Well-being: The Equilibrium of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness [Lisa Williams]
The pursuit of happiness is an intrinsic part of the human experience, yet the nature of true happiness is complex and multifaceted. This week I was joined by Associate Professor Lisa A. Williams. Lisa is a social psychologist whose research explores how emotions shape and are shaped by social processes. Specifically, her research focuses on […]
Exploring Health, Habits and Careers [Dr Amantha Imber]
There are so many health books out there. Just like how there is a plethora of habit forming and behaviour change books. But why aren’t there any books that delve into both topics? Well, I’m here to say that there is. And it’s called The Health Habit by Dr. Amantha Imber. Dr Amantha Imber is […]
One Man’s Search for Fulfilment [Alastair Henry]
In so many ways, this episode with Alastair Henry affirmed exactly what It’s Never About Money is all about. In our conversation, Alastair told his story, with its many twists and turns, learnings and unlearnings, and eventually a firm resolution: being successful doesn’t necessarily make you happy, but being happy makes you successful. Alastair immigrated […]
Patterns of Change [Stephen Scheeler]
This podcast episode was a truly fascinating one. The episode traversed the topics of health, community, personal development and technology. My guest was Stephen Scheeler, former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand, and co-founder and CEO of the Omniscient A.I. – the world leader in using A.I. to decode the human brain. He shared […]
Financial Literacy in the Asia-Pacific region [Darian Clark]
Financial literacy has the power to change lives. In the latest episode of It’s Never About Money, I sat down with Darian Clark, the CEO of CUFA, to explore the social impact of financial literacy. CUFA, formerly known as Credit Union Foundation Australia is an independent, secular, not-for-profit Australian development organisation. It works as a […]
Meaning, Money, Fulfilment, and Impact [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 […]
Orange Sky: More Than Just A Mobile Laundry [Nic Marchesi]
In an era where innovation and social impact go hand in hand, few initiatives have captured hearts and minds like Orange Sky. Co-founder Nic Marchesi shares how his Australian mobile laundry service is transforming the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
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 […]
Financial Advice 3.0 [Santiago Burridge]
What is the job of a Financial Advisor? You may instantly think: ‘to help clients make investment decisions’ or ‘to develop comprehensive financial plans for their clients.” And although this is absolutely true, what if I told you that a Financial Advisor’s job is to sit and listen to their clients. This idea was at […]
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 […]