Writing the Unseen: Felicity Castagna on Storytelling, Suburbia & Shifting Perspectives

In this episode of UThink, we sit down with award-winning Australian author Felicity Castagna to explore the power of storytelling and the voices often left unheard. From the streets of Western Sydney to the pages of her acclaimed novels, Felicity unpacks how place, culture, and identity shape her work. We dive into the role of literature in challenging perspectives, representing diverse experiences, and capturing the complexities of modern Australia. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or just curious about the impact of stories, this conversation will leave you seeing the world a little differently.To learn more about today's topic click on the following links:  Felicity Castagna - https://www.felicitycastagna.com/ Felicity’s work - https://www.felicitycastagna.com/work/books Parramatta Women of the Year 2025  - https://www.weeklytimes.com.au/outstanding-local-women-of-year-award-recipients/#:~:text=An%20award%2Dwinning%20author%20and,Woman%20of%20the%20Year%202025. Impactify - https://impactify.au   This episode was produced by Simon Gilchrist  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongilchrist/?originalSubdomain=au and sponsored by Vuvale - https://vuvale.com.au/ Artwork image by Jacquie Manning (photographer). Music in this episode is licensed by Impactify Pty Ltd 2025 and composed and produced by Edward Andrew Schravemade [Schrav]. All rights reserved.

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