Humans of Purpose

275 Stephanie Ghajar: Exploring Humanity

Stephanie GhajarStephanie is a Director and Dramaturge as well as a producer at the State Library of Victoria. Learn more about Stephanie via her Website and Instagram. Stephanie grew up in Beirut Lebanon, where shediscovered a love of the creative arts and has spent many years developing her education, skills and experience as a Dramaturge. What is a Dramaturge I hear you ask? We discuss this, the darkness of the human condition, how exploring this enables us to find the light and much much more. Gold MemberLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads? Sign Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose Gold Member like our rock star supporters 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 episodeEarly access to all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesAudio notes for all episodesBrokered intros to all podcast guestsHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023 and email Stella to enquire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Preview

Season PreviewA bonus episode preview of what's in store for this season of Humans of Purpose I've been away with the family for a week break in the Gold Coast. The weather has been phenomenal and Marlo enjoyed his first crawlings and loved the swimming and playing with the sand. He also now has four teeth!During this holiday and beyond I've been busy pulling together some incredible conversations for the next few weeks of podcast releases. To give you a taste of what's to come we have in no particular order (listen to learn more!). We'll be back next week with one of the new exciting eps we previewed here. Gold MemberLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads? Sign Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose Gold Member like our rock star supporters 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 episodeEarly access to all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesAudio notes for all episodesBrokered intros to all podcast guestsHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023 and email me to enquire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

274 Garry Williams: Curating Spaces

Garry WilliamsGarry is the Head Curator at . Up Nights have become a staple of the Melbourne startup scene and involve a storytelling-focussed gathering acknowledging the mistakes, failures, and fuckup stories that impact our personal lives and professional careers, affecting us as the humans that we are. Garry is also Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Tractor Ventures provides non-dilutive, strategic funding to unlock possibilities for founders, helping Australian and New Zealand technology companies scale with optionality.HoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads? Sign Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose Gold Member like our rock star supporters 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 episodeEarly access to all episodesFull transcripts of all episodesAudio notes for all episodesBrokered intros to all podcast guestsHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along. Our 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 for 2023 and email Stella to enquire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

273 Brigid Delaney: Stoic Living

Brigid DelaneyBrigid is an author, a journalist and TV series producer whose latest book is "Reasons Not to Worry, How to be Stoic in chaotic times". Check out her book here and find it in all good bookstores. Also check out Brigid's previous book Wellmania here and look out for it's upcoming release on Netflix at the end of March. You can find Brigid on Twitter here.Time Stamps0:04:56 - Conversation on Stoicism and Gonzo Journalism0:06:49 - Conversation on Wellness, Philosophy, and the Benefits of Finding Authentic Communities0:08:30 - Stoicism: A Discussion on Its Resurgence in Modern Times0:12:23 - Conversation on Stoicism and the Pursuit of Ataraxia0:17:14 - Stoic Philosophy and Emotional Awareness0:22:55 - Conversation on Achieving Tranquility Through Meditation and Yoga0:28:06 - Conversation on Finding Happiness in the Simple Pleasures of Life0:33:47 - Discussion on Stoicism: Exploring the Complexities of Life0:35:29 - Exploring the Four Key Virtues of Stoicism0:39:26 - Conversation on Mental Flexibility, Courage, and Apologizing0:46:39 - Conversation on Stoicism, Rhetoric, and Social Justice0:51:28 - Conversation on Applying Stoic Principles to Everyday Life0:54:40 - Conversation on Stoicism and Moderation in Life and Work0:58:07 - Strategies for Mental Well-Being0:59:37 - Exploring the Wellness IndustryHoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production.Sign Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:No ads interrupting your listening experienceFull transcripts of all episodes via Otter.AIPriority early release access to all episodesPersonal audio notes for all episodesBrokered introductions to all podcast guestsHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

272 Melissa Reader: Final Countdown

Melissa ReaderMelissa is the Managing Director and CEO of the Violet. Violet is a national not-for-profit organisation, providing information and support to help everyone in Australia navigate the last stages of life and the grief and loss that accompanies it.Time Stamps0:00:04 - Exploring End of Life Support 0:02:07 - Melissa's Journey into the Social Impact Space0:03:36 - The Impact of Unexpected Illness: A Personal Story of Loss and Unpreparedness0:05:43 - Navigating Terminal Illness and Aging Population Challenges0:08:39 - End-of-Life Planning and Care0:11:30 - Normalising Conversations Around End of Life and Birth0:12:58 - Normalising the Experience of Dying: Exploring the Role of Technology0:14:37 - Exploring the Challenges of End-of-Life Care in Australia0:19:12 - Reflection on End-of-Life Care: Exploring Technology Emergence to Support Families and Communities0:20:52 - Exploring End-of-Life Care: A Discussion with Lisa Jones on Regret, Technology, and the Hospice Model0:23:51 - Exploring the Role of Technology in Aged Care and End-of-Life Care0:25:22 - Exploring the Challenges of Death and Dying0:30:37 - Conversation on Emotional Resilience and Grit0:32:46 - Supporting Mental Health and Opening Difficult ConversationsHoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose and sick of all the ads? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production. Sign Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:No ads interrupting your listening experienceFull transcripts of all episodes via Otter.AIPriority early release access to all episodesPersonal audio notes for all episodesBrokered introductions to all podcast guestsHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along. Our 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 for 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

271 Tom Dawkins: Good Lending

Tom DawkinsTom is the Co-Founder of LendForGood. LendForGood is all about crowd lending for impact. In short, this means unleashing the passion and power of the crowd to provide the capital that impact enterprises need to grow. Tom is also the Co-Founder and CEO of StartSomeGood, an innovation agency and global social enterprise ecosystem builder. Time Stamps0:02:09 - The Power of Social Entrepreneurship in Creating Change0:06:54 - The Power of Crowdfunding for Social Change0:08:21 - The Power of Social Enterprise in Australia0:13:02 - The Different Stages of Social Enterprise Development0:20:13 - The Importance of Investing in Social Enterprises0:23:02 - The Success of Social Enterprises in Creating Jobs0:25:52 - The Different Ways That Social Enterprises Can Raise Money0:28:26 - Crowd Lending Platform for Social Enterprises0:31:27 - Crowdfunding for Small Businesses: A Better Deal for Investors0:34:46 - The Impact of Impact Investing in Australia0:39:22 - The Future of Impact Investing0:43:41 - The Benefits of a Three-Sided Model for Social Enterprise LendingHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023.HoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production. You can help sustain our work by Signing Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:Early access all episodesAd free all episodesFull transcripts all episodes5 Key Insights all episodesAudio notes all episodesBrokered intros all podcast guestsLinkedIn CommunityYou may not know this, but our highest and most engaged online community after Instagram is via our LinkedIn page. Join over 2,400 Humans of Purpose fans and join in some great conversations, share your thoughts and see what other listeners from our community are saying about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

270 Josh White: Digital Future

Josh WhiteJosh White is the CEO of Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse is a bold digital marketing agency that delivery bright and imaginative solutions. They are the major sponsor of Humans of Purpose and have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary. HoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023.HoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production. You can help sustain our work by Signing Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:Early access all episodesAd free all episodesFull transcripts all episodes5 Key Insights all episodesAudio notes all episodesBrokered intros all podcast guestsLinkedIn CommunityYou may not know this, but our highest and most engaged online community after Instagram is via our LinkedIn page. Join over 2,350 Humans of Purpose fans and followers and join in some great conversations, share your thoughts and see what other listeners from our community are saying about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Series #1: Cultivating Betterment

Cultivating BettermentWishing you a happy new year and a 2023 filled with progress, fulfilment and contentment. I'm offering this bonus episode around one of the most helpful Stoic concepts I've been contemplating and converting to action lately. It has significantly helped me on my journey to cultivating betterment and I hope you find it helpful too. Cultivating betterment will be a major focus for me in 2023 and I hope you'll enjoy some of the contemplations and discussions on this that I'll be sharing. NB: This is a bonus undertaking and will not replace Humans of Purpose, but is an option for a separate project I am working on with some key partners.Key Quotes"Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions." - Epictetus"There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will" - Epictetus“Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.” - EpictetusCaveatsThis episode is largely drawn from my contemplation of Epictetus and readings from authors and experts on him and Stoicism.I do not agree with everything Epictetus or Stoicism teaches and one key departure in the discussion and exercise I provide is the category of "Influence", which is not a traditionally accepted category under this school of thought.I am not interested in becoming a Stoic teacher, philosopher or influencer, enough of these exist already! I am interested in sharing some of the things I've learned and augmented as useful practices and lessons for cultivating betterment for myself. My goal is to become a better human and community member and along the way I would like to share this with you.To the above point, I won't just be discussing Stoic principles or ways of thinking, as we will discover there is enormous overlap and commonality here across many humanistic and wisdom bearing traditions.Finally, I want to note that the Stoics endured far more challenging times than we do in many ways as did many other cultures, groups and traditions. Much of this wisdom is extremely helpful and relevant when thinking about how we can live a far more contributory, fulfilling and tranquil life today.FeedbackDoes this resonate with you? Send me a note to mike@humansofpurpose.com and I promise I'll respond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

269 Sandro Demaio: Promoting Health

Sandro DemaioSandro is the CEO of VicHealth as well as a friend and someone I look up to for his tremendous contribution to health promotion and public health in his time on the planet. VicHealth is a a world-first health promotion foundation, focused on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease.Episode LinksMagda's Big National Health CheckAsk The Doctor on ABC iViewSandro on TwitterHoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023.HoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production. You can help sustain our work by Signing Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:Early access all episodesAd free all episodesFull transcripts all episodes5 Key Insights all episodesAudio notes all episodesBrokered intros all podcast guestsLinkedIn CommunityYou may not know this, but our highest and most engaged online community after Instagram is via our LinkedIn page. Join over 2,200 Humans of Purpose fans and followers and join in some great conversations, share your thoughts and see what other listeners from our community are saying about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

268 Jemma King: Performance Optimisation

Dr Jemma KingJemma is the Founder and Director of BioPsychAnalytics, an Australian based company that has developed scientifically validated methodologies to reduce stress, burnout, and improve behavioral outcomes in high-performing individuals and organisations. She is a high performance expert and coach and has worked with the Australian Defence Force, Special Operations Command, the Centre for Australian Army Leadership, the Australian Olympic Swim Team, Australian Government Solicitors, and the Australian Institute of Sport. HoP PromotionsEach year we offer 5 out of our 50 annual episodes as paid promotional opportunities to values aligned organisations, that can be standalone episodes or part of an integrated marketing campaign. These 5 annual paid episodes enable us to cover our costs of production each year and break even, enabling our social enterprise model to tick along.Our 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 for 2023.HoP MembershipLove Humans of Purpose? We are a social enterprise and we rely on your support to cover our costs of production. You can help sustain our work by Signing Up as a monthly or annual Humans of Purpose member like our rock star supporters 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:Early access all episodesAd free all episodesFull transcripts all episodes5 Key Insights all episodesAudio notes all episodesBrokered intros all podcast guestsLinkedIn CommunityYou may not know this, but our highest and most engaged online community after Instagram is via our LinkedIn page. Join over 2,200 Humans of Purpose fans and followers and join in some great conversations, share your thoughts and see what other listeners from our community are saying about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.