In this deeply moving episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with Kyarlee Tighe, a proud Kamilaroi and Wonnarua woman whose story of resilience, strength, and advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. Kyarlee shares her journey growing up in out-of-home care, the challenges of navigating the foster system as a young Aboriginal woman, and the impact of systemic barriers on First Nations youth.

She opens up about overcoming personal and generational trauma, the importance of cultural identity in healing, and how she’s using her voice to advocate for young people in care. From her experiences as a high-level rugby league player forced into medical retirement to her current studies in nursing, Kyarlee’s story is a testament to the power of determination, connection, and self-belief.

Tune in for a powerful yarn about breaking cycles, building community, and reclaiming identity. To connect with Kyarlee and her work, including her platform Our Mob, Our Voices, visit her Instagram @kyarleetighe.

 

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.

 

This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.

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In this deeply moving episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with Kyarlee Tighe, a proud Kamilaroi and Wonnarua woman whose story of resilience, strength, and advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. Kyarlee shares her journey growing up in out-of-home care, the challenges of navigating the foster system as a young Aboriginal woman, and the impact of systemic barriers on First Nations youth.
She opens up about overcoming personal and generational trauma, the importance of cultural identity in healing, and how she&rsquo;s using her voice to advocate for young people in care. From her experiences as a high-level rugby league player forced into medical retirement to her current studies in nursing, Kyarlee&rsquo;s story is a testament to the power of determination, connection, and self-belief.
Tune in for a powerful yarn about breaking cycles, building community, and reclaiming identity. To connect with Kyarlee and her work, including her platform Our Mob, Our Voices, visit her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyarleetighe/">@kyarleetighe</a>.
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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!&nbsp;</a>
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We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia&rsquo;s First Peoples&rsquo; 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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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>
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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

Kyarlee Tighe on Overcoming Adversity, Cultural Connection, and Advocating for First Nations Youth

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/17430019-5a1d-4fd9-9541-b2b20060252a/transcript

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