Tilé and Olly Meets: Ronja Sen

In this episode, we sit down with Ronja Sen, an Australian lawyer, policy professional, and all-round creative force whose work spans human rights, anti-discrimination, cultural awareness, and community storytelling.

From co-leading the 2025 Bandarran Marra'Gu Gathering Strength Summit, to helping to shape Victoria’s first anti-racism strategy and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights, Ronja brings experience in policy reform, negotiation, and impact-driven leadership.

But Ronja’s influence also lives well beyond government work. She’s the voice behind the Brisbados, the creator of @moneyandmouth, an Instagram project exploring food, culture and the politics of cultural appropriation, and she hosts the “Food For Thought” segment on Saltwater Radio — amplifying conversations about identity, culture and community from the NT.

Ronja opens up about navigating the personal and political challenges arising from Australia’s recent anti-immigration protests and rhetoric. With honesty, humour and clarity, she shares how these moments intersect with belonging, activism, and community.

Digressions are mostly about Beyonce. But the substantive discussion is a thoughtful, timely conversation that blends lived experience, policy insight, and a whole lot of heart.