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People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast

Mark Longbottom

Speaking with people of purpose, those making the world a better place People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast amplifies the stories of inspirational people from across the Globe, philanthropy leaders, founders and CEO"s of nonprofits, charities, for purpose business leaders as well social entrepreneurs. They are often inspired by their own experiences. Join the Purposely team www.purposelypodcast.com

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00:18:51

#279 Message from the Beach: Reflections on a Year of...

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2026/01/11

This episode is a little different.I recorded it while away at the beach with my family, fitting it in between swims, time with the kids, and the usual holiday chaos. Instead of the usual interview, this is just me taking a moment to reflect on the past year of Purposely Podcast and some of the themes that kept coming up.2025 was a big year for the podcast. We recorded 49 episodes and are closing in on 300 in total since Purposely began in 2020. This episode is a pause rather than a performance. A

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00:40:13

(2021) Founding a Billion-Dollar Purpose-Led Business...

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2026/01/04

Revisiting the Story of Benevity with Founder Bryan de LottinvilleIn this revisited episode of Purposely Podcast, Mark Longbottom returns to a 2021 conversation with Bryan de Lottinville, founder of Benevity.Bryan is a purpose-led founder whose work has had a significant influence on how companies think about employee engagement, giving, and corporate responsibility. In this conversation, Bryan reflects on the ideas that led to the creation of Benevity, the decisions that shaped its growth, and the

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00:07:33

SHORT 'Why Environment Matters in Healing', Simon...

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2025/12/29

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we revisit insights from Simon Fulford, Executive Director of Parrott Creek Child & Family Services, based in Portland, Oregon.Simon explains why rebuilding self-esteem and identity sits at the heart of working with young people who have experienced trauma, and why care can’t stop at programmes and therapy alone. If the physical environment, daily routines, and adult behaviours send the opposite message, the work can be undermined.He shares how Parrott Creek

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00:24:03

Lea Milligan former CEO at MQ Mental Health - In...

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2025/12/21

Revisited Episode (Recorded April 2021)A Tribute to Lea MilliganThis revisited episode of Purposely is shared as a tribute to Lea Milligan, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2024.From Purposely host Mark LongbottomBefore returning to this conversation, I wanted to pause and honour someone truly special. I first met Lea in London in 2016 when he was working at Mercy Ships UK, and I was at the St James’s Place Foundation. He reached out in a fundraising role, but it quickly became clear that Lea

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00:57:32

#278 'AI for Charity Leaders: Humanising the Machine...

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2025/12/14

This episode of Purposely was recorded live at a CEO roundtable in Auckland, bringing together leaders from across Aotearoa’s charity and for-purpose sector to explore one of the biggest questions facing organisations right now: how to use AI well, without losing the human heart of the work.Hosts Dr Kirsty Agar-Jacomb and Mark Longbottom is joined by Dr Megan Blakely from the University of Canterbury, whose research focuses on human-centred AI. Rather than talking about technology for its own sake,

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00:06:09

SHORT 'Rethinking How We Fund For Greater Impact'...

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2025/12/10

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we hear from Seumas Fantham, Executive Director of the Todd Foundation, on what happens when a funder realises their well-intentioned model is actually holding communities and charities back.Seumas explains how the foundation used to fund 60–70 groups a year, which meant most staff time went into processing the 89% who didn’t receive funding. It wasn’t strategic, and it unintentionally encouraged competition between community groups rather than collaboration.So

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00:40:39

#277 'What Really Matters in Social Impact', Georgina...

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2025/12/07

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 or filling in forms for

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00:07:00

SHORT 'When Funders Let Go', Geneva Loftus Executive...

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2025/12/04

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT, - short as in not long - a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy.Geneva Loftus, who works with funders and grassroots organisations around the world. Geneva breaks down one of the biggest shifts happening in philanthropy right now: moving decision-making power closer to communities.She

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00:27:42

(2021) Left The King’s Trust to set-up successful...

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2025/11/30

We’re revisiting one of the early Purposely episodes, a conversation with Steve Wickham, founder of The Giving Department (which is till going strong) and a long-time leader in philanthropy, corporate responsibility, and social impact.Steve has spent more than two decades helping companies and philanthropists connect their resources with the people and organisations that need them most. Before launching The Giving Department in 2010, he held senior roles at Macmillan Cancer Support and The

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01:11:57

#276 ‘Why Values Matter in Financial Advice’, Carey...

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2025/11/23

In this episode of Purposely, we sit down with Carey Church, Managing Director of Moneyworks, for a conversation about what ethical financial advice looks like in practice. Carey has been quietly shaping this space in New Zealand for nearly three decades, focusing on understanding people’s lives and values before talking about their money. Her approach is practical, people-centred, and built on years of working closely with clients as their needs and expectations have changed.We talk about:How Carey

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00:07:17

SHORT 'Leading With Conviction', Mark Weatherall CEO...

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2025/11/21

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT , short as in not long, a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy.In this SHORT episode, we revisit insights from Mark Weatherall, CEO of Life Education Trust. Mark reflects on discovering his why , creating environments where people can be the best they can be, and how that purpose has shaped

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00:49:14

#275 ‘Making Philanthropy More Human’, Kirsten...

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2025/11/16

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 need support. Kirsten says

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00:59:51

#274 ‘Connecting Capital with Community’, Samuel...

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2025/11/09

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 strong and values-driven.A

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01:11:01

#273 'Leading A Therapeutic Centre For Young People'...

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2025/11/02

In this episode of Purposely Podcast, Simon Fulford, Executive Director at Parrott Creek in Oregon, 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 steady when things get hard and making sure purpose

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00:10:09

SHORT 'The Science of Resilience', Jake Bailey GM at...

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2025/11/01

A really warm welcome to Purposely Short , short as in not, long - a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy.In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we revisit insights from Jake Bailey, author, speaker, and cancer survivor, who shares his evidence-based approach to building resilience.Jake introduces the 4S Model - four key practices

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01:08:34

#272 'Trust Based Philanthropy', Seumas Fantham...

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2025/10/26

In this episode of Purposely Podcast, we are joined by Seumas Fantham (Ngāti Porou, Whakatōhea), Chief Executive of the Todd Foundation.We talk about how philanthropy can move beyond forms, reports and checkboxes — towards something built on trust, honesty, and shared learning.Seumas is clear that effective giving isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building real relationships, being open to challenge, and making it safe for partners to be upfront when things don’t go as planned.At the

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00:04:57

SHORT 'Leading with Lived Experience', Nicola Coom...

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2025/10/23

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT - short, as in not long. This is a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy.In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we revisit insights from Nicola Coom, CEO of Cancer Society NZ. Nicola opens up about her personal connection to the cause and how that lived experience shapes her leadership. She

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01:14:16

#271 'Doing Development Differently', Geneva Loftus,...

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2025/10/19

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 funding, only 8% goes to

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00:56:41

#270 'From Elite Sport to Purpose-Driven Leadership',...

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2025/10/12

Welcoming Mark Weatherall, CEO of Life Education Trust, to Purposely.Mark Weatherall’s reflections on how New Zealand prepares young people for life are refreshingly down to earth. He talks openly about a familiar gap — that many young people, and even adults, haven’t built the knowledge, confidence or habits needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. “We got pocket money, we spent it, that was it,” he says, recalling his own upbringing. Today, with more pressures and distractions than ever,

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00:03:00

SHORT 'Collaboration Over Ego' Rod Baxter, CEO King’s...

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2025/10/08

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT — short, as in not long. This is a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. The aim is to give you a useful insight that you can action, helping you to deliver on your charitable mission. Enjoy.In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we revisit insights from Rod Baxter, CEO of King’s Trust. Rod shares why collaboration between charities is essential for creating greater social impact, and how putting ego aside can

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