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.
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