Yarning Up First Nations Stories with Caroline Kell Caroline Kell

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 songs like "Statistic," "Father's Eyes," and "Still Standing," (to name a few) Kobie is using his love and passion for music and performing to create powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change.

In this episode, Caroline and Kobie Dee yarn about Kobie’s music journey, where he draws inspiration and how he creates powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change. They yarn about his passion for guiding and uplifting his community through performance and providing artistic mentoring opportunities. He has a talent for connecting with youth, and he yarns about the new recording studio he’s opening in his home town of Maroubra and how he hopes it will inspire future generations to connect with their culture and ancestors. 

They also explore Kobie's personal journey into fatherhood. Gain unique insights into Kobie Dee's tracks and songwriting process, particularly for his latest song "Statistic," guaranteed to find its way onto your playlist

To keep up to date with all the deadly work Kobie Dee is doing, make sure to follow him on social media @kobiedee47

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We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.

 

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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 Cabbage Tree Island in Yangaboar country, and she also has strong roots in Kempsey country.  She started her career in black media, where at the age of 14 she made the decision to leave school and begin a traineeship at the Koori Mail in 1988. Fast Forward to now, she’s the CEO of this media outlet, which is 100% Aboriginal owned and self-funded.

 

In this episode, Caroline and Naomi yarn about the importance of black media in telling the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how it’s vital in breaking the stigmas, bias and stereotypes that plague western media outlets.  Naomi talks about balancing running  a media company with motherhood, and how by educating her son about his heritage she’s helping to inspire the next generation to tell the stories of their people.

 

To keep up to date with all the deadly work the Koori Mail is doing ,  make sure to follow them on social media:

 

 

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We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.

 

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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 under her belt, working with iconic Australian brands like Country Road, David Jones and Cotton On. Guyala’s trailblazing efforts to make  Aboriginal faces seen and heard in Australia’s media landscape are inspired by her family. Her grandfather Tiga Bayles had a passion for amplifying First Nation’s voices and stories, which led him to become a driving force in the creation of  the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association and the National Indigenous Radio Service in Queensland. Her Grandmother Maureen Watson was also an avid supporter of Aboriginal rights in Australia, alongside her work as a renowned actor, vocalist, writer and storyteller. 

 

With such a strong family legacy, Caroline talks to Guyala about the complicated dance that is embracing the path forged by her ancestors while also growing into her own person with her own beliefs and ways of being. Guyala reflects on her numerous past projects, including her starring role in the Australian film 6 Festivals, as well as looks to the future with her new found passion of storytelling through music. They yarn over a shared challenge of wearing many hats, and the importance of  filling your own cup first in order to best help others. 

 

To keep up to date with all the deadly work Guyala is doing,  make sure to follow her on social media:

 

Instagram @guyala_lala



 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don’t forget to follow the show! 

 

Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! 

 

We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.

 

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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 Physiotherapist and someone who is incredibly passionate about  Aboriginal social determinants of health. He is using his voice to help close the widening Aboriginal health gap grossly affecting Aboriginal people and communities. He inspires and educates mobs to live healthy lives and advocates for systemic change. 

In this episode, Caroline and Jye yarn about Aboriginal health, and the racist, systematic and cultural barriers that prevent mob from achieving their desired health. They yarn about the trauma and the impacts of the body, mind and spirit. And lastly, they unpack their own personal journeys and setbacks when making choices and lifestyle changes when trying their best, to live a happier and healthier life. 

To keep up to date with all the deadly work Jye is doing ,  make sure to follow him on social media:

Instagram @thekooriphysio

TikTok @thekooriphysio

YouTube @thekooriphysio3285 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don’t forget to follow the show! 

Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! 

We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.

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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 Plains an, an ancient and natural amphitheater, on Waddawurrung Country.

Kee’ahn is a proud Yalanji, Jirrbal, Badu Islander  who in 2019 ventured from their home town in North Queensland, to pursue a dream in the Naarm. In 2020, Kee’ahn released the debut single ‘Better Things’. That year, Kee’ahn was awarded the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards later winning the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the Music Victoria Awards.

In this end of year episode, they unpack the inspiration behind Kee’ahn's new dance tracks, ‘Catch the Night’ and ‘Sunsets’ and the profound impact music has had on her life.They explore the art of musical storytelling, examining its role in raising social consciousness and helping to instigate social change. Caroline explains the deeply sophisticated concept of Aboriginal Songlines, ancient GPS pathways utilised for sharing knowledge, trade roots, and stories.  

The chat concludes with Caroline, Kee’ahn and audience members 2024 lessons and personal reflections. Yarns about relationships, grief, the referendum, and the intentionality of cultivating meaningful connections in a complex world, along with the need to embrace emotions, family, kin and culture and spaces like BTV to ‘be’ in community. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don’t forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE

We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations.

Language Warning: this episode contains explicit language. 

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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 such as Deadly Funny finalist in both 2017 and 2018, and appearing as a special guest on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival roadshow in 2021. Kimmie has taken her passion further by curating comedy shows and creating comedy workshops through her company Kungari Productions, to help support and make way for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians in Victoria.

 

Caroline and Kimmie engage in a lively discussion about navigating the comedy industry as a Blackfulla, delving into the art of crafting jokes and the delicate balance between humour and offence. Kimmie graciously opens up about her personal journey into the world of comedy. From a spontaneous school talent show comedy skit that secured her first-place victory, to the revelation of stand-up comedy as her calling, Kimmie shares the unique twists and turns that have shaped her path. We also get to hear Kimmie's invaluable insights as she offers advice for aspiring comedians reflecting the lessons she has learned along her remarkable journey. 

 

To keep up to date with Kimmie’s magic, you can follow Kungari Productions HERE.

 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don’t forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HERE

 

We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s First Peoples’ who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations.

 

This episode is for entertainment purposes only and doesn't replace medical advice. 

 

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