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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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00:06:38

SHORT 'Business Success, Helping Others', Annette...

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2025/09/26

A warm welcome to Purposely SHORT.SHORT, as in not long — a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a specific topic. The goal? To give you a useful insight you can action, helping you deliver on your charitable mission.In this episode, successful entrepreneur Annette Presley shares a bit about her life journey, business success and her determination to help young women to overcome barriers and thrive.

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00:53:15

#267 'Beyond Metrics, Humanising Investment...

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2025/09/21

In this episode we speak with Pablo Berrutti, Analyst at Stewart Investors and Co-founder of Altiorem, a nonprofit library created to strengthen the finance sector’s response to sustainability.Pablo shares how Altiorem grew from a simple idea into a living, evolving knowledge hub that pairs students with finance professionals to produce fresh insights. We talk about the challenges of building a sustainable funding model, the importance of keeping resources free and accessible, and why independence

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00:07:56

SHORT: Unlocking Capital for Communities with James...

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2025/09/17

A warm welcome to Purposely SHORT.SHORT, as in not long — a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their expertise on a specific topic. The goal? To give you a useful insight you can action, helping you deliver on your charitable mission.In this episode, James Stewart shares a compelling vision for the future of housing, investment, and community in New Zealand. He tackles the hard questions:What happens when home ownership rates continue to fall?How do we shift capital from

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00:47:30

#266 ‘Building Businesses, Backing Young Women’...

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2025/09/14

Welcoming Annette Presley to Purposely Podcast, we hear how a career defined by entrepreneurship has evolved into a focus on philanthropy, with a commitment to creating opportunities for young women and communities.In this conversation, Annette shares:Her early experiences in business, when female role models were rare and breaking through as a woman was a significant challenge.The influence of her grandmother, whose belief in her became a driving force, and why support and encouragement are

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01:04:59

#265 'When the Mission Finds You', Nicola Coom CEO of...

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2025/09/07

Welcoming Nicola Coom to Purposely.Nicola Coom has just stepped into the role of CEO at the Cancer Society New Zealand. For her, cancer is not just a cause but a lived reality, her own BRCA1 gene diagnosis, her family’s history with the disease, and the choices she’s made to protect her health all shape the urgency she brings to leadership.Every day in New Zealand, 77 people are diagnosed with cancer and around 10,000 die each year. Access to medicines lags behind most OECD countries, and Nicola is

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00:48:24

#264 From Corporate Career to Purpose-Driven...

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2025/08/31

Welcoming Aisha Daji Punga, CEO of Toitū, to Purposely.Aisha is an experienced leader whose career has taken her across industries and sectors, from FMCG and telecommunications to health and wellbeing. She’s led major organisations, including her time as CEO of the Starship Foundation, and now heads Toitū, one of New Zealand’s most recognised names in sustainability and environmental certification. In our conversation, she shares how clarity, connection, and purpose shape her leadership—and why

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00:53:44

#263 'Young People Thriving Through Enterprise', Rod...

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2025/08/24

In this episode of Purposely Podcast, we sit down with Rod Baxter, CEO of Kings Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, to explore how the Trust is helping 17- to 30-year-olds build confidence, enterprise, and opportunity.Rod shares:Why listening to young people is the starting point for meaningful changeThe challenges young people face as traditional entry-level jobs disappearHow the Trust’s enterprise programme and Hikano seed funding scheme are sparking new ventures with a 94% survival rateThe importance of

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01:33:31

#262 'Hospice, Hope, Humanity', Tina McCafferty CEO...

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2025/08/17

Tina McCafferty, CEO of Tōtara Hospice, talks with Purposely Podcast about the meaning of hospice care and the work her organisation does to support people across South and East Auckland.Tina shares her personal journey from Glasgow to leading one of New Zealand’s most inclusive hospices. She explains why hospice care is about more than medical treatment—it’s about respecting people’s wishes and helping them live well in their final days.She also discusses Tōtara Hospice’s role in navigating

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00:42:09

#261 'Homes, Hope, Purpose', James Stewart CEO Home...

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2025/08/10

James Stewart, CEO of Home Capital Partners, joins Purposely Podcast to talk about housing, purpose-driven leadership, and creating pathways to home ownership in Aotearoa New Zealand.James shares how his team at Home Capital is working to address one of the country’s most urgent social issues: access to safe, secure, and affordable homes. The conversation explores the full housing continuum—from social housing to affordable rentals and ownership—and the real-world impact of helping families find

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00:05:51

SHORT Live! Unlocking Corporate Potential for Impact...

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2025/08/06

Live from Changing Face of Philanthropy event in Auckland July This episode explores how corporate foundations can move beyond brand-building into genuine community impact. Ezekiel Raui shares how One NZ Foundation is unlocking corporate resources—from access to elite sports environments to financial expertise—for the benefit of community partners.He unpacks the “healthy tension” between purpose and profit, and how internal company culture plays a crucial role in sustaining philanthropic focus—even

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00:58:11

#260 Riding The 'Green Wave To Sustainability'...

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2025/08/03

In this episode of Purposely Podcast – People Inspired By Purpose, host Mark Longbottom is joined by Sydney Straver, founder and CEO of &BLOOM Sustainability, a values-led business supporting organisations on their sustainability journey.Sydney launched &BLOOM just two years ago in Aotearoa New Zealand with a clear belief: that business can and should create positive outcomes beyond profit. Since then, she’s been building a purpose-driven consultancy shaped by community, reflection, and a

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00:08:06

SHORT Live! 'Reimagining Generosity' with Lani Evans...

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2025/07/30

Purposely SHORT with Lani Evans MNZMWhat if communities made the funding decisions that affect them?In this SHORT episode, Lani Evans unpacks the power of participatory philanthropy—more simply, community-led giving—and why it offers a better way to fund impact and build long-term trust.Key insights from Lani:Participatory philanthropy shifts power to where it matters mostCommunity-led processes can reduce competition and build mutual aidTrust and transparency can replace traditional reportingWhen

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00:59:26

#259 'Fighting Hunger Through Innovation' Arian Ataie...

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2025/07/27

Welcoming Arian Ataie and Dion McDougall to the Purposely Podcast—two of the driving forces behind dmtr, a volunteer-led organisation working to end hunger by backing local solutions to food system challenges.Arian and Dion come from different parts of the world and different professional backgrounds, but they share a clear goal: to support the people and ideas creating long-term change in communities facing food insecurity. They believe that real progress comes not from top-down aid, but from

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00:07:09

SHORT 'Capital With Conscience', Martin Rohner...

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2025/07/23

Purposely SHORT with Martin RohnerExecutive Director, Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)What if your bank did more than just hold your money?In this SHORT, Martin explains how values-based banks differ from the mainstream—and why intentional, community-grounded finance matters now more than ever.From microfinance in the Global South to renewable energy in the North, he makes the case for finance that puts purpose before profit—and why that doesn’t mean sacrificing performance.“We’re not

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01:12:10

#258 Impact Lunch Live - Changing Face of Philanthropy

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2025/07/20

The Changing Face of Philanthropy – Impact Lunch HighlightsIn this special live-recorded episode of Purposely, we take you inside our recent Impact Lunch at The Grid in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, where 50 PLUS leaders from across Aotearoa’s charity, philanthropy, and investment sectors came together to explore the future of giving.Host Mark Longbottom is joined by three returning guests—Lani Evans MNZM, Ezekiel (Zeek) Raui, and Izzy Horrocks—for a thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversation on

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00:03:41

SHORT 'Investing in Aotearoa’s Future', Dean Hegarty...

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2025/07/17

A really warm welcome to Purposely SHORT—short, as in not long—a weekly episode featuring one of our past guests and their insights on a focused topic to help you deliver on your charitable mission.In this episode, Dean Hegarty reflects on a critical tipping point for New Zealand’s financial system and the broader responsible investment movement. With clarity and urgency, he makes the case for lifting both financial literacy and long-term capital investment—especially through mechanisms like

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00:39:56

#257 'Hope Through Science', Dr Jacqueline Orian...

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2025/07/13

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Jacqueline Orian, Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, to a conversation exploring her work on a new approach to autoimmune disease—along with the habits and values that help sustain a career in scientific research.While medical research is often associated with labs and data, Dr Orian sees value in slowing down and stepping outside. A long walk across campus or a quiet moment among La Trobe’s gardens is part of her routine. “Walks are very important,” she says

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00:41:38

#256 'Leading A Global Movement', Martin Rohner...

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2025/07/06

Welcoming Martin Rohner, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), to Purposely Podcast to share how finance—when aligned with purpose—can drive lasting, positive change for people and the planet.Martin and his team lead a global network of independent banks committed to using money to support social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience. His role takes him to communities around the world, from Europe to Africa, where he sees first-hand how

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00:07:47

SHORT 'Leadership And Positive Impact', Shaun Greaves...

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2025/07/02

A 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.This week, Shaun Greaves, CEO of Presbyterian Support Northern, shares his refreshingly honest perspective on leadership, self-awareness, and staying future-focused in a changing sector. Shaun talks about rejecting one-size-fits-all ideas of

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00:54:32

#255 'Co-Leading The Responsible Investment...

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2025/06/29

Dean Hegarty became Co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to help grow the role investment plays in tackling social and environmental challenges. As the first New Zealand-based CEO of the organisation, he brings a different viewpoint-shaped by his background outside traditional finance and by a strong belief in collaboration. Alongside Co-CEO Estelle Parker, Hegarty is helping to lead RIAA’s mission across both sides of the Tasman through a model of shared leadership

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