Chasing Good: Inspiring Stories That Matter

Designing an Impact Driven Life

Tom Allen, co-founder of Impact Boom, shares his journey from industrial design to founding a sustainable design studio. He emphasizes the importance of aligning business with purpose and building a global community of sustainable businesses.

Rebuilding Lives After Domestic Violence

Annie overcame domestic violence and founded Lovewell to empower women from vulnerable backgrounds, helping them rebuild their lives and find employment through community and empathy.

Safe Spaces for Homelessness

Norm, driven by his father's death from homelessness, founded Beddown to repurpose empty spaces like car parks into shelters. Beddown offers beds and essential services, and is now launching Change 47 to fund six new sites in Queensland.

Mental Health Expert Discusses 'Good'

Tina, with 30+ years of experience, founded the Career Development Center, focusing on workplace mental health. She discusses the shift from a binary view to a continuum, stressing self-compassion, community well-being, and purpose.

Changing the Stigma Around Mental Health

Ed and Dan, founders of Trademutt and TIACS, discuss their journey in mental health advocacy, the challenges of starting their businesses, and the need for self-care. They stress normalizing mental health conversations, personal development, and sustainability for future impact.

Washing Clothes & Connecting Communities

Nic Marchesi, co-founder of Orange Sky, shares the story of the social enterprise’s mission to connect communities and build trust. He discusses the impact on individuals experiencing homelessness, the growth of Orange Sky, and future expansion plans.

Empathy Masterclass

Leanne Butterworth, founder of Empathy First, explores empathy's impact on personal and professional life, breaking it into emotional, cognitive, and healthy types, and its role in ethical business.