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
Tarneen Onus Browne - Growing up Blak and Queer + Social Movements
In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by proud Gunditjmara, Bindal, Yorta Yorta and Torres Strait Islander from Mer and Erub islands person, Tarneen Onus-Browne. They are a community legal educa…
Matty Mills - Reclaiming First Nations Media
In this NAIDOC week episode, Caroline is joined by proud Kamilaroi man, Matty Mills. A TV presenter, actor and now podcaster, Matty has appeared on Channel 9’s Getaway, SBS and NITV. He preformed the…
Tiriki Onus - Premier of First Nations film Ablaze
In this very special Reconciliation Week special
episode, Caroline is joined by Yorta Yorta man Tiriki Onus. Tiriki is the Senior Lecturer and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural…
Amanda Healey - First Nations Female Fashion + Kirrikin
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Amanda Healey, proud Wonnarua woman and CEO and founder of Kirrikin.
After living overseas, Amanda returned home to have her son and was confronted with the dif…
Joe Williams - From NRL to changing the lives of First Nations youth
In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri and Wolgalu man, Joe Williams. Joe has played sport professionally for over 15 years, playing rugby league
before switching to professional boxin…
Dr Anita Heiss - The wonder and joy of First Nations stories
In this episode, Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri women and well known author and commentator, Dr Anita Heiss.
Caroline and Anita yarn about Anita’s extensive career, having published 20 non-fi…
Danni Mcdonald - First Nations Healing and Bodywork
In this episode Caroline has the pleasure of talking to proud Wiradjuri Woman, Danni Mcdonald. Mother of two., Dani is a Coach, Yoga Teacher and Director of Nomadic Belle.
In this episode Dani talks …
Senator Lidia Thorpe - First Nations Treaty and Truth Telling
In this episode Caroline has an extremely raw and candid conversation, with a very special guest, Greens Senator, Lidia Thorpe. Lidia is a proud DjabWurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman with a long and p…
Bianca Hunt - The incredible value of First Nations creatives
In this episode Caroline sits down with incredible self-starter, Indigenous entrepreneur and public figure, Bianca Hunt.
Bianca Hunt is a proud Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Wadjak Woman who …
Emma Donovan - The legacy and impact of growing up in a First Nations family of singers and songwriters
Welcome to Season 2 of Yarning Up!
In this episode Caroline sits down with renowned Indigenous soul singer and powerhouse vocalist, Emma Donovan.
Emma is best known for her work with soul bands, The …
Indi Clarke - Understanding the bravery of First Nations Youth + Blakjoy
In this episode, Caroline talks to Mutti Mutti, Wemba Wemba, Boon Wurrung, Trawlwoolway, Lardil man and Executive Officer of the Koorie Youth Council, Indi Clarke.
Indi is a passionate advocate for A…
Uncle Jack Charles - The life and legacy of First Nations Elder, Actor and Musician Uncle Jack Charles
In this episode, Caroline talks to Aboriginal Elder and *everyone’s* favourite Uncle - Uncle Jack Charles.
Jack has lived a colourful and creative life, which has seen him wear many (many) hats: acto…
Ngaree Blow, Georgia Radford & Gabrielle Ebsworth - The First Nations Communities COVID-19 Response
As Victoria grapples with its third COVID-19 wave, and some of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world. Caroline has an incredibly candid conversation with three Aboriginal health workers. Wo…
Kaylene Langford - How to start a First Nation Start Up Business & Side Hustle
In this episode, Caroline talks to Gurin-gai woman and founder of Start Up Creative, Kaylene Langford. Start Up Creative is a hugely successful podcast, online business resource hub, and business coa…
Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter - First Nations Truth, Justice and Healing. Understanding the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission.
In this episode, Caroline talks to proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai Illum Wurrung woman Sue- Anne Hunter. She is a cultural woman, and academic, who is deeply committed to self-determination and advocatin…
Mitch Tambo - First Nations Culture, Song and Storytelling
In this episode, Caroline talks to Gamilaraay and Birri Gubba man Mitch Tambo. Mitch Tambo launched onto the global stage in 2019 after appearing as a finalist in Australia’s Got Talent where he rece…
Jeffrey Morgan - Getting unstuck and taking action in your life. First Nations Lifestyle Program.
In this episode, Caroline talks to Kamilaroi man Jeffrey Morgan. Jeffrey is a lifestyle coach who helps to empower people to develop sustainable, enjoyable, and healthy lifestyle habits and rituals.
G…
Yolanda Finette - The Power of First Nations Healers, Coaches & Holistic Health
In this episode Caroline talks to Aboriginal, African American and Greek women, Yolanda Finnete. Yolanda is a consultant, facilitator and holistic life coach specialising in trauma informed coaching.…
Nartarsha Napanagka Bamblett - Cultural Connections
In this episode, Caroline has an insightful discussion with Nartarsha Napanagka Bamblett. They talk about stereotypes placed on Indigenous women, and the importance of understanding your own values. …
Madison Connors - First Nations Art and Juggling Motherhood
In this episode, Caroline talks all things Aboriginal artwork and story telling, tips to setting up an Aboriginal 'fempire' and juggling motherhood with Madison Connors. Madison is Yorta Yorta, Dja D…