Humans of Purpose

My guest this week is Sarah Sheridan - Co‑Founder and Deputy CEO of Clothing The Gaps, the powerful Aboriginal-led social enterprise using fashion to drive social change. Sarah has helped build a business where every t-shirt tells a story, and carries a message. Through her work, she’s redefining how brands can be platforms for policy, justice, and community. In this conversation, we explore how Sarah blends activism and entrepreneurship, why inclusion matters so deeply to her, and how she uses design and strategy to amplify First Nations voices. Recorded live amidst the energy and buzz of Convene 2025, please note there’s a little background noise, but the conversation is well worth it! This episode is part of our Short Takes on Purpose series (in partnership with Social Traders), where we spotlight bold thinkers reshaping business for good. 🔗 Explore more from Sarah's work here:  https://www.clothingthegaps.com.au/ Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.  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 a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

My guest this week is Jess Hill - investigative journalist, award-winning author, educator and one of Australia’s leading voices on gendered violence. Jess’s deeply important work unpacks not just abuse, but the power structures that enable it. She’s best known for her landmark book See What You Made Me Do, which explores coercive control, won the 2020 Stella Prize, and was adapted into a major SBS docuseries. Jess has also created a powerful podcast called The Trap, and in her Quarterly Essay The Reckoning, she investigates how #MeToo has reshaped Australia’s landscape. In this episode of Humans of Purpose, we explore how Jess turned her journalism into advocacy, how she’s influencing law reform, educating institutions, and helping everyone understand not just the problem, but the systemic change needed. We talk about perseverance, accountability, and the kind of courage it takes to speak truth to power. Tune in to hear Jess Hill’s story, and how her work is shaping our collective future. 🔗 Explore more from Jess's work here:  https://www.jesshill.com.au/ Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.  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 a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

My guest this week is Nicole Donnison - Social Procurement & Inclusion Manager at ICON Construction, a purpose‑led construction company building not only outstanding spaces but also stronger, more inclusive communities. Nicole is deeply committed to redefining what leadership in construction looks like - where commercial success and social value go hand in hand, and where every project becomes an opportunity to create lasting impact. In this conversation, we explore Nicole’s journey as a purpose‑driven leader, how she’s challenging industry norms, and the innovative ways ICON is integrating social procurement, inclusion, and sustainability into its core operations. This episode, recorded live amidst the energy of Convene 2025, Social Traders’ annual conference - is part of our Short Takes on Purpose series, created in collaboration with Social Traders, where each fortnight we spotlight bold ideas and practical insights from leaders driving impact through business. Listen in to hear how ICON Construction is paving the way for a more responsible and inclusive construction industry, and Nicole’s reflections on leadership, impact, and building a legacy that lasts well beyond the projects themselves. 🔗 Explore more from Nicole's work here:  https://icon.co/news/nicole-donnison-named-social-traders-national-game-changer-of-the-year/  Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.  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 a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

My guest this week is Lottie Dalziel - founder of Banish, and a leader redefining what sustainability looks like in everyday life. Lottie’s journey began with one big question: how can we make it easier for Australians to live and shop more sustainably? What started as a simple idea has grown into a national movement, from shoeboxes filled with bottle tops to a micro-recycling hub transforming waste into beautiful, useful products. In this episode of Humans of Purpose, we explore how Lottie turned curiosity and care into action, the power of community-led change, and how purpose-driven leadership can make sustainability both practical and inspiring. Tune in to hear Lottie’s story - how she’s helping everyday Australians be part of the change, one small action at a time. 🔗 Explore more from Lottie's work here:  https://banish.com.au/  Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.  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 a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

My guest this week is Yoan Noguier - Co-founder and CEO of Yunus Sports Hub, a global initiative using sport and social enterprise to tackle poverty, unemployment, and climate challenges. Yoan is focused on making every dollar count, ensuring resources are directed where they can generate the greatest social impact while empowering communities to thrive. In this conversation, we dive into Yoan’s journey as a social entrepreneur, the strategies behind scaling purpose-driven initiatives, and the insights he’s gained about collaboration and creating solutions that genuinely improve lives. This episode - recorded live amidst the hustle and bustle of Convene 2025, Social Traders’ annual conference - is the fourth in our Short Takes on Purpose series, created in collaboration with Social Traders, where each fortnight we explore powerful ideas and practical insights from leaders driving impact through business. Listen in to hear how Yunus Sports Hub is transforming the way social impact is funded and delivered, and Yoan’s reflections on the role of sport, business, and innovation in shaping a better world. 🔗 Explore more from Yoan's work here:  https://www.yunussportshub.com/ Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots.  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 a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.