
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

Sep 20, 2021 • 41min
208 Anthony Macali: Covid Live
Anthony Macali
Anthony is the Founder of Covid Live, a website and digital dashboard which has fast become the most trusted and complete source of information on the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. The site boasts over 200k unique visitors each day. There is much to learn from this conversation and the incredible role Anthony is playing in helping inform the public, improving government transparency and getting us closer to an accurate and complete picture of the state and impact of covid19 in Australia.
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.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 46min
207 Patrick McGorry: Mental Health
Patrick McGorry
Professor Patrick McGorry AO is the Executive Director at Orygen. Orygen is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. He is Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and founding editor of the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry. He led the advocacy which resulted in the establishment by the Australian Government in 2005 of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, which in 2006 became Headspace and he remains a founding board member of that organisation.
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.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Sep 6, 2021 • 53min
206 Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Human Rights
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Kylie is an academic and expert focusing on the Middle East. She has had quite an incredible journey which most recently included imprisonment in Iran for more than 2 years. Since her return to Australia she has been busy writing her memoirs about the years she spent in prison in Iran. Her book is due for release through Ultimo Press in April 2022.
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.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Aug 30, 2021 • 47min
205 James Martin: Dark Web
James Martin
James is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University. He specialises in Criminology and more specifically cryptomarkets, illicit drugs, the dark web, cyber and organised crime. James started out as a researcher embedded in the vigilante underworld in Johannesburg. After finishing his PhD fieldwork, James found that the Dark Web offered him a unique opportunity to study criminal behaviour and the new generation of drug dealers and kingpins going online.
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.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey (HoPES) 2021
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Aug 23, 2021 • 54min
204 Jesse Leeworthy & Jono Byrt: Memo Bottle
Memobottle
Our guests today are the lively Co-Founders and Directors of Memobottle, Jesse Leeworthy and Jono Byrt featuring special comments from Sales Director Chris “Sneakers” Randall. Memobottle aims to challenge how we as a society think about water consumption, and to educate about the environmental costs of our modern conveniences.
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.
Kickstarter Campaign
Memobottle have just launched their new stainless steel range on Kickstarter and it has has made a major splash raising $250k in the first two days of the campaign. Check out this very product and the associated campaign here.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey (HoPES) 2021
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win an exclusive reusable Humans of Purpose x Memobottle collab reusable water bottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback here.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe, Misha and Sabina
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Aug 16, 2021 • 45min
203 Pete Yao: Thankyou Impact
Pete Yao
Pete Yao is Chief Impact Officer at Thankyou. Formerly known as Thankyou Water, Thankyou is a social enterprise dedicated to creating a world where no one lives in extreme poverty. They do so by providing consumers with a choice of products that can help make a positive difference to the lives of the poor.
Humans of Purpose Experience Survey (HoPES) 2021
Want to help me improve the podcast? Now is your chance and if you are one of the first 50 to complete our HoPES survey, you will win a bespoke reusable water bottle cobranded collaboration with our pals at Neon Treehouse and Memobottle (valued at over $40). It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Share your feedback 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.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with our top ranking podcasts, Humans of Purpose updates, a range of useful and thought-provoking links and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Deb, Joel, Carmen, Levi, Bee, Lyndon and Joe
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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. Support us via Patreon today.
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Aug 9, 2021 • 43min
202 Kieran Pender: Many Hats
Kieran Pender
Kieran is a writer, lawyer and academic. He is a Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, a lecturer at the ANU College of Law and a journalist, writing for The Guardian. Kieran is not wearing any hats today and is speaking for himself only.
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.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. Welcome to Michael who joined our community this week. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon, Joe & Michael
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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.
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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.

Aug 2, 2021 • 54min
201 Josh White: Digital Experiences
Josh White
Josh is the CEO of Neon Treehouse. They are the go to agency for any organisation with digital needs. Merryn Allen, Client Strategy Manager at Neon Treehouse also joins us for this fantastic conversation. I am so pleased to have Neon Treehouse as our major sponsor here at Humans of Purpose. To learn more just head to neontreehouse.com.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. Welcome to Michael who joined our community this week. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon, Joe & Michael
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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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Jul 26, 2021 • 48min
200 Steve Davis: Time = Brain
Steve Davis
Professor Stephen Davis AO is a professor of Translational Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, Director of the Melbourne Brain Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a Past-President of the World Stroke Organization. He co-chairs the Melbourne Mobile Stroke Unit program and is co-chair of the Australian Stroke Alliance, a powerful collaboration dedicated to improving the care of the growing number of people suffering stroke pre-hospital in the air and on the road. He is also my dad.
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.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. Welcome to Michael who joined our community this week. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon, Joe & Michael
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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.

Jul 19, 2021 • 33min
199 Susannah Birch: Catfishing Explained
Susannah Birch
Susannah is a survivor of childhood family violence and of teenage catfishing. Susannah is now a certified Birth Doula, and she works with pregnant women and grew her pregnancy information site, Trimester Talk, to 500,000 views p/m. After 10 years in the digital marketing industry, and completing a Master of Marketing in 2019, Susannah now offers affordable byte size digital training through the Eat Digital group or one on one consultation through Ask Susannah.
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.
Got Purpose?
The Purpose is our periodic e-newsletter, providing you with Humans of Purpose updates and a much needed dose of inspiration and growth-oriented material. Sign up here to avoid disappointment.
Community Powered
Humans of Purpose is independent and locally produced. We are funded and supported by our generous community of listeners. Welcome to Michael who joined our community this week. A big thankyou goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters:
Pasky, Jasmine, Deb, Joel H, Clyde, Carmen, Sue, Levi, Bee, Lyndon, Joe & Michael
Without your support we wouldn't exist. Patreon support covers the majority of my monthly costs of production and enables me to improve podcast quality and to secure top quality guests. Have you thought about supporting us?
Your Support
Become a Patreon Supporter 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.