EarthTech Tribe

Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent, is an inspirational man with many stories to tell. With his vibrant and expressive portraitures, Jandamarra’s artwork is emotive and insightful –  and is a powerful medium to bridge the story telling divide between Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.

Kurt Rhinehart knows the science behind making great decisions and why so many of us suck at it. 

Kurt is a decision scientist who specializes in building data-driven systems to automate simple decisions and illuminate complex ones. He has worked in tech startups and consulting firms and served as an intelligence officer in the US Marines. Kurt is a passionate ecologist. He wrote this bio in a tent in the rain, up high in the Rocky Mountains.

He's also a great storyteller.

We'll call him BC. Once upon a time, I called him Boss. BC has led Special Forces soldiers on operations around the world over a stellar 28-year career. In this podcast BC talks candidly about leadership, supporting troops on operations and those with post-traumatic stress. BC is the best leader I have ever worked for. His style comes across as ego-less. He truly leads to serve others.

The entrepreneurial landscape is littered with shipwrecks. Ideas are nothing, execution is everything. A key part of turning a good idea into reality is successfully navigating the legal minefield. Having a great start-up focused lawyer in your corner can be key. Ted Biderman is the best start-up lawyer I know. He has great empathy for the entrepreneur's journey. 

Ted has been practicing law for over 20 years and has always thought of himself as a member of the team, versus a lawyer solely giving 3rd party legal advice. He provides strategic advice to manage legal risks, in a really practical way. 

He works with startups in all types of business, including health care products and services, international commercialization of products and services and technology development and licensing. He has represented both buyers and sellers in transactions ranging in size from US$100,000 to over US$1 billion

Mick Stone and I first deployed to East Timor in December 1999. Young Infantry Lieutenants direct from graduation, full of ideals and training and zero real-world experience. Mick has had a close and very unique connection to East Timor ever since. He learned to speak the native tongue while immersed amongst former guerilla fighters, he was a key negotiator and fix-it man throughout a protracted civil crisis and became one of the President's closest advisors. Mick's life has mirrored the country's trials and tribulations. Tragedy, danger, chaos and toxicity had a firm grip. In his journey of healing, Mick developed a unique health and well-being program for Australian veterans called Timor Awakening. The program has been a great success for hundreds of veterans and has been pivotal for Mick to heal his soul, break free from toxicity and choose life. 

 

Mick is currently establishing a veterans retreat on the south coast of Timor-Leste, a safe place for veterans from all nations to visit, heal and contribute to very poor people who are yet to break free from the chains of poverty due to decades of war of oppression. They have been given 5 hectares of land by local veterans and building is underway for the 'Veterans English Language Institute'. Mick has a goal to raise $70,000 by 31 August to help finish the school and employ local teachers for the first 12 months. A further $200,000 will help build a 6 villa retreat that will accommodate up to 18 veterans (all donors will be welcome to stay!).  You can help Mick make this a reality - https://www.timorawakening.com/riak-retreat

Mike McGrath has been 'in my corner' along my entrepreneurial journey for over 10years. A career entrepreneur, Mike draws on over 30 years of real-world experience across global markets and multiple sectors to advise company boards and owners navigating growth and exit phases of business.

Tim is all about reconnecting people to themselves, each other and the natural environment. His 'why’ lies in the sharing of knowledge and tools to help others design a life rhythm for their ‘everyday wellness’. It is also to support others to nurture themselves and improve their emotional, physical and mental well-being for a true prevention-before-prescription lifestyle.

Tim loves helping to support and guide people back to their “True North”.

Tim is the Founder of https://greenx7.com/

After a game of wheelchair rugby with Australian Rugby Captain Stephen Moore at the Darwin Soldier Recovery Centre, Ben and Stephen hatched a plan to bring the Invictus Games Down Under. The idea turned into a multi-year campaign, which saw Ben seconded from Deloitte, to be the Chief Operating Officer of Invictus Games Sydney 2018.

This interview is about intrapreneurship, corporate social good, mental health and veterans support....with a sprinkling of Prince Harry for good measure.

Susie Rinehart is a TEDx speaker, champion ultrarunner, a mom, and a brainstem tumor survivor. She began writing her blog from her hospital bed and quickly became an inspiration for those facing adversity. Susie now co-runs The Brave over Perfect Project, coaching people & organizations to proactively pursue risk and overcome perfectionism. She lives with her husband and children in Colorado, USA.

about Fierce Joy, her memoir:

On the surface, Susie Rinehart was a respected leader, proud mom, and champion ultrarunner, but underneath, she struggled with feelings of "not good enough." Then doctors discovered a tumor on her brainstem that threatened to take away her voice…and her life. In this moving story, Rinehart reveals with stunning wisdom and humor the radical inner work she did to heal. 

Fierce Joy is the story of one woman rising from rock bottom, but it is also the story of the transformation that is possible for us all when we stop chasing worthiness. Oh! And it's a love story."

This episode doesn't pull any punches. Damien calls it how he sees it. It comes with a pretty strong language warning. The audio quality is poor, as Damien was in Zimbabwe on an operation during the interview. 

Using his life savings and funds raised from the liquidation of his investment properties acquired through nine years of military service and private military employment, Mander founded the International Anti-Poaching Foundation 2009. He personally funded the start-up and initial running costs, built a ranger training academy at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and bought a two-seater aircraft as well as vehicles for anti-poaching work.

At the IAPF, Mander has operated in South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, establishing crack anti-poaching units by putting local indigenous forces through specialist tactical training programs. Since 2015, Mander’s work has focused on a community-oriented approach to anti-poaching efforts, and introducing local African women into the workforce through the use of wildlife ranger training and positions. He has also provided Ted Talks on his work with the organisation.

His TedTalk is awesome!