The Pursuit of Meaning [Travis Shelton]

What does it mean to pursue meaning over money? Is it really a binary? Is there meaning OR money? Can you do both? Can money buy you happiness? It’s not very often that you come across someone whose philosophy is completely aligned with your own. But this week, I sat down and had an amazing […]

Music Lessons, Mature Age Students and Meaning [Michael Avery]

About 8 years ago I started playing guitar. I started out learning from YouTube videos, but realised quickly that this wasn’t the method of learning for me. I contacted Richmond Music Academy and arranged to start lessons.  That’s where my story intertwined with this week’s guest, Michael Avery. In my usual fashion (I don’t do […]

Is Capitalism A Dirty Word? [Allan English AM]

Is capitalism a dirty word? Or can capitalism be used as a tool for the benefit of society? This week’s guest, Allan English, is someone who is an advocate, an activist, a champion of social enterprise. Social enterprises are organisations that prioritise social or environmental goals over profit maximisation, and often reinvest their profits into […]

The Intersection of Health and Finance [William Johns]

There are certain things that just make sense. Like wheels on a bike. Also like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This is a scheme by the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability. It isn’t perfect, by any means, but it’s helping just under 600,000 people in Australia, according to the NDIS website. […]

Giving Effectively to Effective Charities [Henry Howard]

Do you really need that new car? Isn’t your current BMW still driving? How many designer handbags does one person need? These are the kinds of questions that rattle through Dr Henry Howard’s head as he overhears colleague’s conversations in the tea room at work. Henry is a young Australian doctor who has devoted himself […]

Learning Life’s Lessons Through AFL [Nick Maxwell]

Nick Maxwell, former premiership winning captain of the Collingwood Football Club, is a testament to the power of perseverance and learning from setbacks.  Maxwell faced numerous challenges and obstacles throughout his career, but his ability to stay resilient and grow from those experiences ultimately helped him become a better player and leader. As is the […]

The Key To Living Is Giving [Kylie Wallace and Jess Bowman]

There are over 57,000 charities that Australians can give to. So it’s completely understandable if you’ve found yourself in a situation where you want to give, but feel overwhelmed by the volume of choices in front of you. How do you work out which charity to give to? Which charity best aligns with your beliefs? […]

Hustle & Heart [Brook McCarthy]

What does it actually mean to be an entrepreneur? When we think of an entrepreneur, a lot of us would immediately think of someone who starts a business and is willing to risk loss to make money. This definition, albeit apt, doesn’t portray the characteristics, the essence, the passion, of what it actually means to […]

How to Successfully Fail at Succession [Trevor & Michael Back]

It’s a universal desire for a parent to see their child follow in their footsteps. For this week’s guests, Trevor and Michael Back, this was achieved, but not as you would have expected it to. Their story didn’t follow the traditional path of a father transitioning his son into the family business. In fact, the […]