Yarning Up First Nations Stories with Caroline Kell

About 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 (https://www.carolinekell.com.au/), and TedX Speaker. (https://www.ted.com/talks/caroline_kell_first_nations_burnout_the_cultural_collective_load) 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.

Publisher

Caroline Kell

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2021

Latest episode

20 May 2025

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 May 2025

   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 woman. Megan is also a passionate community advocate, deeply committed to amplifying First Nations voices and supporting community wellbeing. Together, they explore what true wellness looks like from a First Nations perspective—mind, body, and spirit all connected. Megan reflects on her childhood growing up on Larrakia Country, the powerful influence of her family and cultural roots, and how these foundations have shaped her path in media, movement, and healing. From navigating grief and personal challenges to embracing breathwork, self-connection, and movement, Megan shares how she's been able to reclaim wellness through a decolonised and culturally grounded lens. Whether you're mob or an ally, this is a conversation that invites you to slow down, reconnect, and tune into your inner knowing. Full of wisdom, honesty, and hope, it’s a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from healing within and building community along the way. To learn more about Megan Waters, follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/megzyy_/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/megzyy_/?hl=en) https://open.spotify.com/show/3DECofSwJVsvAAIBZM1UTt Follow Caroline on Instagram: @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here (http://www.carolinekao.com). We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au (http://www.ontrackstudio.com.au)@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   28 Apr 2025

   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, Senator Dorinda Cox. This election feels like a turning point—First Nations justice, climate, housing, and international solidarity are all on the ballot. In this candid episode, I explore Dorinda Cox’s personal journey and unprecedented path into politics, unpacking the challenges and lessons she gained from her time as a police officer. We discuss critical issues facing our mobs, from the cost of living and affordable housing to the government's lack of action on First Nations sovereignty and truth. We also delve into global solidarity with Indigenous communities and Palestine, tackling important conversations on colonisation, structural change, and the Greens' grassroots approach to these pressing matters and their election promises! It’s important to note that I was not compensated for this taping, nor any other Yarning Up taping. Our team reached out to all Senators, including Senator Jana Stewart, Senator Malindiri McCarthy, and Senator Jacinta Price, but received no response, and in Senator Stewart’s case, a decline. It was our intention to ask the tough questions on behalf of our mob while maintaining political neutrality. We are grateful to Senator Cox for allowing us to do that. To learn more about Senator Dorinda Cox click HERE (https://greens.org.au/wa/person/dorinda-cox). To learn more about what the Greens party is proposing in their election platform click HERE. (https://greens.org.au/platform) 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 (https://www.instagram.com/blak_wattle_coaching/) and learn more about working with Caroline HERE (https://www.carolinekell.com.au/) 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 podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au (https://www.ontrackstudio.com.au/) @on.track.studio (https://www.instagram.com/on.track.studio/) For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   17 Apr 2025

   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 100% First Nations-owned tea business. Troy’s journey is one of resilience, cultural pride, and groundbreaking success. From his early days navigating the challenges of business ownership, to winning Australia's first ever Food Stars with Gordon Ramsay, he has continuously pushed boundaries with fun and flair and mob in his heart. We dive into the importance of challenges and triumphs of building a First Nations-led enterprise and the process behind Blak Brews, being on TV and forming a friendship with Gordon Ramsey.. Troy also shares his insights on representation, the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn passion into purpose-driven success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a supporter of Indigenous businesses, or simply someone who loves hearing inspiring success stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and some powerful reflections!. To learn more about Troy Benjamin, follow his journey and business blakbrews.com (https://blakbrews.com/?v=8bcc25c96aa5) Follow Caroline on Instagram: @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here (http://www.carolinekao.com). We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where this podcast was taped, and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging across Australia. This podcast is brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au (http://www.ontrackstudio.com.au)@on.track.studio For advertising opportunities, please email: hello@ontrackstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

39 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

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Quality

93

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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