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 becomes a metaphor for resilience, identity, and the dual worlds Indigenous people navigate.

Sal and Dannielle share the intricate journey behind bringing Like My Brother to life, starting with Sal’s desire to amplify First Nations women’s voices in sport. We explore the challenges and triumphs they faced, from gaining trust and approval from Tiwi elders and the Land Council to highlighting the importance of cultural consultation and community involvement.

Join us as we discuss why Like My Brother is more than just a film about sport; it’s a heartfelt narrative about pride, cultural strength, and what it takes to walk in two worlds. This episode is filled with insights that resonate beyond film, offering valuable takeaways for anyone interested in cultural storytelling, community collaboration, and the power of representation. Keep an eye out for Like My Brother, previously in Cinemas, coming soon to streaming.

Links & Resources:
https://www.likemybrother.com/
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI

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

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 becomes a metaphor for resilience, identity, and the dual worlds Indigenous people navigate.
Sal and Dannielle share the intricate journey behind bringing Like My Brother to life, starting with Sal’s desire to amplify First Nations women’s voices in sport. We explore the challenges and triumphs they faced, from gaining trust and approval from Tiwi elders and the Land Council to highlighting the importance of cultural consultation and community involvement.
Join us as we discuss why Like My Brother is more than just a film about sport; it’s a heartfelt narrative about pride, cultural strength, and what it takes to walk in two worlds. This episode is filled with insights that resonate beyond film, offering valuable takeaways for anyone interested in cultural storytelling, community collaboration, and the power of representation. Keep an eye out for Like My Brother, previously in Cinemas, coming soon to streaming.
Links &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.likemybrother.com/">https://www.likemybrother.com/</a></li>
<li>TRAILER: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI</a></li>
</ul>
Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
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 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 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.

Black Magic Woman

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

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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 the voices of young Tiwi women navigating their ambitions in football while staying rooted in cultural identity.

Sal and Dannielle share stories from the film’s seven-year journey, highlighting pivotal moments, including their dedication to obtaining cultural approvals and their partnership with Tiwi co-producers. We discuss how the film evolved from what they thought would be a “footy film” into an exploration of resilience, identity, and the strength required to walk proudly in two worlds. The conversation also touches on the trust built with the featured women and the life-changing experiences they faced, from the joy of winning grand finals to the lessons of returning home empowered with new perspectives.

Join us for this inspiring yarn that underscores the power of storytelling, the resilience of Indigenous communities, and why films like Like My Brother are essential gifts that can change perspectives and bridge divides. Don’t miss it!

Links & Resources:
https://www.likemybrother.com/
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI

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

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 the voices of young Tiwi women navigating their ambitions in football while staying rooted in cultural identity.
Sal and Dannielle share stories from the film’s seven-year journey, highlighting pivotal moments, including their dedication to obtaining cultural approvals and their partnership with Tiwi co-producers. We discuss how the film evolved from what they thought would be a “footy film” into an exploration of resilience, identity, and the strength required to walk proudly in two worlds. The conversation also touches on the trust built with the featured women and the life-changing experiences they faced, from the joy of winning grand finals to the lessons of returning home empowered with new perspectives.
Join us for this inspiring yarn that underscores the power of storytelling, the resilience of Indigenous communities, and why films like Like My Brother are essential gifts that can change perspectives and bridge divides. Don’t miss it!
Links &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.likemybrother.com/">https://www.likemybrother.com/</a></li>
<li>TRAILER: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLxna2AKRI</a></li>
</ul>
Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
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

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/06d28f48-ccd4-49bc-9ebe-b22600129f26/transcript

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've transformed into a powerhouse collective, bringing Aboriginal language and culture to the forefront of their music, blending English and Pitjantjatjara languages to reach diverse audiences.

In our yarn, we discuss the group’s origins, their mission to inspire Indigenous youth, and the importance of integrating culture with education. They share how music provided them an escape and a path to empowerment, overcoming the challenges of mainstream education systems that often leave Indigenous students feeling disconnected. Now, with award-winning tracks and performances at major events like SXSW Sydney, Dem Mob continues to inspire and give back to their communities.

Tune in to hear about their journey, their dedication to culture, and their vision for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Dem Mob’s powerful music and message. 

Links & Resources:
DEM MOB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dem_mob/?hl=en
DEM MOB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aciJpcM8WNsBXP4dQv9yM?si=QIwlH1MwTBmdLSYgpCk3Ng

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

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've transformed into a powerhouse collective, bringing Aboriginal language and culture to the forefront of their music, blending English and Pitjantjatjara languages to reach diverse audiences.
In our yarn, we discuss the group’s origins, their mission to inspire Indigenous youth, and the importance of integrating culture with education. They share how music provided them an escape and a path to empowerment, overcoming the challenges of mainstream education systems that often leave Indigenous students feeling disconnected. Now, with award-winning tracks and performances at major events like SXSW Sydney, Dem Mob continues to inspire and give back to their communities.
Tune in to hear about their journey, their dedication to culture, and their vision for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Dem Mob’s powerful music and message. 
Links &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li>DEM MOB Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dem_mob/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/dem_mob/?hl=en</a></li>
<li>DEM MOB Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aciJpcM8WNsBXP4dQv9yM?si=QIwlH1MwTBmdLSYgpCk3Ng">https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aciJpcM8WNsBXP4dQv9yM?si=QIwlH1MwTBmdLSYgpCk3Ng</a></li>
</ul>
Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
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

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

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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 powerful testament against racism, symbolising resilience and strength.

Beyond his music, Nooky opens up about personal challenges, including his journey through grief and addiction, and the crucial role of community in his recovery. His dedication to cultural representation shines through in initiatives like We Are Warriors and an inspiring film trilogy about the black cockatoo, all of which emphasise youth mentorship and cultural storytelling.

Nooky’s personal anecdotes, including friendships with artists like Kid Laroi, highlight the significance of shared cultural ties and community-driven spaces for Indigenous voices. This yarn is a testament to the role of music in advocating for Indigenous rights, illustrating how Nooky’s resilience fuels his mission to create a supportive, culturally rich community.

Links & Resources:
We are Warriors - https://www.wearewarriors.com.au/
3% - https://amnplify.com.au/first-nations-collective-3-nooky-dallas-woods-angus-field-share-new-single-video-wont-stop-feat-jessica-mauboy-ahead-of-debut-album-kill-the-dead/
Blakout with Nooky - https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/blak-out

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

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 powerful testament against racism, symbolising resilience and strength.
Beyond his music, Nooky opens up about personal challenges, including his journey through grief and addiction, and the crucial role of community in his recovery. His dedication to cultural representation shines through in initiatives like We Are Warriors and an inspiring film trilogy about the black cockatoo, all of which emphasise youth mentorship and cultural storytelling.
Nooky’s personal anecdotes, including friendships with artists like Kid Laroi, highlight the significance of shared cultural ties and community-driven spaces for Indigenous voices. This yarn is a testament to the role of music in advocating for Indigenous rights, illustrating how Nooky’s resilience fuels his mission to create a supportive, culturally rich community.
Links &amp; Resources:
<ul>
<li>We are Warriors - <a href="https://www.wearewarriors.com.au/">https://www.wearewarriors.com.au/</a></li>
<li>3% - <a href="https://amnplify.com.au/first-nations-collective-3-nooky-dallas-woods-angus-field-share-new-single-video-wont-stop-feat-jessica-mauboy-ahead-of-debut-album-kill-the-dead/">https://amnplify.com.au/first-nations-collective-3-nooky-dallas-woods-angus-field-share-new-single-video-wont-stop-feat-jessica-mauboy-ahead-of-debut-album-kill-the-dead/</a></li>
<li>Blakout with Nooky -<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/blak-out"> https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/blak-out</a></li>
</ul>
Website: <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.blackmagicwoman.com.au">www.blackmagicwoman.com.au</a>
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

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

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

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