Episode 16 of The Real Podcast features talented singer-songwriter, composer and actor, Marcus Corowa. Marcus chats about his pathway in the performing arts, what it was like chasing his dreams from his home community of Bowen in Far North Queensland, and his recent move into musical theatre roles, including the upcoming production of Bran Nue Dae.

Episode 15 of the The Real Podcast features First Nations dancer and storyteller, Luke Currie-Richardson. Luke yarns about his pathway from aspiring basketballer to contemporary dancer with Bangarra Dance Theatre, what it's like being a young First Nations man walking between cultures, and his current passion for promoting pride in First Nations culture and identity through social media.

In Episode 14 of The Real Podcast, Mayrah yarns with writer and editor, Ellen van Neerven. Ellen's debut novel ‘Heat and Light’ was shortlisted for a Stella Prize in 2015 and won Ellen the 2016 NSW Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writers. Ellen delves into the inspiration and process behind her work, chatting about the impacts of being labelled as one of the nation’s best young writers, the complexities that exist around representations of Aboriginal people, the unique qualities of First Nations writing, and how to keep the black voice safe in the publishing industry. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/ Produced by Jake Keane and Marguerite Barbara

Dunghutti woman and fashion model Samantha Harris was 11 years-old when she won Girlfriend magazines Cover Girl competition, launching a career that would lead her to becoming only the second Indigenous model to appear on the cover of Vogue Australia. Sam has featured in several high profile advertising campaigns, including work for David Jones, Target and Seafolly. In Episode 13 of #TheREALPodcast, Sam chats about her journey from shy Tweed Heads schoolgirl to walking Australian fashion’s biggest stages, and offers some advice and tips for other young First Nations people on breaking down barriers and chasing their dreams. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/ Produced by Jake Keane and Marguerite Barbara

In Episode 12, Mayrah chats with NRLW and Australian Jillaroo rugby league star, Tallisha Harden. Tallisha yarns about her journey in sport, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and the positive changes and new opportunities occurring for women across the Australian sporting landscape. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/ Produced by Jake Keane and Marguerite Barbara

In Episode 11 of the The Real Podcast, Mayrah chats with Australian pop music icon, Jessica Mauboy. In a wide ranging and deeply personal interview, Jess reflects on the making of her latest album, ‘Hilda’, named after her late Grandmother. Jess speaks from the heart about her journey so far and the powerful experience of rediscovering herself and her creative passion through her connection with family. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/ Produced by Jake Keane and Marguerite Barbara

In episode 10 of The Real Podcast, Mayrah chats with multiple Logie, AFI and AACTA Award winning actor Deborah Mailman. Deb is the first Aboriginal actress to win the Australian Film Institute award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Deb is also one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre actors and a former company member of the Sydney Theatre Company. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/ Produced by Jake Keane and Marguerite Barbara

In episode 9, Mayrah chats with journalist and television personality, Brooke Boney. One of the only regular Aboriginal faces on an Australia mainstream television network, Brooke chats about the pressure involved to represent Indigenous people and issues, and the opportunities having an Aboriginal voice to contribute to everyday conversation creates. Brooke also talks about what drew her to political reporting, the media’s influence on perceptions of Indigenous people, and what it’s like interviewing some of the world’s biggest celebrities. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/

In Episode 8, Mayrah Sonter chats with Wuthathi and Meriam woman, and 2018 National NAIDOC Youth of the Year, Tamina Pitt. Tamina is also the Director of Indigitek, a community of like-minded Indigenous people with an interest in technology. Tamina chats about her interest in computer engineering, the growing role of social media in political mobilisation, and the ways Indigenous people are using new technology to tell their stories. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/

In Episode 7, Mayrah Sonter chats with Butchulla and Gawara man, Isaiah Dawe. Isaiah is the CEO and Founder of ‘ID Know Yourself’, an Aboriginal mentoring organisation that supports Aboriginal youth living in out of home care. Isaiah talks about the challenges he faced growing up in the foster care system disconnected from his Aboriginal culture, his redemptive journey towards reconnecting with his family, and his passion for mentoring and supporting young Aboriginal people in out of home care. real.com.au/podcast/">www.the-real.com.au/podcast/