Humans of Purpose
Each week, your host Mel Greblo brings you inspiring conversations with purpose-driven leaders from our local community and abroad. Guests join Mel for a relaxed conversation to discuss their life and career journey, purpose and how they create positive impact through their work. Tea, coffee or single malt whiskey are served as we traverse meaningful subjects and gain insights into business and community. Wisdom, experience and banter are combined to offer you a supreme 45-minute podcast immersion. For more information about Humans of Purpose, including a sneak peak into the impact we’re making in the world. Visit https://humansofpurpose.com/
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My guest this week is Kylie Flament – sustainability leader, systems thinker, and CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), the peak body for social enterprise in the region.
Kylie is a passionate advocate for using business as a force for good. With a background in large-scale systems transformation, impact leadership, and environmental sustainability, she helps drive the growth of businesses that put people and planet before profit.
Through her work at SECNA and beyond, Kylie is focused on unlocking the potential of social enterprises to build a more inclusive, regenerative economy - one that supports community wellbeing, meaningful work, and long-term resilience.
In this episode, we explore Kylie's journey from climate-focused corporate work to the heart of the social enterprise movement, the power of values-aligned leadership, and what it takes to transform systems from the inside out.
🔗 Explore more from Kylie and her work:
https://womenshealingsanctuary.com.au/
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
381 Ben Thompson: The Future of Employment
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
My guest this week is Ben Thompson – employment law expert, tech entrepreneur, and founder & CEO of Employment Hero, a global platform transforming how small and medium-sized businesses manage HR, payroll, and employee engagement.
Ben began his career in employment law, witnessing firsthand the challenges businesses face in managing their workforce. This experience inspired him to create Employment Hero in 2014, aiming to simplify employment processes and make them more rewarding for everyone.
Under Ben's leadership, Employment Hero has grown to support over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million users worldwide, offering tools that streamline HR tasks, enhance compliance, and provide valuable employee benefits.
In this episode, we delve into Ben's journey from legal practice to tech innovation, his insights on building a purpose-driven company, and how Employment Hero is shaping the future of work.
🔗 Explore more from Ben and his work:
https://employmenthero.com/
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday May 27, 2025
380 Sharalyn Drayton: The Path to Recovery from Grief
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
My guest this week is Sharalyn Drayton – counsellor, supervisor and founder of The Women’s Healing Sanctuary, a powerful initiative supporting women to reconnect with their inner wisdom, strength, and sacred purpose.
Through therapeutic support, restorative retreats, and nurturing environments grounded in trauma-informed care, Sharalyn creates space for transformation - where women experiencing exhaustion, trauma, or distress can rest, heal, and reclaim their voice and power. Her work draws on deep experience in the mental health sector and a profound respect for the journey associated with grief and loss.
In this episode, we explore Sharalyn’s path to founding The Women’s Healing Sanctuary, the role of therapeutic community in recovery, and how safe, sacred spaces can lead to profound personal and collective healing.
🔗 Explore more from Sharalyn and her work:
https://womenshealingsanctuary.com.au/
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
379 Thea Stinear: Championing Purpose-Driven Education
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
My guest this week is Thea Stinear – educator, leader, and passionate advocate for the transformative power of learning.
Thea is the CEO of Cool.org, an organisation revolutionising education by providing teachers with free, high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources that embed environmental, social, and economic sustainability into all subjects and curriculum areas.
With over 16 years of experience in the education sector, Thea has witnessed firsthand the profound impact of quality education in fostering opportunity, growth, understanding, and hope.
In this episode, we explore Thea's journey from classroom teacher to CEO, her insights on developing leadership in young people, and her vision for education as a platform for lifelong growth.
🔗 Explore more from Thea and her work:
https://cool.org
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?
Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Ask me anything page access
To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday May 13, 2025
378 Sam Crosby: Myth, Story and Culture
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
My guest this week is Sam Crosby - oral storyteller, myth guide, and founder of Recalling Fire, an initiative rekindling our wonder for life through the ancient art of traditional storytelling.
Sam is also the host of Drop The Map, an audio series that invites listeners to explore their life paths into the unknown, using mythic tales as a compass.
Through immersive storytelling experiences, Sam leads individuals and communities to access the uncanny clarity and potency of ancient stories as they meet our modern day.
In this episode, we delve into Sam's journey from personal transformation to becoming a torchbearer of oral tradition, and how he's using myth and story to help others navigate the complexities of contemporary life.
🔗 Explore more from Sam and his work:https://www.samuelcrosby.com
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
377 Nicole Gibson: Pioneering Mental Health Transformation using AI
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
My guest this week is Nicole Gibson – founder, social entrepreneur, and visionary at the forefront of emotional health innovation.
Nicole is the creator of Love Out Loud and CEO of inTruth Technologies, a groundbreaking initiative harnessing the power of AI and wearable tech to measure and support emotional wellbeing in real time. Her mission is to democratise emotional intelligence and equip individuals with tools to better understand themselves and each other.
In this episode, we explore Nicole’s powerful journey from becoming Australia's youngest Mental Health Commissioner to building tech that bridges compassion and data, and how she’s using AI to pioneer a new era in mental health care—one that’s emotionally aware, accessible, and radically human.
🔗 Explore more from Nicole and her work:
https://nicolegibson.com/
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
376 Valeria Della Rosa: Accessible Support for Parents of Children with ADHD
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
My guest this week is Valeria Della Rosa – founder, innovator, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent families.
Valeria is the creator of Oli help, a groundbreaking app designed to support parents of children with ADHD—offering data-driven insights, personalised strategies, and practical advice, all without the need for a formal diagnosis. Her mission is to empower parents navigating neurodivergence with accessible tools that honour their lived experience.
In this episode, we dive into Valeria’s journey from lived experience to tech innovation, how her app is filling a critical gap in the support landscape, and how she's helping parents feel seen, supported, and resourced—without the red tape.
🔗 Explore more from Valeria and Oli Help:https://www.olihelp.com/
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
375 Dr. Maxine Thérèse: Beyond Behaviour - The Energetics of Childhood
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
My guest this week is Dr. Maxine Thérèse – author, researcher, and founder of Childosophy, a holistic framework for understanding and supporting children's wellbeing.
Maxine brings a unique lens to child development, integrating Western psychology with the wisdom of the Indian chakra system. Her work empowers parents, educators, and practitioners to see children as whole beings and to address emotional and behavioural challenges at their root cause—not just the symptoms.
In this episode, we explore Maxine’s journey from academic research to publishing, the deep philosophy behind Childosophy, and how her model offers a transformative approach to raising and understanding children.🔗 Explore more from Maxine and Childosophy:www.childosophy.com/dr-maxine-therese
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
374 Julia Keady: NFP Sector Wellbeing
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
My guest this week is Julia Keady –CEO and founder of Benefolk, strategist, speaker, and long-time champion for the wellbeing of changemakers.
Julia is a passionate voice for reform in the social purpose sector, having witnessed widespread burnout among leaders and practitioners. With over 30 years’ experience across the private, public, and not-for-profit worlds—and 15 years running agencies and consultancies—she founded Benefolk to provide changemakers with the support they need to create impact without burning out.
In this episode, we dive into Julia’s journey from consultant to sector reformer, the realities of leadership in purpose-driven work, and how Benefolk is creating a new model of support for social impact professionals.
🔗 Explore more from Julia and Benefolk:
Benefolk website: http://benefolk.org/
The Community Well (wellbeing resource hub): http://benefolk.org/wellbeing
Expert Bar – online consultations: http://benefolk.org/expert-bar
Benefolk Income Summit – May/June 2025: https://events.humanitix.com/benefolk-income-summit-2025
Workplace Wellbeing Summit 2025: https://events.humanitix.com/benefolk-workplace-wellbeing-summit-2025
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
373 Molly Salmon: Digital Marketing 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
My guest this week is Molly Salmon – Humans of Purpose’s Client Success Manager and a digital marketing expert passionate about building meaningful connections between brands and audiences.
Molly specialises in crafting impactful marketing strategies that drive engagement and foster community. With a deep understanding of digital trends, storytelling, and brand growth, she helps businesses and purpose-driven organisations amplify their reach and influence.
In this episode, we dive into Molly’s approach to digital marketing, the power of authentic storytelling, and what it takes to create lasting impact in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
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Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?
Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
Premium dedicated podcast feed
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Ask me anything page access
To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

The Experience
Humans of Purpose features weekly conversations with inspiring purpose-driven leaders from our local community.
You will be treated to a delectable feast of talented individuals whose work has a positive social impact.
As we have done in our past 300 episodes, we will continue to offer equal parts wisdom, experience and banter in every episode.