Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles
Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. She hopes these stories inspire her listeners and also create a better understanding of what First Nations Peoples culture and history. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. Mundanara makes people feel relaxed and comfortable as if they were sitting around the kitchen table just having a yarn. It’s the way First Nations people have been building relationships and getting to know each other for tens of thousands of years. She draws from a long family history in the media industry and has grown up in culturally strong, politically active family who have been at the forefront of the Aboriginal Rights movement since the 1960’s. Mundanara sees this platform as an opportunity to share her cultural knowledge and insights to her audience in a non confrontational way that brings people along with her to create change for a better Australia. To connect more with Mundanara check out the work she does with her elders at www.theblackcard.com.au. If you'd like to support the show by making a financial contribution, visit https://www.theblackcard.com.au./ Any help is appreciated and goes a long way. I encourage to get behind any First Nations media, contribute, share and be apart of positive change that Australia needs.
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This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience.
If you’d like to know more about how ANZ can help improve your financial wellbeing, or help y...
In this special "Best Of" episode of the Black Magic Woman Podcast, we revisit one of our most heartfelt and inspiring yarns with a guest whose journey embodies resilience, pride, and representation. Hailing from the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, this trailblazer is known for breaking barriers in Australian media as a celebrated news presenter and advocate for social justice.
Our mystery guest grew up as the youngest of five...
Get ready for a special "Best of Black Magic Woman Podcast" episode featuring a Mystery Guest who has inspired thousands with their eloquent words, fierce love for their people, and unwavering commitment to creating a better Australia. Who could it be? Here are some clues:
- They’ve had a profound international career, reporting from over 80 countries, but their heart has always remained connected to their roots in Wiradjuri cou...
This special episode revisits one of our most captivating conversations of the year, featuring a guest whose journey is as dazzling as it is inspiring. 🌟
Clue #1: Known as the "First Nations Drag Queen," they’re a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti person making waves in the LGBTQIA+ and First Nations communities. 💃🏽
Clue #2: Their story is one of resilience, passion, and breaking barriers, all while shining a light on the importa...
As we approach Christmas, we’re taking time to reflect on the incredible stories shared on the Black Magic Woman Podcast this year. This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my childhood sis, Samala Thakialee Cronin, the powerhouse behind MumRed the Label.
Samala is more than a designer; she’s a storyteller, weaving culture, identity, and resilience into every piece she creates. From using kangaroo sin...
In this episode I yarn with Coby Edgar, a proud queer First Nations curator and cultural practitioner. Coby shares her journey from Darwin to Sydney, the intersection of art and activism, and the significance of storytelling in keeping history and culture alive. We explore her approach to curating community-driven exhibitions, the joy of working with mob, and her vision for fostering connection through art.
Coby's current exhibitio...
In this inspiring episode, Mundanara Bayles sits down with Amanda Mudege-Fleischer, one half of the dynamic duo behind It’s Layered, a podcast featured on the Black Cast Network. Amanda shares her journey from Zimbabwe to Australia, how she found her voice in podcasting alongside her co-host Rumbi (based in the Czech Republic), and the challenges and triumphs of creating a platform for honest conversations about life in the diaspor...
In Part 2 of our conversation on the Black Magic Woman Podcast, I continue my yarn with Sal Balharrie and Dannielle Maclean, the directors behind the moving film Like My Brother. This episode dives deeper into the complexities of creating a film that resonates with community values and represents the voices of young Tiwi women navigating their ambitions in football while staying rooted in cultural identity.
Sal and Dannielle share ...
In this weeks episode I sit down with Sal Balharrie and Dannielle MacLean, directors of the compelling film Like My Brother. The film delves into the intertwined stories of community, culture, and the enduring spirit of Tiwi women through the lens of their shared passion for football—a sport that becomes a metaphor for resilience, identity, and the dual worlds Indigenous people navigate.
Sal and Dannielle share the intricate journe...
In this episode of the Black Magic Woman Podcast, I sit down with the talented group Dem Mob, a rising Indigenous hip-hop band making waves in the Australian music scene. Dem Mob, formed in 2019, began as a school project aimed at re-engaging Indigenous youth through music and culture. Today, they've transformed into a powerhouse collective, bringing Aboriginal language and culture to the forefront of their music, blending English ...
In part 2 of my yarn with Nooky, we dive into the making of his album with 3%, sharing how collaborations with artists like Dallas and Angus enriched the project’s focus on elevating cultural history and awareness. The iconic album cover, featuring AFL player Uncle Nicky Winmar, stands as a powerful testament against racism, symbolising resilience and strength.
Beyond his music, Nooky opens up about personal challenges, including h...
In this weeks deadly episode, I sit down with proud Yuin, Thunghutti man and acclaimed artist Nooky for what was an amazing conversation, held on the iHeart Podcast stage at SXSW Sydney.
We yarn about his journey, from growing up in Nowra to making waves in the Australian music scene. Nooky shares personal stories of struggle, resilience, and triumph, discussing his upbringing, the influence of family and community, and how music b...
Welcome to part 2 of my yarn with Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter. This yarn delves into the challenges of holding the government accountable for policies affecting First Nations peoples, with a particular focus on Victoria’s truth commission. The commission is examining systemic injustices from 1788 to the present and has outlined plans for future hearings over the next ten months, which will address critical issues such as child pro...
In this powerful 2 part episode, I sit down with Commissioner Sue Ann Hunter, a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman and commissioner at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, to discuss her multifaceted roles in advocating for child and family welfare, community representation, and systemic change, particularly focusing on the experiences and challenges of First Nations women.
This episode provides an in-depth look at the int...
This episode is proudly supported by Monash University, promoting the Masters of Indigenous Business Leadership program, delivered by Monash Business School & The William Cooper Institute.
The Master of Indigenous Business Leadership, is a cross-disciplinary program with leading units delivered by Monash Business School, complemented by a tailored offering in design thinking, together with a mastery unit from Law.
The partnersh...
This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like to know more about how ANZ can help improve your financial wellbeing, or help you sta...
Welcome to episode 158 with my good friend Sarah Derry!
Sarah is an experienced Chief Executive Officer Director, Board Advisor, Coach and Speaker. Sarah is a leader who is passionate about shaping high performing cultures, growing business, building talent and making a difference.
Dive into our inspiring conversation as we explore “Heartfelt Leadership: Embracing Indigenous Wisdom and Authenticity in Modern Organisations.” 🌏✨
In ...
Join us this week as my deadly tidda Ginny Jones (Unapologetically Blak & Ginnys Girl Gang) steps in on the mic as I recover from my operation.
Recorded live from the Supply Nation Connect trade show, Ginny captures a variety of powerful stories from trailblazing Indigenous business owners. Hear from:
🔸 Uncle Kim Collard, National Naidoc Elder of the Year
🔸 Jasmine Newman from Killara Services
🔸 Steve Ella, the visiona...
🌟 "Emily Wurramara is a musical artist who can't be contained in any one genre" - SBS & NITV Living Black with Karla Grant 🌟
In this week’s episode I yarn with Emily Wurramara!!!
In case you didn’t already know, Emily is a phenomenal Warnindhilyagwa woman, singer, songwriter, producer, and author. Emily opens up about her 14-year career, the release of her second album “Nara,” (out now!) and the advocacy for safe spaces for w...
This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like to know more about how ANZ can help improve your financial wellbeing, or help you sta...
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