Behind The Change

Season 2 Episode 2: Climate 200, Levelling the Political Playing Field with Byron Fay

Byron Fay is Executive Director of Climate 200, the community crowdfunding initiative with over 12,000 donors from all 151 electorates across Australia. At the 2022 federal election, Climate 200’s donors levelled the playing field for pro-climate, pro-integrity and pro-gender equity community-backed independents, helping to elect seven new independents to the Australian Parliament.
 
Byron is a climate strategist, former Paris Agreement negotiator and adviser to the Independent Senator Tim Storer. Byron worked for a Biden-aligned Political Action Committee during the 2020 US presidential election, holds a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, and is a proud descendant of the Dharug nation.
 
Website: https://www.climate200.com.au/ 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/climate200/ 

Season 2 Episode 1: Life is Tough but so are You with Brioney Benjamin

Briony Benjamin is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Global Storyteller whose viral videos have been viewed by more than 200million sets of eyeballs.  Whilst working as Executive Producer at Australia’s largest media outlet for women (Mamamia.com.au) she got the shock of her life. After feeling awful for over a year she found out it wasn’t because she was a lazy slacker it was because she had cancer… all...through... her... body. 
 
Turning the camera on herself, Briony started documenting her journey in the short video 'You Only Get One Life'. Its raw portrayal of her experience went viral, touching millions. Her first book ‘Life is Tough But So Are You’ published by Murdoch Books hits the shelves in August 2021. It shares what this major life wake-up call taught her about living and is packed full of helpful guidance to get you through any sticky time. Briony is passionate about helping individuals face the toughest time of their lives with more ease and less fear and all the while emboldening them to live the biggest, most audacious version of their story.
 
She also works with some of Australia’s boldest leaders to help them craft their personal stories in compelling ways that move hearts and minds with the view to making the world a better, kinder and more fun place.
 
Website: https://www.brionybenjamin.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/briony_benjamin/
Buy Life is Tough but so are YOU: bit.ly/btc-lit
Buy the journal: bit.ly/btc-lit-journal 
 

Mauro Gatti and the Happy Broadcast

In today’s episode I had the honour of speaking to the founder of The Happy Broadcast, Mauro Gatti.
 
Mauro is a creative at heart and spoke openly and honestly about NOT monetising his passion and the freedom he felt when he returned to employment.
 
You don’t hear that very often and honestly, it was refreshingly honest.
 
What is fulfilment?
Do you know what you need to be happy?
And how do you deal with online trolls when all you wanted to do was make the world a happier place?
These are just some of the topics we covered in this must listen conversation.
 
You can follow Mauro here and if you do nothing else today, follow The Happy Broadcast!
 
https://www.instagram.com/the_happy_broadcast/
https://www.instagram.com/maurogatti
https://www.thehappybroadcast.com

Fashion, Sustainability & Eco Styles with Nina Gbor

In today’s episode, I speak to the bright, bold and stylish Nina Gbor.
 
Founder of Eco Styles, Nina Gbor is an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. 
 
This conversation covered so many topics from the fun of fashion, the importance of self actualisation and how we show up when the going gets tough.
 
Nina was so generous in her sharing and you will hear what it really takes to stand up for what you believe in when no one else seems to get it.
 
You can follow Nina here.
Website: https://www.ecostyles.com.au/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/eco.styles/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninagbor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eco.styles.au/
 
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3 Things Most Coaches Won’t Tell You About Change!

Wouldn't it be great if change could happen in an instant? However, in reality, that's not how change works. It’s not a one-time action, it’s a continuous process.
 
In this episode, Emily talked about three truths about change that most coaches don't mention in the coaching industry because of the twisted marketing and aggressive sales structure.
 
Emily opens an honest conversation on what change looks like and how understanding the process of change can help you rise to your greatness.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How the realisation is not the change but the change that happens
The power of constant self-realisation and taking action towards change
What it means to have a community that supports you throughout the process of change
 
Join the PERMISSION Masterclass Series: https://www.unashamedlyhuman.co/permission-masterclass-series
 
Permission is a 3-day masterclass series to uncover who you want to be, for real!
 
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Casey Benjamin, The Courage Project & Finding Your Authentic Self

Courage is something that we all want, but most of us are afraid to take. You have the opportunity to live your best life.
 
In this episode, we’re joined by Casey Benjamin, a Self-leadership Coach who decided to live her authentic self and help others unlock their full potential by optimising their environment and living to their strengths. 
 
This episode explores themes of courage, authenticity and what happens if you decide to reach for more even though your mind tells you that you don’t deserve it.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
The moment Casey knew she need to take courage and break free from social norms
Why finding your authentic self is important to coexist in society with harmony
What is Epigenetics and how can it help you understand yourself better
 
You can follow Casey here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.courage.project/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-benjamin-888381b4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045103085450
Website: https://www.thecourageproject.com.au/
 
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SoCo, Burn Out and Reclaiming Yourself

In this week’s episode I speak to Emeli Paulo.
Emeli is a five-time social entrepreneur,  diversity, equity & inclusion speaker and social impact consultant. With two decades of facilitation, she has reached over one million people globally over 15,000 workshops and events. She has spent time advocating for change with Oprah Winfrey, Sir Richard Branson and His Holiness Dalai Lama. 
 
Emeli is also the Founder of Power Bias & Neuro Care; a Diversity Equity & Inclusion program that teaches emotional agility to HR leaders, VC’s and startups to become aware of, and present with trauma and bias (in the self and others). This unsaid bias, dangerously lowers productivity in product teams & dictates the unsurprising 0.03% funding allocation to WOC start up founders in Australia. 
 
Emeli’s mission is to continue to empower people through her social enterprises, Collective Potential & The School for Social Change to speak their truth, build socially inclusive workplaces and connected communities. 
 
In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about
Burn out 
Money! Are you in control of your finances?
The power of being ‘Allowed’
The importance of being messy
The next conversation around inclusivity, equity and diversity
You can follow Emeli here.
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/emelipaulo1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emelipaulo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emelipaulo123
Current initiative: https://www.schoolforsocialchange.com/
 
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Anna Ludvik, Lucy’s Project

Trigger Warning!
This episode explores themes of domestic and family abuse, animal abuse and stillbirth.
 
In this episode, we’re joined by Anna Ludvik, the Founder of Lucy’s Project. After the birth of her daughter Lucy, who was sadly born sleeping, Anna felt a strong desire to do something in her daughter’s name. 
 
Anna had always been an advocate for animals and her work brought her to the intersection of animal abuse and family violence.
Lucy’s Project was born.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How Anna used her personal pain to create something wonderful
The importance of bringing people together and then getting out of their way 
What an organisation with people who are driven by their mission looks like
The value of hope
How to avoid burn out
 
Em & Anna also discussed how valuable it is to realise that despite having these unfortunate circumstances,  there is a way to continue to experience joy in our lives.
You can support Lucy’s Project via the Go Fund Me link
https://www.gofundme.com/f/lucys-project-needs-your-help?qid=6270239c9f486fe4b3aa65c2818f612e
 
Check out all of the resources available at the website- lucysproject.com.au
 
And follow along on socials!
https://www.instagram.com/lucys_project/
https://www.facebook.com/lucysproject/
https://www.patreon.com/LucysProject
 
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The Wellness Strategy and Changing the Face of Teacher Welfare

Mental health in the workplace is a hot topic right now and we only need to look to teachers to see why. 
 
In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Green, an Executive Wellness Coach and Founder of The Wellness Strategy who left the teaching profession so that she could change the landscape of teacher welfare.
 
This episode explores themes of self care, systemic change and why we need radical action to create healthier working and learning environments.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
The power of stories you tell yourself and how they can hold you back from following your passion
How personal development and a growth mindset changed Amy’s life
What happens when you lead with vision 
 
You can find all of Amy’s details including the link to pre order her book, below.
 
www.thewellnessstrategy.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygreen/
https://www.instagram.com/_thewellnessstrategy/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewellnessstrategy
 
And pre order her book via this link.
https://ambapress.com.au/products/teacher-wellbeing
 
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Holly Bailey, Play Like A Girl

In this podcast we are joined by Holly Bailey, founder of Play Like A Girl Australia which is a leadership initiative for girls in sport. From dismantling patriarchal conditioning and creating better leaders, to learning how to break through the limiting beliefs that hold us back, Play Like A Girl Australia is at the forefront of youth leadership programs in Australia.
This conversation with Holly was more than a chat about Play Like A Girl. It was also a deep insight into what it takes to show up in business and how to get out of your own way.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
What challenges Holly overcame  to create  Play Like A Girl 
The real strength of finding alignment in the masculine and feminine
What it truly means to go all in on something you’re passionate about 
The importance of getting out of your own way
Why leading with love is the future
Get in touch with Holly and get behind Play Like A Girl here!
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/playlikeagirlaustralia
Insta https://www.instagram.com/playlikeagirlaustralia/
Website https://playlikeagirlaustralia.com/
 
Don’t forget to join us Behind The Scenes where Holly and I talk about gender fluidity and trans people in sport.
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