Are you ready to be inspired? Introducing "What's your Cause?" - the brand new podcast hosted by the one and only Mick Cronin.
Join Mick as he takes you on a journey of discovery, exploring the stories and passions of people who have found their purpose and cause and are making a difference in the world. With his trademark warmth, humor and insight, Mick will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from tears to laughter, as he uncovers the stories of those who have overcome adversity, tackled challenges and achieve success.
There is a twist in that each guest nominates and helps Mick secure the next one and so on. Season 1 is called Bianca to Barack! Mick starts with Bianca Chatfield as his first guest and looks to finish the season with Barack Obama. He wants to show how a movement of connection through his guests can lead him to interviewing this great man. It might take months or years to reach him but just think of the amount of incredible stories about incredible causes this podcast will share along the way!
If you're looking for inspiration, motivation and a fresh perspective on life, then "What's your Cause?" is the podcast for you. So, join Mick and his guests as they explore the power of purpose and the impact of making a difference in the world.
Get ready to be moved, touched and inspired - this is "What's your Cause?"
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Are you ready to be inspired? Introducing "What's your Cause?" - the brand new podcast hosted by the one and only Mick Cronin.
Join Mick as he takes you on a journey of discovery, exploring the stories and passions of people who have found their purpose and cause and are making a difference in the world. With his trademark warmth, humor and insight, Mick will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from tears to laughter, as he uncovers the stories of those who have overcome adversity, tackled challenges and achieve success.
There is a twist in that each guest nominates and helps Mick secure the next one and so on. Season 1 is called Bianca to Barack! Mick starts with Bianca Chatfield as his first guest and looks to finish the season with Barack Obama. He wants to show how a movement of connection through his guests can lead him to interviewing this great man. It might take months or years to reach him but just think of the amount of incredible stories about incredible causes this podcast will share along the way!
If you're looking for inspiration, motivation and a fresh perspective on life, then "What's your Cause?" is the podcast for you. So, join Mick and his guests as they explore the power of purpose and the impact of making a difference in the world.
Get ready to be moved, touched and inspired - this is "What's your Cause?"
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My guest for this episode is a true force for change — a lifelong advocate, a black belt in karate, and a trailblazer in the fight to end violence. I’m honored to be joined by Patti Giggans, Executive Director and CEO of Peace Over Violence, a groundbreaking organization at the forefront of sexual assault, domestic violence, and youth violence prevention since 1971. Patti has led this movement since 1985, and her impact spans from the founding of the first martial arts school for women in Southern California to launching the global Denim Day campaign. We’ll talk about her journey, the power of prevention, and what it really means to build a safer, more just world. You don’t want to miss this one.”
To learn more about Patti and Peace over Violence clink this link: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/
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In this episode of What's Your Cause? I chat with Shayne Hood, a social impact leader who has transformed his experiences with family violence, street life, and addiction into a foundation for meaningful change. As the Director of Wounds and Wisdom and Co-founder of 16 Yards, Shayne mentors' young people with justice system experience, empowering them to become consultants and leaders, shaping training and support services.
Shayne’s work demonstrates the power of resilience, collaboration, and unlocking potential. This conversation highlights the importance of turning adversity into opportunity, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in social impact and justice reform.
To learn more about Shayne and 16 Yards clink this link: https://www.16yards.life/
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In episode 25, I have the privilege of speaking with the inspiring Carla Raynes, CEO and founder of Bridge It and Challenge The Label. With over 20 years of experience working in the homelessness sector across the UK and Australia, Carla has dedicated her career to creating lasting, transformative solutions. Her diverse expertise spans crisis accommodation, drug and alcohol teams, tertiary hospitals, and youth residential units.
In this episode, Carla opens up about her creative, trailblazing approaches to addressing homelessness, emphasizing sustainable, long-term change. As a fierce advocate for young women, Carla is on a mission to create positive, lasting impact in their lives.
Tune in to discover what drives Carla to push boundaries and deliver significant social impact in the fight against homelessness.
To learn more about Bridge - https://bridgeit.org.au/
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In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola O'Donoghue, Founder and CEO of Intogreat, a global well-being company dedicated to helping organizations foster healthier, more resilient work environments. Nicola, an Oxford law graduate and Cambridge MBA, has had a diverse 20-year career across the legal, consulting, and HR industries on three continents. She shares the pivotal moments from her career that led her to found Intogreat, driven by a personal understanding of the severe impact stress and burnout have on individuals.
Nicola’s journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritising mental well-being in the workplace. Intogreat partners with organisations to develop science-backed strategies that empower employees to self-regulate, build resilience, and take ownership of their well-being. In this conversation, Nicola holds a mirror up to both individuals and corporate leaders, challenging them to rethink how they approach well-being in their organisations.
Tune in as Nicola shares her vision for a more connected and resilient world, one organization at a time.
Follow intogreat:
Instagram: @intogreat
YouTube: 
/ @intogreat
LinkedIn: 
/ 89635344
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In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Bryonn Bain, a Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning storyteller, whose diverse talents span poetry, acting, writing, and directing. As the creator of the acclaimed hip hop theater production "Lyrics from Lockdown," Bryonn combines art and activism to advocate for prison education and abolition. He is the founder of the UCLA Prison Education Program, where he has dedicated over 30 years to creating educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Bryonn’s unique approach includes teaching university students alongside those in prison. Having experienced wrongful imprisonment himself during law school, he brings a profound perspective to his work. Now a professor at UCLA, he continues to push for justice and community-building through the arts. Join us as we delve into his inspiring story and impactful contributions.
To find out more about Bryonn inspiring and creative work please follow this link to his website :https://www.bryonn.com/about
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In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Micheline Ntiru, a global impact leader with over two decades of professional experience. Micheline’s unique perspective is shaped by her life on four continents, fluency in nine languages, and work across more than fifty countries. She delves into her extensive expertise in scaling startups and offering innovative venture finance solutions that foster growth and sustainability, particularly in the African context.
Micheline also discusses her commitment to discovering, funding, and supporting African women who are solving social challenges through entrepreneurial initiatives. As an executive coach with intogreat, she emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in leadership. Additionally, we touch on her passion for African narratives, which inspired her to found the media enterprise We Three Queens of Africa. Micheline is also working on a book of short stories, mentors girls and mid-career women, and continues to refine her repertoire of accents.
Tune in for a compelling conversation with a leader who is making a global impact while championing her cultural heritage and personal passions.
To find out more about Micheline here are some links:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/michelinentiru
We Three Queens of Africa Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/we-three-queens-of-africa/id1539871464
Delta40 Launches a New Venture Studio
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Join us for a compelling conversation with Sean Pica, Executive Director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. Sean shares his journey from a 16-year-old sentenced to 24 years in prison to transforming his life through education. Under his leadership, Hudson Link enrolls over 670 students annually across six prisons, awarding more than 1,200 degrees with nine college partners. Sean also launched New Beginnings, a reentry housing initiative where formerly incarcerated students renovate abandoned properties for returning students. This episode highlights the power of rehabilitation and hope through education.
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Join me as we delve into the inspiring journey of Babita Patel, a humanitarian photographer on a mission to evolve societal thinking from "us vs. them" to "us and them." Through her impactful storytelling, Babita deepens our understanding of each other.
In this episode, Babita discusses her debut book, "Breaking Out in Prison," which humanizes systemic racism and mass incarceration by introducing us to 15 men who were excluded from society long before their imprisonment. She also shares her experiences as the founder of KIOO Project, an NGO that advances gender equality through photography,
Listen in to discover how Babita Patel is bridging gaps and fostering understanding through her powerful storytelling and photography. Let's learn how we can move from "us vs. them" to "us and them" together.
To learn more about all the inspiring work of Babita follow this link BABITA PATEL | Global Storyteller
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Join me as I talk to the Ada Williams Prince. Ada is a creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada shares the work she had done over the past two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world, conceiving groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championing the formation of the first 'Women and Girls of Color Design Council' within a premium philanthropic and venture organization, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision making. This conversation shed a light on philanthropy in the U.S highlighting the historical and current challenges, the gaps and the opportunities!!Please enjoy!!
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In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Coss Marte, the founder of CONBODY & CONBUD. Coss opens up about his incredible story of redemption, from running a $5 million drugs empire to facing 12 years imprisonment, and ultimately finding a path to turn his life around.
Listeners will be inspired by Coss's transformation, sparked by a serious health issue, which became the catalyst for the birth of CONBODY. Coss shares his unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.
We also explore Coss's newest venture, CONBUD, and his vision on how it will positively impact the lives of those looking for a second chance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear Coss Marte's incredible story of redemption, resilience, and the power of creating positive change.
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Join me as I chat with the amazing Maaza Seyoum an Ethiopian feminist is who has been working in the field of global health for close to two decades. Maaza shares how she fiercely campaigned for health equity while building partnerships with and between civil society groups in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
We delve deep into the Covid -19 vaccination roll out, how lessons where not learned from the approach to HIV treatment back in 2001 and her fight as part of the People's Vaccine Alliance to seek and secure equitable access to medicine and vaccinations universally. This episode raises and explores the question of Public Health versus Profit.
Maaza currently serves as Senior Advisor for Alliances and Strategic Partnerships for Oxfam where she continues to highlight the effects of coloniality and racism on all of our systems as she builds connections and works towards more just and equal world.
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Join Mick as he reflects back on What's your Cause? He delves into episodes 7-11 in which he interviews Sam Payne, Rosie Thomas, Ashleigh Streeter Jones, Taylor Dee Hawkins & Susan Harris Rimmer
You will hear about a number of causes such as Pink Elephants Support Network, Project Rockit, Raise Our Voice Australia, Foundations for Tomorrow and a vision for a gender equal society that respects human rights.
If you a loyal listener or looking for an educational inspiring podcast, then this episode is for you!
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Join Mick as he goes back to where What's your Cause? all started. He delves into episodes 1- 6 in which he interviews Bianca Chatfield, Gus Worland, Kath Koschel, Seth Maxwell, Ziad Ahmed & Louis Carr.
You will hear about a number of causes from Leadership, Mental Fitness, Kindness and WayMakers!!
If you a loyal listener or looking for an educational inspiring podcast, then this episode is for you!
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Join me on this episode as I have the pleasure of speaking with Rona Gylnn-McDonald the founding CEO of Common Ground and Director of First Nations Futures.
Rona is a Kaytetye woman who grew up in Mparntwe on Arrernte Country. With ties to storytelling, economics and narrative change, Rona works with First Nations organisations to shape future systems that centre First Nations people, knowledge and solutions. Through her work with First Nations communities across Australia, Rona aims to create future systems that centre First Nations people, knowledge and cultures.
In this episode Rona shares the inspiring work on Common Ground and how they bring together people and stories to create content and experiences that inform and advocate.
If you are looking to find out more about Rona, Common Ground or, First Nations Futures please do so at
Instagram: rona.ngamperle
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In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Jane Tewson the Founder and Director of Igniting Change which is a deliberately tiny charity supporting organisations and inspiring people to tackle social issues and drive positive change.
Jane is an innovator with a global reputation for inspiring individuals and organisations to work together for positive social change. She is the co-founder of Comic Relief and has founded a number of charities throughout her career.
Jane is an extremely humble and warm person who likes to shine out rather than within which comes through in this honest and insightful conversation. We speak about the lack of connection in today's world and the importance of being curious as well as the importance of lived experience when seeking to drive positive social change.
For Jane and Igniting Change it is purely all about meeting the people and feeling the issues!!
I hope you enjoy this episode.
To find out more about Igniting Change follow this link: www.ignitingchange.org.au.
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Massive acknowledgements need to be made to the following kind and generous people who made this podcast possible - Bianca Shepherd for your amazing cover design and graphics, Michael Xovski for music, Mark Wilson for putting up with my annoying repeated questions around editing and Bianca Chatfield for pushing me to turn my idea into a reality.
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Join me as I sit down with Nick Pearce, the co-founder and former CEO of HoMie, as he opens up for his very first interview since stepping down from his role. Nick shares his compelling story of how a charity bike ride in Cambodia back in 2013 led him to a fateful encounter with his future business partner, Marcus Cook. This chance meeting ignited a passionate social crusade dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
Nick is a true gem in the world of social enterprise with an unwavering dedication and fervor for lifting up people facing challenging times.
It's a story that exemplifies the transformative power of compassion, determination, and a shared vision so please don't miss out on this heartwarming and thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on Nick incredible journey and the impactful mission of HoMie!!
To find out more on Homie click follow this link - homie.com.au
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Massive acknowledgements need to be made to the following kind and generous people who made this podcast possible - Bianca Shepherd for your amazing cover design and graphics, Michael Xovski for music, Mark Wilson for putting up with my annoying repeated questions around editing and Bianca Chatfield for pushing me to turn my idea into a reality.
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In this episode we delve into the inspiring vision of Professor Susan Harris Rimmer. She envisions a world where gender equality and human rights are paramount!
Susan brings a wealth of experience in policy research and innovation. Her commitment to gender equality is evident through her role as the co-convenor of the Griffith Gender Equality Research Network. Additionally, she leads the Climate Justice theme of the Griffith Climate Action Beacon, demonstrating her dedication to addressing climate change's social justice implications.
We talk Coonabarabran, United Nations, Immigration centres and the remarkable impact she continues to make in shaping a brighter future for all. I hope you can join me in discovering the inspiring work of this visionary leader and advocate for change.
www.everygen.online
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Massive acknowledgements need to be made to the following kind and generous people who made this podcast possible - Bianca Shepherd for your amazing cover design and graphics, Michael Xovski for music, Mark Wilson for putting up with my annoying repeated questions around editing and Bianca Chatfield for pushing me to turn my idea into a reality.
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In this episode of What's your Cause? I dive into the remarkable journey of Taylor Hawkins an entrepreneur and advocate with a focus on future-fit leadership, policy innovation, and social impact. Taylor's dynamic roles, including advising the United Nations Foundation's Our Future Agenda initiative and leading Foundations for Tomorrow, highlight her commitment to shaping a better future.
Taylor's expertise as a leadership development specialist, working with renowned companies like Google and Adidas, underscores her knack for fostering adaptable and forward-looking leaders. I
Taylor's journey is an inspiring testament to her dedication to global change. Join me as we hear about the incredible impact she's making in shaping a future that is bright, equitable, and sustainable.
To learn more about Foundations for Tomorrow follow this link Foundations for Tomorrow
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Massive acknowledgements need to be made to the following kind and generous people who made this podcast possible - Bianca Shepherd for your amazing cover design and graphics, Michael Xovski for music, Mark Wilson for putting up with my annoying repeated questions around editing and Bianca Chatfield for pushing me to turn my idea into a reality.
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Join me as I speak with the inspiring Founder and CEO of Raise Our Voice Australia Ashleigh Streeter Jones about how she is "lifting the floor" in regard to creating gender equality for young women and gender diverse people in politics.
Ash has been named both the youngest ACT women of the year and Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018. Forbes magazine described her as a "youthful visionary. " It is such an educational and also insightful conversation that I hope you will enjoy!!
To find out more about Ash and her amazing work please follow these links:
Home (ashleighstreeterjones.com)
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Massive acknowledgements need to be made to the following kind and generous people who made this podcast possible - Bianca Shepherd for your amazing cover design and graphics, Michael Xovski for music, Mark Wilson for putting up with my annoying repeated questions around editing and Bianca Chatfield for pushing me to turn my idea into a reality.
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