The Good People Podcast

Andy Fithall

In a world where negativity dominates the media, The Good People Podcast lets you get away for a while, for some good conversations, with good people and amazing stories
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Tommy Quick and David Jones - We rode 'round the land down under

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11/02/23 • 62 min

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At just 12 years of age, Tommy Quick survived a stroke, and had to learn to walk again and talk again, and try to live a normal life with his new disability, and it was damn hard.
But as it turns out, Tommy Quick is an unstoppable force, completing high school, achieving a degree in Nutrition, and even hiking the Kokoda Track.
But a conversation with a mate at a coffee shop planted the seed for an epic adventure, one which would eventually be called The 4 Points Australia - a 9000+km ride to the 4 most extreme points of the Australian mainland on Tommy's recumbent trike.
Tommy wanted to raise awareness for Stroke, especially young stroke, and be an advocate for inclusion
On the 22nd of October 2023, Tommy rode into Footscray Rowing club with 30 odd riders in tow, and to the applause of a huge crowd of spectators, completing the journey after almost 10,000kms and hundreds of days of riding.
It's an epic adventure, of which he spent a few thousand kms riding with David Jones, a local musician, volunteer, and former teacher who had originally volunteered to help tutor Tommy through his degree, years before.
They encountered all sorts of hurdles along the way, overcoming mechanical issues, injury, and even road rage, but Tommy unwavering pursuit of his goal, and David's support gave them the endurance to finish on a high, completing the ride, and raising well over $100,000 for the Stroke foundation.
Tommy and David join Andy in the studio, and tell the story of how 1 young stroke survivor defied the odds, both physically and mentally, to achieve something that no one has ever done before.
You're a legend Tommy!
You can donate to Tommy's cause, or get some great merch by heading to his website
https://www.the4points.org/
You can also see the details of his epic ride!!

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Dr Matthew Read - Putting AI Technology Under The Knife

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10/26/23 • 59 min

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Dr Matthew Read was pretty young when he knew he wanted to be a surgeon.
Having been exposed to medical clinics which were managed by his mother, and having the aptitude for fixing problems, his vision of his future was pretty clear.
But, as he discovered, there is never a straight line between dreams and success, and for over 20 years Matthew pursued medical study, facing rejection, and even a stint in the army before getting to where he is now, a multi award winning Upper GI (gastro intestinal) surgeon operating out of St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Dr Read is also a board member of The Hope Fund a charity created by expert medical practitioners, who mission is to raise money for research into Upper GI diseases which traditionally don't active much funding, but who's outcomes for patients are poor. They also raise awareness for these diseases, which could be easily branded "unsexy cancers".
Not happy with just changing lives on the operating table, Matthew is also working on technology used during surgery which will enable real time assistance and coaching from experts around the globe, increasing countries like Kenya's access to appropriate treatment, where currently there is very little.
He is also passionate about reducing the waste in surgical procedures, which can, not only save money and the environment, but reduce time wasted making the surgery time more effective, reducing the wait times for people who are desperately needing the treatment.
Dr Matthew Read is on my list of "ones to watch", I'm certain we will see much more of him in the future, and it was an honour to be part of his first podcast.
It will no be his last, that I can assure you.
If you love this episode, make sure you tell a friend about it!!
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Emma MacGregor - Sustainability that came from non events

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10/19/23 • 70 min

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Emma MacGregor reached a point in her life where she had achieved everything that was expected of her.
She went to Uni, she got married, had kids, but had a the lingering feeling that there is more she should do.
Event management is her trade, but after losing her dream job at the beginning of COVID, Emma took matters into her own hands, creating an initiative called the "Out Of Work Bakers" in the local community to help unemployed hospitality and event staff earn a few extra bucks from baking delicious goods while also giving them purpose through lock down.
This lead to the creation of Positive Feeds, a gifting service using local, sustainable products, which gave people a way to both give their clients, staff, or friends something special while supporting local producers, and the environment.
Emma also created Footprint Group Events who's aim is to create amazing events and functions, while using the many years of experience to reduce the environmental impact of grand occasions.
This is a story of resilience, and the drive to build something from day 1, that does some good, even if it's DAMN HARD!!
Check out the amazing hampers at
https://www.positivefeeds.com.au/
Contact Emma about sustainable events and event management
https://www.footprintgroupevents.com.au/

Peter Baines OAM - Terrorism, Tsunamis, and Thai Charities

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10/12/23 • 73 min

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As a young cop, Peter Baines knew he had a bigger purpose.
He couldn't have guessed though, the he would be involved in the largest Disaster Victim Identification task in history, or that he would raise over $30m for charity.
After choosing a path in forensics, Peter quickly climbed the ranks, which lead him to be called up as part of an international forensic squad, charged with identifying the remains of the 200+ victims of the Bali bombings, and then the 5000+ victims of the 2004 boxing day tsunami in Thailand.
What became clear, was that the affected communities were left to try and rebuild, and many children were left without parents and families.
in 2005, Peter created Hands Across The Water, A charity which started out by building a home for some of these orphaned children, and which has grown, now providing life saving necessities, and supporting educational endeavours so that the recipients can improve the quality of both their own life, and the lives of those in their communities.
Hands Across The Water raises funds in part, from running cycling tours through beautiful rural Thailand, where riders must reach fund raising goals to qualify to participate.
Peter's story is surreal at times, and devastating at others, but the experiences he has been through have taught him invaluable life lessons of resilience, determination, and leadership.
I am extremely grateful to have been able to spend the time exploring Peter's past, and I'm sure this will be a very popular episode.
Make sure if you love it, tell your friends about it, too!
To learn more about Peter's charity Hands Across The Water or to sign up to one of his amazing bike tours, click here:
https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/
To get a copy of Peter's book "Leadership Matters" head to
Peter's Books

Ryan Abramowitz - The elephant in the room

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09/14/23 • 51 min

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Ryan Abramowitz was in Copenhagen when he learnt that his father had died from suicide.
It was an event that would change his life, and leave deep scars with him and his family.
He discovered through the grieving process that there weren't many options when it came to books to help people understand, and work through the grief of losing a parent or loved one after suicide, and with around 3500 people per year taking their own life, there seemed to be a real need.
During the cold winter nights of the pandemic lockdowns, Ryan began creating a picture book which, through the power of the combined words and pictures, and characters represented as animals, would help young people understand and work through the unimaginably tough time in their life.
After MANY iterations, and consultations with experts, Ryan finally finished his book, which he launched in conjunction with world suicide prevention day .
He also decided from the start that 18% of all profits will be given to charity, to help conquer the most terminal of mental health issues.
Ryan is an incredibly intelligent and articulate individual, who let me into his inner sanctum, sharing a very personal story, which has a really powerful message.
Thank you Ryan!
You can get a copy of his book here:
Elegy for An Elephant

Kelly Barrett - Brief solutions for human problems

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09/07/23 • 79 min

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Kelly Barrett decided from a very young age that she had to take control of her own destiny.
She's a firm believer that the game of life isn't played on a level playing field, so she was determined not to let her humble beginnings in the commission flats in Werribee, shape her future for her.
Having been served her fair share of back fortune, Kelly's resilience and determination were key to finding the gold at the end of the rainbow. Hard work, and a handful of sliding door moments presented opportunities which Kelly managed to convert into education and career building moments, and eventually to creating her own company designing underwear.
But Kelly needed more, and after seeing the impact other organisations were having through the bushfires of 2019, she knew what she had to do.
She set out to create and underwear brand that not only makes quality products, but gives back to the community and environment at every turn.
And so, Underwear For Humanity was born, pioneering underwear recycling, giving to charity, ethical production, and even giving opportunity to the organisations who pack the orders.
Kelly was extremely honest and vulnerable in this interview, It's a story she has never fully told before and I thank her for putting it all out there for us, so that we can take some of the lessons for ourselves.
Thank you Kelly!
If you need underwear, you can check out Underwear For Humanity here:
https://underwearforhumanity.com.au/

Phoebe Preuss - Livin' La Vida Koko

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05/03/23 • 42 min

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Phoebe Preuss is the Co Founder of Living Koko , a company which creates delicious chocolatey treats in Melbourne, Australia.
But dig a little deeper, and you'll find that she is an amazing person who's values and ethics are changing the lives of an entire supply chain, through the importation of the Samoan grown Koko or Cacao bean.
Phoebe takes us on a journey in this episode, and explains how she turned grief, and tragedy, it something so positive.
She is incredibly thought provoking, has the kindest sole, and is this weeks guest on #thegoodpeoplepodcast
Now that's powerful chocolate!
Head to Living Koko to learn more and order yummy treats!

Chris Gooden - The Saint Amongst The Sinners

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03/27/23 • 55 min

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Chris Gooden is the owner of the infamous Seddon Deadly Sins cafe in Seddon, Victoria, but what most people don't know is the incredible story of the man who will travel to the other side of Australia, just to help people out.
He's supported Aussie athletes at international competition, volunteered at crisis accomodation, spearheaded massive social change, and was awarded the Citizen of The Year award.
You won't find a stronger advocate for the causes he believes in.
Chris's energy is contagious, and inspiring, and will make you feel a little bit better about the world, knowing there are warriors out there like him fighting the good fight for causes like gay rights, homelessness, and even the wellbeing of young families
This is a story that keeps unfolding all the way to the end.

Sheridan Rose Shaw - Mama West

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02/21/23 • 48 min

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Sheridan Rose Shaw is the Creative Director at the multi awarding winning Mama West, a group of women led businesses based in the inner west of Melbourne, who set out to build a vibrant community and co-working space of cool people, creators and brands.

We spoke to her about how she got to where she is today, including all the highs and lows, along the way.

Sheridan openly tells her story which is story is both inspiring, and challenging, and will leave you feeling empowered.

You can change the direction of your life.

Sheridan is living proof.

“Put yourself out there”

Sheridan Rose Shaw
Mama West
https://www.mamawest.com.au/
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Weh Yeoh - Good charities die young

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12/12/23 • 50 min

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Weh Yeoh realised that there was so much more he could do with his Physiotherapy degree than hands on, 1 on 1 clinical work.
It was a combination of his physio training, clinical experience, and his travels (volunteering and working for charity overseas) that made him realise that the standard charity business model is broken.
If a charity grows, then it may not actually be doing the right job, and it might actually be harming the communities that it is supposedly serving.
Charities are so often more focussed on band aid solutions, rather than solving the problem that caused the issue in the first place, and get stuck in the funding "hamster wheel" with a constant need to justify their existence.
Instead of indefinite burden relief, if charities aimed to be the catalyst for change, involving 3rd parties like local government or the private sector, and set firm dates in the calendar for when they will hand over the work to locals ( in effect make themselves redundant) they can have a far greater, and more sustainable impact.
The concept of redundant charities is one which Weh firmly believes in, so much so, he has implemented it into his charity OIC Cambodia and written a whole book about it.
It's a challenging read, especially if you are inclined to donate to charity, or run a charity yourself.
And that's why it's great.
It forces you to actually consider what makes a good cause, centred around 1 key question
When does the charity plan to leave?
This was a great chat, I really enjoyed the challenges, and I learnt a lot in the process.
Enjoy! You can get a copy of Weh Yeoh's book 'Redundant Charities' here:redundantcharities.com
You can watch Weh's TED talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vuAL0qatSw

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How many episodes does The Good People Podcast have?

The Good People Podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

What topics does The Good People Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Philosophical, Hero, Self Improvement, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Leader.

What is the most popular episode on The Good People Podcast?

The episode title 'Geraldine Hickey - The real stories beneath the comedy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Good People Podcast?

The average episode length on The Good People Podcast is 53 minutes.

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Episodes of The Good People Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of The Good People Podcast?

The first episode of The Good People Podcast was released on Feb 21, 2023.

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