Humans of Purpose
Each week, your host Mike Davis brings you inspiring conversations with purpose-driven leaders from our local community.Guests join Mike for a relaxed conversation at his home to discuss their life and career journey, purpose and how they create social 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.
Episodes

6 days ago
306 Hayley Rose: Fruitful Experiments
6 days ago
6 days ago
Hayley Rose
My guest today is Hayley Rose. Hayley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Archer. Archer helps clients to de-risk their strategy so that they can confidently launch new ventures, products or growth tactics.
Think of Archer as both an experiment lab and pressure-tester for ideas.
300th Thankyou
The speech I ran out of time at the celebration on Friday night and didn't get chance to give, now available here for your reading!
Signal Awards 2023
We’ve been selected as a Finalist in the Signal Awards 2023 (a major global podcast competition) in the "Indie" or independent podcast category.
This is a big deal as we are in the top 5 out of over 2,000 entrants. To support our shot at winning the people's vote, Click Here.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations.
It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
305 Agnieszka Sekula: Psychedelic Therapy
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Agnieszka Sekula
My guest today is Agnieszka Sekula. Agnieszka is Cofounder at Enosis Therapeutics. Enosis are a very exciting startup focused on catalysing mainstream adoption of psychedelic treatment with virtual reality.
300th Celebration
Come and celebrate our 300th episode milestone at The Commons Cremorne this Friday 5:30pm on 22nd September. Be amongst friends, past guests, listeners and more. Register Here!
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
304 Weh Yeoh: Redundant Charities
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Weh Yeoh
My guest today is a return favourite, Weh Yeoh. Weh originally came on the pod some time ago as the CEO and Co-Founder of social enterprise Umbo as well as the Founder of OIC Australia, a charity supporting the speech therapy industry and eco-system in Cambodia.
He now triumphantly returns as a first time author of a compelling and entirely relevant title for our time - Redundant Charities. Order your copy and Enter HUMANSOFPURPOSE20 on checkout for 20% off!
300th Celebration
Come and celebrate our 300th episode milestone at The Commons Cremorne in Melbourne on 22nd September. Be amongst friends, past guests, listeners and more. Register Here, limited tickets remaining.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
303 Drew Corby: Operational Resilience
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Drew Corby
My guest today is my old mate Drew Corby. Drew is one of the first people I met in the podcasting and startup world in about 2016.
He is now the Head of Risk Strategy and Enablement at Aware Super. Aware Super is one of Australia’s largest profit-for-members super funds.
Drew talks to me about the concept of operational resilience, how it enables better decision-making, and why it's important for organisations working in an increasingly complex environment.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.
Brand Partners
Checkout our Partners Page to learn more about our growing suite of values-aligned partners that will soon offer you our valued listeners great discount opportunities-
Welly, healthy smoothies (20% off, direct link)
Nurecover, ice baths (20% off, direct link)
Bonny, elite doonas (10% off, direct link)
Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)
Neon Treehouse, digital marketing

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
302 Neil Pharaoh: Representing Community
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Neil Pharaoh
Neil is the Co-Founder and Director at Tanck. He is also the Director of Corporate Affairs at Hire Up, and Chair at Climate Action Network Australia. Check out Neil's personal site here.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.
Gold Members
A big thanks to our rock star supporters- Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. Our gold members get a premium dedicated podcast feed with great perks:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
301 Good Edi: Sustainable Coffee
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Good Edi
My guests today are the Founders of Good Edi, Aniyo Rahebi & Catherine Hutchins. Good Edi make the Edi Cup- a delicious sustainable and eco-friendly edible cup that you consume after you’ve finished drinking your beverage.
300th Celebration
Come and celebrate our 300th episode milestone at The Commons Cremorne in Melbourne on 22nd September. Be amongst friends, past guests, listeners and more. Register Here, limited tickets remaining.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations. We look forward to sharing more about their impactful work over coming episodes.
Gold Members
A big thanks to our rock star supporters- Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. Our gold members get a premium dedicated podcast feed with great perks:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
300 Mike Davis: Big Questions
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Mike DavisMike is the Chief Podcaster (and only podcaster) at Humans of Purpose and an Executive Leader in the for-purpose world.
He also dabbles in a range of things including angel investing, mentoring and advisory work with startups in the climate tech and health tech space and writing about big ideas.
Louise is the best wife, mum, cardiologist, reality-TV watcher and podcast host we've had to date.
300th Celebration
Come and celebrate our 300th episode milestone at The Commons Cremorne in Melbourne on 22nd September. Be amongst friends, past guests, listeners and more. Register Here, limited tickets remaining.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations. We look forward to sharing more about their impactful work over coming episodes.
Gold Members
A big thanks to our rock star supporters- Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. Our gold members get a premium dedicated podcast feed with great perks:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
299 Dilara Bahceci: Future Medicine
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Dilara BahceciMy guest today is Dilara Bahcheci, who is the Head of Communications at Psylo. She is also a Research Fellow at The George Institute. Psylo are an Australian borne startup developing next-generation therapeutics inspired by psychedelics from nature.
Content warning: this podcast will discuss topics of mental health and suicide. Some people may find parts of this content confronting or distressing. If this material raises concerns for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
The Hedgehog's Nest
Join our new Substack, The Hedgehog's Nest, where I reflect on the biggest ideas that emerge from our amazing Humans of Purpose conversations. It comes out once a week on a Thursday morning, direct to your inbox.
Learn more about the origin story here and hit the subscribe button if you like what you see.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations. We look forward to sharing more about their impactful work over coming episodes.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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 Members
A big thanks to our rock star supporters- Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. Our gold members get a premium dedicated podcast feed with great perks:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!

Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
298 Angus Crowther: Engaging Government
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Angus Crowther
This week on the podcast I bring you my conversation with Angus Crowther, who is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tanck. Tanck’s purpose is to build government and stakeholder engagement capability to amplify the impact of organisations that do good in the world.
Tanck Sponsorship
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Tanck for the coming months. They do incredible work in re-imagining government engagement that works superbly for for-purpose organisations. We look forward to sharing more about their impactful work over coming episodes.
Promotional Partnerships
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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 Members
A big thanks to our rock star supporters- Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. Our gold members get a premium dedicated podcast feed with great perks:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!
Brand Partners
Checkout our Partners Page to learn more about our growing suite of values-aligned partners that will soon offer you our valued listeners great discount opportunities-
Welly, healthy smoothies (20% off, direct link)
Nurecover, ice baths (20% off, direct link)
Bonny, elite doonas (10% off, direct link)
Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)
Neon Treehouse, digital marketing

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
297 Kate Dundas: Circular Economy
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Kate Dundas
This week I bring you my conversation with Kate Dundas, who has recently joined the United Nations Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCA) as Executive Director.
The UNGCNA are mobilising Australia’s leading businesses to create a sustainable future and find opportunities to impact our world – for good.
HoP 300th
We'd love you fine folks to join us to celebrate our Humans of Purpose 300th episode milestone. We are partying at The Commons Cremorne (Melbourne) on Friday 22nd September from 5.30pm.
This will involve food, drinks, a live DJ set and great social times with fellow HoP listeners, guests and supporters (all free). Click Here to get your tickets and do it fast with just a handful of tickets remaining.
Leadership Victoria
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria. Leadership Victoria is an innovative, independent social enterprise. Their vision is purposeful leadership for an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society and they exist to foster leadership that inspires, connects, and transforms.
Promotional Partners
Our partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience.
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 to get the full Humans of Purpose experience? Join our rock star supporters- Pravati (new), Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff. You'll get the following awesome perks in return each and every week:
Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Audio notes for all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Sign Up today to get the optimal Humans of Purpose experience. No ads, just the good stuff!
Brand Partners
Checkout our Partners Page to learn more about our growing suite of values-aligned partners that will soon offer you our valued listeners great discount opportunities-
Welly, healthy smoothies (20% off, direct link)
Nurecover, ice baths (20% off, direct link)
Bonny, elite doonas (10% off, direct link)
Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)
Neon Treehouse, digital marketing

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.