Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This weeks episode, features a heartfelt and impactful conversation with Shae Ronald, a dedicated advocate

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Vic Elizabeth Turnbull, the founder and CEO of MIC Media,

The conversation delved into her journey, showcasing how she has leveraged podcasting to create meaningful social impact.

Vic’s connection with audio began in childhood. Growing up

After studying media and production, Vic faced challenges

Despite her efforts, securing a stable media position proved

In 2019, Vic established MIC Media, a podcast production

One of the company’s standout projects was the “Strong

MIC Media also emphasises training, having taught podcasting skills to over 2,700 individuals. Vic’s workshops are designed to be straightforward and free of industry jargon, empowering participants to confidently share their stories.

With clients like Amnesty International and Oxfam, MIC Media continues to expand its reach. Vic’s goal is to position the company as a leader in podcast production and training for the social impact sector. Her journey underscores the power of persistence and the potential of podcasting as

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This week's episode features Debra Allcock Tyler CEO of the Directory of Social Change UK. Debra shares insights into leading with authenticity and the continuous journey of personal and professional growth.

Imposter Syndrome: Debra discusses how many people

Leadership Evolution: She talks about how her approach to

Human Relationships: Debra emphasizes the importance of

Authentic Leadership: She explores the idea of authenticity

Role Clarity: Debra encourages leaders to stay true to their

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on few standout themes as well as a fulfilling year for Purposely Podcast.

“We set out at the start of the year with a goal to release

Just a few of the 2024 Guests

Ezekiel Raui: Leading with Purpose at One NZ Foundation

Ezekiel Rawi, the new leader of One New Zealand Foundation,

Melindi Maclean: Empowering Youth at Outward Bound

Melinda McLean, CEO of Outward Bound, offered a unique

Stephanie Wheen: Creating Inclusive Spaces with

Stephanie Wheen, founder of Gympanzees, shared her passion for making physical activities accessible for children with disabilities. Her efforts to create safe, inclusive spaces stand as a testament to the impact of advocacy and determination, especially in overcoming challenges posed by the pandemic.

Ian Bird: Building Community Foundations of Australia

Ian Bird, leader of Community Foundations Australia, emphasised the importance of collaboration within community networks. His vision for strengthening philanthropy and inclusivity has contributed to the growing

Emma Brown: Resilience and Leadership at Duke of

Emma Brown’s journey with the Duke of Edinburgh Award was deeply inspiring. Balancing her role as a leader while battling cancer, Emma spoke about the importance of prioritisation and delegation. Her resilience and

Sarah Dan Hoare: Empowering Neurodiverse Youth with

Sarah Dan Hoare, founder and CEO of Project Employ, shared

Liz Grieve: Philanthropy with Share My Super

Liz Grieve, MNZM, founder of Share My Super, brought a fresh perspective to giving back. By encouraging retirees to donate surplus

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we close the year, we want to thank our listeners and the

Happy holidays, and we’ll see you in 2025!

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This week's episode features Christie Stuart Co CEO at Big Buddy NZ.

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This week's episode features Ian MacQuillin MCIoF(Dip), the

Ian discusses Face-to-Face Fundraising, its effectiveness,

Ian was previously featured on Episode #220 of Purposely.

Margi Mellsop, CEO of the Middlemore Foundation, recently

In the podcast, Margi explained the mission of the

Margi talked about the importance of working with local

Margi’s career has been varied. She started out by founding

After her time with the Comedy Festival, Margi moved on to

For the future, Margi aims to further raise the profile of

Outside of her professional role, Margi values spending time

Margi'S career shows how skills and experiences from different areas can come together to help others. Her leadership at the Middlemore Foundation continues to benefit the South Auckland community and shows the importance of working together to create change.

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This weeks episode features Jenni Giblin founder & CEO FundingHQ on fundraising.

Jenni emphasised the need for nonprofits to think strategically about their impact and effectively communicate their evidence to funders. She noted that funders' expectations have risen, requiring nonprofits to present clear,

Shae Ronald ONZM, CEO of Youthline, has dedicated her career to supporting others and with a real focus the mental health and wellbeing of young people. With nearly 30 years' experience in the mental health sector, Shae has led Youthline since 2018, guiding the organisation through a

Shae’s commitment to youth wellbeing is deeply personal.

For over 50 years, Youthline has provided vital services to

The challenges facing New Zealand’s young people have grown

Youthline has consistently evolved to meet the changing

Shae’s approach to leadership is deeply influenced by her

In 2023, Shae was awarded an Officer of the New Zealand

Shae is committed to ensuring Youthline’s financial

She recognises the importance of securing funding to maintain the organization’s high-quality services while remaining innovative and responsive to new challenges. Youthline continues to make a transformative impact on

For more information about Youthline and how you can support its mission, visit www.youthline.co.nz.

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic.

This weeks episode features Richard Spackman CEO at Aoraki Foundation.

Richard and host Mark Longbottom discuss the Community Foundation Movement and their potential for long-term sustainable impact. Richard emphasises the importance of scaling a community foundation start-up to a certain size to ensure its self-sustaining growth, he shares that Aoraki Foundation is aiming for an endowment of $30 million by 2030. He also shares how he has used his commercial mindset in philanthropic leadership setting, advocating for investment in the organisation for growth rather than focusing solely on expenses. Richard shares how he has set up a fund with Aoraki Foundation promoting financial literacy for children and young people and the importance of integrating financial education into the school system.