In this episode of Purposely Podcast, Mark Longbottom talks with Georgina Camp, co-founder of Huber Social, and Michelle McCaskill, the organisation’s CEO in Aotearoa. Both are leading voices in the move toward social impact measurement that actually helps communities instead of adding more admin. Georgina starts by explaining Huber Social’s purpose: to help people live well, and to support organisations to understand what truly makes a difference. Instead of counting outputs

Welcoming Kirsten Kilian-Taylor, Head of Philanthropy at Perpetual Guardian, to Purposely Podcast. Kirsten oversees more than $40 million in grants each year, working with hundreds of donors and charities to help drive meaningful change across Aotearoa. Her role is all about careful stewardship, not just managing funds, but making sure legacies, some over a century old, are still supporting real needs today. Philanthropy can be daunting when so many people and organisations n

This special live episode of Purposely Podcast  was recorded in Auckland at a Place-Based Impact Investing event co-hosted by Brightlight and Trust Investments. Samuel Richards, Managing Director at Brightlight, joins me to discuss how purpose and investment can come together to deliver better outcomes for people and places. He talks about Brightlight’s journey, how it began, the challenges along the way, and what it takes to build an organisation that’s both commercially str

Welcoming Simon Fulford , Executive Director at Parrott Creek  in Oregon USA to Purposely Podcast where he talks about leadership, community, and making change that lasts. Parrott Creek supports young people facing tough circumstances, combining therapeutic care with community-based programmes. Simon’s approach is shaped by years of working with youth and families in the UK, New York, and now the Pacific Northwest. He believes leadership is about staying mission focused when

In this episode of Purposely Podcast , we’re joined by Seumas Fantham (Ngāti Porou, Whakatōhea), Chief Executive of the Todd Foundation. Mark Longbottom (left), Host of Purposely and Seumas Fantham Seumas shares how philanthropy can move beyond forms, reports, and checkboxes, towards something rooted in trust, honesty, and shared learning. He’s clear that effective giving isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building real relationships, creating space for honest con

Welcoming Geneva Loftus, Executive Director of Move92 , to Purposely Podcast. Geneva leads Move92, a global philanthropic organisation on a mission to help local changemakers lead their own development. Their approach challenges traditional models of international aid by putting resources and decision-making power directly in the hands of those closest to the challenges. The organisation takes its name from a striking statistic: of the $10 billion in global gender equality fu

Welcoming Mark Weatherall, CEO of Life Education Trust, to Purposely. Mark Weatherall has a refreshingly down-to-earth take on how New Zealand prepares young people for life. He talks openly about something many of us recognise — that a lot of young people, and even adults, haven’t had the chance to build the confidence, knowledge, or habits needed to handle an increasingly complex world. “We got pocket money, we spent it — that was it,” he laughs, thinking back to his own ch

Welcoming Pablo Berrutti, Co- founder at Atliorem & Analyst at Stewart Investors to Purposely Podcast. In this episode, Mark...

Welcoming Jake Bailey to Purposely, Jake is the General Foundation at Inspire Foundation . Jake Bailey is no stranger to resilience....

Nicola Coom has just stepped into the role of CEO at the Cancer Society New Zealand, and for her, cancer isn’t an abstract cause—it’s...

Welcoming Aisha Daji Punga, CEO of Toitū Envirocare to Purposely. Aisha is an experienced leader whose career has taken her across...

Rod Baxter, CEO of Kings Trust Aotearoa New Zealand , sees his work as more than a job—it’s a calling shaped by purpose and a deep belief...

Tina McCafferty, CEO of Tōtara Hospice , is driven by a powerful belief: everyone deserves dignity, respect, and choice at the end of...

James Stewart, CEO of Home Capital Partners , recently joined the Purposely Podcast to talk about the housing challenges facing Aotearoa...

Welcoming Sydney Straver’s founder and CEO of &BLOOM to Purposely Starting a business isn’t always about having the perfect plan. Often,...

Welcoming Arian Ataie (founder)  and Dion McDougall  to the Purposely Podcast —two of the driving forces behind dmtr , a volunteer-led...

In Partnership with Science Alliance we’re pleased to welcome Dr Jacqueline Orian , Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, to a...

Welcoming Martin Rohner, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), to Purposely Podcast  to share how...

Dean Hegarty became Co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to help grow the role investment plays in...

Jenny Horst on the Power of Connection: Why Mentoring Matters More Than Ever Jenny Horst, Chief Executive at Upside Mentoring Aotearoa ,...