Lauren French - Embracing Body Sovereignty: A First Nations Perspective on Sex Education, Healing, and Pleasure
In this episode of Yarning Up, we welcome renowned sexologist and sex educator Lauren French, a Karajarri woman who grew up on Larrakia Country in Darwin. Lauren is a trailblazer in supporting couples and individuals to free their anxiety around sex to experience deeper connection and pleasure. T…
Karlie Noon – Blazing Trails in Science and Indigenous Knowledge
Ever been curious about Aboriginal astronomy and how the night sky has guided mobs for thousands of years? In this episode of Yarning Up, Caroline sits down with Karlie Alinta Noon, a Gamilaroi astrophysicist, author, and advocate for Indigenous and women’s rights in STEM. Karlie is the first Indi…
Penelope Towney- Sharing Indigenous Languages, Culture and Sciences as the Youngest First Nations Film Maker
Looking for something deadly, for you and your jarjum, to dive into this school holidays? I had the absolute honour of chatting with the brilliant 10-year-old Penelope Towney—proud Wiradjuri and Palawa girl, YouTube star, and future media and presenter mogul. Penelope shared her passion for her Ind…
Marley Morgan - First Nations storytelling through photography
In this episode, Caroline is joined by the widely published photographer and storyteller Marley Morgan. A proud Wiradjuri woman born on Gumbaynggirr Land, Marley’s incredible portrayal of Aboriginal culture, stories, and women has taken her across so-called Australia. Her work has been featured in …
Matt Moncrieff- First Nations Native Food & Food Sovereignty
In this episode, Caroline is joined by TV star and proud Yamatji man Matt Moncrieff from Gwoonwardu in Western Australia. Matt is a bushfood advocate with a large platform after featuring on Seven's My Kitchen Rules, and has made headlines again recently for his petition calling supermarkets to be…
Commissioner Travis Lovett - A Deep Dive into the Yoorrook Justice Commission on Historical and Ongoing Injustices
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Travis Lovett, Deputy Chair and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. A proud Kerrupmara Gunditjmara Traditional Owner, Travis plays a key role in the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peo…
Kristal Kinsela - Utilising supplier diversity policy to boost First Nation businesses
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kristal Kinsela - fellow podcast host, experienced facilitator and an expert in supplier diversity policy. A proud descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations, Kristal has worked with well-known global businesses and every level of government over the …
Kirby Bentley - Representing First Nation's people on her Survivor journey
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kirby Bentley, a proud Noongar woman and contestant in season 9 of Survivor. A lifelong lover of sports, Kirby played netball for Western Australia before switching fields to AFL, before becoming an AFLW coach. It’s this professional sporting background, along…
Grace Lillian Lee - Weaving stories through wearable art to celebrate Torres Strait Island culture
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Grace Lillian Lee, a visionary Australian artist and leader deeply rooted in her Torres Strait Island heritage. With a Bachelor of Design in Fashion, Grace's journey as an artist has been nothing short of remarkable. It was on a trip back home to Island/Count…
Dr Carissa Lee - Using performance art and academia to facilitate safe spaces for Aboriginal storytellers
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Dr Carissa Lee, a Noongar actor and writer born on Wemba-Wemba country with a PhD in Indigenous theatre from The University of Melbourne. An actor who has featured in film, television, and voiceover work, as well as performing with major theatre companies, Car…