Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles

On this episode of Black Magic Woman podcast I yarn to the deadly brother Mitch Tambo, renowned for his didgeridoo playing, an actor, presenter and performer Mitch Tambo is one of Australia’s most talented entertainers. A proud Gamilaraay man, Mitch lights up any arena with a passion and deep commitment to his First Nations culture and the people he represents.  Support this show http://suppo...

Episode 27 of the Black magic Woman Podcast is dropping today as I yarn with Uncle Jack Charles who is an Indigenous elder and activist who was born at the Cummeragunja Mission on the Murray River in Victoria in 1943.  At 12 months old Uncle Jack was taken from his mother and raised in a Salvation Army boys’ home where he was taught nothing of his Indigenous heritage.  Being part of the...

In Episode 26 of the Black Magic Woman Podcast I yarn with Madonna Thomson a proud Yagara and Githabul woman and member of the Jagera People who has worked for more than ten years in native title, cultural heritage and natural resource management.  As Managing Director of Jagera Daran Community and Heritage Solutions, Madonna is an experienced founding operator of a successful and respected Q...

In Episode 25 I yarn with Luke a proud Wiradjuri man with cultural and family ties to the Yuin People of NSW South Coast (Bermagui to Kiah), the Wotjoboluk People in Western Victoria (Dimboola/Horsham) and Gumbaynggirr Nation on the NSW mid-north coast (Nambucca Heads).  As a modern contemporary Aboriginal artist and mentor, Lore, culture and heritage are paramount to Luke whose life’s work h...

In Episode 24 of the Black Magic Woman Podcast, I yarn with Liza McGuire a Bidjara, Ghangulu and Iman woman originally from Rockhampton in Central Queensland. She has extensive senior management experience and holds a number of directorships across a broad range of sectors. Liza was the co-founder of Jinnali Productions where she co-produced the first Aboriginal women’s calendar taking it to inter...

Episode 23 of Black Magic Woman Podcast, I yarn with Birri Gubba man Wayne Denning, the Managing Director of Carbon Creative, a social change creative agency with impact. Determined to give a positive voice to Indigenous Australians, Wayne set about creating innovative engaging design, content and strategy that put storytelling and creativity front and centre with the goal of changing hearts and m...

On Episode 22 I yarn with Dr Mark Wenitong. He is from the Kabi Kabi tribal group of south Queensland and graduated from Newcastle University Medical School in 1995 as the third Aboriginal male graduate and one of the first Aboriginal men to become a doctor. Mark is a father, grandfather, devoted husband and talented musician who currently works as a Medical Advisor at the Apunipima Cape York Heal...

Episode 21 i yarn with Leanne Kemp who is the Founder and CEO of Everledger and Queensland Chief Entrepreneur. She is a prominent figure in the technology sector and recognised internationally as an innovator and leader. In 2018, her entrepreneurial success saw her appointed as the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur in Australia, to develop the state’s startup ecosystem, attract investment and support...

In episode 20 of Black Magic Woman Podcast I yarn with Gregory Phillips a Waanyi and Jaru medical anthropologist and Professor of First People’s Health in the School of Medicine at Griffith University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Black Magic Woman Podcast I yarn with Nita Sharp a Naturopath for over 25 year and has worked, lectured and studied, in both Australia and around the world in Naturopathic/Nutrition Medicine. Her research interests are in how a person’s nutritional biochemistry is affected by their genetic potential and their interaction with the environment. Presently she is finishing her PhD,...

Episode 18 I yarn with Dart Johnson who joined BMD, a family owned construction company in late 2007 and in late 2015 was approached by the Business Development Manager who has great respect and empathy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and believed that the recently released Federal Indigenous Procurement Policy would be a positive catalyst for change which meant that BMD needed so...

Episode 17 I yarn with Peter Kirk. He is a proud Jerrinja man and multi award winning TVC, film director, screenwriter and producer who grew up on Ngunnawal country in Canberra and his homelands on the south coast of NSW.  Peter now resides in Sydney where he started his career in the film making industry in 2000 and has over 12 years experience in the digital/film production space.  See omnystudi...

Episode 16 I yarn with Jolleen Hicks a proud Ngarluma & Yindjibarndi woman from Roebourne, Western Australia and founder of Aboriginal Insights.  A former Lawyer, Truth Seeker and Business woman who is on a mission to eliminate racism and discrimination in our country (Australia) through providing the tools for others to be culturally aware and confident; and to respect cultural differences. J...

Roberta from Restore Divine Self is an amazing reader, very straight forward and spot on! Mundanara chats with Roberta wondering what the future looks like whilst we deal with COVID19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 14 I yarn with Dr Gracelyn Smallwood a Birrigubba, Kalkadoon and South-Sea Islander woman who has been advocating against racism and violation of human rights against First Nations people for the past 45 years. Dr Smallwood is currently a Professor of Nursing & Midwifery and Community Engagement at CQUniversity in Townsville. She was awarded an Order of Australia in 1992 for service to...

In Episode 13 I yarn with 2 inspiring women, Dr Sarah Pearson, entrepreneur and Deputy Director-General for Innovation, Advance Queensland and Kathryn Potter a proud Kamilaroi woman and the founder of Physiotherapy Innovations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I yarn with William Trewlynn a proud Nucoorilma and Dunghutti man born and raised in Western Sydney. William is a Social Entrepreneur, Collaborator and Facilitator with over 15-year experience in Aboriginal Affairs.  William is the owner and Managing Director of InCulture and YarnnUp, and is the CEO of the newly established Not-for-profit, BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation, which support...

Dr Mary Graham Associate Adjunct Professor School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland and recently awarded an Honourary Doctorate at QUT for her lifetime commitment to Scholarship and Community. Dr Graham has been a dedicated lecturer with the University of Queensland teaching Aboriginal history, politics and comparative philosophy.  Dr Graham has also lectured...

I hope you enjoy this deadly yarn with Rebecca Hack from the Qld Teachers’ Union and Yarraka Bayles from BlackCard, who have been delivering Cultural Capability training to Queensland school teachers across the state. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-magic-woman . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 9 I yarn to Blaklash owners Troy Casey and Amanda Hayman. Blaklash is 100% Indigenous owned business delivering cultural events and creative projects that showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. The team combines their interest in the arts and business development. Recommendations throughout this episode:  https://blaklash.com/about   Website:  www.blackmagicw...

Episode 8 - I yarn with Leah Cameron, a Palawa woman from Tasmania and the Principal Solicitor and owner of Marrawah Law. Marrawah Law is certified by Supply Nation as a majority Indigenous-owned, controlled and managed legal practice. The firm was the second firm in Australia to reach this milestone and remains the only certified Indigenous legal practice in Queensland.   Recommendations througho...

In this Episode of Black Magic Woman i yarn with Dr Blaze Kwaymullina, Palyku Traditional Owner who is a Business Owner, Academic and Author. We yarn about Family, Culture, Justice, Sovereignty, Politics, Business and being a Social Entrepreneur. Recommendations throughout this episode:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-blaze-kwaymullina-0a73048b/?originalSubdomain=au Website:  www.blackma...

Episode 6 I yarn with Noel Prakash National Manager, Indigenous Banking, Social Impact team at Commonwealth Bank. Noel shares his insights and learnings of up skilling his bankers with Cultural Capability training in order for them to better engage with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and communities.  Recommendations throughout this episode:  https://www.link...

Don’t miss this deadly yarn with Joe Hedger who is the lead of EY's Indigenous Sector Practice based in Canberra, ACT. Joe is also respected for his political astuteness, sensitivity and expertise in Australian Indigenous social, cultural, practices, beliefs and protocols. We yarn about the health and well-being of mob and supporting elders and our communities as well as supporting Indigenous busi...

In this episode I yarn with the Founder and Owner of Speaking In Colour, Cherie Johnson. Cherie is a Gamilaroi and Weilwun woman who resides in Newcastle, NSW and is a PhD candidate, researching the effects of urban Aboriginal Women coming to culture and the importance in the contemporary context. She is also a highly regarded lecturer in Aboriginal culture and education and is currently a casual...