🌟 "Emily Wurramara is a musical artist who can't be contained in any one genre" - SBS & NITV Living Black with Karla Grant 🌟

In this week’s episode I yarn with Emily Wurramara!!!

In case you didn’t already know, Emily is a phenomenal Warnindhilyagwa woman, singer, songwriter, producer, and author. Emily opens up about her 14-year career, the release of her second album “Nara,” (out now!) and the advocacy for safe spaces for women in the music industry. 🎶

From overcoming racism, misogyny, and homophobia to balancing motherhood and career, Emily’s story is one of resilience and authenticity. After losing her home, she found a new appreciation for life’s small moments, which beautifully inspired her latest album. 🌺

Tune in to hear about the healing power of music, the importance of community, and Emily’s reflections on identity.

Tickets for Emily Wurramara's national album tour, including a newly announced appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival are available for purchase HERE

Listen now and connect with Emily’s music on all platforms! Don’t miss out! 🎧

Recommendations throughout this episode: 

Stream 'Nara' - https://snd.click/nara
Watch 'STFAFM' ft. Arringarri (Official Music Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hI4kovLxjw

Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au

Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast

The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities.  Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do.

If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au

🌟 "Emily Wurramara is a musical artist who can't be contained in any one genre" - SBS &amp; NITV Living Black with Karla Grant 🌟
In this week’s episode I yarn with Emily Wurramara!!!
In case you didn’t already know, Emily is a phenomenal Warnindhilyagwa woman, singer, songwriter, producer, and author. Emily opens up about her 14-year career, the release of her second album “Nara,” (out now!) and the advocacy for safe spaces for women in the music industry. 🎶
From overcoming racism, misogyny, and homophobia to balancing motherhood and career, Emily’s story is one of resilience and authenticity. After losing her home, she found a new appreciation for life’s small moments, which beautifully inspired her latest album. 🌺
Tune in to hear about the healing power of music, the importance of community, and Emily’s reflections on identity.
Tickets for Emily Wurramara's national album tour, including a newly announced appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival are available for purchase <a href="https://linktr.ee/EmilyWurramaragigs">HERE</a> 
Listen now and connect with Emily’s music on all platforms! Don’t miss out! 🎧
Recommendations throughout this episode: 
Stream 'Nara' - <a href="https://snd.click/nara">https://snd.click/nara</a> Watch 'STFAFM' ft. Arringarri (Official Music Video) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hI4kovLxjw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hI4kovLxjw</a>
Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au
Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast
The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities.  Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do.
If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au

Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history.

 

Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It’s the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960’s.

 

Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at www.theblackcard.com.au

 

If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit www.theblackcard.com.au Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs.

Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history.
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Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It&rsquo;s the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960&rsquo;s.
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Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at <a href="https://www.theblackcard.com.au">www.theblackcard.com.au</a>
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If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit <a href="https://www.theblackcard.com.au">www.theblackcard.com.au</a> Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs.

Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles

Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history.



Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It’s the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960’s.



Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at www.theblackcard.com.au.



If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit https://www.theblackcard.com.au./ Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs.

Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history.
 
Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It’s the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960’s.
 
Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at www.theblackcard.com.au.
 
If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit https://www.theblackcard.com.au./ Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs.

Black Magic Woman

Resilience and Harmony: A Journey Through Music and Motherhood

This episode is in partnership with the Australian Government.

In this yarn, I sit down with mother and daughter Karla and Lowanna Grant to talk about what legacy really means in our communities — not just in terms of money, but in culture, stories, opportunity and security. We reflect on the journeys that shaped them, from growing up in Housing Commission and witnessing sacrifice, to working hard to create stability and independence for the next generation. It’s a powerful reminder that generational wealth for First Nations people is deeply connected to identity, resilience and the responsibility to carry knowledge forward.

We also unpack the realities of home ownership, the pressures of cost of living, and the dreams many of our mob hold about creating a safe space to call their own. Karla shares what it meant to buy her first home and the security that brought her young family, while Lowanna reflects on forging her own path — following in her mother’s footsteps while building something uniquely hers. This episode is about perseverance, listening to our Elders, and creating pathways so the next generation can step forward with strength and pride.

Key Themes

06:00 Listening and learning from Elders Karla speaks about being taught to observe and listen as a young girl
15:00 Walking in your parents’ footsteps while making your own mark Lowanna reflects on finding her voice in media
22:30 What generational wealth means for First Nations families culture, language and stories as legacy
29:30 Creating security through home ownership and hard work Karla shares buying her first home
36:00 Cost of living pressures and dreaming of owning a home Lowanna on independence and responsibility
44:00 Advice for the next generation resilience, saving and setting goals

Resources

Living Black (SBS) → https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/news-series/living-black
Access Granted podcast → https://open.spotify.com/show/37bKl1269TIB5AkDzkF9Fj?si=4eeb46e663d74285

Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au

Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast

If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au

Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

This episode is in partnership with the Australian Government.
In this yarn, I sit down with mother and daughter&nbsp;Karla and Lowanna Grant to talk about what legacy really means in our communities &mdash; not just in terms of money, but in culture, stories, opportunity and security. We reflect on the journeys that shaped them, from growing up in Housing Commission and witnessing sacrifice, to working hard to create stability and independence for the next generation. It&rsquo;s a powerful reminder that generational wealth for First Nations people is deeply connected to identity, resilience and the responsibility to carry knowledge forward.
We also unpack the realities of home ownership, the pressures of cost of living, and the dreams many of our mob hold about creating a safe space to call their own. Karla shares what it meant to buy her first home and the security that brought her young family, while Lowanna reflects on forging her own path &mdash; following in her mother&rsquo;s footsteps while building something uniquely hers. This episode is about perseverance, listening to our Elders, and creating pathways so the next generation can step forward with strength and pride.
Key Themes
06:00 Listening and learning from Elders Karla speaks about being taught to observe and listen as a young girl 15:00 Walking in your parents&rsquo; footsteps while making your own mark Lowanna reflects on finding her voice in media 22:30 What generational wealth means for First Nations families culture, language and stories as legacy 29:30 Creating security through home ownership and hard work Karla shares buying her first home 36:00 Cost of living pressures and dreaming of owning a home Lowanna on independence and responsibility 44:00 Advice for the next generation resilience, saving and setting goals
Resources
Living Black (SBS) &rarr;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/news-series/living-black">https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/news-series/living-black</a> Access Granted podcast &rarr; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/37bKl1269TIB5AkDzkF9Fj?si=4eeb46e663d74285">https://open.spotify.com/show/37bKl1269TIB5AkDzkF9Fj?si=4eeb46e663d74285</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast
If you enjoyed this episode, please &lsquo;Subscribe&rsquo; on Apple Podcasts or &lsquo;Follow&rsquo; on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you&rsquo;d like to contact us, please email, <a href="mailto:info@blackmagicwoman.com.au">info@blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

What We Carry Forward

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In this episode, Mundanara sits down with the three hosts of the Bros and Cons podcast — former gang members who once made headlines for crime and are now mentoring young people, building businesses, and reshaping what strength and leadership look like.

Jayleks, Malik and Ronnie speak candidly about prison, rap culture, identity and the turning point that led them back to family, heritage and purpose. They unpack media stigma, masculinity, broken families and the responsibility that comes with influence — choosing growth over ego and legacy over reputation.

A raw and honest yarn about transformation, accountability and standing proud for your people.

Resources & Links

🎙️ Listen to Bros and Cons

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/search/bros%20and%20cons

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bros+and+cons+podcast

Justice System Reintegration 

Community Restorative Centre (NSW)
Support for people leaving prison and rebuilding their lives.
https://www.crcnsw.org.au

SHINE for Kids
Supports children and families impacted by incarceration.
https://shineforkids.org.au

Young Men, Mentoring & Identity

PCYC Australia
Youth programs, sport, leadership and community support.
https://www.pcyc.org.au

Street University
Creative programs for young people navigating disadvantage.
https://www.streetuni.org

Men’s Mental Health & Support

MensLine Australia
Support for men navigating relationships, identity and life challenges.
https://mensline.org.au

13YARN (for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples)
24/7 culturally safe crisis support.
https://www.13yarn.org.au

Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au

Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast

If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au

Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

In this episode, Mundanara sits down with the three hosts of the Bros and Cons podcast &mdash;&nbsp;former gang members who once made headlines for crime and are now mentoring young people, building businesses, and reshaping what strength and leadership look like.
Jayleks, Malik and Ronnie speak candidly about prison, rap culture, identity and the turning point that led them back to family, heritage and purpose. They unpack media stigma, masculinity, broken families and the responsibility that comes with influence &mdash; choosing growth over ego and legacy over reputation.
A raw and honest yarn about transformation, accountability and standing proud for your people.
Resources &amp; Links
🎙️ Listen to Bros and Cons
Spotify: <a data-start="171" data-end="220">https://open.spotify.com/search/bros%20and%20cons</a>
YouTube: <a data-start="239" data-end="305">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bros+and+cons+podcast</a>
Justice System Reintegration&nbsp;
Community Restorative Centre (NSW) Support for people leaving prison and rebuilding their lives. <a href="https://www.crcnsw.org.au" data-start="475" data-end="500">https://www.crcnsw.org.au</a>
SHINE for Kids Supports children and families impacted by incarceration. <a href="https://shineforkids.org.au" data-start="585" data-end="612">https://shineforkids.org.au</a>
Young Men, Mentoring &amp; Identity
PCYC Australia Youth programs, sport, leadership and community support. <a href="https://www.pcyc.org.au" data-start="740" data-end="763">https://www.pcyc.org.au</a>
Street University Creative programs for young people navigating disadvantage. <a data-start="853" data-end="878">https://www.streetuni.org</a>
Men&rsquo;s Mental Health &amp; Support
MensLine Australia Support for men navigating relationships, identity and life challenges. <a href="https://mensline.org.au" data-start="1023" data-end="1046">https://mensline.org.au</a>
13YARN (for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander peoples) 24/7 culturally safe crisis support. <a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au" data-start="1152" data-end="1177">https://www.13yarn.org.au</a>
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast
If you enjoyed this episode, please &lsquo;Subscribe&rsquo; on Apple Podcasts or &lsquo;Follow&rsquo; on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you&rsquo;d like to contact us, please email, <a href="mailto:info@blackmagicwoman.com.au">info@blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

Bros, Cons & Second Chances

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Conversation Cards

Career History

Elevate Consulting

Pivotal Moment 

Final Thoughts

Season 2 opens with human rights and discrimination lawyer Prabha Nandagopal.

In this straight-talking yarn, Prabha reflects on the moments that shaped her — from working with asylum seekers in detention and contributing to landmark workplace reform inquiries, to navigating cultural expectations, divorce and solo motherhood. We unpack accountability, workplace culture, systemic change and what real leadership looks like under pressure.

New format. Same powerful yarns.

Resources & Links


Elevate Consulting Partners – https://www.elevateconsultingpartners.com.au/


Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020) – https://www.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/publication/ahrc_wsh_report_2020.pdf


Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (‘Set the Standard’ Report) – https://humanrights.gov.au/CPWReview

Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au

Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast

If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au

Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

Season 2 opens with human rights and discrimination lawyer Prabha Nandagopal.
In this straight-talking yarn, Prabha reflects on the moments that shaped her &mdash; from working with asylum seekers in detention and contributing to landmark workplace reform inquiries, to navigating cultural expectations, divorce and solo motherhood. We unpack accountability, workplace culture, systemic change and what real leadership looks like under pressure.
New format. Same powerful yarns.
Resources &amp; Links
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Elevate Consulting Partners &ndash; <a href="https://www.elevateconsultingpartners.com.au/" data-start="142" data-end="187">https://www.elevateconsultingpartners.com.au/</a>
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Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020) &ndash; <a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/publication/ahrc_wsh_report_2020.pdf" data-start="299" data-end="395">https://www.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/publication/ahrc_wsh_report_2020.pdf</a>
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Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (&lsquo;Set the Standard&rsquo; Report) &ndash; <a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/CPWReview?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="534" data-end="570">https://humanrights.gov.au/CPWReview</a>
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Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast
If you enjoyed this episode, please &lsquo;Subscribe&rsquo; on Apple Podcasts or &lsquo;Follow&rsquo; on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you&rsquo;d like to contact us, please email, <a href="mailto:info@blackmagicwoman.com.au">info@blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
Black Magic Woman is produced by BlakCast.

The Hidden Cost of Staying Silent

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