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Yarning Up First Nations Stories with Caroline Kell - Podcast

Yarning Up First Nations Stories with Caroline Kell

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.

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Update frequency
every 21 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
60
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Megan 'Megzy' Waters: Reconnecting First Nations Mind, Body and Country

Megan 'Megzy' Waters: Reconnecting First Nations Mind, Body and Country

In this heartfelt episode of Yarning Up, host Caroline Kell sits down for a rich and inspiring yarn with Megan Waters—media presenter, host of Yokayi, Nike ambassador, and proud Warumungu and Yawuru …

01:03:31  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Election Insights: Yarning with Senator Dorinda Cox on the 48th Federal Australian Election

Election Insights: Yarning with Senator Dorinda Cox on the 48th Federal Australian Election

With less than a week until the 48th Federal Election, I had the privilege of sitting down with Yamatji-Noongar woman and the first Indigenous woman to represent Western Australia in the Senate, Sena…

01:18:02  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Troy Benjamin – The brains behind Blak Brews Tea and building a First Nations-led enterprise

Troy Benjamin – The brains behind Blak Brews Tea and building a First Nations-led enterprise

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Benjamin, a proud Wadi Wadi, Tadi Tadi, Mutti Mutti, and Wemba Wemba man. A entrepreneur, storyteller, and the visionary behind Black Brews, Australia’s first 1…

01:13:18  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
Kyarlee Tighe on Overcoming Adversity, Cultural Connection, and Advocating for First Nations Youth

Kyarlee Tighe on Overcoming Adversity, Cultural Connection, and Advocating for First Nations Youth

In this deeply moving episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with Kyarlee Tighe, a proud Kamilaroi and Wonnarua woman whose story of resilience, strength, and advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. Kyar…

00:56:15  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Ella Noah Bancroft on First Nations Knowledge, Feminine Leadership, and Decolonisation

Ella Noah Bancroft on First Nations Knowledge, Feminine Leadership, and Decolonisation

Join us for a thought-provoking yarn with Bundjalung woman Ella Noah Bancroft, a storyteller, artist, and activist reshaping the conversation around decolonisation, community, and Indigenous-led solu…

00:53:37  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Rona Glynn-McDonald - Storytelling, Protecting Energy, and Honouring First Nations Wisdom

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

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 …

01:19:19  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Jalen Sutcliffe - A First Nations Performer’s Journey Through Art, Identity, and Storytelling

Jalen Sutcliffe - A First Nations Performer’s Journey Through Art, Identity, and Storytelling

 

In this episode of Yarning Up, we sit down with the multi-talented Jalen Sutcliffe, a proud Darumbal, Kalkadoon, and Papua New Guinean performer from Townsville, North Queensland. Jalen takes us on…

00:49:17  |   Sun 15 Dec 2024
Lauren French - Embracing Body Sovereignty: A First Nations Perspective on Sex Education, Healing, and Pleasure

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 coup…

00:49:57  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
Karlie Noon – Blazing Trails in Science and Indigenous Knowledge

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 astro…

01:03:55  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Penelope Towney- Sharing Indigenous Languages, Culture and Sciences as the Youngest First Nations Film Maker

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 Pa…

00:21:46  |   Mon 30 Sep 2024
Marley Morgan - First Nations storytelling through photography

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 …

00:45:53  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
Matt Moncrieff-  First Nations Native Food & Food Sovereignty

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…

00:59:49  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Commissioner Travis Lovett - A Deep Dive into the Yoorrook Justice Commission on Historical and Ongoing Injustices

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 th…

00:51:20  |   Wed 31 Jul 2024
Kristal Kinsela - Utilising supplier diversity policy to boost First Nation businesses

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 n…

00:48:44  |   Wed 10 Jul 2024
Kirby Bentley - Representing First Nation's people on her Survivor journey

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 switc…

01:01:15  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
Grace Lillian Lee - Weaving stories through  wearable art to celebrate Torres Strait Island culture

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 jo…

00:36:22  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Dr Carissa Lee - Using performance art and academia to facilitate safe spaces for Aboriginal storytellers

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 fea…

00:44:31  |   Wed 01 May 2024
Kobie Dee - Storytelling and lifting up First Nations communities through the power of music.

Kobie Dee - Storytelling and lifting up First Nations communities through the power of music.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kobie Dee, hailed as one of the most exciting voices in Australian hip hop. Kobie Dee, a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land.  Through s…

00:39:00  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
Naomi Moran - truth telling and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories through the power of black media

Naomi Moran - truth telling and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories through the power of black media

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Naomi Moran, CEO of the National Indigenous Newspaper, the Koori Mail. Naomi is a proud Bundjalung and Djangadi woman. Generations of her family have lived on C…

00:48:09  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
Guyala Bayles  - Upholding a legacy of First Nations activism while forging her own path to advocate for Aboriginal people

Guyala Bayles - Upholding a legacy of First Nations activism while forging her own path to advocate for Aboriginal people

In this episode, Caroline is joined by model, actress, poet and activist Guyala Bayles. Guyala is a proud Birri Gubba and Wonnarua woman. At only 21 years old, she has a very impressive portfolio und…

00:47:28  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
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