New Ways

Last year, I made some wild (and mild) predictions about ‘AI’, social media bans, digital sustainability and more. Twelve months later, it’s time to revisit those predictions to see what came true… and what didn’t. Plus, I’ll share my predictions for the year ahead, including: will OpenAI make it? is the ‘AI’ bubble about to pop? what’s the future of social media? We also take a look back at the y...

Are you someone that regularly uses the internet? Then you’re probably going to want to pay attention to the Australian government’s social media ban that just went into effect, because even if you don’t live in Australia, this will likely impact how you use the internet, no matter where you live... or what age you are. This is all happening under the pretense of “saving the kids”, when really, it...

Johnny Oberg’s been absolutely crushing it on socials. His messages of animal activism have been seen over five hundred million times, and he’s amassed a highly connected and engaged community of over three hundred thousand followers and counting. Following that huge momentum, this year he’s been traveling the world, giving talks on the power of mastering your message and making a difference throu...

On today’s show we are joined by Yuval Ackerman, an email marketing strategist who specialises in helping businesses grow, scale their impact and unlock more revenue by re-thinking how they approach email communications. We’re talking about higher open rates, lower unsubscribe rates, immediate upticks in ROI and improvements in all of the other metrics that you email marketing folk will absolutely...

On today’s show we’re joined by Andrea Learned, host of the award-winning Living Change podcast, speaker, advisor, community activator, media relations specialist, proud cyclist and Climate influence Catalyst. Andrea is well known in the industry for her unique ability to amplify sustainability campaigns, boost leadership initiatives and elevate the conversation around climate action. During our c...

Hey there and welcome to New Ways ! I’m Russell Baker and this is a show where we have conversations with changemakers from across the world who are helping to build a better tomorrow, today. Now in today’s episode you are actually going to hear from not one, but EIGHT changemakers who offer their take on a question I ask of all of our guests…. what’s a modern remedy to the challenges facing us, i...

Hello friends and welcome to the penultimate episode for Season 2. With us on the show today is Anne-Sophie Fluri , a mental health expert, neuroscientist and founder of REWIRE. When she’s not debunking popular wellness myths and tackling controversial advice from the likes of Andrew Huberman and Joe Dispenza, Anne-Sophie can be found running events and workshops all around the world, promoting me...

Happy holidays! 2024 is just about done, and this year we saw some pretty major developments in the world of technology. Many of these shifts will have implications into 2025 and beyond, impacting the world around us, how we communicate with each other and interact with the open web. So, we’ve put together a special, bonus holiday episode where we make some bold predictions for 2025 across some bi...

We're back for the second half of this season of New Ways, and we're picking things up with another massive episode. One that touches on the increasingly important, and controversial, topic of Artificial Intelligence . This episode is going to be a fun one to look back on. The AI space has been heating up with every passing month... In just the last week, we've had Google announce that it is going...

Reducing our collective carbon emissions is an important step toward mitigating the harmful effects of air pollution, environmental degradation and the worsening climate crisis. But is it enough to fully repair our planet? Or should we shift our aim from Net Zero, to something a bit more planet-positive? After all, how can we regenerate the health of our oceans, lands and forests, if our environme...

Today’s guest is Matteo Volani, co-founder of Not So Creative , a marketing and brand strategy studio with a focus on sustainability and social impact initiatives. Though a newcomer, the studio packs some seriously experienced talent and has already worked with some huge companies, including Seven Clean Seas, &why, The Canvas, and Zero Waste Palestine, among others. Chances are, you may have a...

On today's show I’m joined by John Vogel, the creative director for Talking Writing, an independent, non-profit digital publication that showcases the impactful stories that exist behind an eclectic chorus of writers, artists, musicians and creators as they navigate this new landscape of digital platforms and rapidly advancing technology. John is also a talented multimedia artist himself, a solo m...

I’m absolutely delighted to welcome our next guest for a deep dive on the circular economy. But what exactly is the circular economy? Well… I’m glad you asked. A circular economy is a sustainable approach to consumerism that aims to extend the lifespan of the goods we buy, reducing waste and therefore our impact on the environment. The fundamentals of this approach include recycling, sure, but als...

Much is said about the negatives of social media these days. Be it the turmoil of platform instability, mental health impacts, safeguarding our youth via age restrictions or concerns about what algorithmically driven content might be doing to undermine democracy. Yet, there are still people out there who are actively using these platforms for good, to promote positive change and inspire others to...

The episode you’re about to hear is all about… giant robots, plastic and the sea. Now, you might be thinking, how on earth are these three things connected? And what do they have to do with innovative solutions? Fortunately, today’s guest is here to help explain everything. In this episode you’ll hear from Ben Moody, the co-founder of Seven Clean Seas, an organisation that’s on a mission to rid ou...

If you were to design the ultimate product or service, howwould you measure its success? The most common answers would likely be along the lines of how much money it made, or how much time people spent using it. But there’s another important metric that is often overlooked, and that’s the feeling your audience experiences from using your product. I know, shifting the focus from something that bene...

For our first episode of season 2, I’m super excited to share a very special conversation with Becca Chambers, an award-winning brand and communications executive, a trusted cyber security advisor and seasoned business strategist for tech companies around the world. When she isn’t spearheading high-functioning teams or skilfully executing key initiatives, you’ll find her contributing to thought le...

This week, we say goodbye to season 1, share an update on the future of New Ways, and go looking for a modern remedy.  Sit back and enjoy this special episode that’s packed with insightful highlights from our debut season, where you’ll hear from ten amazing guests: Founders, creators, CEO’s and thought leaders who share their perspective on solutions for the modern age.   We talk about creativity,...

Imagine a world in which children are not only taught reading, writing and arithmetic, but also to value other human beings, the importance of kindness, to recognise their emotions and develop pro-social abilities at an early age. Why do we focus on wrote learning, and less on helping children build resilience, empathy and critical thinking skills. Because, it’s during our earliest years that we l...

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What’s the difference between Hemp and Marijuana? These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are very different indeed, especially in the eyes of the law. Marijuana is a recreational drug, whilst hemp is considered a super food and an extremely durable and sustainable material. So why does hemp still get such a bad rap, and how did today’s guest end up being visited by an international p...

For the first time in over a decade, social platforms are in a state of flux. No longer is it a given that all of your friends, family, colleagues and other accounts you follow neatly exist on two or three social services. Right now, the state of social is one of disruption and reinvention. And there are some huge factors at play here, including corporate takeovers, social startups, regulation eff...

Wouldn’t it be awesome if life was a straight path, where with every step things just got better and better? Well, truth is, life is complicated. There’s a lot that is unforeseen and unexpected. Sometimes it gets challenging. So what do you do when those tough times are upon you, and how can you better prepare yourself to make the most of this journey called life? How do you turn the act of going...

Throughout our lives we are presented with opportunities to learn, grow and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Some lessons come easier than others, whilst many important ones, like the value of kindness, are hiding right in front of us. So, how do we gain insight and uncover the illusive mysteries of life? Should we be on a never-ending quest of self-improvement and...

Here’s something that we all have in common: You, me, communities, organisations, businesses, everyone… we all have an environmental footprint. And that can be measured through the resources we consume, the products we buy (or sell), transportation choices, carbon emissions and the lifestyles we live. The current narrative is that we should work to offset that footprint in order to meet our enviro...