What We Carry Forward

What We Carry Forward

From Black Magic Woman with Mundanara Bayles by Mundanara Bayles

March 17, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of legacy in First Nations communities through the experiences of Karla and Lowanna Grant.

This episode is in partnership with the Australian Government. In this yarn, I sit down with mother and daughter  Karla and Lowanna Grant to talk about what legacy really means in our communities — not just in terms of money, but in culture, stories, opportunity and security. We reflect on the journeys that shaped them, from growing up in Housing Commission and witnessing sacrifice, to working hard to create stability and independence for the next generation. It’s a powerful reminder that generational wealth for First Nations people is deeply connected to identity, resilience and the responsibility to carry knowledge forward. We also unpack the realities of home ownership, the pressures of cost of living, and the dreams many of our mob hold about creating a safe space to call their own. Karla shares what it meant to buy her first home and the security that brought her young family, while Lowanna reflects on forging her own path — following in her mother’s footsteps while building something uniquely hers. This episode is about perseverance, listening to our Elders, and creating pathways so the next generation can step forward with strength and pride…

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Host: Mundanara Bayles

Guests: Karla Grant, Lowanna Grant

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