In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation, actress, author, TV host, and proud Larrakia and Tiwi woman Miranda Tapsell and her mum, Barbara, share the moments that shaped their extraordinary mother-daughter bond. 

From the hilarious story of Barbara "testing" Miranda's now-husband James during his first visit to Darwin, to becoming grandmother and mother together, they reflect on how family evolves through every stage of life. Miranda opens up about raising children who are proud of their Tiwi and Larrakia heritage, why passing on culture matters, and the simple hope she has for the next generation: that they'll always know they're loved. 

The pair also discuss Miranda's joy in hosting Portrait Artist of the Year, why her parents have suddenly become armchair art critics, and the beautiful lessons she's taken from her parents' 50-year marriage into her own relationship. 

Moments you'll hear:
Why Miranda and Barbara drifted apart when she moved to Sydney and how they found their way back to each other  
The unforgettable family trip to the Cannes Film Festival that became a once-in-a-lifetime memory  
The hilarious way Barbara "tested" James during his first visit to Darwin  
How becoming a mother and a grandmother transformed their relationship  
Why grandparents play such a special role in family life  
How Miranda is raising her children to be proud of their Tiwi and Larrakia heritage  
The touching story behind her children's Indigenous names  
Why Portrait Artist of the Year has turned Miranda's parents into unexpected art critics  
The beautiful lesson Miranda learned from her parents' 50-year marriage  
What both women hope love will look like for the next generation 

Thank you for listening ❤️ 

Before you leave... 

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Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au 

If you share your love story on social media please tag us, we're @womensweeklymag, and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories 

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Vixin real results, simple skincare that's a little bit fancy: vixin.com.au 

Use the code LOVESTORIES for 30% off your order at Vixin now! 

Sending thanks to our partners at Wounded Heroes. 

You can help Wounded Heroes deliver emergency assistance to current Australian Defence Force members, veterans and their families by donating at: https://www.woundedheroes.org.au/actsofservice 

Credits:   

Host Tiffany Dunk 

Edited by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace 

Our wonderful The Australian Women’s Weekly team 

Our Head of Vodcasting is Rachel Fountain 

Learn More: The Australian Women's Weekly Website 

In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation,&nbsp;actress, author,&nbsp;TV host, and proud&nbsp;Larrakia and&nbsp;Tiwi woman&nbsp;Miranda Tapsell and her mum, Barbara, share the moments that shaped their extraordinary mother-daughter bond.&nbsp;
From the hilarious story of Barbara "testing" Miranda's now-husband James during his first visit to Darwin, to becoming grandmother and mother together, they reflect on how family evolves through every stage of life. Miranda opens&nbsp;up about&nbsp;raising children who are proud of their Tiwi and Larrakia heritage, why passing on culture matters, and the simple hope she has for the next generation: that&nbsp;they'll&nbsp;always know&nbsp;they're&nbsp;loved.&nbsp;
The pair also discuss Miranda's joy in hosting&nbsp;Portrait Artist of the Year, why her parents have suddenly become armchair art critics, and the beautiful lessons she's taken from her parents' 50-year marriage into her own relationship.&nbsp;
Moments you'll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why Miranda and Barbara drifted apart when she moved to Sydney and how they found their way back to each other&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The unforgettable family trip to the Cannes Film Festival that became a once-in-a-lifetime memory&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The hilarious way Barbara "tested" James during his first visit to Darwin&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>How becoming a mother and a grandmother transformed their relationship&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why grandparents play such a special role in family life&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>How Miranda is raising her children to be proud of their Tiwi and Larrakia heritage&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The touching story behind her children's Indigenous names&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why&nbsp;Portrait Artist of the Year&nbsp;has turned Miranda's parents into unexpected art critics&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The beautiful lesson Miranda learned from her parents' 50-year marriage&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>What both women hope love will look like for the next generation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Thank you for listening ❤️&nbsp;
Before you leave...&nbsp;
🗣️ Get in touch&nbsp;
What did you think? We are a brand-new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Love Stories community and visit us at womensweekly.com.au&nbsp;
Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au">awwlovestories@aremedia.com.au</a>&nbsp;
If you share your love story on social media please tag us,&nbsp;we're&nbsp;@womensweeklymag, and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;The Australian Women's Weekly&nbsp;at womensweekly.com.au 👈🏽&nbsp;
Our special thanks to our partners at&nbsp;Vixin&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.vixin.com.au/">Vixin</a>&nbsp;real results, simple skincare&nbsp;that's&nbsp;a little bit fancy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vixin.com.au/">vixin.com.au&nbsp;</a>
Use the code LOVESTORIES for 30% off your order at Vixin now!&nbsp;
Sending thanks to our partners at Wounded Heroes.&nbsp;
You can help Wounded Heroes deliver emergency&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to current Australian&nbsp;Defence&nbsp;Force members,&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and their families by donating at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woundedheroes.org.au/actsofservice">https://www.woundedheroes.org.au/actsofservice</a>&nbsp;
Credits:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Host Tiffany Dunk&nbsp;
Edited by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace&nbsp;
Our wonderful&nbsp;The Australian Women&rsquo;s Weekly&nbsp;team&nbsp;
Our Head of Vodcasting is Rachel Fountain&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.womensweekly.com.au/">Learn More: The Australian Women's Weekly Website</a>&nbsp;

What’s your love language? The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories is for the chronically curious about the strongest of our emotions. Hosted by Tiffany Dunk, this podcast swaps cliché romcom endings for real, messy, magnetic connections told by unforgettable voices from The Australian Women’s Weekly universe. From lifelong mateship to unexpected soulmates to finding love both within and beyond yourself, Love Stories is intimate, surprising and quietly empowering.

What&rsquo;s your love language? The Australian Women's Weekly Love Stories is for the chronically curious about the strongest of our emotions. Hosted by Tiffany Dunk, this podcast swaps clich&eacute; romcom endings for real, messy, magnetic connections told by unforgettable voices from The Australian Women&rsquo;s Weekly universe. From lifelong mateship to unexpected soulmates to finding love both within and beyond yourself, Love Stories is intimate, surprising and quietly empowering.

Love Stories

In part two, proud Larrakia and Tiwi women Miranda Tapsell and her mum, Barbara, reflect on motherhood, grandparenthood, and the family traditions they hope to pass on. They share the hilarious story of Barbara "testing" Miranda's now-husband James, discuss raising children connected to their First Nations heritage, and reveal the relationship lessons Miranda has taken from her parents' 50-year marriage. It's a heartfelt conversation about love, culture, identity, and the family bonds that grow stronger with time. 