People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast

In this SHORT episode of Purposely , we revisit insights from Kirsten Kilian-Taylor, Head of Philanthropy at Perpetual Guardian. Kirsten reflects on how giving in New Zealand is evolving, from traditional, tightly controlled models of trusteeship to approaches that allow more experimentation, partnership, and trust. Using the growth of Give A Little as an example, she explores peer-to-peer giving,...

This episode of Purposely is a little different. Instead of hosting the conversation, Purposely host Mark Longbottom is the one being interviewed — joining Azoora Ali on her podcast Care Beyond Profits . It’s a generous, wide-ranging conversation that gives listeners a chance to hear more about the story behind Purposely, the experiences that shaped Mark’s work, and the values that continue to gui...

In this SHORT episode of Purposely, we revisit insights from Samuel Richards, exploring the role capital plays in creating social and environmental outcomes. Samuel makes a clear distinction between what we do with money and why we do it. Rather than seeing investors, philanthropy, and government as separate or competing forces, he frames them as parts of the same marketplace, each with a role to...

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 closin...

Revisiting the Story of Benevity with Founder Bryan de Lottinville In 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...

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...

Revisited Episode (Recorded April 2021) A Tribute to Lea Milligan This revisited episode of Purposely is shared as a tribute to Lea Milligan , who passed away unexpectedly in April 2024. From Purposely host Mark Longbottom Before 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...

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 Canter...

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 strategi...

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 organi...

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 s...

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 l...

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 ye...

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 hi...

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 n...

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 t...

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 Pacif...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

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, t...

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 collabo...

In this episode of Purposely , I’m joined by J oy Morozov, founder and director of Philanthropower, a consultancy that helps philanthropists and NGOs build trust-based partnerships that turn good intentions into real impact. Joy’s story is anything but ordinary. Born in Lebanon and raised across the Middle East, she grew up switching effortlessly between languages — now speaking more than five — a...

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, Tina McCafferty, CEO of Tōtara Hospice , shares her perspective on coaching, leadership, and building strong teams. Tina discusses...