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The podcast for people working, investing and giving with purpose
David Knowles hosts With Purpose, a business show with 19 episodes published.
Kelly O'Shanassy is one of Australia's most recognised environmental leaders, having served as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation for over a decade. In this episode, Kelly reflects on what it means to lead an
Melissa Smith is the CEO and founder of Noble Ambition, the founder of the She Gives campaign, a former Australian Fundraiser of the Year and a former Global Fundraiser of the Year. In this episode, Melissa speaks about
James Garland FFIA CFRE is a Strategic Director at fundraising consultant DGB Global and the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s 2025 Fundraiser of the Year. In this episode, James delves into various aspects of fundrai
David Handley AM is the founder and the force behind Sculpture by the Sea, an exhibition that began in Sydney in 1997, before expanding to Perth and, with Royal patronage, Denmark. In this episode, he explains how and wh
Mel Thomas is a frontline domestic violence prevention expert who founded her own charity KYUP! Project, to teach Australians self-worth and self-defence. A two-time Australian Hapkido champion and black belt martial art
Michael Traill AM made his name at Macquarie Bank as a successful private equity investor, before jumping ship to foster social entrepreneurship in Australia as founder of Social Ventures Australia. This journey led him
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
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 publ
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 developme
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 in
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
Susheela Peres da Costa 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 Assoc
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 financia
Vicki Condon AM is the founder and CEO of Raise, the youth mentoring foundation. In the midst of a destabilising global pandemic, Vicki explains how mentoring builds resilience and how the benefits can be felt across a w
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 Advanc
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 a
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
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
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 importanc
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With Purpose is hosted by David Knowles. The show is categorised under business and has published 19 episodes.
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