Weh Yeoh realised that there was so much more he could do with his Physiotherapy degree than hands on, 1 on 1 clinical work. It was a combination of his physio training, clinical experience, and his travels (volunteering and working for charity overseas) that made him realise that the standard charity business model is broken. If a charity grows, t…

Geraldine Hickey makes me laugh, which is good, because that's her job. But it's the way she makes me laugh is what I like about her so much, through humorous anecdotes, and real stories about her life. You see, you'll struggle to find a more genuine person, willing to share the vulnerable details of their world, in this case, through the medium of…

While driving her car one day, Louise Larkin heard an interview on the radio that would change the course of her life. She heard the sad story of a young boy, who was left broken hearted after no one turned up to his birthday party, despite his parents attempts at throwing a great party. This lit a fire in her belly, and after some conversations wi…

Music, ethics, and principles are the fabric of Cassie Walker's being So it's no surprise that she created a business that can help musicians create merchandise which helps them earn money, AND reduce the impact on the environment at the same time! Upcycled Merch sources non new, and pre owned items of clothing, and upcycles them into merchandise f…

There is no doubt that A.I. or Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic. The speed in which it is being developed and employed in almost every industry is both amazing, and FRIGHTENING! The words ChatGPT can be heard almost daily, even in non tech environment So is it friend or foe? I wanted to find out so I invited Marrs Coiro, the Co-Founder of Pol…

At just 12 years of age, Tommy Quick survived a stroke, and had to learn to walk again and talk again, and try to live a normal life with his new disability, and it was damn hard. But as it turns out, Tommy Quick is an unstoppable force, completing high school, achieving a degree in Nutrition, and even hiking the Kokoda Track. But a conversation wi…

Dr Matthew Read was pretty young when he knew he wanted to be a surgeon. Having been exposed to medical clinics which were managed by his mother, and having the aptitude for fixing problems, his vision of his future was pretty clear. But, as he discovered, there is never a straight line between dreams and success, and for over 20 years Matthew purs…

Emma MacGregor reached a point in her life where she had achieved everything that was expected of her. She went to Uni, she got married, had kids, but had a the lingering feeling that there is more she should do. Event management is her trade, but after losing her dream job at the beginning of COVID, Emma took matters into her own hands, creating a…

As a young cop, Peter Baines knew he had a bigger purpose. He couldn't have guessed though, the he would be involved in the largest Disaster Victim Identification task in history, or that he would raise over $30m for charity. After choosing a path in forensics, Peter quickly climbed the ranks, which lead him to be called up as part of an internatio…

Have you ever thought about what it's like to re enter society after serving a prison sentence? We watch glorified TV shows about crime, lawyers, and even some popular shows set inside prisons, but we don't tend to pay much attention to ex-prisoners who have re joined the community, which is strange given that almost all of them are eventually rele…

It's school holidays, so for a change of pace, I invited Chris Farrell - (Neighbours/The Hope Fund - ep21) and Jess McDonald (High Tees Australia - ep11) to come to the studio for a coffee and chat. Chris barracks for the Carlton Blues, while Jess is a fanatical Melbourne Demons supporter, so I played a dirty trick on them, inviting them to wear th…

Ryan Abramowitz was in Copenhagen when he learnt that his father had died from suicide. It was an event that would change his life, and leave deep scars with him and his family. He discovered through the grieving process that there weren't many options when it came to books to help people understand, and work through the grief of losing a parent or…

Kelly Barrett decided from a very young age that she had to take control of her own destiny. She's a firm believer that the game of life isn't played on a level playing field, so she was determined not to let her humble beginnings in the commission flats in Werribee, shape her future for her. Having been served her fair share of back fortune, Kelly…

Since the day she was born, Evana De Lune was destined for the stage. Performance is in her DNA, having been dancing since a very young age, but a chance trip to a burlesque class, opened her eyes to a whole new world of performance. She was so hooked by what she saw, she has been performing as a burlesque dancer ever since. The entertainment indus…

Scott Miller wasn't far into his corporate career when he decided that working in big oil wasn't for him. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, he was destined to follow in their footsteps climbing the corporate ladder, business was the mantra, but it quickly became clear that his personal values didn't align, and so he jumped ship (or rig?) perus…

Jack Simpson says the best thing about being an apprentice carpenter, was getting to go to great coffee shops all over Melbourne. It was the best part of his day. Truth is, he didn't really like carpentry, but started to really love coffee. One chance day, he walked into a great cafe in Brighton who had a sign on the window looking for baristas, an…

Black Saturday will always be remembered as one of the worst days in the history of Victoria. But it should also be remembered as the day that David Laity was forced to think about his life, and his purpose. His media production company AND side hustle were both destroyed by the horrific fires which burnt so much of northern Victoria, and took so m…

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is limited by your postcode. Zac Lewis is the CEO of Western Chances, and organisation devoted to empowering young people to achieve their potential. There is an unfortunate, and very real correlation between life opportunities, and the postcode you live in. Western Chances is built on the idea of levelling the…

Adam Sarfati had already started trying to change the world for the better before the pandemic hit, but the COVID lockdowns combined with the increase in online shopping was the perfect time for Heaps Good Packaging to launch. People want to do the right thing, and the original Heaps Good mailing satchel (a revolutionary product which is home compo…

You may know Chris Farrell from his role as heart throb, Dr Rob in the tv soapie Neighbours. But you probably didn't know he's a Head of Operations and Marketing, helping raise awareness for serious illness like upper gastro intestinal cancer through The Hope Fund, a fantastic organisation created by medical professionals who want to create better …

Jacinta Parsons, has a lot to say, and we wanted her perspective! She's an ABC Melbourne Radio host, Author, and Public Speaker, as well as a huge lover of people, and their stories. If you only know her from her "Afternoons" show on ABC Melbourne Radio, you may be led to believe that this charismatic, fun and friendly, ball of energy is JP's only …

Lisa Skaife from My Drive School has motorsport running through her veins. Having worked around the thrills and spills of the high speed industry for most of her career, she was confident that she would be able to pass on what she knew to her kids when it came time for them to get behind the wheel. But after some consideration, and research (which …

Matthew Donovan, founder and CEO of Food For Change has created 3 MILLION MEALS for people suffering from food insecurity. Insane right? What is even more amazing is, he only started in 2016! Matt found himself with some spare time after winding up a business and moving to Melbourne, and so started volunteering in food relief. Little did he know th…

Peta-Gai Mclaughlin from Iridis Cosmetics is on a mission to help people find their inner beauty, and she's doing it with Makeup! Ironic? No! Often makeup is used to hide imperfections and flaws, but Peta-Gai's talent is identifying and accentuating people's positive side. The result is an increase in self worth and inner strength which has changed…

Rebecca Challoner from My Spirited Child is an award winning ADHD advocate, who is on a mission to create information, strategies and support for neurodivergent children, to improve their education, self worth, and quality of life in general, including family life and social settings. Australia has a comparatively low diagnosis rate compared to oth…

David McNamara is the CEO of one of the world's oldest food relief charities, Foodbank. He is one of the most humble and generous people you will ever meet, and in this episode he talks about how he, as a young IT professional ends up at the helm of an organisation, which is feeding 50,000 people every day David's message is clear. Solving food ins…

Amanda Thompson from Endurance Financial is an award winning financial advisor, and 3 time World Ironman Qualifier, who has taken life by the horns, but not without her fair share of challenges. She was a high flying corporate financial advisor who was working HARD to provide for her family, but a life saving 4 week stint in hospital gave her the j…

Andrew Hansen from the legendary "The Chaser" tv show joins us on The Good People Podcast, bringing his very lively and detailed account of how he found himself tangled up in one of the most popular and risky comedy tv shows of the the 2000's. As well as his live comedy shows, he's also an author, and has released his own children's books co author…

Liliana Bravo migrated to Australia to create a new life for herself. One where she could learn English, further her education, create her own business, and make social change in an environment which is far safer than her home land. For better or for worse, she launched her business Casa Bonita Lifestyle just before the COVID outbreak, which create…

One fateful day, A young arts graduate who was backpacking through Ireland walked into the Dublin store of one of the worlds largest cosmetics companies, looking for work. Little did she know that this would be the start of a very successful career, which took her all over the world, and solidified her ethics and values, but whose demands also took…

Phoebe Preuss is the Co Founder of Living Koko , a company which creates delicious chocolatey treats in Melbourne, Australia. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find that she is an amazing person who's values and ethics are changing the lives of an entire supply chain, through the importation of the Samoan grown Koko or Cacao bean. Phoebe takes us…

Tommy Quick is the definition of inspiration! At just 12 years old, the sport loving boys life would change forever, when he suffered a stroke. Tommy had to learn to walk again, talk again, and get his life back, but this wouldn't stop him from eventually achieving some incredible things. After already hiking the Kokoda Trail, he is in the process …

Lorien Parker AKA "Dr Loz" is one smart cookie! She has a PHD in Bio Chemistry, has launched science experiments into space, and was listed as a top 100 most influential women in the Australian Financial Review! In this episode of The Good People Podcast we explore how Dr Loz went from a career in cancer treatment research, to championing STEM lear…

Athena Thompson from Tech Lever is a one of a kind. Although you'll mostly find her lurking around in background, you can bet your bottom dollar she's moving and shaking, and busy helping someone bring their project to life. She loves nothing more than seeing others succeed, especially if she had a hand in it. Athena has recently been recognised wi…

Chris Gooden is the owner of the infamous Seddon Deadly Sins cafe in Seddon, Victoria, but what most people don't know is the incredible story of the man who will travel to the other side of Australia, just to help people out. He's supported Aussie athletes at international competition, volunteered at crisis accomodation, spearheaded massive social…

John Ng - is more than just a previous citizen of the year, or the many billboards you see him on. He's a self made man, who migrated to Australia chasing love and dreams of a better life. After finally getting citizenship and gaining full time employment, he became disenchanted with his job and all the moral issues that go hand in hand with workin…

This episode with Jules Brooke is one for the ages. Rarely will you meet a person with such interesting stories about their past, from impulsive and dangerous travel stories, to creating an array of businesses which have led to some incredible encounters. Jules has made it her mission to empower women in both business and in life, and has her own a…

Subscribe to this channel, and never miss any of the amazing stories from The Good People Podcast Justin Anderson is an Actor, Producer, and Director, who has appeared in nearly EVERY good Australian drama in the past 20+ years. He’s also the co Founder of Bitten By Productions, a Melbourne based production company. Justin’s also been involved in d…

Sheridan Rose Shaw is the Creative Director at the multi awarding winning Mama West, a group of women led businesses based in the inner west of Melbourne, who set out to build a vibrant community and co-working space of cool people, creators and brands. We spoke to her about how she got to where she is today, including all the highs and lows, along…

Kate Tapping set out to change the world $10 at a time when she created Write The World Notebooks, a great little business that has made a BIG difference. Each notebook has a name, and the designs are all unique collaborations with artists and photographers, but the kicker is, the total amount spent on each notebook goes to effective charities, whi…