Ep. 81 Justine Flynn - 'Consumerism Reimagined'

This week, Alex sits down with Justine Flynn, the Co-founder and Director at Thankyou. A true disruptor for purpose, Justine’s leadership as co-founder of Thankyou has seen a small start-up go against all odds to become one of Australia’s leading social enterprises, globally recognised for its creativity, innovation, and impact. Thankyou’s fast-growing range of personal care products is stocked by major retailers in Australia, with every product existing all for the end of extreme poverty. Justine is a pioneer whose drive for leadership, relentless pursuit of innovation, and commitment to making values-led decisions at all costs have shaped the Thankyou brand into the consumer movement it is today. To date, Thankyou has raised over $17 million to impact the lives of people across 32 countries In this epsiode, we hear the story that inspired the creation of the Thank You Enterprise, alongside the belief that they needed to dedicate their lives to something greater than themselves, helping people experiencing extreme poverty in many places all over the world. Key Moments: 00:25 Mum Stats and Balancing Family & Work 4:30 The Story behind the Thank You Group? 13:00 Witnessing Poverty 16:20 Starting Thank You Water 20:05 BELIEF 22:35 Giving Model - Deciding where the funds go? 30:00 A Holistic Approach to Branding & Business 34:30 Raising Awareness & Educating The Next Generation 38:22 Current Projects Find Out More: Website: https://thankyou.co/ Instagram: @thankyouaus Facebook: @Thankyou YouTube: @thankyouaus