The Hope Initiative

Riff with Rien; This week: Tangibles and Intangibles Challenging things are easier when there’s a tangible finish line. The game of life is intangible, so perhaps it’s about getting comfortable with the unknown. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehopeinitiative Music by Jess Fairlie - jessfa...

“I think energy transfer is a massive thing. If you can embody and listen really deeply, be curious, be attentive, reflect, and then speak, but transfer in a way in which you know it will be received, rather than just like, this is the energy I have, take it. There's this dynamic of like, it's more welcoming, it's more interesting, you connect on a deeper layer, and it was fascinating,...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 009 Guest: Milla Location: Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on; Instagram YouTube Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Riff with Rien; This week: Back Yourself. How following your curiosity with no shame is where the gold is. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

“This notion that life is finite is incredibly powerful. If life wasn't finite, then we wouldn’t be able to attribute value to it. But once you start to understand the finite nature of life, and not be afraid of the finite nature of life, and the fact that it will end, we can start to see each day as an opportunity to have a new experience.” Episode 165 of The Hope Initiative with Caleb Plumri...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 008 Guest: Thibault Location: Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Riff with Rien; This week: Birthday Reflections. It’s been a challenging year. It’s been a great year. Let’s go again. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

“Just keep going that way.” Episode 162 of The Hope Initiative with Rachael Dols I met Rachael running the St. Kilda 2XU Olympic distance in January 2023. As a child she grew up in the pool almost every day, and grew to play basketball, before her adventurous nature led her to the Northern Territory where she worked as a tour guide. Upon returning, Rachael marked the calendar with a 70.3 Ironman,...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 007 Guest: Jude Location: Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Riff with Rien; This week; moving house. It sucks. It occurs to me that I need to live a life more in the direction of minimalism. So here’s to that and doing less, more. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

“I just wanted it to be where people could come, show up for themselves, and really challenge themselves. Even though in the back of my head, I was like, yes, I'm not making any money with this, but look how this is changing their lives. And I genuinely feel as humans, we have this duty to serve… I wasn't doing anything for other people. And now it's the complete opposite. I was making...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 006 Guest: Bridget Location: Corner of Spring and Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Another Riff with Rien on the week; When life doesn’t quite go to plan, stay calm. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

“My grandmother just looked at me in the eyes. She's like, ‘You should be happy that I'm alive. What are you crying for?’ And then I was just like, I know, I know… But you know, it's like tears of joy. Maybe there was a different feeling of ‘Why did you abandon me or why did you leave me?’ Maybe there was that sort of anger as well. But you know, it was more of, ‘I don't give a shi...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 005 Guest: Alberto Location: Parliament Gardens, East Melbourne, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Late ep, but it's out nonetheless. Had some chats and thoughts around life, death, and leaving something behind once we're gone. Along the lines of the previous two episodes this week too. Hope you enjoy!

“People should be more aware of their families. Because really, when all is said and done, when you get old, all you've got is your family and your memories. Really, nothing else matters. Because that's the main thing. And that's anybody and everybody. As you get older, you realise that your family is really your best friends.” Episode #153 of The Hope Initiative with Chloe Watkins. Gr...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 004 Guests: George and Joan Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

Another Sunday night Riff/Recall with Rien. Today I completed my 2nd 70.3 Ironman. It was an epic day. So grateful to have raced and had all the support along the way. These are a few of my thoughts and ideas around this week and moving forward. Apologies for the poor audio quality. I recorded visuals on my phone and forgot to hit record on my mic set up, so ended up using audio from the phone rec...

“I don't think there was ever a chance I was, wouldn't do anything else. I've done a lot of trying not to do photography, but it shows you how sometimes it finds you. There was a period where I wasn't doing a lot of photography and I remember getting my hair cut, I was talking to my hairdresser and it's always like therapy going to a good hairdresser. And Liz had said to me, we...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 003 Guest: Steve Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on  Instagram Music by  Jess Fairlie Made by RUKKUS

The 2nd sunday show. Riffs with Rien? Recall with Rien…? A short episode from yours truly, discussing the week, what I've learnt and a question or challenge for you to take into yours. This week; Infinite Games Is the game you’re playing worth it? I'm curious to know. Reply on Instagram. Shoot me an email. Or reply directly if you're listening on Spotify (coming soon). Thanks for liste...

“It's insane. That noise in us, sometimes the world is so dark and we get so stuck in our pity, but it really just taught me that little flame is in there somewhere and it's just waiting to be ignited and for us to put aside our conditioning and lean into that flame. I think that actually making that conscious decision, like how deeply I meant that and just poured gasoline on it. And it wa...

Stranger in the Streets: V. 002 Guest: [Megan](https://instagram.com/blackbettytattoos) Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North, Victoria. Follow and connect with The Hope Initiative on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod/) Music by [Jess Fairlie](https://www.jessfairlie.com/) Made by [RUKKUS](https://www.rukkus.com.au/)

A Sunday show! A short episode from yours truly, discussing the week, what I've learnt and a question or challenge for you to take into yours. This week; Build It and They Will Come. What is something you've been putting off doing? Have you been thinking about it for a few weeks, months? Perhaps even years, god forbid! But you're not alone. I put off the creation of this podcast for years before s...