With purpose

The podcast for people working, investing and giving with purpose.

Ep 13:

Shaun Christie-David

04 Apr 2024 | 41:33 mins

Shaun Christie-David is an award-winning social entrepreneur who thinks big and delivers on his ideas. As the Founder and CEO of Plate it Forward, Shaun uses food and hospitality to support and lift up people in need. In this episode, Shaun talks about his life and his long-term commitment to helping and empowering marginalised communities...

Shaun Christie-David is an award-winning social entrepreneur who thinks big and delivers on his ideas. As the Founder and CEO of Plate it Forward, Shaun uses food and hospitality to support and lift up people in need. In this episode, Shaun talks about his life and his long-term commitment to helping and empowering marginalised communities through the provision of food, employment and business.

Ep 12:

Karen Mahlab

04 Apr 2024 | 30:53 mins

Karen Mahlab AM is one of Australia’s most prominent community advocates. As the force behind Pro Bono Australia, Karen gave voice to a raft of social and environmental movements for over 20 years. As a proponent of public interest journalism, she remains at the forefront of civic life, even as she contemplates her next move....

Karen Mahlab AM is one of Australia’s most prominent community advocates. As the force behind Pro Bono Australia, Karen gave voice to a raft of social and environmental movements for over 20 years. As a proponent of public interest journalism, she remains at the forefront of civic life, even as she contemplates her next move.
This episode was recorded in the wake of Australia’s Voice to Parliament referendum and in the immediate aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel. It begins with Karen reflecting on the impact of both events. Karen also reflects on her career and, via her new tattoo, explains how she feels about the next stage of her life.

Ep 11:

Greg Hagin

24 May 2023 | 42:25 mins

Greg Hagin is a Principal, Managing Director and Board member at global fundraising consultant CCS Fundraising, where he provides advice to the non-profit sector. In his career Greg has advised on more than 100 development initiatives that have raised collectively over $10 billion, positively impacting tens of millions of lives. Greg knows Australia well and...

Greg Hagin is a Principal, Managing Director and Board member at global fundraising consultant CCS Fundraising, where he provides advice to the non-profit sector. In his career Greg has advised on more than 100 development initiatives that have raised collectively over $10 billion, positively impacting tens of millions of lives. Greg knows Australia well and in this episode he shares universal secrets of successful fundraising.

Ep 10:

Alex Vynokur

08 May 2023 | 53:06 mins

Alex Vynokur arrived in Australia aged 16 and unable to speak English. He went on to co-found leading ETF manager, Betashares, where he is currently CEO. After initially feeling shock and anger in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Alex helped to establish the United Ukraine Appeal, a registered Australian charity providing humanitarian...

Alex Vynokur arrived in Australia aged 16 and unable to speak English. He went on to co-found leading ETF manager, Betashares, where he is currently CEO. After initially feeling shock and anger in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Alex helped to establish the United Ukraine Appeal, a registered Australian charity providing humanitarian aid to people affected by the conflict. Alex tells an amazing story as he charts his life’s journey and his efforts as a founder, funder and Director of the United Ukraine Appeal.

Ep 9:

Professor Kristy Muir

08 May 2023 | 52:06 mins

Kristy Muir is CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation and a Professor of Social Policy in the Business School at UNSW Sydney. In this episode Kristy’s passion for evidence-based social justice is on full display. Kristy talks about her belief in the power of culture and how her values shape her work as a leader....

Kristy Muir is CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation and a Professor of Social Policy in the Business School at UNSW Sydney. In this episode Kristy’s passion for evidence-based social justice is on full display. Kristy talks about her belief in the power of culture and how her values shape her work as a leader. We also examine how the Paul Ramsay Foundation works to break cycles of disadvantage by enabling people and places to thrive.

Ep 8:

Susheela Peres da Costa

10 Jan 2023 | 37:00 mins

Susheela is a leader in the field of responsible investment. Purpose sits at the heart of her work with organisations like The Stewardship Centre, Beyond Zero Emissions and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia. In this episode, Susheela talks about different approaches to investing responsibly, the relationship between risk, return and impact and the ever-growing opportunity for...

Susheela is a leader in the field of responsible investment. Purpose sits at the heart of her work with organisations like The Stewardship Centre, Beyond Zero Emissions and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.

In this episode, Susheela talks about different approaches to investing responsibly, the relationship between risk, return and impact and the ever-growing opportunity for long term investors to generate financial, social and environmental value.

Ep 7:

Daniel Petre

19 Jul 2022 | 42:54 mins

Daniel Petre AO has spent his career at the cutting edge of business. He’s particularly well known for his achievements in tech and venture capital. A long-time philanthropist, Daniel talks about his belief that financially successful people should be giving more and giving thoughtfully, something he learnt first-hand from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. This...

Daniel Petre AO has spent his career at the cutting edge of business. He’s particularly well known for his achievements in tech and venture capital. A long-time philanthropist, Daniel talks about his belief that financially successful people should be giving more and giving thoughtfully, something he learnt first-hand from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

This episode was recorded using Zoom and you may notice some minor audio distortion.

Ep 6:

Vicki Condon

05 Oct 2021 | 38:04 mins

Vicki Condon AM is the founder and CEO of Raise, the youth mentoring foundation. In the midst of a destablising global pandemic, Vicki explains how mentoring builds resilience, how the benefits can be felt across a whole community and what it is like to run a fast-growing charity in trying times.

Vicki Condon AM is the founder and CEO of Raise, the youth mentoring foundation.

In the midst of a destablising global pandemic, Vicki explains how mentoring builds resilience, how the benefits can be felt across a whole community and what it is like to run a fast-growing charity in trying times.

Ep 5:

Professor F. Warren McFarlan

01 Jul 2021 | 42:33 mins

Warren McFarlan is a legend of the Harvard Business School. Over the last 50 years he has made major contributions to the work of the School at home in Boston, in Switzerland and in China. A former Chairman of the Advanced Management Program, he is best known in Australia for his work teaching governance and...

Warren McFarlan is a legend of the Harvard Business School. Over the last 50 years he has made major contributions to the work of the School at home in Boston, in Switzerland and in China. A former Chairman of the Advanced Management Program, he is best known in Australia for his work teaching governance and leadership development to non-profit directors and executives.
Warren’s latest book is ‘Effective Fundraising – The Trustee’s Role and Beyond’. Here, he covers the book’s main themes, reflects on non-profit governance and leadership in Australia and provides an update on the American fundraising climate. This episode was recorded using Zoom on 22 June 2021.

Ep 4:

Nic & Lucas from Orange Sk‪y‬

16 Mar 2021 | 41:54 mins

Orange Sky is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness – an idea founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. In recognition of their achievement in founding and leading Orange Sky, Nic and Lucas were subsequently named 2016 Young Australians of the Year and...

Orange Sky is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness – an idea founded in a Brisbane garage by two 20-year-old mates, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. In recognition of their achievement in founding and leading Orange Sky, Nic and Lucas were subsequently named 2016 Young Australians of the Year and in 2020 they were each awarded an Order of Australia Medal. In this very frank and revealing conversation, Nic and Lucas talk about the magic of Orange Sky, the value of learning from your own mistakes and the importance of ‘just giving it a go’.

Ep 3:

Natalie Egleton

17 Dec 2020 | 40:52 mins

Few people know the communities of our wide brown land as well as Natalie Egleton, CEO of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. In this episode, Natalie shares her experience of inequality, resilience, disaster recovery and the vital role philanthropy plays in uniting people across Australia. This episode was recorded using Zoom on 7...

Few people know the communities of our wide brown land as well as Natalie Egleton, CEO of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. In this episode, Natalie shares her experience of inequality, resilience, disaster recovery and the vital role philanthropy plays in uniting people across Australia. This episode was recorded using Zoom on 7 December 2020.

Ep 2:

Simon Mordant

17 Nov 2020 | 46:10 mins

You find time for the things you love, says Cav. Simon Mordant AO, in a conversation that shines light on a life of purpose and achievement. Starting with little more than a pair of cuff-links, Simon has fashioned a rich philanthropic and cultural life from a career as one of Australia’s top corporate financiers. As...

You find time for the things you love, says Cav. Simon Mordant AO, in a conversation that shines light on a life of purpose and achievement. Starting with little more than a pair of cuff-links, Simon has fashioned a rich philanthropic and cultural life from a career as one of Australia’s top corporate financiers. As Simon prepares to step down as Chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Art, he reflects on the amazing contribution he has made to Australian cultural life and the philanthropic journey he has been on with his wife, Catriona.

Ep 1:

Malcolm Turnbull

17 Nov 2020 | 46:54 mins

In this episode we speak to Malcolm Turnbull, the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. Malcolm talks about philanthropy, impact investing and the merits of choosing a purposeful life. Along the way, we discuss the importance of the non-profit sector and Malcolm offers tips to charities seeking government support. There is even a guest appearance from...

In this episode we speak to Malcolm Turnbull, the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. Malcolm talks about philanthropy, impact investing and the merits of choosing a purposeful life. Along the way, we discuss the importance of the non-profit sector and Malcolm offers tips to charities seeking government support. There is even a guest appearance from Malcolm’s wife, Lucy. This podcast was recorded on 7 May 2020. Consequently, it includes Malcolm’s assessment of Australia’s COVID-19 response and the outlook for Australia, as its people grapple with the effects of a global pandemic.