Is Capitalism A Dirty Word? [Allan English]
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]
Brook McCarthy from Hustle and Heart, thinks that there is more to it than starting a business, growing the business quickly and making money. She joins It’s Never About Money to discuss what it actually means to be an entrepreneur.
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 story played out […]
Finding Meaning in Work [Dan Cumberland]
Have you ever thought about the connection between what you do and its deeper purpose? Do you think that repetitive and mundane weekday tasks aren’t allowing you to thrive? Do you crave the weekend? This week we sat down with Dan Cumberland. Dan is the host of The Meaning Movement Podcast and Founder of VideoSnap.io. […]
Money Mindset [Amie Baker]
Do you feel in control of your mone Are you aware of your behaviours and attitudes when it comes to money? Do you find it hard to save? Have you got fear surrounding the transition out of your career? Or your retirement, more generally? These are the kinds of questions this week’s guest, Amie Baker, […]
Meaning Over Money [Simon Griffiths]
Who Gives A Crap? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t a resounding, ‘EVERYONE!’ This week’s guest, Simon Griffiths, certainly does give a crap. Simon is an entrepreneur, driver of social change and co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap – a profit-for-purpose toilet paper company that uses 50% of its profits to build toilets in […]