What's your Cause?

In this episode, Mick sits down with two powerhouse leaders driving economic mobility through employment. Mark, CEO of Chrysalis, shares how his organization helps thousands overcome barriers to work through job-readiness training and transitional employment. Maria, President and CEO of REDF, breaks down how impact investing and social enterprise fuel job creation for people facing the toughest ch...

Join Mick as he brings back What's your Cause for another run of inspiring episode in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest for this episode is a true force for change — a lifelong advocate, a black belt in karate, and a trailblazer in the fight to end violence. I’m honored to be joined by Patti Giggans, Executive Director and CEO of Peace Over Violence, a groundbreaking organization at the forefront of sexual assault, domestic violence, and youth violence prevention since 1971. Patti has led this movement sin...

In this episode of What's Your Cause? I chat with Shayne Hood, a social impact leader who has transformed his experiences with family violence, street life, and addiction into a foundation for meaningful change. As the Director of Wounds and Wisdom and Co-founder of 16 Yards, Shayne mentors' young people with justice system experience, empowering them to become consultants and leaders, shaping tra...

In episode 25, I have the privilege of speaking with the inspiring Carla Raynes, CEO and founder of Bridge It and Challenge The Label . With over 20 years of experience working in the homelessness sector across the UK and Australia, Carla has dedicated her career to creating lasting, transformative solutions. Her diverse expertise spans crisis accommodation, drug and alcohol teams, tertiary hospit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola O'Donoghue, Founder and CEO of Intogreat, a global well-being company dedicated to helping organizations foster healthier, more resilient work environments. Nicola, an Oxford law graduate and Cambridge MBA, has had a diverse 20-year career across the legal, consulting, and HR industries on three continents. She shares the pivotal moments from her career that l...

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Bryonn Bain, a Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning storyteller, whose diverse talents span poetry, acting, writing, and directing. As the creator of the acclaimed hip hop theater production "Lyrics from Lockdown," Bryonn combines art and activism to advocate for prison education and abolition. He is the founder of the UCLA Prison Education Program,...

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Micheline Ntiru, a global impact leader with over two decades of professional experience. Micheline’s unique perspective is shaped by her life on four continents, fluency in nine languages, and work across more than fifty countries. She delves into her extensive expertise in scaling startups and offering innovative venture finance solutions that...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Sean Pica, Executive Director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. Sean shares his journey from a 16-year-old sentenced to 24 years in prison to transforming his life through education. Under his leadership, Hudson Link enrolls over 670 students annually across six prisons, awarding more than 1,200 degrees with nine college partners. Sean also l...

Join me as we delve into the inspiring journey of Babita Patel, a humanitarian photographer on a mission to evolve societal thinking from "us vs. them" to "us and them." Through her impactful storytelling, Babita deepens our understanding of each other. In this episode, Babita discusses her debut book, "Breaking Out in Prison," which humanizes systemic racism and mass incarceration by introducing...

Join me as I talk to the Ada Williams Prince. Ada is a creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada shares the work she had done over the past two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world, conceiving groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championin...

In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Coss Marte, the founder of CONBODY & CONBUD. Coss opens up about his incredible story of redemption, from running a $5 million drugs empire to facing 12 years imprisonment, and ultimately finding a path to turn his life around. Listeners will be inspired by Coss's transformation, sparked by a serious health issue, which becam...

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Join me as I chat with the amazing Maaza Seyoum an Ethiopian feminist is who has been working in the field of global health for close to two decades. Maaza shares how she fiercely campaigned for health equity while building partnerships with and between civil society groups in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We delve deep into the Covid -19 vaccination roll out, how lessons where not learned from...

Join Mick as he reflects back on What's your Cause? He delves into episodes 7-11 in which he interviews Sam Payne, Rosie Thomas, Ashleigh Streeter Jones, Taylor Dee Hawkins & Susan Harris Rimmer You will hear about a number of causes such as Pink Elephants Support Network, Project Rockit, Raise Our Voice Australia, Foundations for Tomorrow and a vision for a gender equal society that respects...

Join Mick as he goes back to where What's your Cause? all started. He delves into episodes 1- 6 in which he interviews Bianca Chatfield, Gus Worland, Kath Koschel, Seth Maxwell, Ziad Ahmed & Louis Carr. You will hear about a number of causes from Leadership, Mental Fitness, Kindness and WayMakers!! If you a loyal listener or looking for an educational inspiring podcast, then this episode is fo...

Join me on this episode as I have the pleasure of speaking with Rona Gylnn-McDonald the founding CEO of Common Ground and Director of First Nations Futures. Rona is a Kaytetye woman who grew up in Mparntwe on Arrernte Country. With ties to storytelling, economics and narrative change, Rona works with First Nations organisations to shape future systems that centre First Nations people, knowledge an...

In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Jane Tewson the Founder and Director of Igniting Change which is a deliberately tiny charity supporting organisations and inspiring people to tackle social issues and drive positive change. Jane is an innovator with a global reputation for inspiring individuals and organisations to work together for positive social change....

Join me as I sit down with Nick Pearce, the co-founder and former CEO of HoMie, as he opens up for his very first interview since stepping down from his role. Nick shares his compelling story of how a charity bike ride in Cambodia back in 2013 led him to a fateful encounter with his future business partner, Marcus Cook. This chance meeting ignited a passionate social crusade dedicated to supportin...

In this episode we delve into the inspiring vision of Professor Susan Harris Rimmer. She envisions a world where gender equality and human rights are paramount! Susan brings a wealth of experience in policy research and innovation. Her commitment to gender equality is evident through her role as the co-convenor of the Griffith Gender Equality Research Network. Additionally, she leads the Climate J...

In this episode of What's your Cause? I dive into the remarkable journey of Taylor Hawkins an entrepreneur and advocate with a focus on future-fit leadership, policy innovation, and social impact. Taylor's dynamic roles, including advising the United Nations Foundation's Our Future Agenda initiative and leading Foundations for Tomorrow, highlight her commitment to shaping a better future. Taylor's...

Join me as I speak with the inspiring Founder and CEO of Raise Our Voice Australia Ashleigh Streeter Jones about how she is "lifting the floor" in regard to creating gender equality for young women and gender diverse people in politics. Ash has been named both the youngest ACT women of the year and Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018. Forbes magazine described her as a "youthful visionary. " It is such an...

Join me as I speak to Rosie Thomas the co-founder of Project Rockit. In this episode I speak to Rosie Thomas OAM the co-founder of PROJECT ROCKIT . You will hear how fresh out of high school Rosie and her sister Lucy launched Project Rockit, dedicating the past 16 years to growing Australia's youth- driven movement against bulling, hate and prejudice. Rosie is a force of nature who brings so much...

It is believed that when a mother elephant loses her baby, other elephants stand in a circle around her, allowing here time she needs to grieve. In this episode I speak to the incredible Samantah Payne the co-founder and CEO of Pink Elephants about miscarriage & early pregnancy loss. She shares her lived experience and how it led her to dedicate her time to ensure that women that experience mi...

Sometimes in life when faced with a challenge you need to adapt, so instead of dwelling you find a way forward. Well Mick's Choice is exactly that!! Tune in to this short as Mick introduces a new element to What's Your Cause? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.