'There Was a Past Before the Past You Know' : Too Pretty to be Aboriginal and Other Lies

Back for an 'International Women's Day special' Jenna rewinds to a beautiful conversation had when she was joined in the studio by the lovely China. Listen back as China shares  her personal journey growing up as a young Indigenous Australian woman in today’s society. They chatted about Sasha Sarago's documentary 'Too Pretty to be Aboriginal', China's artwork and building an identity out of a hidden history. 

What a wonderful discussion they were able to have about a beautiful culture we must work harder to ensure is recognised and celebrated for generations to come.

 A huge thank you to China for sharing her experience and  to the elders, past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Indigenous land. 

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For this episode, during exam season,  Jenna was joined by Alysha to talk about the struggles of uni, and dealing with parental pressure. They discussed their different approaches to university life, and the plot twist Alysha's journey has taken. Listen back to their thoughts about uni expectations vs reality and taking responsibility for the life you lead.  A light hearted, funny chat, with plenty of fantastic female artists sprinkled in. Check out our instagram for the playlist and send us a DM with your thoughts @the_power_of_she.

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In the week that 'The Boy Is Mine' by Brandy and Monica turned 21, Jenna sat down with SYN music manager Jas to talk about becoming an adult and what it means to look after yourself. The pair chatted about the highs and lows of trying to navigate the adult world and some of the setbacks and triumphs each has faced. From self care to fraud scandals, lock in for some light hearted laughs and to hear what the girls had to say.  

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This episode, Jenna was joined by Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festival’s @charisa_bossinakis. In an extended interview, the two chat about the insecurities and setbacks Charisa and many young women experience, trying to step into the creative industry. They attempt to squish the idea of stand up as a male space, and aim to prove that women can be funny. For a hopefully insightful but hilarious show still jam packed with music from incredible female artists, catch up here, to hear what they had to say.

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Welcome to 'Season 2', after popular demand and Part 1 earning itself the title as season 1’s most popular episode, season two and part 2 of our ‘women of colour’ special is here. In another personal, hilarious yet heartwarming episode, Ali and Sophia joined Jenna in the studio to pick up where they left off and chat about their journeys growing up as young women of colour. As always all are welcome to listen, engage and observe even if you can’t personally relate .

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It’s the last episode of the season, but we promise it’s a good one, jam packed full of fantastic female artists that if you don’t already know about you should get to know. Jenna was joined briefly by SYN HipHop boys Eldrain and Dabs, to give a little bit of their male perspective on the issues surrounding female representation within the music industry. For the rest off the show, Jenna flew solo to bring you in closer to the behind the scenes, to explain her reasons for wanting to create such a show and her choices behind much of the music including  our ‘Women of the Week’. Lock in to this season 1 send off and stay tuned for more wonderful women.

A special thanks  to everyone who enjoyed season 1, season 2 is now well underway and live every Friday from 8pm-10pm as always! Brand new episodes coming soon - Jenna x  

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With the right amount of encouragement and support, young women can achieve incredible things. In light of such for this episode, Jenna was joined by friends Aliyah and Larise to discuss exactly how we as young women can feel motivated enough to achieve our goals. Join the conversation to hear about what it means to ‘get that bread’ and how you can try to make 2019 your year and the year of young women.

Full Playlist: If You Had My Love - Jennifer Lopez, So Good - Destiny’s Child, Tyrant - Kali Uchis, Jorja Smith, Back Now - Etta Bond ,Got ‘Til it’s Gone - Janet Jackson, So into You - Tamia, Sweet & Sour - Elli Ingram, Peanut Butter - Tertia May, Step Back - Milan Ring, You Know I’m No Good - Amy Winehouse, Uptown Top Ranking - Althea And Donna, Ain’t No Love - Jennifer Lara, Shame - Desta French, Alone & Unafraid - ELIZA, The Weekend - SZA ,On My Mind, Jorja Smith, Preditah, Running - Nicotine ,Natural Woman - Kaiit, Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone, Ciara, 50 Cent, At Your Best (You Are Love) -Aaliyah

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Inspired by the increasing concerns for the environment and and the popularisation of the term fast fashion, for this episode Jenna was joined by guests Rebecca and Faith to talk about the impacts of such and what it means to shop sustainably. Clothes are a fantastic way to express our personalities and make us feel good, but is this relationship damaging ourselves as well as the planet? To listen to the full episodes tune in 8-10pm on SYN 90.7

Full Playlist: Neva Soft - Ms. Dynamite Whipped Cream - Ari Lennox Fool to Love - Nao Sugar Don’t Be Sweet - Jaz Karis, Spacey Blak Good Morning - Joyce Wrice, Jamma-Dee Stay Tru - Mereba Temptation - Raveena Burn - OSHUN Blessings - Sampha the Great Travel Thoughts - Miraa May Can’t Wait - Jill Scott Sober - Mahalia Back 2 You - Jean Deaux Big Bad Mama - Foxy Brown, Dru Hill Woo Woo (Party Time) - MC Lyte In Love Wit Chu - Da Brat, Cherish Nothing Changes - Biig Piig, Kxrn Pretty Insane - JGrrey Mama - RAY BLK When the Knife - Nai Palm

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For this episode, Jenna was joined by guest Angie for another  incredible show  aimed at celebrating and hopefully changing the way we think about women with diverse abilities. They chatted about challenging stigmas and stereotypes, ableism and invisible disabilities. To catch the full episodes tune in live from 8-10 every Friday on SYN 90.7.

Full playlist: I Believe in Miracles - Jackson sisters I Like That - Janelle Monae Mars - TRQS All I Know - DaniLeigh February 3rd - Jorja Smith Super Sad Generation - Arlo Parks Cryptic Love - Iyamah Happy - Thando 1959 - Maya Hirasedo Cut Stick - Jannah Beth Seen and Never Heard - Etta Bond I Wonder - The Mouse Outfit ft IAMDDB Poke Bowl - Radiant Children Floetic - Floetry Caught in a Lie - Fatima Antidote - Orion Sun Honey - Raveena Think About It - Hunnah

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For this episode Jenna was joined by special guests Aliyah and Sophia, to open up about some of the deeper intersectional issues that face young women of colour  in particular. They chatted about issues surrounding race, identity and culture.  Join them as they laugh, nearly cry and reflect on the uphill struggle that is growing up 'different', before reaching the realisation that there is so much beauty in those differences. Friends, allies, anyone baring interest, all are welcome even if you can't directly relate personally. Part 2 pending. Tune in live, Fridays 8-10pm on SYN 90.7fm

Full Playlist:

Not tonight - Lil Kim, Angie Martinez, Lisa ‘left eye’ Lopes, Da Brat, Missy Elliot Shea Butter Baby - Ari Lennox, J.Cole Almeda - Solange Blaxploitation - Noname Brown girl - Aaradhna Strange Fruit - Nina Simone Essence of Sapphire - Dorothy Ashby KSB (Always on My Mind) - Rai-Elle Power - Temani What About Your Friends - TLC Day Ones - JessB I Wanna Be Down - Brandy,MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Yo-yo Doo Wop (That Thing) - Ms Lauryn Hill Golden - Jill Scott Guilty - Lady Wray I am In Love - Jennifer Lara Do not disturb - Mahalia Cold Heart - Lorine Chia I’m every woman - Chaka Khan You got me - The Roots, Erykah Badu, ?uestlove, Tariq Trotter

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