Were back for 2025. Join us for a powerful yarn to kick things off, with Rona Glynn-McDonald—entrepreneur, storyteller, musician, and proud Central Desert woman. As the founding CEO of Common Ground and now First Nations Futures, Rona has dedicated years to amplifying First Nations voices, sharing stories, and shifting narratives across ‘Australia.’

In this conversation, Rona reflects on her journey of stepping away from fast-paced, rigid structures shaped by a colonial mindset. She shares how she protects her energy by embracing deeper connections—with family, Country, her old people, and herself—while also rediscovering her musical talents along the way.

Guided by the wisdom of her namesake grandmother, a trailblazing traditional healer, Rona speaks on the power of sitting, listening, and honouring Indigenous ways of being. From reshaping her career to stepping into the world of DJ’ing and creative expression, her story is a testament to standing strong in Blak values, community, creativity, and reconnection.

To connect with Rona and learn more about her music, all relevant links are below:

Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/
Or follow her passions here: https://linktr.ee/rona.ngamperle



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

We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia.

This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio.
www.ontrackstudio.com.au
@on.track.studio

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Were back for 2025. Join us for a powerful yarn to kick things off, with Rona Glynn-McDonald&mdash;entrepreneur, storyteller, musician, and proud Central Desert woman. As the founding CEO of Common Ground and now First Nations Futures, Rona has dedicated years to amplifying First Nations voices, sharing stories, and shifting narratives across &lsquo;Australia.&rsquo;
In this conversation, Rona reflects on her journey of stepping away from fast-paced, rigid structures shaped by a colonial mindset. She shares how she protects her energy by embracing deeper connections&mdash;with family, Country, her old people, and herself&mdash;while also rediscovering her musical talents along the way.
Guided by the wisdom of her namesake grandmother, a trailblazing traditional healer, Rona speaks on the power of sitting, listening, and honouring Indigenous ways of being. From reshaping her career to stepping into the world of DJ&rsquo;ing and creative expression, her story is a testament to standing strong in Blak values, community, creativity, and reconnection.
To connect with Rona and learn more about her music, all relevant links are below:
Follow her on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/">https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/</a> Or follow her passions here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/rona.ngamperle">https://linktr.ee/rona.ngamperle</a> 
Follow Caroline on Instagram: @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline<a href="http://www.carolinekao.com"> here</a>.
We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia.
This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio. <a href="http://www.ontrackstudio.com.au">www.ontrackstudio.com.au </a>@on.track.studio
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

Rona Glynn-McDonald - Storytelling, Protecting Energy, and Honouring First Nations Wisdom

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