Chasing Good: Inspiring Stories That Matter

Designing an Impact Driven Life

Tom Allen, co-founder of Impact Boom, shares his journey from industrial design to founding a sustainable design studio. He emphasizes the importance of aligning business with purpose and building a global community of sustainable businesses.

Rebuilding Lives After Domestic Violence

Annie overcame domestic violence and founded Lovewell to empower women from vulnerable backgrounds, helping them rebuild their lives and find employment through community and empathy.

Safe Spaces for Homelessness

Norm, driven by his father's death from homelessness, founded Beddown to repurpose empty spaces like car parks into shelters. Beddown offers beds and essential services, and is now launching Change 47 to fund six new sites in Queensland.

Mental Health Expert Discusses 'Good'

Tina, with 30+ years of experience, founded the Career Development Center, focusing on workplace mental health. She discusses the shift from a binary view to a continuum, stressing self-compassion, community well-being, and purpose.

Changing the Stigma Around Mental Health

Ed and Dan, founders of Trademutt and TIACS, discuss their journey in mental health advocacy, the challenges of starting their businesses, and the need for self-care. They stress normalizing mental health conversations, personal development, and sustainability for future impact.

Washing Clothes & Connecting Communities

Nic Marchesi, co-founder of Orange Sky, shares the story of the social enterprise’s mission to connect communities and build trust. He discusses the impact on individuals experiencing homelessness, the growth of Orange Sky, and future expansion plans.

Empathy Masterclass

Leanne Butterworth, founder of Empathy First, explores empathy's impact on personal and professional life, breaking it into emotional, cognitive, and healthy types, and its role in ethical business.

Why Love is the Next Disruptor

Yas Grigaliunas, founder of Circonomy, promotes the circular economy to reduce waste, prioritize people, planet, and purpose, and believes self-love and authenticity are key disruptors in creating impactful businesses.

Following 'Good' throughout History

Paul Baker, a passionate history teacher with 35 years of experience, discusses historians' roles in shaping history, democracy's evolution, and the impact of technology on ethical debates.

Social Justice, Measuring Impact & Stoicism

Mike Davis, host of the Humans of Purpose podcast, shares insights on social justice, strategy in creating impact, and the principles of Stoicism, emphasizing persistence and equity.

Insights & Learnings from first 10 Episodes

Michael, host of "Chasing Good," explores the subjective nature of goodness, emphasizing self-awareness, purposeful actions, and ethical behavior as key elements in defining a good life.

Creating a Mental Health Revolution

Cooper Chapman, a former pro surfer and mental health advocate, discusses his journey and the importance of mental well-being, emphasizing values like kindness and community for better mental health.

Balancing Impact and Financial Return

Alex Debney, impact investment manager at Conscious Investments, discusses his diverse career path and the importance of transparency, measuring impact, and addressing greenwashing in driving positive social and environmental change.

Empowering Underrepresented Groups

Tanya Andrews, a multi-social entrepreneur, shares her journey empowering underrepresented groups, focusing on women's challenges in male-dominated fields and the need for supportive environments.

Breathwork for Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Rory Warnock, a breathwork specialist, shares how conscious breathing transformed his mental health and offers techniques to enhance well-being, highlighting its benefits and societal impacts.

Using AI to Shift from Fear to Love

Nicole Gibson, founder of Love Out Loud and InTruth, discusses her journey in mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship, emphasizing emotional intelligence and the importance of embracing uniqueness for real change.

Lifelong Pursuit of Social Impact

Tom Dawkins, co-founder of StartSomeGood and Lend for Good, shares his journey in social impact, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and bridging funding gaps for social enterprises.

Exploring the Connection between Science, Spirituality & Wellness

Nicholas Van Dam, director of contemplative studies at the University of Melbourne, explores practices like prayer and reflection to address mental health and foster deeper self-understanding.

Revolutionising Health Journeys with Digital Solutions

Matt Davey, co-founder of Mend, shares his journey from battling brain cancer and epilepsy to creating a health management platform, emphasizing the need for consumer-focused digital solutions and mental health care.

Cultivating Confidence on the Path to Gender Equity

Fiona Pearman, co-founder of Quantum Impact Group, discusses empowering women in leadership roles, addressing systemic biases, and the importance of core confidence in achieving gender equity.