Humans of Purpose

185: Youth Homelessness

HomelessnessToday we talk to four amazing guests about their experiences working with and supporting people experiencing both mental illness and homelessness. This is an important area to explore given the high prevalence of mental illness experienced by those experiencing homelessness. Today I'm joined by:Andrew Hollows, GM - Getting Housing at Launch HousingBen Vasiliou, CEO at Youth ProjectsNick Pearce, CEO at HoMieTenille Gilbert, Managing Director at Society MelbourneIntroducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better.I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk about the high incidences of people experiencing homelessness as well as also battling mental illness. If you like what you hear check out our previous 8 episodes and we have at least 1 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.New Season - Humans of PurposeAfter a difficult off-season, I've now got myself in a position to continue producing amazing content for Humans of Purpose once again. Thankyou to all of you who continued to download the podcast in record numbers despite an episode not being released since late last year. I am reinvigorated and recharged and will be bringing you talented people making a difference to our community each and every week. I will also be playing with the format and releasing a bonus episode each week where I'll check in with you across a number of topics dear to my heart. Make sure you're subscribed and ready to go in 2 weeks time!More On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | \welth\ A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

184: Introducing Mental Wellth

Introducing Mental WellthSince Humans of Purpose wrapped up in September I've been working on the Mental Wellth podcast series, in partnership with Cooper Investors. There series takes a look at our mental health system and speaking with a myriad of experts on the state of play, systems challenges and how we can change things for the better. I think this is one of our finest episodes where we talk to amazing social entrepreneurs who live with mental illness and are doing truly incredible things. Learning more about our system is critical right now given the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System has just tabled its final report last week, with 65 recommendations that will totally revamp our broken system. If you like what you hear check out our previous 6 episodes and we have at least 3 more to follow. Just search Mental Wellth in any decent podcast player or subscribe via Spotify.Lived ExperienceToday we talk to three amazing guests about their experiences with the mental health system, how they manage and live with mental health issues and how things might be better in future:Nick Pearce, CEO of HoMiETenille Gilbert, Managing Director of Society MelbourneMitch Wallis, Founder & CEO of Heart on My SleeveMore On Mental WellthMental Wellth is a 10-part podcast series exploring the Australian mental health system, its funding and design needs, challenges and opportunities. It is a partnership between Purposeful and Cooper Investors and is hosted by Mike Davis.Wellth. noun | \welth\ A new and more valuable life currency. a life exemplified by abundance, happiness, purpose, health and joy.We talk to leading mental health academics, professionals, practitioners, philanthropists and people with lived experience and try to learn how we can improve our mental health system and improve our own mental health and wellbeing too.Our goals in releasing the series are:To encourage further investment into mental health programs, resources and solutions for the benefit of our communityTo encourage greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues that are negatively impacting on our communityJoin us for conversations with leaders from Beyond Blue, Movember, Orygen, SANE, Launch Housing, Philanthropy Australia, MaiTri Foundation, Cooper Investors and more as we uncover key systems challenges and opportunities as well as insights on how we can live a life of meaning and purpose. To learn more visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

183 Tom Mulvaney: Nature Power

Tom MulvaneyTom is General Manager of Impact & Strategy at Family Life. He is an avid outdoorsman and lover of all things exploration and nature. He is a trained and fully certified psychologist. Mental WellthHumans of Purpose will be taking a short break while Mike focuses on developing the content for the Mental Wellth podcast series. Supported by Cooper Investors, this series will explore our mental health system from a range of perspectives as well as Mike's journey. Stay subscribed as we will post bonus early content from some of our amazing interview guests prior to February launch. Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

182 Ramana James: Safer Communities

Ramana JamesRamana is Executive General Manager of Shared Value at IAG. IAG is the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand. The Group’s businesses underwrite almost $12 billion of premium per annum, selling insurance under many leading brands.It was great connecting with Ramana and learning about his passion for sustainability and purpose driven business. IAG have been leaders in the implementation of shared value strategy - which was fascinating to learn more about.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.If you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

181 Sarah Barker: Data Science

Sarah BarkerSarah is Director of Data Intelligence at Our Community. The Our Community group provides advice, connections, training and easy-to-use tech tools for people and organisations working to build stronger communities.Sarah has an amazing role at what is a really unique organisation that does so much to build not for profit capability through partnerships and innovation.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.If you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

180 Justine Curtis: Inspired Adventures

Justine CurtisJustine is Founder and CEO at Inspired Adventures. Inspired Adventures are the leading adventure fundraising agency in Australia and New Zealand, working with Australian, New Zealand and international charities to create inspiring global fundraising adventures.I was fascinated by Justine’s journey, which you’ll find is a unique blend of spiritual, altruistic and entrepreneurial. This conversation was recorded mid-COVID and given how impacted the travel industry has been, it has been really interesting to hear how Justine and her team and responding to the emerging challenges.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.For extra perks check out our new Human+ option which enables you to go behind the scenes at Humans of Purpose:to access video recordings of our podcaststo be part of live ZoomCast episodes; andto be connected to our network of inspiring guestsIf you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

179 Hayley Blieden: Native Superfoods

Hayley BliedenHayley is Founder and Managing Director at The Australian Superfood Co. The Australian Superfood Co aims to share with the world, Indigenous Australians' traditional knowledge and expertise about the cherished fruits of their land.This was a fun conversation with Hayley and we traverse the windy story of setting up this incredibly successful and impactful enterprise. There is a lot to admire about Australian Superfood Co. and how they are working with Indigenous farmers to empower them to cultivate and share amazing foods with a wider market.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.For extra perks check out our new Human+ option which enables you to go behind the scenes at Humans of Purpose:to access video recordings of our podcaststo be part of live ZoomCast episodes; andto be connected to our network of inspiring guestsIf you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

178 Mike Richards: Storied Career

Dr Mike Richards Mike is an accomplished author, former political advisor and social activist, who is most notable for his part in the eventual repeal of capital punishment in Australia. More on Mike here and his book here.This is a wide ranging conversation, where Mike takes us on an incredible journey through his storied career. He shares some incredible stories of being in the inner circle of some of Australia and New Zealand’s most influential political power-brokers. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.For extra perks check out our new Human+ option which enables you to go behind the scenes at Humans of Purpose:to access video recordings of our podcaststo be part of live ZoomCast episodes; andto be connected to our network of inspiring guestsIf you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

177 Tenille Gilbert: Youth Homelessness

Tenille GilbertTenille is Managing Director at Society Melbourne. Society Melbourne is a social enterprise with the vision of eliminating youth homelessness in Australia. Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.For extra perks check out our new Human+ option which enables you to go behind the scenes at Humans of Purpose:to access video recordings of our podcaststo be part of live ZoomCast episodes; andto be connected to our network of inspiring guestsIf you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

176 Alex Tyson: Sweating Gains

Alex TysonAlex is the Business Owner and General Manager at iHealth Saunas. He is also the host of the fantastic Sweat It Out Podcast.I invited Alex on the show because I recently purchased an iHealth Sauna and have since made daily saunas a cornerstone of my wellbeing regiment.Got Purpose?The Purpose is our periodic email newsletter and our latest edition comes out today! sign up here to get it :)Community PoweredHumans of Purpose is independent, locally produced and advertising free. We are 100% funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of supporters:Humanism, Clyde, Jasmine, Suzy, Kynan, Deb, Sue K, Carmen, Misha, Sue P, Joel H, Levi, Jules, Sally, Will, Bee, Lyndon, Olivia, Jo, Macartan, Joel F and StuartWithout your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us? Your SupportBecome a Patreon Supporter today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month ($4). I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.For extra perks check out our new Human+ option which enables you to go behind the scenes at Humans of Purpose:to access video recordings of our podcaststo be part of live ZoomCast episodes; andto be connected to our network of inspiring guestsIf you are looking to share an aligned message about a product or service that our listeners may enjoy, do check out our new Spaceman support option.Support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.