Ep.7 - Lisa Hilli Why are We Like This?

10/03/18 • 37 min

We're delving deep and asking 3 incredible black pillars of our community the tough question: Hey Aunty! Why are we like this? In part 1 Shantel catches up with the wonderful Lisa Hilli. Lisa is a contemporary artist, a Collection Manager for Melbourne Museum and a proud descendant of the Tolai and Gunantuna people of Papua New Guinea. Throughout her work Lisa centres indigenous knowledge and matriarchal structures in powerful and moving ways. She’s an artistic and cultural force! Yet she faces the same struggles as the rest of us. Here we get personal and share a beautiful chat about hurting and healing, at the hands of our sisters. Give it a listen, we’d love to hear what you think. Photo by Atong Atem

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Ep.6 - Faustina Agolley Where're you from?

In part 2 of ‘Hey Aunty! Where’re you from?’ we welcome incredible guest Faustina Agolley. Faustina is a much loved TV Host, Actor, Writer and DJ. She embodies excellence, vulnerability and pride in all of her identities, in a way that’s so warm and accessible that you can forget how subversive and political it is. Faustina and Shantel share a wonderful chat about identity, belonging and the experiences that shape who we know ourselves to be. Those conversations that you mull over for weeks? This is one of those, check it out... Photo by Marija Ivkovic

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Ep.8 - Leah Avene Why Are We Like This?

As we return with part 2 of 'Hey Aunty! Why are we like this?' we talk with the incredible Leah Avene. A Tuvaluan mother, musician, broadcaster and educator who’s works focuses on decolonising our spirits, spaces and systems. Leah is the co presenter of ALL OUR STORIES on PBSfm. She performs music as Philemon. Story telling and narrative healing are central to Leah’s writing, public speaking and therapy work, as powerful ways to reclaiming identity, heal trauma and resisting the dominant culture. We share a beautifully honest convo on the growing pains and pitfalls of seeking belonging. Sometimes being hurt, sometimes being mean and learning to expand into our lushness. Such a rich and rewarding chat. Check it out, you’ll love it. Photo by Ivanna Oksenyuk