This Melbourne maverick reveals the most important skill for us to develop in an age of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption.

Innovation is something that everyone seems to be doing at the moment. But what constitutes innovation? Can it be taught? And is there a science and method behind it?

Creating platforms that provide a strong footing for others to bring their ideas to life is at the heart of Alvaro Maz's two ventures: Creative Suburbs and Code for Australia.

Not many of us take a moment to consider how and where our clothes were made when we purchase them or put them on each morning. For Siggi it was these types of musings that led her to devoting her working life to creating consciousness in the way in which we all relate to fashion.

Questions like 'What is the secular equivalent of a church pastor?' and 'What would an inclusive, mystery exploring alternative to religion look like today?' prompted this week's guest to create an inclusive weekly service that crowd-sources wisdom to explore the wonder of existence.

It is not too far-fetched to image that meditation studios could soon become as plentiful as yoga studios. Happy Melon is one wellness centre that has been created with mindfulness as its focus, and I am excited about the implications for our city.

Eric Agyeman has some excuses at his disposal. As a six year-old his family moved to New Zealand from Ghana, as an eleven year-old to Melbourne, and as a fifteen year-old was sent on a seven-year ordeal back home to Ghana.

Kinfolk is a great Melbourne cafe. Of course this means that they make excellent coffee, serve quality food, and that it has a great look and feel. But hang around for a little while and you will start to notice there is a bit more going on than initially meets the eye.

Matt and business partner Dave created a wellness centre in Fitzroy North that puts service and results before profits. The results, and the people that are moving into the area to be near the gym, speak for themselves.

Maria Cameron talks about the suburban community that has emerged around her without a manifesto, without planning, but as an outcome of the small daily decisions made about what it means to them to live a good and ethical life.