
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

Aug 26, 2024 • 48min
343 Margot Faraci: Leading with Love
This week on Humans of Purpose, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Margot Faraci, a seasoned leader on a mission to reshape leadership globally.
Margot has over two decades of experience working with top-tier companies like Macquarie Bank, NAB, Amazon, and Coca-Cola, but her real passion lies in transforming leadership. In this episode, Margot opens up about how she teaches leaders to let go of fear-based leadership and embrace love as a guiding force, unlocking the potential of individuals and organisations alike.
From her career highs to the challenges she faced, Margot shares valuable insights on how love-based leadership can drive real change, both personally and professionally.
Tune in now to discover how Margot is empowering leaders to break free from entrenched patterns of fear and create a more authentic, courageous future for themselves and their teams.
Growing Your Business and Impact
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Aug 19, 2024 • 53min
342 Terence Kwan: Fidelis Advisors
This week, we’re excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Terence Kwan, Co-Founder of Fidelis Advisors and a risk management expert who believes that risk is not just about numbers—it’s about people.
Fun fact! Outside the office, Terence’s passions include singing, playing piano, golfing, tennis, skiing, and even running his own coffee roasting business!
🎙️ In this episode, Terence shares his journey from medicine to finance, his experiences working with Macquarie, and how he’s using his expertise to support purpose-driven organisations like Women's Community Shelters. He emphasises the importance of balancing risk and opportunity, while fostering a company culture where creativity, balance, and accountability thrive.
Listen now to hear how Terence Kwan blends risk management, creativity, and purpose-driven leadership to inspire growth and impact!
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Aug 12, 2024 • 46min
341 Kristi Mansfield : Data for Social Impact
Ever wondered how data can be a force for good?
In this week's podcast episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Kristi Mansfield, the visionary CEO of Seer Data & Analytics.
Kristi is an influential leader, transforming the way communities harness data to drive social impact. With a rich background in data for social good, Kristi's work empowers local communities and organisations to make data-driven decisions that lead to real change.
Kristi shares her journey from her early days in technology to founding Seer, and how her innovative approach is helping solve complex issues like family violence, homelessness, and community development through data. Her insights on data sovereignty, transparency, and community empowerment are not to be missed!
Listen now to learn how Kristi is turning numbers into meaningful change.
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?
Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Ask me anything page access
To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Aug 5, 2024 • 45min
340 Craig Connelly : Capital Impact Loans
This week, we're chatting with Craig Connelly, a visionary leader who’s transforming the world of philanthropy. From his time leading the Ian Potter Foundation to his current role at Perpetual Limited, Craig is redefining what it means to give back.
In this episode, we delve into the details of his groundbreaking work and explore how it's set to transform the nonprofit sector. Discover how his innovative funding model is liberating nonprofits to focus on creating lasting change, not chasing grants.
Tune in to learn how Craig's vision is empowering change-makers and reshaping the future of philanthropy.
Growing Your Business and Impact
Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.
Learn more at humansofpurpose.com
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?
Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
Ask me anything page access
To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Jul 29, 2024 • 51min
339 Sandy Blackburn: Social Outcomes
From the frontlines of apartheid to pioneering impact investment, Sandy Blackburn is a force for change.
This week, we dive deep into her incredible journey. Sandy lived and worked for 15 years in Southern Africa, leading projects during the dismantling of apartheid. She’s also been a pioneer in the impact investment sector in Asia Pacific, leading the first social impact bonds and negotiating several others.
Now throughout Australia for 10 years, Sandy has been at the helm of Social Outcomes, a firm she founded to support organisations to design and measure impact.
Discover how Sandy's innovative approaches and commitment to measuring impact have transformed organisations and communities.
Join us in this enlightening conversation for practical insights and inspiration on making a difference.
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Gold Membership
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Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Jul 23, 2024 • 54min
338 Mandar Apte: Cities4Peace
In this week's podcast episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Mandar Apte, a visionary who seamlessly blends the worlds of corporate innovation and social impact.
From his early days in India, fuelled by a passion for cricket and the Hardy Boys, to his transformative journey in the United States, Mandar's story is one of resilience and transformation.
Listen as he shares his experiences working at Shell, leading groundbreaking initiatives in social innovation, and his profound insights into the business case for investing in peace.
This conversation will leave you inspired to rethink the role of peace in business and the power of compassion in driving meaningful change.
Promotional Partnerships
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CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Jul 15, 2024 • 40min
337 Mike with Mel Greblo: Changes Afoot
Humans of Purpose podcast founder and host of 7 years, Mike Davis hands over the host seat and reigns to Mel Greblo. In this episode the two discuss the origins of Humans of Purpose, reflect on the journey to date and muse over some of the plans for the future.
Promotional Partnerships
Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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Removal of all three ads per episode
Early access to all episodes
Full transcripts of all episodes
Brokered intros to all podcast guests
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To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today.
CREDITS
Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.

Jul 7, 2024 • 8min
Monday Musings: Experiencing Beneficial Conflict
Monday Musings: Experiencing Beneficial Conflict
https://psychcentral.com/lib/how-conflict-can-improve-your-relationship#1

Jul 1, 2024 • 48min
336 Polly Cameron: Change Politics
Polly Cameron
This week on the podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you my conversation with Polly Cameron. Polly is the Director of Change Politics. Change Politics is a public awareness and advocacy campaign all about Citizens’ Assemblies.
They’re non-partisan and policy agnostic. Essentially what they care (and advocate about) is a better way to make decisions. They’re philanthropically funded through the newDemocracy Foundation.
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Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.
Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.
Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
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Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:
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Jun 24, 2024 • 17min
Monday Musings: Savoring The Goodness
https://positivepsychology.com/savoring/