Australian of the Year Juliette Wright OAM on Creating the Innovative Giving Platform GIVIT

Listen in as host Sarah Maxwell sits down with Australian of the Year Juliette Wright, the innovative mind behind GIVIT.Her story is one of vision and resilience, as she tackled the challenge of bridging the gap between well-intentioned donors and the real needs of charities in Australia. From her early days writing updates to family in Ireland to the creation of a platform that made a tangible difference during the Queensland floods, Juliet's path is a testament to the power of persistence and inventive thinking.We peel back the layers of charitable giving:exploring the unanticipated needs that often go unnoticed and the importance of clear communication between donors and recipients. the logistical challenges charities face how a collaborative approach with social workers helped refine a practical model that respects privacy while meeting critical needs. As Juliet steps away from GiveIt, she shares her ambitious vision for a global platform called "Recovery," aimed at addressing humanitarian needs worldwide.  Join us in celebrating trailblazing women who carve their own paths, offering inspiration and encouragement for the next generation to dream big and make a meaningful impact. The Podcast's 7th SeasonWelcome to In the Game, a podcast where we aim to touch, move and inspire you to what's possible in life. My name is Sarah Maxwell and I am a self-proclaimed relationship engineer. Ever since I was a little girl, I was curious about how people work and how they interact with one another. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball. With a degree in biopsychology representing my country of Canada in beach volleyball, retiring from sport into mindset and purpose coaching, I now spend my days running Chatta-box Media, where we aim to story-tell for brands through the medium of podcasting, all while raising an eight-year-old daughter with my partner of 24 years. We are now in season seven of this podcast, featuring a special series on women called who Knew that Was Work aimed at young women who want to broaden their horizon when it comes to career choosing. Go deeper into the pod and discover incredible stories of changemakers who manifest their dream lives. Gain tangible tools to apply to your own life by scrolling back to that initial season where we were more workbook focused. Have a laugh when we initially were coined the Nat and Sarah show, when my five-time Olympian partner, natalie Cook, and I bantered and had loads of fun interviewing and discovering our common passion individuals who rise to the occasion in life. Okay, now it's time to dive on in to this episode. Ge...