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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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I didn't know Akala Newman's full story before we sat ... more

She left a high-flying career at Google to start a drinks company. Three years later, she's on shelves at Dan Murphy's, on Amazon, and secured a $125,000 investment from a Shark Tank judge.

Tara Croker is a proud Wiradjuri woman and founder of Yaal... more

In this yarn, I sit down with Sharon Winsor, a proud Ngemba Weilwan woman from Western NSW and the founder of Indigiearth, one of Australia's most awarded Aboriginal-owned businesses. For 30 years Sharon has been sharing First Nations food, knowledge... more

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

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Recent Guests

Akala Newman
Wiradjuri and Gadigal woman, performer, songwriter, educator, cultural producer
Independent artist
Episode: Walking Between Two Worlds: 'I Live With a Lot of Duality. You Have To.'
Tara Croker
Wiradjuri woman, founder of Yaala Sparkling, Indigenous-owned beverage creator
Yaala Sparkling
Episode: I Discovered Less Than 2% of Native Food Businesses Are Indigenous-Owned. So I Built One.
Sharon Winsor
Founder of Indigiearth, an Aboriginal-owned business sharing native foods, cultural knowledge, and connection to country
Indigiearth
Episode: Bush Foods, Healing, and the Fight to Keep Culture on the Table.
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

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 188 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I Discovered Less Than 2% of Native Food Businesses Are Indigenous-Owned. So I Built One.
Q: What should consumers look for to ensure they are supporting truly Indigenous-owned businesses?
Check the About page for clear storytelling about founders and connections to country, look for evidence of community involvement, and prefer brands that are transparent about ownership and cultural partnerships.
I Discovered Less Than 2% of Native Food Businesses Are Indigenous-Owned. So I Built One.
Q: How has Shark Tank Australia impacted Yaala Sparkling's trajectory, and what did you learn from the experience?
The show provided national exposure, helped validate the product with investors, and underscored the importance of authentic storytelling and cultural partnerships as a path to growth.
I Discovered Less Than 2% of Native Food Businesses Are Indigenous-Owned. So I Built One.
Q: What sparked the idea to launch Yaala Sparkling, and how did you move from corporate roles to entrepreneurship?
A combination of discovering the underrepresentation of Indigenous-owned native food brands and a desire to align products with cultural heritage, followed by leveraging corporate experience to build a scalable, authentic brand that showcases native ingredients.
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.

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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. Akala Newman
2. Tara Croker
3. Sharon Winsor
4. Brian Dowd
5. Dylan Voller
6. Carly Wallace
7. Ian Lacey
8. Courtney Ugle

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