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Today’s episode is a powerful and necessary conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and reimagining how we give back.
Jonathan Webber is the founder of the JW Foundation, a new kind of philanthropic model built on lived experience, radical transparency, and real impact. From surviving an abusive childhood to launching a multimillion-dollar business while living on $50 a week, Jonathan’s journey is anything but conventional.
This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and creating the kind of change that truly matters. We unpack his story and mission, why he started the foundation, how he’s transforming the charity space, and the importance of giving survivors new avenues to speak up and heal. It’s also a reminder that real change often begins with those who’ve lived through the very challenges they’re now working to solve.
In this episode:
Mentioned
Jonathan’s Instagram: @jw.johnny
Follow JW foundation: @thejwfoundation
Buy tickets to Starry Night at NGV on September 13th, 2025: here
Donate to Starry Night: here
Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial
Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan
Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today’s episode is a powerful and necessary conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and reimagining how we give back.
Jonathan Webber is the founder of the JW Foundation, a new kind of philanthropic model built on lived experience, radical transparency, and real impact. From surviving an abusive childhood to launching a multimillion-dollar business while living on $50 a week, Jonathan’s journey is anything but conventional.
This is a conversation about resilience, purpose, and creating the kind of change that truly matters. We unpack his story and mission, why he started the foundation, how he’s transforming the charity space, and the importance of giving survivors new avenues to speak up and heal. It’s also a reminder that real change often begins with those who’ve lived through the very challenges they’re now working to solve.
In this episode:
Mentioned
Jonathan’s Instagram: @jw.johnny
Follow JW foundation: @thejwfoundation
Buy tickets to Starry Night at NGV on September 13th, 2025: here
Donate to Starry Night: here
Follow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial
Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahan
Follow me on YouTube: TessShanahan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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