Inside the Cave

Katie has an extensive background in retail and the realities of delivering outcomes that genuinely meet customer needs.  More recently Katie has applied those skills to the not-for-profit sector through her stakeholder engagement role at ShareGift Australia where she built strategic relationships with top ASX-listed companies and a number of major charities.  Katie is a mother of two teenage boys.  Originating from a family of all girls, Katie experiences every day of motherhood as a revelation.  As a parent, Katie has direct experience helping her boys navigate the complexities of high school and adolescence.  In this episode we explore the role of building relationships with schools and get some insights as to what’s happening out there for teenage boys and why schools are coming to The Man Cave.  We also get the opportunity to explore Katie’s journey as a mother of her two boys.

This episode I am joined by Hunter Johnson.  Hunter Johnson is the Founder & CEO of two purpose-driven organisations.  Hunter leads The Man Cave, an emotional intelligence charity that has impacted the lives of 20,000 young men across Australia.  Hunter also leads STUFF™, a men’s personal care brand that champions healthy masculinity.  Hunter’s work has led him to speak around the world including presenting at the United Nations, Government House, Human Rights Commission, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Town Hall, Graduation Ceremonies and various Universities.  Hunter has been recognised as an Honouree for the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, a Finalist for the 2020 Young Australian of the Year Awards (VIC) and named a Queen’s Young Leader by Her Majesty The Queen.  We explore the story of creation of The Man Cave, the importance of people and culture within the organisation, an insight into the role models that helped shape and influence Hunter's identity as the man he is today, we hear some stories of his experience running programs for teenage boys both rewarding and challenging.  Finally we hear a little about the personal care brand for men, STUFF incidentally, this episode is brought to you by STUFF, find out more at www.websiteofstuff.com and use mancave10 for 10% off.

This brief introduction to the first series of "Inside the Cave" gives you an overview of the format and background to the purpose of this podcast.  Each episode will start with a Check-In which is a tool we use culturally as an organisation to connect, land and be present to what it is that we are about to do.  This is followed by an authentic, raw and sometimes vulnerable conversation with our special guest.  Finally we finish with an honouring or an acknowledgement of the unique gift our guest brings to the world.  Thanks for your interest we hope you enjoy "Inside the Cave"