In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri women and well known author and commentator, Dr Anita Heiss.  

Caroline and Anita yarn about Anita’s extensive career, having published 20 non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children’s novels.

They discuss the power of stories, and the escapism it brings. Including, Anita’s book ‘Growing up Aboriginal in Australia’. And what led Anita to totally rewrote her memoir, ‘Am I Black Enough For You?’ 10 years after it was originally published in 2011.  Anita also shares how she, too, has battled with imposter syndrome and finding confidence. 

To learn more about Dr Anita and her work, follow her on Instagram @dranitaheiss and visit her website here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don’t forget to follow the show! 

Links to Dr Anita’s book recommendations;

Shake a leg

Mullumbimby

Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! 




We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.




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In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri women and well known author and commentator, Dr Anita Heiss.  Caroline and Anita yarn about Anita’s extensive career, having published 20 non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children’s novels. They discuss the power of stories, and the escapism it brings. Including, Anita’s book ‘Growing up Aboriginal in Australia’. And what led Anita to totally rewrote her memoir, ‘Am I Black Enough For You?’ 10 years after it was originally published in 2011.  Anita also shares how she, too, has battled with imposter syndrome and finding confidence. To learn more about Dr Anita and her work, follow her on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dranitaheiss/'>@dranitaheiss</a> and visit her website <a href='https://www.anitaheiss.com/'>here.</a> If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don’t forget to follow the show! Links to Dr Anita’s book recommendations;<a href='https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/picture-books/Shake-A-Leg-Boori-Monty-Pryor-and-Jan-Ormerod-9781741758900'>Shake a leg</a><a href='https://readingaustralia.com.au/books/mullumbimby/'>Mullumbimby</a> Follow Caroline on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/blak_wattle_coaching/'>@blak_wattle_coaching</a> and learn more about working with Caroline <a href='https://www.carolinekell.com.au/'>here! </a> We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging. This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.<a href='https://www.ontrackstudio.com.au/'>www.ontrackstudio.com.au</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/on.track.studio/'>@on.track.studio</a> For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

Yarning Up is hosted by the ever-inspiring Caroline Kell - Mbarbrum woman, visionary behind Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting, and TedX Speaker. This show is helping to redefine the way listeners engage with First Nations people, stories, experiences and perspectives, offering a refreshing alternative to the mainstream narrative.  Through candid and heartfelt conversations, this platform opens doors to authentic learning and connection with First Nations people, issues, causes, and stories. Its purpose is truth telling and to help all Australians learn and unlearn Australia’s past, to work towards a better future.  

Yarning Up is hosted by the ever-inspiring Caroline Kell - Mbarbrum woman, visionary behind <a href="https://www.carolinekell.com.au/">Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting</a>, and <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/caroline_kell_first_nations_burnout_the_cultural_collective_load">TedX Speaker.</a> This show is helping to redefine the way listeners engage with First Nations people, stories, experiences and perspectives, offering a refreshing alternative to the mainstream narrative.&nbsp; Through candid and heartfelt conversations, this platform opens doors to authentic learning and connection with First Nations people, issues, causes, and stories. Its purpose is truth telling and to help all Australians learn and unlearn Australia’s past, to work towards a better future. &nbsp;

Yarning Up First Nations Stories with Caroline Kell

Dr Anita Heiss - The wonder and joy of First Nations stories

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