Juran Adams is a lot of things. She's probably most widely known as a musician - but did you know she is a mother of two and a wife? That she's an artist, entrepreneur and an ex Mormon?
That she took a chance on love and found herself in an Indigenous community thousands of kilometres from where she'd been living in Perth - and even further away from her family in New Zealand?
That she liked her old job but didn't love it. So instead of settling she started her own business and can now work from wherever she likes - whenever she likes.
In this conversation Mon speaks with Juran about growing up in a religion she says she "never quite fit in to". We talk about her gorgeous family, what it's like to live remote, the new business and of course - her beautiful music.
Find out how this super woman manages to do it all on this week's episode of North East Arnhem Land with Mon.

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Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Juran Adams
You can check out her graphic design business, JUCA Designs here
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Robert "Bob" Smith is a retired clergyman who spent much of his working life as an army and emergency services chaplain.Originally from the UK, Bob found himself on a boat to Australia a few days shy of his 16th birthday.He had only been to church a handful of times before a near drowning incident saw him drawn to religion. Since then he spent many years in the military, has written a number of books and is a proud family man.Bob and his wife Marilyn found their way up to North East Arnhem Land in 2016. He was offered to work for three months as a fill-in minister at the Uniting Church. The couple loved it so much they returned in 2017 and again in 2018 when this interview took place.What I loved about this conversation was Bob's openness - accepting people for who they are and their own beliefs. He is warm and genuine and if you like a good story - this episode is definitely worth a listen.
NOTE: There was a bit of construction going on near the studio so you will hear occasional drill noises.
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Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Bob Smith
You can buy Bob's books, "Blow the Wind Southerly" and "Black the Night and Wild the Sea" on Amazon - or for more information head to his Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pg/vincentsmithauthor/

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Where do you begin with someone whose list of accomplishments run nearly as long as their years roaming the planet?To put it simply, Elena Wangurra is truly inspiring.She was born at Gove District Hospital to an Italian mother and an Indigenous father. In this conversation Elena opens up about her experiences of living between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds. She shares how studying at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts in Brisbane gave her the opportunity for cultural exchange. It also opened her eyes to social and political issues which would plant the seed for future endeavors. Elena is a performer and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Australian entertainment industry including Jessica Mauboy and Deborah Mailman. Right now she's on tour in Canada and the US with the genre defying Hot Brown Honey - a group who create theatre to challenge boundaries and embrace resilience.On top of all of this Elena has also established a female empowerment initiative called Queen Mode. She aims to help young girls achieve their dreams as well as raising consciousness to affect social change.Elena speaks about her goals of contributing positively to the world from her perspective - as a proud Triestina-Warramirri woman.
Whether you're looking for inspiration, another point of view - or simply an interesting tale of how a young girl from North East Arnhem Land grew up to empower the next generation - this episode is worth a listen.

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Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Elena Wangurra
You can check out her female empowerment program, Queen Mode here.
Also have a look at the incredible work Hot Brown Honey does, they're defiantly shattering preconceptions in an explosion of colour, culture and controversy.

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"We don't see people on their best day, we usually see people on the worst day of their life."
Growing up on a sheep and cattle station, Daniel Whitfield Jones is no stranger to hard work. His upbringing in the Outback combined with his time at a regimented boarding school has ingrained his disciplined and strong work ethic. So it was inevitable he would eventually enlist in the military.
In this episode Dan shares with us his experiences from serving overseas, the struggles which he and many ex service personnel face, and how the upcoming arrival of his first child saw him leave his dream of becoming a career soldier. Letting go of a job you've worked years to reach as well as the financial stress of a baby on the way is no easy feat. To make matters harder, although he had a lot of life experience - Dan had nothing on paper which made him professionally employable. What he did have was a desire to continue to protect the community - naturally the police force became the next obvious choice. Since then, Dan and his family have been moving around the country for his work - which eventually lead them here to Nhulunbuy.
Police often get a negative wrap - there is no denying there are "bad apples" out there. However in life I believe/hope the good out number the bad - and after getting to know Dan, or Senior Sergeant Daniel Whitfield Jones over the past year, I personally feel confident we've got the good guys working on our side.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Dan come in for a chat. He speaks honestly about his experiences and touches on a lot of important subjects. This conversation really opened my eyes on a lot of things. I hope you get as much out of it as I did.
Credits
Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Daniel Whitfield Jones
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What were you doing during your teen years? Did you already know what you wanted to do with your future? For Serina O'Connor it was pretty obvious - music was in her blood. She may be young, but this talented singer songwriter is well on her way to establishing herself within the Australian music scene. She's already played a number of gigs which even the most esteemed artists would be envious of - and right now she is studying at the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts in Brisbane. Although she is well on her way to fulfilling her dreams, it hasn't always been easy. Serina overcame severe bullying in her younger years, and later she was forced to grow up when her father was involved in a serious accident. However none of this held her down as the young musician started using her creativity as an outlet. One of Serina's goals in life is to use her music as a means to inspire her generation to love more. One things is for sure - big things are yet to come for this talented artist .
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Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Serina O'Connor
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"What happens when you lock a lion in a cage? It get's hungry." These are Stuart Yiwarr McGrath's words. After 15 years of living in poverty he was hungry for success - so he followed his dreams. Stuart is currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Nursing - his first which he did remotely while working full time and being a father. When he graduates he will be the first ever Yolngu registered nurse.At 28 years of age he has already lived many different lives. From his nomadic upbringing in remote indigenous communities in this region, to schooling in Canberra, living in Santa Teresa and studying in Darwin. These experiences have given Stuart a special insight which many people in Australia, and the world - are oblivious to. His drive to help his community and give his two young daughters the best opportunities in life is truly inspiring. He has big dreams, one of which is making steps towards closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. He is a natural leader and without a doubt, Stuart is destined for great things.
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Host: Monika O’Hanlon
Thanks to special guest Stuart Yiwarr McGrath
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Can you imagine growing up between two worlds? To become a mother at a young age having just lost two of the most important people in your life?Georgina Gellett can - but despite these challenges, she has overcome them to become an inspiring young leader in her community.As a proud Yolngu woman the land of her ancestors is sacred. It provides nourishment and shelter. As a bush doctor it is a place of spirituality and healing - and as a ranger, she has taken on the responsibility to protect it. For her daughter - and for the generations to come.During this podcast Georgina invites us into her world - which just so happens to be stuck between two.
NOTE: To simplify, Georgina describes the two moieties which all Yolngu people in North East Arnhem Land belong to as Ying and Yang. The correct terms are Dhuwa and Yirritja. Children belong to the same moiety as their father.
You can read more about Yolngu culture through the links below:
http://www.dhimurru.com.au/yolngu-culture.html
https://www.yyf.com.au/pages/?ParentPageID=2&PageID=104


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Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Thanks to special guest Georgina Gellett
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For Phil, life started on a Tempe Downs station about 200 km south-west of Alice Springs. Having lived in numerous parts of Australia, he is what you call, a 'professional nomad'. He's worked in film, radio, television. He's written books and has been part of national campaigns. From picking water melons in Kununurra to collecting crocodile eggs in Arnhem Land - there isn't many jobs this guy hasn't done.He's a phenomenal storyteller, so sit back and relax - and let Phil take you on a journey of a life well lived.
Credits
Host: Monika O'Hanlon
Special thanks to Phil O'Brien
Click here to buy Phil's compilation CD, Songs For the Corrugation
Follow Phil's journey here

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WARNING - this episode could be triggering for some listeners.
Growing up in the North East Arnhem Land, Sandy felt very much at home at one of her regular fishing spots. However, one slight slip up saw her, and her families lives change forever.Sandy shares her incredible story of survival - and how her loved ones ultimately saved her life in one of the most horrific accidents imaginable. Her strength and courage, as well as her openness to share what happened to her proves Sandy Laverty is not a victim. She is a survivor.
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Host: Monika O’Hanlon
Thanks to special guest Sandy Laverty
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