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.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Jye Murray (the Koori Physio) - Closing the gap with Aboriginal social determinants of health
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Jye Murray, also known as his online persona, The Koori Physio. Jye is a proud Wiradjuri and Ngemba man who was born and raised in Cowra. A qualified Physiother…
Live @ Beyond The Valley First Nation’s Yarn With Kee’ahn Bindol
In today's “pinch me moment” episode, Caroline has a special yarn with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and performer, Kee’ahn Bindol at the 2023 Beyond The Valley Festival at Barunah Plain…
Kimmie Lovegrove First Nations Comedian - Navigating The Comedy World
In this week's funny episode, Caroline is joined by the incredibly talented Kimmie Lovegrove, a proud Ngarrindjeri and Romanian woman who has been gracing the comedy scene since 2014. With accolades …
Teisha Toi - Birthing on Country as a First Nations Woman
In this week’s episode Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri and Yuin Woman Teisha Toi. Teisha is a mother, a cultural dancer and woman, a Dhelk Dja Counsellor at Albury Wodonga Health Service (AHWAS…
Maggie Blanden - Beyond the Vote: First Nations Yarn on Post-Referendum Impacts
In this weeks episode, Caroline is joined by proud Palawa woman from Nipaluna (Hobart) in Lutruwita (Tasmania) Maggie Blanden. Maggie is a graduating lawyer and community activist and passionate yout…
Tanja Hirvonen -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Emotional and Wellbeing and Self Care During The Upcoming Referendum
Mob always come come together, driven by our shared concern for the safety, well-being and joy of our communities. As we await the referendum announcement, we note that our community has been through…
Reuben Berg & Ngarra Murray - Victorian First Peoples’ Assembly Co-Chairs discuss the opportunities with Treaty/s
Have you ever asked yourself, "What exactly is a Treaty?" As Australia prepares to participate in an unprecedented referendum in October to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice in …
Thomas Mayo - First Nations Voice to Parliament Referendum and the opportunity with a ‘YES’ vote.
In this very important episode, Caroline yarns extensively with Thomas Mayo, a proud Kaurareg, Kalkalgal and Erub Torres Strait Islander man. Thomas is a published author having published six books,…
Busby Marou and the Launch of their fifth album Blood Red
In this episode, Caroline welcomes Thomas Busby and proud Torres Strait Islander man, and Jeremy Marou from Busby Marou to the podcast. From playing in a Rockhampton (Darumbal land) pub for a couple…
Uncle Gerry Turpin - NAIDOC Week | Honouring First Nations Heritage and Our Elders and Exploring Traditional Bush Medicine and Cultural Wisdom.
In this captivating episode, Caroline is accompanied by a truly exceptional guest who holds a special place in her heart—her beloved Uncle Gerry Turpin. Uncle Gerry is a proud Mbarbrum man from Far N…
Sasha Kutabah Sarago - Reclaiming our ‘Gigorou’ Beauty as First Nations Women
In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wadjanbarra Yidinji, Jirrbal, and African-American woman Sasha Kutabah Sarago. Sasha is the author of the deeply raw and soul nourishing book ‘Gigorou’ …
Taylah Gray - The Value of Disagreeing, Self Care, Healing From Grief with Fellow First Nations TedX Speaker
In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri woman Taylah Gray, whose campaigning efforts for First Nations rights have made national headlines. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, she is…
Brooke Blurton - Cultivating First Nations 'Big Love'
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Brooke Blurton. Brooke is a proud Noongar/Yamatji person living in Naarm/Melbourne. Brooke broke records as the first Indigenous and bisexual Bachelorette for …
Sky Thomas & Rosie Kalina - Yirramboi Festival a First Nations Feast for the Soul
In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Gunnai, Kurnai, Yorta Yorta & Wiradjuri woman Sky Thomas, and Rosie Kalina, a proud Wemba Wemba & Gunditjmara woman. Both are two iconic and community min…
Brooke Boney - Finding yourself in First Nations Media
In this episode, Caroline is joined by a proud Gamilaroi Woman, Brooke Boney. Brooke is a News and Entertainment Reporter for Today, with a background in political journalism and previous experienc…
Ben Abbatangelo - First Nations Referendum on the Voice to Parliament
Yarning Up has returned for Season Three, with even more rich and inspiring, First Nation’s guests and conversations to come.
In this season's first instalment, Caroline had the pleasure of yarning …
Adam and Clarence from Bush to Bowl - First Nations Food and Medicine
In this week’s episode, Caroline is joined by the founders of Bush to Bowl. Bush to Bowl is 100% Aboriginal owned, by Clarence Bruinsma, proud Yaegl man, and Adam Byrne, proud Garigal/Gadigal man. Bu…
Larisha Jerome - Cultivating a First Nation Money Mindset
In this week’s episode, Caroline is joined by Larisha Jerome, proud Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman, who grew up on Darug Country in Western Sydney. Larisha has an extensive background in b…
Benny Clark - First Nations Drummer with Baker Boy and Dallas Woods
In this week’s episode, Caroline is joined by Benny Clark, proud Gunai, Kurnai and Djapwurrung man. Benny is a Melbourne based session drummer playing for the likes of Baker Boy and Dallas Woods amon…
Brett Lee (Pirritu) - Healing through First Nations songs and storytelling
In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by proud First Nations Ngiyampaa man, Pirritu (Brett Lee). Pirritu, is a singer and songwriter, whose music is a reflective anecdote to his connection with …