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....