What Would You Say To Your 16-Year-Old Self? With Jessica Mauboy

2026-07-09

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This is a really special episode. Jessica Mauboy has one of those rare energies that instantly makes you feel at ease, and this conversation is such a genuine reflection on a career that has come full circle. From navigating fame at just sixteen during the unforgiving 2000s media era, being body shamed by Kyle Sandilands, landing a record deal and leading roles in Hollywood, to becoming a mum, returning to that same show as a mentor and championing the next generation of First Nations artists. We...

This is a really special episode.

Jessica Mauboy has one of those rare energies that instantly makes you feel at ease, and this conversation is such a genuine reflection on a career that has come full circle. From navigating fame at just sixteen during the unforgiving 2000s media era, being body shamed by Kyle Sandilands, landing a record deal and leading roles in Hollywood, to becoming a mum, returning to that same show as a mentor and championing the next generation of First Nations artists.

We talk about reconnecting with your inner child, trusting your intuition, finding your way back to your roots, and how success changes as you grow.

Please do watch and listen to the very special That BlackFella Show back on ABC iView now.

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