When it comes to changing the world, you can’t get much greater impact than influencing the next generation. Our parents have such a big influence on who we become as people, and mine are no exception. My mum and dad- Marilyn and Robert Hunt - never told me to be kind, generous or compassionate - but they have been living examples of those qualities all my life. Dad decided to sit this one out, but he was there in the background of the interview, and as you will hear, they have done most things together. Mum has some pearlers she’s gathered along the way, if you’d like to hear some of them check out this article here.

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Mindfulness based stress-reduction is a specific course designed by American Medical Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn. Twenty years ago Timothea Goddard became enamoured of the technique so decided to start OpenGround in Australia to teach it to others. Tim says the practice opens up the opportunity for people to understand their own minds in a way that is liberating. To find out what motivates Tim in day-to-day life, check out this article. For more info on OpenGround please visit their website.

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Jon Owen is the Pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel in Sydney’s Kings Cross. He started his life of purpose early- recognising that his true calling involved service to others. To learn more about what inspires Jon in his life check out this article. To learn more about Wayside Chapel and help Jon continue his work, check out their website.

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Grief can be a complicated and unpredictable emotion. Ryan and Callie Bowles found that it was also an emotion that had very little support. Having both lost a parent they felt they could build a community and supply resources that would help others. Together they started their faith based website and podcast Good Grief HQ. Listen to what motivates Ryan each day to make the world a better place here.

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Rebekah Robertson is an actor, author and activist. Her book About A Girl- A Mother’s Powerful Story About Raising Her Transgender Child details her incredible relationship with her daughter Georgie. Together they challenged the Family Courts decree that children must apply to them before accessing puberty blockers. In 2012 Rebekah founded Transcend Australia, the first organisation to support the families of transchildren. It wasn’t an easy path but Rebekah’s actions have made the world a better place for transchildren and their families across Australia. To learn more about where this incredible woman found the strength to fight an adversarial court system and toxic public debate check out my article on Substack.

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Marnie Fairlie has been singing since she was a child, but the singing she enjoys the most is when she’s with other people. Today she’s a choir conductor with Hummingsong Choirs where she brings women together to sing. During the day Marnie teaches kids music and both experiences combine to create not just beautiful music but joyful souls. Marnie has a particular obsession with musician Katie Noonan, to find out why and other things that inspire her, check out my article here.

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Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - Helping mothers rise

Amy’s experience becoming a mother shocked her onto a career path she never thought she’d take. From a young age she dreamed of becoming a journalist, but after having her children she realised it wasn’t where she was meant to be. So Amy took a mighty leap away from the dream that was and into a new reality that has seen her help thousands of women better understand the life changing experience of motherhood. Amy spends her life lifting up others - discover what she uses to lift herself up in this article.

Joe Williams - Understanding the enemy within

Hitting rock bottom led former professional NRL player and boxer Joe Williams to discover his true calling. He turned his skills from professional athlete to helping others develop mental resilience - founding The Enemy Within. For more info on Joe, like what gets him out of bed in the morning to keep fighting the fight, check out this article.

Ka Wai Yeung - Buildings that create connection

What impact can a building have on a community? Ka Wai Yeung, Director and cofounder of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture, has seen the difference a good building can make. Her firm co–designs their buildings with locals in remote and regional Australia, the Pacific Islands and post- disaster countries in the Asia Pacific. They have designed health and aged care facilities, cultural and art centres, schools and housing. Ka Wai is inspired by people, architecture and motivated by quotes - to find out what these are check out this article.

Casey Beros - Using social media for social good

Casey Beros turned to her skills in writing and health communication when her dad Jack was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Flying across the country to be by his side and to support him through this terrible illness, she and Jack decided that they could use their experience to help others. And so Next of Kin was born. Through a series of deeply personal social media posts and informative articles Casey hopes to hold the hand of others going through the painful experience of caring for a loved one who is dying. To learn more about Casey, including what keeps her grounded while working in such a challenging area, check out this article.

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