Podcasts

Nadine McDonald-Dowd is a Yuwi woman from Mackay, Queensland, and the creative force behind Straight from the Strait. As Director, she brings a powerful mix of vision, experience, and deep respect for First Nations storytelling to this groundbreaking musical production.

In this episode of Let’s Talk, Nadine shares her journey — from community and culture to the creative process behind bringing First Nations stories to the stage. We dive into the passion that drives her work, the importance of telling stories the right way, and what it means to create art that resonates far beyond the spotlight.

Honest, inspiring, and full of heart, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.