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Mundanara Bayles
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Hosted by Mundanara Bayles who was born and raised in Redfern (Sydney) Australia and currently lives in Queensland. The Black Magic Woman Podcast is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly First Nations people from Australia and around the world sharing their stories about their journey to highlight the diversity amongst First Nations peoples and the resilience of her people. Sh... more

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In this episode of Mental Fitness Conversations, host Mundanara Bales sits down with proud Gamilaraay man, founder of Walkabout Barber and community wellbeing advocate Brian Dowd for a deeply honest yarn about mental fitness, identity, vulnerability ... more

Dylan Voller is a Ngarrindjeri man, hip hop artist, and advocate from Alice Springs, now based in Sydney. In 2016, footage of Dylan as a seventeen year old, hooded and strapped to a restraint chair inside the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, aired on... more

In this episode, I yarn with proud Dulguburra Yidinji woman Carly Wallace about her journey from going viral with her comedy platform CJays Vines to becoming a respected advocate and storyteller across media and community spaces. Carly reflects on na... more

At 23, everything changed. In this yarn, I sit down with a proud Wakka Wakka and Mandandanji man, Ian Lacey, who opens up about losing his dream of playing professional rugby league and how that moment of failure became the turning point that shaped ... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Dowd
Founder of Walkabout Barber, trauma-informed practitioner, community leader
Walkabout Barber
Episode: How Walkabout Barber Brian Dowd is Creating Safe Spaces for Men to Speak Up
Dylan Voller
Artist, advocate and public figure focusing on resilience and transformation
Never Looking Back Enterprises
Episode: No Looking Back
Carly Wallace
Dugalbara Yirrindji, Aboriginal woman and AV Maya award-winning storyteller; creator of CJays Vines and Them Yarns
CJays Vines | Them Yarns
Episode: Finding Your Voice Beyond The Noise
Ian Lacey
Waka Waka, Men and Danji man; former Broncos player; founder of InSport app
InSport, Arthur Beetson Foundation, Future Immortals Tour
Episode: He Lost the Dream — Then Found His Purpose
Courtney Ugle
Baladong and Wadandi Noongar woman; founder of Wankani, social enterprise focused on storytelling and cultural resilience
Wankani
Episode: My love letter to the world
Aisha Wighton
Model and actor, Survivor contestant
Individual
Episode: Unapologetically Blak on Survivor
Karla Grant
Journalist and broadcaster; host of Living Black on SBS/NITV
SBS/NITV
Episode: What We Carry Forward
Lowanna Grant
Host of Access Granted; former NITV/SBS contributor
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Episode: What We Carry Forward
James "Jayleks" (James)
Guest, rapper and ex-convict featured on Bros and Cons journey
Bros and Cons
Episode: Bros, Cons & Second Chances

Host

Mundanara Bayles
Host of the show; has a long family history in the media industry and a focus on Aboriginal rights and First Nations perspectives. Described as guiding conversations with warmth, aiming to make guests feel comfortable and included.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • BlakCast🤩BlakOut

    🤩💫This podcast is a great resource for our mob especially with the different variety of individuals from the different sectors🖤💛❤️

    Love your vibe Mundanara your passionate drive to socially make that positive impact is ❤️‍🔥💥fire 🔥💥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skeetaginerella
    Australiaa year ago
  • Good luck on the new season of your

    Oh I thought I would have it on the back of my phone but it wasn’t so good I didn’t even think it would have been good to

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    thubabuwv
    Australia2 years ago
  • Essential listening

    Great chats with deadly humans. A window into the oldest living culture in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel CO87@
    Australia3 years ago
  • I love this!

    I think you fight for ALL peoples rights especially aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a way for all ages and I am a child! 👦🏾🧑🏽‍🎨🧕🏻👳🏿‍♀️👧🏿

    I live on Woi•Wurrung country

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uluṟu python
    Australia3 years ago
  • A good yarn

    Love listening on my morning walk! #dharawalcountry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scibidoo
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are described as educational, honest, and empowering for Indigenous communities.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and the depth of guest conversations.
The show is seen as a strong platform for First Nations voices and culture, with impactful storytelling.

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Finding Your Voice Beyond The Noise
Q: If there is one thing you want listeners to carry with them after hearing this deadly yarn, what is it?
Encourage listeners to pursue their true interests with authenticity, to overcome the naysayers in their communities, and to stay connected to culture and what they love.
Finding Your Voice Beyond The Noise
Q: If you could be part of any brand or company, past or present, which would it be and why?
The guest expresses a playful interest in iconic brands tied to culture and lifestyle (e.g., Bad Bunny, Air Jordan) and acknowledges a desire to be part of that world while staying connected to personal and community identity.
He Lost the Dream — Then Found His Purpose
Q: What impact does your current work aim to have on communities?
To tell stories of community sports and athletes, drive engagement in regional areas, and create programs that improve education, health, and social outcomes.
He Lost the Dream — Then Found His Purpose
Q: How do you handle uncomfortable situations in business and life?
Embrace them as part of business, stay grounded in self-belief and values, and avoid letting critics derail your path.
He Lost the Dream — Then Found His Purpose
Q: What happened after you lost your rugby league dream, and how did you redirect your path?
Losing the dream opened opportunities to work in various roles over the years; it showed that there was another plan that could be more impactful than the original goal.

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The show centers on intimate conversations with First Nations people, artists, community leaders, journalists, and activists, exploring resilience, culture, leadership, and social change. Episodes often blend personal history with broader themes like Indigenous rights, representation, community healing, and pathways from adversity to positive impact. A standout quality is the host's warm, kitchen-table style that invites honest storytelling and practical insights for younger generations and broader audiences alike. This program is likely to attract listeners who value cultural depth, lived experience, and community-driven empowerment, and it often surfaces voices that challenge stereotypes while highlighting practical action and advocacy.

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Recent guests on Black Magic Woman include:

1. Brian Dowd
2. Dylan Voller
3. Carly Wallace
4. Ian Lacey
5. Courtney Ugle
6. Aisha Wighton
7. Karla Grant
8. Lowanna Grant

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