Your favourite podcast besties are back!

SOVEREIGN returns for 2025 bigger and funnier than ever; in IJ’s words its the year of elevation.

Today’s episode is a lucky dip of books, music, manifestations, cats and Paul Mescal (you’re welcome).

Join the girls each fortnight for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

Fresh from Mauritius and South Africa, IJ chats about her lessons in solo travel!

SOVEREIGN is a new RTRFM podcast by besties Sharlene Baloch and IJ McKenna.

Join the girls each week for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

Her swimming line Jalayimiya Swim stole the spotlight in 2022 with bright, bold designs and a Country-conscious philosophy that strives to shine a light on the oldest continuous living culture in the world.

She joins IJ to yarn about the struggle of business ownership, authenticity and the importance of representation.

In this episode, Sharlene explores her family history; the remarkable story of the Rind family, an iconic presence in Perth, Western Australia.

From their roots in the late 19th century, the family’s legacy began with the union of Goolam Badoola; a Baloch-Afghan cameleer and Mariam Martin; a Badimaya Yamatji woman. Together, they bridged cultures and overcame the challenges of discriminatory policies like the White Australia policy and the Aborigines Act 1905.

Discover how the Rind family’s contributions helped shape Western Australia’s pastoral and cultural history and why their story continues to inspire as a testament to resilience, diversity, and community strength.

Trying not to cry because it’s Sharlene and IJ’s last time together for 2024…

The duo catch up on what’s been happening and invite big sister and producer Dani into the studio for a chat!

Then, in celebration of the holidays the girls outline their travel tips as young women wanting to explore the world independently.

Don’t fret though! There’ll be more solo episode to round out the deadly year.

Part Two of Sharlene and IJs conversation about reclaiming body sovereignty.

SOVEREIGN is an RTRFM podcast by besties Sharlene Baloch and IJ McKenna.

Join the girls each fortnight for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

Today, IJ shares her date from hell which begs the question…is it okay to have racial dating preferences?

The girls share how to look out for red flags when so called appreciation turns into fetishisation and how to reclaim body sovereignty.

SOVEREIGN is an RTRFM podcast by besties Sharlene Baloch and IJ McKenna.

Join the girls each fortnight for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

SOVEREIGN is an RTRFM podcast by besties Sharlene Baloch and IJ McKenna.

Join the girls each fortnight for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

Peak behind the curtain so far!

In this special anniversary episode IJ McKenna is joined by producer Danielle Raffaele to chat about the year that was; the laughs, the drama, the achievements and the incredible power of SOVEREIGN representation.

SOVEREIGN is an RTRFM podcast by besties Sharlene Baloch and IJ McKenna.

Join the girls each fortnight for chats about First Nations affairs, fashion, culture and relationships.

Sharlene and IJ are celebrating one year of SOVEREIGN!

On today’s episode, we’ve picked some of our favourite SOVEREIGN moments and yarns in celebration of this special anniversary.

You can re-stream each episode except in full on iTunes, Spotify and RTRFM.

Part One: Ramadan, Heartbreak High and Indigenous Representation

Part Two: BONUS: SOVEREIGN and the Voice to Parliament 

Part Three: Why Sharlene Turns Into A Cat On Friday And Other Life Hacks