‘For me, the fundamental role of poetry is, to actually get under the skin of the thing that we use the most, and that makes us most distinct as humans, which is language. When you think, how do we address the state of the world? How do we express how we feel about the state of the world? How do we interrogate what's going on? We do that through language.’

This episode features Rishi Dastidar, a celebrated poet, copywriter, and arts activist. His debut poetry collection, Ticker Tape, was published to rave reviews, and his second anthology, Saffron Jack, is equally applauded. His poetry has been published by the Financial Times, the Tate Modern and the Southbank Centre amongst many others. You'll also find him as chair of London's leading writer development charity, Spread the Word, helping to create concrete opportunities for talented writers from diverse backgrounds previously under-represented in traditional publishing.

This episode covers the sensitive topic of grooming, sexual violence and murder.

'To be honest, I thought that my work would end at some point. But there's just new versions, there's new children, there's new parents, there's new teachers and new police. So it is a constant battle to educate the public and young people, so it won't go away. We sure can make it better by working together and collaborating and trying to look after children in the most safe way in their busy online world.'

This episode features Lorin LaFave, founder of The Breck Foundation. Breck was groomed in a gaming group by predator Louis Danes. Despite Lorin's best efforts to seek help and stop the predator, in February 2014, Breck was lured to a meeting at Louis' flat and was murdered at the age of 14. Today, the charity campaigns for children's online safety laws and educates young people and adults on what online grooming is, what to look out for and where to go for help if you suspect someone is being groomed.

This episode covers the sensitive topic of modern-day slavery in all its forms.

'This scenario of what we see, is that it's dark at this moment in time. I think it's incumbent upon us to punch holes in the darkness, to actually bring light to everything that we see. That's where I can see through legislation, through a reformation of business, through culture changing, that over time, we will see this shift on this subside. And I truly believe that what we're building and what we're working towards, is to see an end to modern day slavery, to see it actually stop.'

This episode features Tim Nelson, CEO of Hope for Justice, a global organisation set up in 2008 dedicated to bringing an end to modern-day slavery. With over four million people currently being enslaved, we need to see urgent change. Hope for Justice helps to prevent exploitation, rescue victims, restore lives, and ultimately, aims to reform society.

'I think for us and I guess many other businesses it's just being really honest that we can't do everything, we can't change everything, we can't be warriors for everything. So what is it that we can really make a difference in? What can we stand for? And where can we really move the needle?'

This episode features Emma Bradley, outgoing Director of Global Goodness at Global radio. Global is home to some of the UK’s much-loved radio brands, reaching 31 million people across stations like Capital FM, heart, Classic FM, and LBC.

Originally starting her career in the travel industry, she realised that she wanted to do something more purposeful. Moving to BBC Children in Need and then to Global where worked for over 8 years setting up charitable initiatives and helping them raise over £20 million.

This episode covers the sensitive topic of knife crime, murder and violence against young adults and children.

'Violence is not inevitable, it can be stopped, we, as individuals can do a huge amount to do that, simply by talking to the young people that are around us, if you're a parent, if you're a sports coach, whatever you do, talking to young people is so so important.'

This episode features Patrick Green, CEO of The Ben Kinsella Trust. This charity’s mission is to tackle knife crime through education and campaigning and their vision is a society where no family or community suffers at the hands of knife crime.

Ben Kinsella was a teenager celebrating the end of his GCSEs when he was brutally murdered in 2008 by three men, over an incident with which he had nothing to do with. Three men were eventually brought to justice. But the lives of Ben's family and friends were changed forever.

“I can't see why people wouldn't be inclusive of a whole section of society.” In this episode of GOOD on Purpose, Nilesha Chauvet speaks to Laura Johnson, Director of Zebedee Talent Management. Zebedee is a specialist talent agency created to increase the representation of people with disability, alternative appearances and those from the trans and nonbinary community. Set up in 2017. Zebedee now looks after over 500 models and actors across Europe and USA, working with high-profile brands and changing conversation around inclusivity.

They speak about changing the lack of representation of disabled people in fashion & media, embracing difference and the need for brands to take the first step in order to make any real long-lasting change.

Meet Joshua Coombes, 'Hairdresser to the Homeless'. In 2015, while working at a London hair salon, he took to the streets with his scissors to build relationships and offer haircuts to people experiencing homelessness in the capital. He began posting transformative images on social media to amplify the voices of those he met. The stories that accompanied these photos resonated, and others began to get involved in their own way. #DoSomethingForNothing was born—a movement that encourages people to connect their skills and time to those who need them.

In this episode, he speaks to host Nilesha Chauvet about how it all began, his personal transformation, and advice for others who want to give back.

She’s the UK’s answer to Marie Kondo… but this is not about folding, but rather unfolding. In this episode, Nilesha speaks to Helen Sanderson, founder of Ministry of Calm, an author, a personal organiser, a coach and a counsellor, helping to promote the values of an uncluttered life so that you can concentrate on living a life with purpose.

This podcast has been produced by GOOD, a purpose-driven strategy and creative agency.

"Sustainability needs to be in everybody's job. I need the marketeers that can tell the story through the brands. I need the sales team to be engaging with customers and consumers. And I need the finance people and the IT people to help build the infrastructure. So, really, sustainability is a space for everybody."

Every fortnight on the GOOD on Purpose podcast, Nilesha Chauvet, Managing Director at GOOD Agency, interviews people who have made a conscious decision to lead a life with purpose. Tune in to hear their inspirations, motivations and life advice.

This episode features Emma Keller, Head of Sustainability at Nestle UK&I. She speaks to Nilesha about how her background in biology and ecology led her to a career in sustainability, how everyone working for today's brands can get involved in sustainability, and the innovations and changes businesses are making to create a better world.

This podcast has been produced by GOOD, a purpose-driven strategy and creative agency.

“And those two weeks [following my dismissal] completely radicalised me. They made me see the world in a completely different way. They made me realise that because I have a uterus, the way I am treated in the world is very different to people that don’t have a uterus. And that feeling never left.”

Every fortnight on the GOOD on Purpose podcast, Nilesha Chauvet, Managing Director at GOOD Agency, interviews people who have made a conscious decision to lead a life with purpose. Tune in to hear their inspirations, motivations and life advice.

This episode features Joeli Brearley, author and founder of Pregnant then Screwed, a charity that provides support for women who have faced maternity or pregnancy discrimination. She speaks candidly to Nilesha about how her own experiences of pregnancy discrimination inspired her to take action to end the motherhood penalty.

This podcast has been produced by GOOD, a purpose-driven strategy and creative agency.