In the final episode for this season, we speak with not one but three incredible guests to discuss Fire Front: First Nations Poetry and Power Today. Steph is joined by Fire Front editor and contributor Alison Whittaker, editorial assistant and contributor Meleika Gesa-Fatafehi, and contributor Laniyuk.

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Episode Twenty-Eight: Fire Front - Alison Whittaker, Meleika Gesa-Fatafehi and Laniyuk

Debut children's book author Bernadette Green joins us to discuss picture book based on her own experiences, the collaborative relationship between author and illustrator, and rainbow families (including Steph's experience as an egg donor).

Episode Twenty-Seven: Bernadette Green

Award-winning director and screenwriter Corrie Chen joins us to discuss working in the local screen industry, diversity in the Australian arts community and tips for work-life balance when working from home.

Episode Twenty-Six: Corrie Chen

Delightful writer Laura Jean McKay joins us to discuss releasing a novel about a pandemic during a pandemic, performing animal voices for her audiobook, and healthier ways to consuming the news.

Episode Twenty-Five: Laura Jean McKay

Podcast producer legend, Jess O'Callaghan, joins us to talk about podcasting trends during the pandemic, how to reimagine real life events when they can’t be IRL, and tips and tricks of podcasting from home.

Episode Twenty-Four: Jess O'Callaghan

Special guest Distinguished Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson joins us to discuss the 20th anniversary re-release of her seminal book Talkin’ Up to the White Woman: Indigenous Women and Feminism and what it means to be an Indigenous feminist.

Episode Twenty-Three: Aileen Moreton-Robinson

Writer-genius Ellena Savage joins us to discuss launching her debut book Blueberries during COVID-times, her approach to autobiographical and academic writing, and her decision to quit Twitter.

Episode Twenty-Two: Ellena Savage

In this very special episode we shine the spotlight on one of our own, beloved Sisteria co-host Veronica Sullivan. We discuss balancing multiple jobs as an arts worker, tips for travel and self care, and her emotional but important decision.

Summer Series: Veronica Sullivan

This episode is an edited version of a live recording we did in November 2019 titled #MeToo, Creativity and the Law in Australia. The event was hosted in partnership with Melbourne-based community group And Also Presents, recorded at Siteworks in Brunswick, supported by the Moreland City Council Community Grants Program.

Summer Series: #MeToo, Creativity and the Law

The talent behind our theme music, Rainbow Chan, joins us to discuss her show at the NGV the night before, her new album Pillar and working on interdisciplinary art projects with her mum.

Summer Series: Rainbow Chan

In August 2019, we were super lucky to record a live show at Audiocraft podcast festival in Sydney. For this special Arrogant Aunt session we were joined by two amazing advice givers, Sisteria-fave and Hey Aunty Podcast host Shantel Wetherall and Christina Choi, a senior producer on Spotify’s creative development team in NYC.

Summer Series: Arrogant Aunts at Audiocraft

As we move into the holiday season, we have a special gift for you: a limited run summer series! Subscribe to our feed a stand by for four special episodes delivered in the next few days.

Special Summer Series Teaser

It's Sisteria Live! Comedian Geraldine Hickey and Hey Aunty! podcast host Shantel Wetherall join us on the eve of International Women's Day for our Season Two finale. The team covers everything from earning a living as a creative, the Australian comedy sisterhood, as well as taking on a special bonus Arrogant Aunt on starting your own podcast.

Episode Seventeen: Sisteria Live with Geraldine Hickey and Shantel Wetherall

Season Two of Sisteria is coming to an end - but not without a very special final episode coming your way shortly! Here’s a sneak peak on what we’ve got in store, and why you should definitely be setting your calendar alert/alarm/reminder to make sure you don’t miss our last offering for the season.

Sneak Peek: Sisteria Live with Geraldine Hickey & Shantel Wetherall

In this Mini Episode Haus of Dizzy creator Kristy Dickinson joins to talk through an Arrogant Aunt question every creative has asked themselves - how the hell do you start when it comes building a project or idea, and how do you know if it's actually any good? We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question you’d like to submit to our Arrogant Aunt segment, please send it to sisteriapodcast@gmail.com.

Mini Episode: Arrogant Aunt with Kristy Dickinson

⚡️Sisteria⚡️ is a podcast about women & non-binary creatives’ experiences as creators & consumers of arts & culture. Hosted by Stephanie Van Schilt and Veronica Sullivan, and produced by Jessica Lukjanow.