
Humans of Purpose
Each week, your host Mel Greblo brings you inspiring conversations with purpose-driven leaders from our local community and abroad. Guests join Mel for a relaxed conversation to discuss their life and career journey, purpose and how they create positive impact through their work. Tea, coffee or single malt whiskey are served as we traverse meaningful subjects and gain insights into business and community. Wisdom, experience and banter are combined to offer you a supreme 45-minute podcast immersion.
For more information about Humans of Purpose, including a sneak peak into the impact we’re making in the world. Visit https://humansofpurpose.com/
Latest episodes

Feb 14, 2022 • 45min
227 Lily Dempster: Behaviour Change
Lily Dempster
Lily is the Founder and CEO of One Small Step. One Small step is an awesome app I stumbled upon and started using on my personal journey to reducing my carbon footprint.
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Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Click here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you seek.
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Feb 7, 2022 • 39min
226 Julia Kay: Great Wrap
Julia Kay
Julia is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Great Wrap. The Great Wrap produces the only Australian made compostable cling wrap. Even better, it's made out of waste potato scraps. The wrap, once used, reduces down to carbon and water in your compost pile within 6 months.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Click here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you seek.
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Jan 31, 2022 • 41min
225 Yasmin Poole: Youth Advocacy
Yasmin Poole
Yasmin is a Youth Advocate and Board Director. She has a glittering CV that I encourage you to check out via her LinkedIn and her website. Yasmin is a Rhodes Scholar and also The Martin Luther King Jr Center's 2021 Youth Influencer of the Year.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Our Supporters
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us keep the show running:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022 • 32min
224 Craig Swann: Future Festivals
Craig Swann
Our guest on the pod this week is Craig Swann, Creative Director of _SOUTHSTART. _SOUTHSTART is Australia's human-first innovation and impact festival connecting humans to ideas, possibilities, and each other. _SOUTHSTART is NOT a conference. It's a conversation. Craig is joined by his co-pilot Danielle Seymour who is Co-owner and Director at _SOUTHSTART. Get your tickets here!
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Our Supporters
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us keep the show running:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 51min
223 Alex Wadelton: Silver Lining
Alex Wadelton
Alex is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Silver Lining. You can learn more about the Do Nothing Challenge here. I'm joined by old mate Nick Pearce, CEO of HoMie as my co-pilot on this one.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Our Supporters
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us keep the show running:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2022 • 49min
222 Addie Wootten: Smiling Mind
Addie Wootten
Addie Wootten is the CEO of Smiling Mind. Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life. Smiling Mind have fast become one of the top mindfulness and meditation apps in Australia and now the world.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Our Supporters
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us run the show:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 2021 • 17min
Holidays Special: Top 10 Episodes 2021
Happy Holidays
Wishing you a fantastic holiday break and thanks for your support and kindness in 2021. My x-mas gift to you is a countdown of our top 10 episodes of 2021 as voted by you the listeners as well as out Editor's Choice nomination for my favourite podcast of 2021. Strap yourselves in for a 15-minute treat of a show where we'll flag these terrific episodes, I'll share my cliff notes on these eps and tell you why they might be relevant for you. These episodes span mental health and wellbeing, data science and democratic innovation, social enterprise and game-changing foundations, the dark web, environmentally conscious solutions and more and are licensed to thrill and inspire.
Say Hello
Generally speaking, I have no idea if you are listening to the podcast or not unless you've told me either in person or online. I get some data from our surveys but you'd be surprised how few people reach out and say hello each year. I love hearing from our listeners and supporters about their experience with Humans of Purpose and bouncing podcast related ideas around. Drop me a note anytime via hello@humansofpurpose.com.
Individual Support
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us keep the show running including Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina. Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 45min
221 Josh Burns: Representing Community
Josh Burns MP
Josh is the Federal Member for Macnamara. Josh is a member of the House Standing Committee on Environment and Energy; the House Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts; and Chair of the Labor Party’s International and Legal Affairs Caucus Committee. He lives in Macnamara with his wife Zoe, their beautiful daughter Tia, and their dog Larry.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Individual Support
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us run the show:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2021 • 44min
220 Phoebe Gardner: Insect Future
Phoebe Gardner
Phoebe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bardee. Bardee are reshaping the global food system by transforming food waste into protein, oil and organic fertilizer with insects. Did you know Bardee are hiring? Incredible opportunities to join a fast-growing dynamic and very purposeful team. Check them out here.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Kreol
Kreol are now the official drink of Humans of Purpose. Kreol was founded in 2016 around a very simple vision; to create a range of guilt free, refreshing beverages that tasted good. Humans of Purpose listeners (you) can enjoy a 15% discount on their tasty range of healthy sodas. Just hit the website here, click shop and enter discount code humansofpurpose on checkout.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a custom campaign package that will get you the results you are after.
Individual Support
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us run the show:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2021 • 50min
219 Katherine Boiciuc: Maximised Leadership
Katherine Boiciuc
Katherine Boiciuc aka KB is a futurist and technologist and an imagineer and executive leader at Maximus International. Maximus are an innovative business consultancy, offering unique solutions to maximise people and organisational potential and specialise in three main areas; Leadership Development, Organisational Design, and Assessment. KB is CTO and Director at Maximus, focusing on supporting leaders to adapt and grow through embracing disruption, experimentation with new technology and ensuring new ways of leading are embedded in daily practice.
Neon Treehouse
I'm really pleased to announce that Humans of Purpose has partnered with digital agency and major season sponsor, Neon Treehouse. Neon Treehouse are a bold and creative team, delivering bright and imaginative solutions in the digital space. They are the digital agency I would send any of my trusted friends or colleagues to.
Promotional Campaigns
All Humans of Purpose guests are hand-picked by our team, but we open to promoting opportunities that meet the needs of our growing community. Are you seeking to promote your organisation, programs, products or services on Humans of Purpose? Talk to us about collaborating on a campaign that will get you the results you are after.
Individual Support
Humans of Purpose is independent, primarily self-funded and locally produced. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters who help us run the show:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Support us today for as little as the price of a single coffee per month. I'll send you an awesome exclusive Humans of Purpose tote bag (valued at $25) and you will help shape the podcast moving forward.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.