OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill Standing Observations | Generosity
Nov 6, 2025
Lisa shares her experience hosting a fundraiser for rescue helicopters, highlighting the community's generosity. She reflects on Billie Eilish's impressive $11.5 million donation and proposes that money is a form of energy that should be shared. The discussion includes innovative giving ideas, from recurring climate donations to auctioning unused items. Lisa emphasizes the benefits of giving, recounting a personal story of unexpected returns after being generous, and encourages listeners to redefine what generosity means in their lives.
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Huge Local Fundraiser Surprise
- Lisa describes MCing a Melbourne Cup fundraiser that raised NZ$165,000 from 350 people in five hours.
- She was astonished by the community's energy and generosity at the Rescue Helicopters event.
Billie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires
- Lisa recounts Billie Eilish donating US$11.5 million and publicly challenging billionaires to give more.
- She admires the generational shift where young wealthy people feel pressure to use money for good.
Give Money To Collective Causes
- Donate to pooled initiatives like The Climatics so modest contributions scale into meaningful climate projects.
- If you have spare money, give it away because Lisa believes money is energy and will return in other forms.