Work That's Worth It

Are you chasing your purpose, or just a paycheck? Elspeth Jones had it all — a lucrative law career, financial stability, and a future that looked perfect on paper. Until one day, she started to question the true value of her work.

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In this episode, she shares why she finally walked away and how that pivotal decision led to alignment, growth, and real-world impact at ClientEarth. We discuss the common struggle of choosing between financial security and meaningful work, the risks of waiting too long to make a change, and the freedom that comes with purpose-driven work. 

Tune in to discover how meaning and success can still go hand in hand when you focus on the contribution you want to make in the world (versus the income you are chasing)!

 
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Today's guest is Rebecca Van Bergen, founder of Nest, a nonprofit organization that champions the handworker economy and supports artisans around the world. 

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Rebecca exemplifies what happens when someone takes an early leap into meaningful work, building a business that authentically reflects who she is. Twenty years ago, as a fresh social work graduate, Rebecca won a business plan competition that provided seed capital to start Nest. Rather than following a traditional career path, she immediately began creating a platform that helps women artisans build sustainable businesses across 123 countries. 

Recognized as a PBS Changemaker, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Ashoka Fellow, Rebecca offers invaluable wisdom on building a purpose-driven enterprise that challenges traditional business models while creating economic opportunities for women worldwide.

Her story offers powerful insights into creating an enterprise aligned with your values and finding fulfillment through supporting others' creativity and economic independence.
 

Resources 

• Build a Nest 

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Summary: 

Our guest today, Evan Hacker, shares his fascinating journey from aspiring rapper to teaching English in China for eight years, then pivoting to software engineering before finding his sweet spot in book marketing with Book Thinkers. 

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Through Evan's story of multiple career transitions, listeners gain insight into the value of self-reflection, the courage required to pivot from comfortable but unfulfilling roles, and how seemingly disconnected experiences can ultimately weave together into a cohesive career path. 

Evan's refreshing perspective that "life is long—too long to be stuck in something that's not making you happy" offers valuable wisdom for anyone navigating their own professional journey. 

 
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Impact at work starts with intention. For today’s guest, that meant turning a personal low into a mission to lead with empathy.

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Bernard Law is the co-founder of Kind Laundry, where he’s created a culture that values people and not just what they do. He shares the turning point in his career that nearly broke his confidence, but instead gave him the clarity he needed to build something better.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Bernard keeps purpose and his employees at the center of his work. Join us for a conversation on resilience, true success, and leadership that actually feels good!

 
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Only for the bravest people! From Sydney's glamorous political scene to refugee camps in Palestine, Ann-Marie Wilcox’s journey shows what happens when you trust that nagging feeling of "I don't belong here." 

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In this episode, she reveals how swapping plush waterfall-backed bars for remote villages fulfilled her deeper purpose and connected her with brave, determined colleagues who became her community. 

Fourteen years into her aid-work career, including stints in conflict zones and disaster areas worldwide, Ann-Marie offers practical guidance for those yearning to make a similar leap into humanitarian work. She offers the real stories and challenges, plus a roadmap for anyone wondering if they're brave enough to build a career like hers.

 Resources:

• www.theironbell.org

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In this moving conversation, Martina Halloran reveals how leading Dr. Hauschka USA transcends typical corporate leadership.

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From her childhood on the free lunch program to becoming CEO of a pioneering natural skincare brand, Martina shares how authentic leadership can create workplaces where people actually want to show up on Monday mornings. 

Martina explains how a foundation-owned company with "no shareholders, just stewards" operates differently—prioritizing sustainability, employee wellbeing, and social impact without sacrificing business success.

Martina's emotional reflection on creating opportunities for others who "don't fit" the traditional beauty industry mold demonstrates that the humans behind truly good products are often as inspiring as what they create.

This conversation will make you reconsider what work can be when aligned with deep personal values and genuine purpose—where every employee deserves a window overlooking nature and the dignity to breathe.

 Resources:

• Dr. Hauschka Skincare 

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In this episode, I chat with Debbie Sterling—founder of GoldieBlox, Stanford-trained engineer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Toy of the Year award winner, and TEDx speaker—for a powerful conversation on what it takes to own your strengths and quiet the inner (and outer) naysayers. 

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Debbie shares how embracing the engineering mindset of rapid prototyping helped her turn a simple cardboard mockup into a million-unit bestseller that challenged gender stereotypes in STEM.

We dive into what it means to really know your strengths—not just having them, but leaning into them and learning how to share them with confidence.

And we explore how purpose, especially when it's personal, can fuel the courage to step into the unknown—no matter how daunting the dream may be. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself or felt like your vision was bigger than your resources, this one’s for you.

 
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In this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to fight gender-based violence in India.

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Discover how her organization has peacefully resolved over 20,000 domestic violence cases and educated more than 4 million people about human trafficking prevention. Our guest shares the profound rewards of purpose-driven work, the importance of building a community of "Dragon Slayers" who share both the burden and the mission, and the practical realities of sustaining meaningful work when financial compensation isn't the primary reward.

This conversation explores the delicate balance between passion and practicality, the transformative power of getting "up close" to social problems, and how courage spreads between those doing difficult but vital work.

Content note: While this episode doesn't go into explicit detail, it does touch on sensitive topics including domestic violence and human trafficking. Please consider your personal well-being when choosing to listen.
 
 Resources

Organizations

• My Choices Foundation
• UNHCR
• UNICEF
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Today, you'll hear from an extraordinary entrepreneur who is not just building a billion-dollar company, but audaciously tackling one of the world's most pressing health challenges: reversing diabetes and obesity for one billion people.

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Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health, breaks down powerful insights on:

* Reimagining the for-profit world as a vehicle for massive social impact

* Why chasing money isn't the path to fulfillment

* Challenging traditional views on success, purpose, and meaningful work

* The danger of viewing professional life as a formulaic "game"

More than just a business leader, Sami offers a radical perspective on how young professionals can align their careers with genuine purpose. Hear directly from an innovator who proves that profits and profound social good can—and should—go hand in hand.

 
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In this episode, host Georgi Enthoven interviews Scott Curran, a former corporate lawyer who followed his curiosity to become general counsel at the Clinton Foundation during what he calls "the modern golden age of philanthropy." 

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After a decade at the Foundation, Scott founded Beyond Advisors, a social impact consulting firm that helps organizations like The Starbucks Foundation, Sean Penn's CORE, and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation "simplify the hardest parts of doing good well." Throughout his career journey, Scott emphasizes the importance of pursuing what intrigues you, turning "have-tos" into "get-tos," and finding the "Goldilocks zone" where passion meets proficiency. 

Scott encourages listeners to embrace work-life integration rather than work-life balance and to view their careers as "both and" rather than "either or" when it comes to meaning and financial success.
 
 Resources:

• Clinton School of Public Service
• Clinton Foundation
• Beyond Advisors (Scott's consulting firm)
• LinkedIn: Scott M Curran
• Website: scottmcurran.com

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