit down with the talented group Dem Mob, a rising Indigenous hip-hop band making waves in the Australian music scene. Dem Mob, formed in 2019, began as a school project aimed at re-engaging Indigenous youth through music and culture. Today, they'…

From Nowra to ARIAs: Music, Culture, and the Path to Blak Excellence Part 2

In part 2 of my yarn with Nooky, we dive into the making of his album with 3%, sharing how collaborations with artists like Dallas and Angus enriched the project’s focus on elevating cultural history and awareness. The iconic album cover, featuring AFL player Uncle Nicky Winmar, stands as a powerfu…

From Nowra to ARIAs: Music, Culture, and the Path to Blak Excellence Part 1

In this weeks deadly episode, I sit down with proud Yuin, Thunghutti man and acclaimed artist Nooky for what was an amazing conversation, held on the iHeart Podcast stage at SXSW Sydney. We yarn about his journey, from growing up in Nowra to making waves in the Australian music scene. Nooky shares…

Voices of Resilience: A Journey to Truth and Justice Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of my yarn with Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter. This yarn delves into the challenges of holding the government accountable for policies affecting First Nations peoples, with a particular focus on Victoria’s truth commission. The commission is examining systemic injustices from 1788 …