s1e5: A story of inspiration & shared humanity. Lexis Beattie, co-founder of charitable organisation I am Heshima says she didn't choose this work—the work chose her. Destined for New York and a professional dance career, a "voluntourism" visit to Kenya revealed something darker and more compelling that changed the course of her life, and the course of a whole community there. Settle in for a powerful story of how education disrupts generational cycles, with action items for the Random Activist. I am Heshima website Like or follow I am Heshima Facebook page I am Heshima on Instagram ..read more

s1e4: It’s time to rethink funding models of NGOs and Not-For-Profits to empower communities and create sustainable meaningful change. A conversation with two powerhouse women in the business of social change and justice. Ruth Lancaster and Anu Mundkur, seasoned development professionals and founders of Equalis, says it’s time to rethink funding models of NGOs and Not-For-Profits to empower communities and create sustainable meaningful change. They recommend shared value strategic partnerships with the private sector that go beyond box-checking. A must-listen for those contemplating their orga ..read more

s1e3: Slavery is alive and kicking in modern supply chains globally. Guests Dr Stephen and Sarah Morse of Unchained Solutions talk about their work not just to comply with modern anti-slavery legislation, but to lead the change. They give tips on actions you can take to create change and break the chains of modern slavery. Unchained Solutions Pty Ltd website Follow or connect with Dr Stephen Morse on LinkedIn Follow or connect with Sarah Morse on LinkedIn ..read more

S1E2: I FELT I HAD TO DO SOMETHING SO… My new podcast is a passion project of heartfelt conversations with those doing meaningful work who seldom get heard—the Quiet Rebels of the world, and world-changing voices. I’m aiming to inspire you to be #alittlebitactivist ..read more

Welcome to my new podcast, Random Activist—Conversations with Quiet Rebels and World-Changing Voices. Conversations with those doing meaningful work who seldom get heard. I’m hoping it will inspire you to be #alittlebitactivist Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and your favourite platforms. Here’s a sneaky preview ..read more

This episode is raw. There’s no guest. It’s just me and my thoughts…on facing my white privilege and superiority. It’s pretty much unscripted. It’s been a tough self-examination. See? I told you it’s raw. + Show Notes & Links to Recommended Resources 1:30 The last 6 months have been the most transformative. 2:30 Learning te reo Māori was the catalyst for transformation. 3:00 Aotearoa New Zealand harbours insidious racism. 3:45 Human Rights Commission resource on everyday racism Voices of Racism. 4:45 Racism in COVID19 government wage subsidies. 6:15 Aotearoa New Zealand is not as green and ..read more

What if I were to say that being productive had nothing to do with getting stuff done? Helen Fitness speaks with Mridu Parikh, productivity mentor, keynote speaker and best-selling author, who invites us to look at productivity as a much more personal journey. Mridu Parikh, productivity mentor, keynote speaker and best-selling author shares her best productivity hacks and a very different perspective on getting stuff done. + SHOW NOTES & LINKS TO RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 2:22 We’re in a different place physically, mentally, emotionally. 2:50 Get focused right now. 3:00 Give yourself the gift ..read more

Wow—what just happened?! Suddenly, job searching has got a thousand times more challenging. Tracy Irvine, an executive coach with over 18 years of talent and recruitment experience with the likes of Apple and Accenture shares her tips on how to turn this economic sh**storm to your advantage. +SHOW NOTES 2.50 What Tracy’s hearing and seeing from her clients during the pandemic 3.43 Fear is a natural reaction to current times 5.28 People need to be focused in their job search 6.00 What would it look like to be focused and clear in a job search? 6.55 Leverage the network you have by being specifi ..read more

Dr Sabine Wünschmann is a cutting edge holistic Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in private practice with over 30 years serving women internationally. Classically-trained, obstetrician/gynaecologist, she is also the founder of Hormone Harmony, an online 1:1 program helping women in Menopause and Perimenopause heal naturally from symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. She guides women to vibrant hormonal health using homeopathy, herbs, supplements, and functional medicine in her practice to help her clients thrive, sleep better, reduce menopause symptoms, migraines, PMS and other women’s health ..read more

Maxine Nwaneri is a certified life and career success coach, international speaker, and #1 Amazon international bestselling author - but that doesn’t cover the half of it. She has worked with women on 5 continents, helping them achieve “work-life harmony” so they experience a sense of peace, purpose and success in both work and their family lives.She is on a mission to help at least 1000 women on each continent escape what the Economist have called “The Birth Penalty” by 2028. This penalty describes the hit many women’s careers and/or pay take as they struggle to find balance after becoming mo ..read more