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Humans of Purpose

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Humans of Purpose is the modern salon - conversations with the leaders, thinkers, and builders shaping what comes next.

We're living through a period of genuine reckoning: with how business operates, what leadership demands, and what it actually costs to build something that matters. The people navigating that with honesty and intelligence are not always the loudest voices in the room. This podca... more

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My guest this week is Henry Shukman — poet, novelist, authorised Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and co-founder of The Way meditation app. His work has moved through boardrooms, retreat centres, and living rooms across the world, helping people ... more

South Sudanese Australian founder and cultural intelligence consultant Adongwot Manyoul shares how her childhood experiences of racism and exclusion shaped her mission to transform education, workplaces, and communities. In this conversation, she bre... more

In this episode, Jan Owen reflects on her journey - from setting up illegal drop-in centres in Brisbane to pioneering Australia's first lived experience advocacy organisations. She unpacks how philanthropy evolved from government funding to innovativ... more

To premiere Season 2 of the Humans of Purpose Podcast, Mel sits down with Josh Ross from Humanitix.

Josh Ross walked away from a hedge fund partnership at 26, turned down a lucrative career, and co-founded one of Australia's most radical companies w... more

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Recent Guests

Adongwot Manyoul
Churchill Fellow, founder of AM Cultural Consulting, anti-racism strategist
AM Cultural Consulting
Episode: 427 Adongwot Manyoul: Why Inclusion Was Never a Checkbox & on the End of Performative DEI
Jan Owen
Co-founder of Adaptability Quotient; social change maker; author; advocate
Adaptability Quotient, FYA, Create Foundation
Episode: 426 Jan Owen: The Hidden Power of Informal Systems in Social Impact and Community Resilience
Josh Ross
Co-founder of Humanitix
Humanitix
Episode: 425 Josh Ross: Why Refusing a Hedge Fund Partnership Led to a Purposeful $20 Million Impact
Rachel Ball
CEO Reichstein Foundation
Reichstein Foundation
Episode: 424 Rachel Ball: Economic Justice, Collective Action, and Changing the System
Amanda Cahill
Founder of The Next Economy
The Next Economy
Episode: 423 Amanda Cahill: Building a Fair and Rapid Transition to the Next Economy
Charlie Syme
Marketing for good practitioner; chair of the Common Ground Project
Pigface Marketing; Common Ground Project
Episode: 421 Charlie Syme: Marketing for Good and Building Brands That Actually Matter
Meghal Shah
CEO of Action on Poverty
Action on Poverty
Episode: 420 Meghal Shah: Venture Philanthropy and Scaling Solutions to Global Poverty
Bruce Maynard
Australia's leading land care advocate and regenerative agriculture innovator
No Kill cropping / agtoolshed.com.au
Episode: 419 Bruce Maynard: Regenerative Agriculture and No-Kill Cropping
Paul Lacaze
Professor of Genetics at Monash University
Monash University
Episode: 418 Paul Lacaze and Jane Tiller: The Future of Preventive DNA Screening

Host

Mel Greblo
Host of Humans of Purpose

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Meaningful and timely

    This episode struck a great balance between purpose and practice. It gave me a reframe I’ve been sitting with about how leaders create meaning without forcing it. Warm, honest, and very relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States6 months ago
  • What if I’m wrong ?

    Loved this Mike - very timely reminder.

    Thank you 🙏🤘💪🤘🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jon 1112222
    Australia2 years ago
  • Real conversations – this is what the world needs

    I love what Mike is doing here. Not only is he deftly showcasing some of the brightest minds and warmest hearts on the planet, he is doing so in a way that is authentic, organic and emergent. The unedited, single-take format of this podcast is what I crave. I’m so tired of pitch-perfect polished and pithy purpose platitudes oriented towards soundbites catering to a busy and distracted listener. I want to be in amongst a real conversation, what with the hesitations and pauses, and that sense of d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drjasonfox
    Australia2 years ago
  • Inspiring and relevant

    A great podcast featuring inspiring interviews and relevant business and leadership topics. Tune in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🌈👠⭐️
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great show!

    The host highlights all aspects of the lives of purpose-driven leaders and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

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The host creates a warm, honest space with deep, meaningful conversations.
Listeners describe the interviews as authentic, practical, and inspiring for leaders in the purpose space.
Guests are consistently articulate and the topics span philanthropy, leadership, and social impact.
The show features unedited, long-form discussions with top-notch guests.

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427 Adongwot Manyoul: Why Inclusion Was Never a Checkbox & on the End of Performative DEI
Q: What is the most honest advice for smaller organizations starting this work?
Start by having conversations with the people you already have, use stay interviews to understand long-term desires and safety needs, and identify gaps before investing in training.
426 Jan Owen: The Hidden Power of Informal Systems in Social Impact and Community Resilience
Q: What does adaptability mean in the context of leadership and social change?
Adaptability is a practiced capability, not a fixed trait; it requires tools, mindsets, and behaviors, and is essential for navigating the evolving landscape of work, education, and community needs.
426 Jan Owen: The Hidden Power of Informal Systems in Social Impact and Community Resilience
Q: How did Jan's early life and family environment influence her career path in social impact?
Her adoption, exposure to foster care, and family involvement with Lifeline showed her early that informal support networks can reset and sustain people when formal systems fail, driving her lifelong focus on community and systemic change.
424 Rachel Ball: Economic Justice, Collective Action, and Changing the System
Q: What did Progress 2026 reveal about unity, difference, and sustaining social change?
The event underscored the need to hold difference with respect, counter rising right-wing threats, and unite across diverse perspectives to advance broad-based social change.
424 Rachel Ball: Economic Justice, Collective Action, and Changing the System
Q: Tell us about your work at the Reichstein Foundation and its focus areas.
The foundation concentrates on justice, economic inclusion, gender, environmental justice, and First Nations justice, funding advocacy and campaigns, and increasingly exploring investment practice and impact investing to support systemic change.

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What is Humans of Purpose about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series focused on purpose-driven leadership, social impact, and systemic change. Recurring themes include philanthropy, sustainable business models, regenerative practices, and ethical storytelling, with guests ranging from foundation leaders and social entrepreneurs to researchers and advocacy workers. The conversations tend to be long-form, intimate, and pragmatic, offering real-world case studies, personal pathways, and strategies for building meaningful change in business and society. A notable strength is the emphasis on integrity, listening, and community impact, often exploring how to align capital, narratives, and policy with justice and sustainability. The show frequently highlights regional action, co-design... more

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