Mimona (Meymuna) Abdalla was seven years old when she arrived in Australia. For a girl who grew up in a small hut in a remote village in Sudan, Australia’s beauty amazed her and the  opportunities made her feel invincible. But upon attending school, she was faced with a new challenge. The food she brought to school was ‘smelly’ to the other children, the colour of her skin was questioned and the language she spoke brought about confusion. She knew she had a  deep and rich culture, and wanted...

Calum Stewart is a exceptionally talented Scottish Cinematographer based in Sydney. He co-created Australian Nigerian feature film AKONI alongside filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes. In this episode, Genna  and Calum delve into the process of independent filmmaking in Australia, and discuss the beauty and challenges of making their debut feature film AKONI.  They talk about mental health challenges faced by Australian artists, and the importance of finding your tribe in the film/arts industry to...

Alison Battisson is the founder of Human Rights for All (hr4a), an Australian pro-bono human rights law firm, dedicated to assisting asylum seekers, refugees and the stateless in their fight for freedom and liberty. She is one of Australia's top immigration lawyers, and in 2020 she managed to have the law changed for people in detention using an ancient writ of habeas corpus. This legal change will impact thousands of people. She is also a lecturer and panelist, who can speak authoritatively...

Hosein Latifi is an Iranian refugee and has spent the last nine years of his life in Australia's offshore detention centres.   He was finally released  into the Australian community this year.  Today, Genna Chanelle Hayes spoke to him 5 days after his freedom came.

The highly-anticipated debut feature film from Australian filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes. A  refugee struggles to integrate into Western society after fleeing conflict, until he meets a woman who opens her home, and ultimately her heart, to him. Starring Kit Esuruoso, Genna Chanelle Hayes, Mark Coles Smith, Jemima Osunde, Ophelia Dzidzornu & Pippa Grandison. With Simon Elrahi, Rashidi Edward, Jack Ellis, Gemma Forsyth, Marlikka Perdrisat and Firdaws Adelpour. Written, Directed &...

West End theatre performer Victoria Hinde joins Genna Chanelle Hayes on The Loving Podcast to talk about her successful career in the arts, along with topics  of womanhood, feminism and equality, free liberated loving and the importance of friendships.  • Victoria Hinde is a triple threat (dancer, actor and singer) and has starred in endless musical productions on London’s West End.  Along with being one of the best in the business, she is also a passionate advocate for women and the gay...

Genna Chanelle Hayes speaks to legendary Redfern leader, Uncle Shane Phillips of Tribal Warriors Aboriginal Corp.  Together they discuss Australian settler history, Redfern’s evolution, religion, the police, overcoming addiction and Uncle Shane’s inspiring work returning power to Indigenous Australians through reconnection to culture and community.  • • Shane Phillips was born and raised on "The Block" in Redfern and is an outstanding community leader and respected spokesperson for...

 Katie Young from the Women and Girl’s Emergency Centre, Redfern talks with Genna Chanelle Hayes about how we can empower WOMEN, and ensure that all women across the globe are free to live healthy independent lives with personal financial security in addition to equal access to resources and opportunity. • • Katie Young is Director of Clinical Governance at Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC). Katie has committed her life's work to social justice and social change to support women and...

In episode 9,  the Honorable Linda Jean Burney speaks to Genna Chanelle Hayes about her rise to becoming one of Australia’s most powerful indigenous politician’s.  They also discuss Australia’s domestic violence epidemic, Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander human rights abuses as well as the importance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and First Nations recognition within our Constitution. • Linda is a Wiradjuri woman, and was the first Aboriginal person to be elected to the New...

This episode Genna Chanelle Hayes talks to the inspirational Tara Winkler, and they discuss the groundbreaking work Tara has accomplished alongside Cambodians as they deconstruct colonial systems, and return power to the people through building sustainable systems that ensure an independent, thriving future for local communities free from Western interference.   Other topics discuss include White Saviourism, how to move with acute awareness when navigating healing spaces, and the depths of...

Nic Tovey is a Psychotherapist, coach, teacher and author and has been supporting men, women, couples and young people for the last 12 years. After humble beginnings growing up in the north of England Nic joined the Royal Navy at 16 in search of adventure and this thing called “manhood”. He then left the military 5 years later to travel the world and pursue adventure on his own terms. Soon after this he experienced a life threatening violent assault and subsequent experience with PTSD and...

Tariro Mavondo was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Melbourne's suburb of Frankston.  She is a Director and CEO at Western Edge Youth Arts in Melbourne,  where she endeavours to provide a space for a thriving generation of artists and cultural leaders who mirror an evolving Australia, are shifting the paradigm and leading a cultural revolution. Tariro is also a writer, dancer, actor and an award-winning spoken-word poet. Guest Instagram:  @tariro.mavondo Guest Non-Profit:  Western Edge Youth...

Tariro Mavondo was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Melbourne's suburb of Frankston.  She is a Director and CEO at Western Edge Youth Arts in Melbourne,  where she endeavours to provide a space for a thriving generation of artists and cultural leaders who mirror an evolving Australia, are shifting the paradigm and leading a cultural revolution. Tariro is also a writer, dancer, actor and an award-winning spoken-word poet. Guest Instagram:  @tariro.mavondo Guest Non-Profit:  Western Edge Youth...

Uncle Bruce Shillingsworth is a Muruwari and Budjiti man, a talented artist and water activist for our riversystems. His country is the north-west NSW river lands that hug the Namoi, Barwon, Darling Rivers; Brewarrina, Bourke, Enngonia, Wilcannia and Walgett. Bruce’s family are painters, dancers and rainmakers. Annually, Bruce brings together communities along the river in a Corroboree to unite all Australians in order to solve this unprecedented river crisis. Guest Insta handle:...

Alison Battisson is the founder of Human Rights for All (hr4a), an Australian pro-bono human rights law firm, dedicated to assisting asylum seekers, refugees and the stateless in their fight for freedom and liberty. She is one of Australia's top immigration lawyers, and in 2020 she managed to have the law changed for people in detention using an ancient writ of habeas corpus. This legal change will impact thousands of people. She is also a lecturer and panelist, who can speak authoritatively...

Aminata Conteh-Biger is the Founder & CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation (“ AMF” ) and works to erradicate maternal mortaliity in her homeland of Sierra Leone.  With the support of UNHCR, Aminata became one of the first Sierra Leonean women to settle in Australia as a refugee. Her immeasurable determination and adaptability, enabled her to strive to forge her own path, and build a successful life in her adopted home of Australia. She is also the author of Rising Heart, and a Special...

Samantha Harris share her journey trailblazing her way to becoming one of Australia’s most successful models. She illustrates how important representation is within our beauty, media and entertainment industries, and talks on diversity, body positivity, The Stolen Generation and indigenous empowerment. She also discusses  the immediate need for Constitutional Recognition and self determination for our First Nations people.  Guest Instagram:  sam_harris  Host Instagram:  @gennachanelle ...

Luke Currie-Richardson shows us all how powerful we can be when we stand in our truth, and fearlessly share our vulnerabilities with the world. Luke Currie-Richardson is a descendant of the Kuku Yalanji and Djabugay peoples, the Mununjali Clan of South East Queensland, the Butchulla clan of Fraser Island and the Meriam people of the Eastern Torres Strait Islands. Luke is a multi-disciplined artist and founder of the ‘Feed A Family’ campaign which began raising money in 2020 to buy groceries...

Get to know our creator and host of The Loving Podcast, filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes, as she shares the purpose behind this project.

Welcome to The Loving Podcast. In an effort to build connection and unify, @gennachanelle shares the voices of our earth angels -  each deeply committed to healing our world.