My first guest on this series about strong, badass, women of colour is my mate, Karina Hogan. Karina’s a proud Aboriginal and South Sea Islander woman with ancestral ties to Bunjalung Country. She’s also a highly respected journalist, broadcaster, content producer, non-executive director and businesswoman. We yarn about what it was like for Karina growing up in Logan, her love of family, and what she does to fight systemic injustice.

Content warning: We discuss domestic, family and sexual violence. We also mention the names of Aboriginal people who have died. If you’re in Australia and you need to talk to someone, there is help. Please call:

- Lifeline on 13 11 14 (crisis support)

- 13YARN on 13 92 76 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners)

- 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling)

If you’re outside Australia please contact the crisis support service or domestic violence support service in your area.

Produced and hosted by Netta Finney Mejia. Recorded in the studios of Brisbane Ethnic Community Radio 4EB 98.1FM on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. Broadcast on the Community Radio Network around Australia. Music by Stephen Utting.

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Radio 4EB website : www.4eb.org.au