Humans of Purpose

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!

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!

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

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

Michael Bronfman
This week I bring you my conversation with Michael Bronfman, who is the Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer at Baresop. Baresop is a modern-day zero-waste personal care brand that keeps your body clean – and your conscience too. 
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 less than 30 tickets remaining.
Leadership Victoria
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria until August. 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.
Click here to learn more about the 2024 Williamson Program and get your application in for a major boost in your leadership development journey. Scholarship options available too. 
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. We run just a handful of these campaigns per year.
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

James Kahn
This week I bring you my conversation with Dr James Kahn, who is Principle Software Engineer at HAL Systems. HAL is predictive (AI-driven) self-learning climate control for commercial buildings. It delivers occupant comfort, while minimising energy use.
HoP 300th 
We'd love you fine folks to join us to celebrate our Humans of Purpose 300th episode release. We are partying at The Commons in Cremorne (Melbourne) on Friday 22nd September from 5.30pm. This will involve food, drinks, sponsor and partner treats and great social times with fellow HoP listeners and supporters.You will also enjoy some fine tunes courtesy of the great DJ10PM who will play a signature set for the occasion and you will have a chance to avail yourself of the fine surroundings, hospitality, facilities and people courtesy of The Commons Cremorne, who are proudly supporting this event.
Click Here to express your interest in attending, places are limited! First in, first served. We'll open up remaining spots on Eventbrite and LinkedIn soon.
Leadership Victoria
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria until August. 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.
Click here to learn more about the 2024 Williamson Program and get your application in for a major boost in your leadership development journey. Scholarship options available too. 
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. We run just a handful of these campaigns per year.
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

David Zwier
This week I bring you my conversation with David Zwier, who is the Founder at Bonny. Bonny is Australia’s favourite Doona and it’s a timely conversation as we are deep into winter here in Melbourne. Bonny produces ethically made and impact-oriented top quality Doonas at affordable prices and he has driven much of Bonny's startup success through his own hard work, enthusiasm and business and marketing nous. Upgrade your old Doona today to an elite Bonny Doona with a handy 10% off, Click Here.
300th Celebration
We'd love you fine folks to join us to celebrate our 300th episode release. We are partying at The Commons in Cremorne (Melbourne) on Friday 22nd September from 5.30pm. This will involve food, drinks, sponsor and partner treats and great social times with fellow HoP listeners and supporters.You will also enjoy some fine tunes courtesy of the great DJ10PM who will play a signature set for the occasion and you will have a chance to avail yourself of the fine surroundings, hospitality, facilities and people courtesy of The Commons Cremorne, who are proudly supporting this event.
Click Here to express your interest in attending, places are limited! First in, first served. 
Leadership Victoria
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria until August. 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.
Click here and you’ll get a copy of the new book from the Kansas Leadership Centre, "When Everyone Leads" thanks to the kind folk at Leadership Victoria. "When Everyone Leads" was a #1 new business release on Amazon during launch week.
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. We run just a handful of these campaigns per year.
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-
Bonny, elite doonas (10% off, direct link) or use humansofpurpose on checkout
Welly, healthy smoothies (20% off, direct link)
Nurecover, ice baths (20% off, direct link)
Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)
Neon Treehouse, digital marketing

Chris Kotur
Chris Kotur is the Leader in Residence at Leadership Victoria. Chris is a Williamson program alumnus from 1994. Chris has had an incredible career to date and more recently has worked with three Royal Commissions – the Bushfires Royal Commission, the Royal Commission into Family Violence and the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and in each instance she has continued to work with communities and agencies implementing subsequent reforms.
Leadership Victoria
We are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria until August. 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.
Click here and you’ll get a copy of the new book from the Kansas Leadership Centre, "When Everyone Leads" thanks to the kind folk at Leadership Victoria. "When Everyone Leads" was a #1 new business release on Amazon during launch week.
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. We run just a handful of these campaigns per year.
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)
Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)
Bonny, elite doonas
Neon Treehouse, digital marketing
More information and discounted offerings to be rolled out over the coming weeks! 

Jarahad ValeriJarahad is the Founder of Welly. Welly is encouraging effortless healthy habits. They do this by providing a ready-made healthy fruit and veggie mix that you can simply shake with your water to create a delicious smoothie. This matters because 96% of children and 90% of adults don’t get their recommended intake of fresh fruit or veg. Welly makes it convenient and easy to get your and your family's nutritional needs met. Click here to get 20% off your Welly fix, compliments of Jarahad and Humans of Purpose.Leadership VictoriaWe are thrilled to be sponsored by Leadership Victoria until August. 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.Click here and you’ll get a copy of the new book from the Kansas Leadership Centre, "When Everyone Leads" thanks to the kind folk at Leadership Victoria. "When Everyone Leads" was a #1 new business release on Amazon during launch week.Promotional PartnersOur partnerships enable promotional campaigns help to amplify purpose-driven and socially impactful organisations and enable you to reach our engaged local and global audience. We run just a handful of these campaigns per year.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.Brand PartnersCheckout 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)Chief Nutrition, beef bars (10% off, direct link)Neon Treehouse, digital marketingBonny, elite doonasMore information and discounted offerings to be rolled out over the coming weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.