Manifestly Good

From Self-Made Prison to True Purpose On this episode of Manifestly Good , I sit down with Nick Mair , founder of Pack Mentality Group , career transition coach, and Mental Health First Aid instructor, to explore what it really means to live as a good man today. Nick shares his journey from chasing external validation - first as a pilot to make his father and grandfather proud, and later in the co...

Leadership Through Service What does it look like to build a life, and a career, around service to others? In this episode of Manifestly Good , Simon sits down with Queensland leader Anthony Ryan to explore the values that have shaped his remarkable journey. From turning away from a career in stockbroking to become a teacher, to co-founding the grassroots initiative Eddie’s Van, Anthony has consis...

In this episode of Manifestly Good, I sit down with Andrew Lines founder of The Rite Journey, to explore what happens when a society stops intentionally guiding boys into manhood — and what it takes to restore that process with purpose. Andrew shares the story behind The Rite Journey and the moment he realised something essential was missing in modern education: meaningful rites of passage. We unp...

What if business wasn’t just about profit — but about responsibility, integrity, and real-world impact? In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Luke Faccini — founder of purpose-driven branding agency The Sponge and community builder behind Good North — to explore what it looks like to align your work with your values. Luke’s path hasn’t been linear. From running with the wrong cr...

Partnership, Responsibility, and the Kind of Man Relationships Actually Need What does a good man look like — not in theory, but in the day-to-day reality of relationships, parenting, and shared life? In this episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Tracy Hall — mentor, advocate, and a woman whose life experiences have given her a rare clarity about character, responsibility, and what heal...

What does it really mean to be a good man — and who teaches us how? In this very first episode of Manifestly Good, Simon sits down with Tim Hewson — founder of Mongrels Men Health & Wellbeing, mental health advocate, speaker, and father — for a raw and thoughtful conversation about masculinity, mental health, and the quiet courage it takes for men to open up. After nearly three decades leading...

Welcome to the very first episode of Manifestly Good ! In this inaugural episode, I take the hot seat to share what Manifestly Good is all about, why I felt compelled to start this journey, and a little about who I am. This podcast is a space for exploring what it means to be a good man in today’s world - delving into values, challenges, and the moments that shape us. It’s about creating a body of...