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Design on Purpose

by Rix Lee

The podcast about navigating change and designing a life and business led by purpose. Fresh episode every Wednesday 5am AEST. Hosted by Rix Lee.Follow Me On Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/rixleehttps://www.instagram.com/designonpurpose

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  1. DOP45 The Work That Changed Us: Street Dogs, Love, and Purpose — Alex Blumberg & Brady Oliveira

    In this special episode of Design On Purpose, host Rix Lee sits down in Bali with Alex and Brady — two inspiring independent rescuers from Canada who have made it their mission to save street dogs across Bali and Northern Manitoba. We dive deep into the emotional highs and lows of frontline…

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  2. DOP44 $100K in 90 Days: Without a Product, Team or Degree — Ethan Johnson EZJ

    What if you outsourced high school to chase your dream?Meet EZJ (Ethan Johnson) — a 23-year-old videographer and digital nomad who made $100K in affiliate commissions in just 3 months. In this raw and inspiring episode, Rix Lee and EZJ break down how he hacked the system, ditched the traditional...

  3. DOP43 Strength, Flow & the Kettlebell Code — Peter Forneck

    In this episode, I sit down with Peter Forneck—kettlebell coach, martial artist, and founder of Kettlebells & Conditioning Asia. Based in Thailand, Peter shares how a spinal injury led him to discover the transformative power of kettlebells. We talk about strength training, movement intelligence,...

  4. DOP42 Mastering Your Body: The Art of Mobility and Functional Training — Anwar Gilbert

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, Rix Lee sits down with mobility coach Anwar Gilbert to explore the world of movement, training, and body awareness. From developmental kinesiology to the impact of environment on posture, Anwar shares deep insights on how we can reconnect with natural…

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  5. DOP41 Becoming Your Future Self: Growth, Change & Finding Your Path — Rix Lee Solo Pod

    In this solo episode, Rix Lee reflects on the journey of personal transformation, resilience, and growth. Broadcasting from the beautiful Bang Tao Beach in Thailand, Rix shares insights on how life’s in-between moments can serve as powerful catalysts for change. This episode delves into lessons...

  6. DOP40 Entrepreneurship in Africa: The Power of Systems & Leadership — Graeme Hill

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, I sit down with Graeme Hill, a seasoned entrepreneur operating businesses across Botswana and Africa. We dive deep into the realities of running businesses in Africa, the challenges of digital transformation, and how systems and leadership impact…

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  7. DOP39 Developing Endurance & Mental Grit: Triathlon Lessons for Life — Jürgen Zäck

    What does it take to become an elite endurance athlete? In this episode of Design On Purpose, I sit down with Jürgen Zäck, legendary triathlete and coach, to explore the mental and physical resilience required for long-distance racing and how those lessons apply to life and business. From his…

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  8. DOP38 Mastering the Art of Social Confidence — Tristan Social

    In this episode, I sit down with Tristan Social, a content creator who has carved out a unique niche in the world of cold-approach daytime dating. Tristan opens up about his journey from selling solar panels door-to-door to creating viral content viewed by millions. We discuss the art of first...

  9. DOP37 Living a Limitless Lifestyle — Jason Gutsell

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, Jason Gutsell shares how fasting, calisthenics, and mindset mastery power his 'limitless lifestyle.' From breaking a 200-kilo deadlift after a five-day fast to unlocking superhuman strength and mental clarity, Jason explains how ancient instincts, autophagy,...

  10. DOP36 Calling in Wealth Through Cultivating a Mindset of Abundance — Jonny Blumberg

    Join host Rix Lee as they sit down with Jonny Blumberg, a former corporate real estate broker turned abundance mindset advocate. In this episode, Johnny dives into the journey of overcoming financial trauma, embracing a balance between material wealth and spiritual well-being, and how a shift in...

  11. DOP35 Breaking Through Stagnation — Joe Fit Johnson

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, Rix sits down with Jo Fit Johnson, founder of "No Stagnation," to explore the meaning of stagnation and how to overcome it. They dive into fitness transformations, mental resilience, and designing a life on purpose. Jo shares insights on achieving balance...

  12. DOP34 Intuition, The Science of Self: Finding Your Path to Purpose — Murray Ash

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, Rix Lee chats with Murray Ash, a clinical psychotherapist, author, and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. Murray shares insights from his book on intuition and the science of self, exploring how our past shapes our behaviour, the nature of addiction, and the...

  13. DOP33 Designing Systems for Freedom: Insights for Automation Mastery — Martin Mastermind

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, we dive deep into the world of automation and systems design with Martin, a master of creating streamlined processes for maximum freedom. From building a 4-million-person email database to designing bots that automate customer acquisition, Martin shares his...

  14. DOP32 Spinning Success: Building a Career Doing What You Love — Amy Rainbow Skates

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, Rix sits down with Amy Rainbow, former UK artistic roller-skating champion, roller-skating instructor and content creator, to explore how she turned her childhood passion for skating into a thriving online business. Amy shares her inspiring journey from...

  15. DOP31 Creating Anchors in a Sea of Change — Rix Lee Solo Pod

    In this solo episode of Design On Purpose, Rix Lee reflects on the transformative journey over the past year, sharing insights on personal growth, purpose-led living, and navigating change. Rix discusses the importance of creating daily rituals, focusing energy on meaningful pursuits, and…

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  16. DOP30 Finding Focus: Purpose, Storytelling, and Personal Branding — Wil Adamy

    In this lively episode of Design On Purpose, Rix chats with filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Wil Adamy, joined by Naga the Iguana, at Bali’s Circus Academy. They discuss the art of storytelling, the therapeutic value of sharing one's story, and the importance of consistency in creative…

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  17. DOP29 Transformative Alchemy: Merging Seen and Unseen Worlds — Theme Rains

    In this episode of Design On Purpose, host Rix Lee dives into the fascinating journey of Theme Rains, a visionary founder and formulator of Synthesis Organics. From the influence of ancient alchemy to the practical applications of energy medicine, Theme shares the profound philosophy that guides...

  18. DOP28 Embracing Change and Emotional Intelligence — Nicole Gibson

    In this episode of Design on Purpose, Rix is joined by Nic Gibson, an innovative entrepreneur and founder of Love Out Loud and inTruth Tech. Together, they explore themes of change, transformation, and emotional intelligence. Nic shares her journey through various entrepreneurial ventures and her...

  19. DOP27 Kick Ass Mastery of Personal Branding and Social Media Content Creation — Taekwondo Technician

    Join us for an exciting episode of Design on Purpose, where I sit down with Courtney Eardley, widely known as the "Taekwondo Technician" in a shack on BangTao beach Phuket. Courtney and I share our experiences training martial arts together in Thailand, a place renowned for its rigorous and...

  20. DOP26 Rix Lee Solo Podcast — Reconnecting with Purpose in Thailand

    In this special solo episode of Design on Purpose, your host shares a deeply personal journey from Australia to the serene shores of Phuket, Thailand. After a series of unexpected events, including the closure of the Wordplay business and navigating personal challenges, our host takes you through...

  21. DOP25 The Physics of the Human Experience — Jaguar Heart

    Recorded in September 2023, this is the final episode from the DOP Lobster Shack, where Jaguar Heart's timely visit sets the stage for an unforgettable conversation. Despite his success in the cutthroat world of property and investment, Jaguar Heart found himself in a world that lead him to being...

  22. #24 Chrissie Fire Mane — Freedom for Humanity through Love, Truth, and Bravery

    In this captivating episode of Design on Purpose, we delve into the profound insights of Chrissie Fire Mane, Co-Founder of MANA. Chrissie's journey has been guided by a relentless passion for empowering individuals to reclaim their innate creativity and connection to the world around them. Dubbed...

  23. #23 Dale Holmes — AI, Consciousness and the Transhumanist Agenda

    Join us on a profound journey as we delve into the very core of reality and the essence of human existence with the insightful Dale Holmes. Recognised for his thought-provoking insights, Dale delves into topics that lie at the heart of human life, skilfully connecting intricate subjects and...

  24. #22 Jo Rushton — Awakening To Your Highest Potential

    In this episode we are joined by Jo Rushton, a way shower, dedicated to awakening you to your highest potential. Jo is a highly regarded holistic health and energy therapist, teacher and author and a Faculty member of Chek Institute Jo is also Co-Founder and Director of Bhavana Organic Farm &...

  25. #21 WordPlay Studio — Our Year In Review

    We are doing something a little bit different this episode. Get ready to join us for the 21st episode of Design on Purpose, we take a deep dive into our collective experiences and insights of the past year. In this episode we come together as a team to share our biggest challenges, learnings and...

  26. #20 Graeme Sait — How Soil Will Save The World

    In this episode of our podcast, we're excited to welcome Graeme Sait, a leading expert in soil health and founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions. Graeme has dedicated his career to educating farmers and growers about the importance of nutrient-dense soil and the role it plays in sustainable agriculture....

  27. #19 Fred Schebesta — ‘The Crypto King’ on Building a Global Empire

    In this episode we talk to one of Australia’s most respected entrepreneurs, The Crypto King, Fred Schebesta. At just 26 years of age Fred co-founded Finder – Australia's leading comparison website and a global fintech – now worth over half a billion dollars. Fred has a passion for helping people...

  28. #18 Mason Taylor — The Taoist Philosophy of Entrepreneurship

    In this episode of DOP we get the download from the meme lord himself, Mason Taylor, founder of SuperFeast. From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Di Dao tonic herbs and mushrooms. Mason’s attitude to business and life is based in the...

  29. #17 Clive Sheridan — Meditation, Practicing Stillness, Solitude & Silence

    In this episode we’re joined by Clive Sheridan, friend, artist and Director of the newly established Lundberg Gallery. Clive has been one of the most interesting people that we have met since moving up to Murwillumbah. Through Clive’s perspective we are connected to the intimate histories within...

  30. #16 Amy Lou Smith — The Healing Power of Sovereign Pregnancy & Free Birth

    In this episode we catch up with our dear friend Amy Lou AKA @bushrat_ to learn about mother hood, free birthing and reclaiming our sovereignty by honouring sacred rites of passage. Amy Lou’s message hits strong and reminds us of our bodies innate intelligence and ability to create and bring life...

  31. #15 Hannah Darling — The Art of Transforming Tragedy

    Hannah Darling is a singer and songwriter whose music is not easily classified, dancing over time signature and through dimensions, and somehow still while performing present to feel as if she holds you. In this episode Hannah shares with us her story and her gift in transforming the tragedy’s of...

  32. #14 Charlotte Ivey — Naturopathy, Treating The Root Cause Of Everything

    Charlotte Ivey is a truth seeking clinical naturopath specialising in mental health. In this episode we explore the holistic nature of health; from the importance of healthy stools, clean eating, nature connection, genetics, heavy metal detoxification and more. If you’re interested in improving...

  33. #13 Gera Marimanke — Vision Quests, Sacred Traditions and the Meaning of Life

    In this episode we welcome Gera Marimanke to the podcast. Gera is a Chilean born medicine man, who’s spent his life following many the sacred wisdom traditions of Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and North America. Gera shares how we can unlearn the destructive ways of humanity and embrace…

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  34. #12 Mariana Lennert — Feminine Business and Stepping Into Your Power

    Mariana Lennert is an Amazonian Business Woman who works as a female business mentor, helping women to step into their power. In this episode Mariana shares her unique approach to business which involves designing business cadence around moon cycles. This approach to business really shifts...

  35. #11 Nelson Ferreira — The Million Dollar Mindset

    In this episode we are blessed to have our first guest, our producer, Nelson Ferreira. We are always so pumped after catching up with Nelson. His attitude, work ethic and good vibes are so infectious. Nelson talks to us about maximising life, getting after it and his dedication to improving…

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  36. #10 Lessons From White Belts

    In this episode we share our white belt journeys with Jiu Jitsu and the valuable lessons we have learned about life, business and problem solving through this martial art. This practice has dramatically changed our approach in the studio, our ability to manage stress and has formed a family of...

  37. #09 Give More Than You Take

    In this episode we talk about one of the WordPlay Studio Values, ‘Give more than you take’. This value is one close to our hearts and directly influences the type of work we take on in our studio. We talk about the planet, our environment and how shaping our environment shapes us as humans. We…

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  38. #08 You can’t get there from here but you can get here from there

    We go deep on the MG Taylor Axiom, “You can’t get there from here but you can get here from there”. This axiom inspires thought on how we approach designing the path to a possible future. It’s about going over there, to the future, creating it and then designing the way to bring a little bit more...

  39. #07 The Loyal Lobster

    We caught our first NFT! 🎣 In this episode we share our fishing tale of how we caught the freshest of Cray, The Emerald Loyal Lobster from Gary Vee’s 'Vee Friends, Series 2.' We were not going to be missing out on this one! We share why the lobster has become an important symbol of…

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  40. #06 Don't Let Perfect Get in the Way of Progress

    How often do you miss opportunities because you are so caught in making something perfect that you miss the boat? In this episode we explore this important axiom and how we work in short, sharp intensive iterations with feedback loops and let go of work early on. We share our hard lessons as self...

  41. #05 The Power of Sabbaticals

    How often do you put aside working ON your business because you are caught in a cycle of working IN the business? Making time to step outside your day to day and gain fresh perspective is one of the most powerful things you can do as an organisation. In this episode Rix and Tom share the powerful...

  42. #04 The Potential of NFTs

    You’ve probably heard the hype around NFTs, but what is the real potential of this emerging technology? In this episode Rix and Tom go beyond the common misinterpretation of NFTs being extraordinarily priced JPGS - and out into the future where NFTs play a vital role in evolving how we as humans...

  43. #03 Purpose

    Designing purpose statements with organisations is a core part of the work we do in designing engaging brands. It sets the framework for building a meaningful brand. Purpose is the core of business, it is the first step in designing your overall business strategy. In this episode we talk about...

  44. #02 Self love

    Self love is the first WordPlay Studio value. If you can’t take care of yourself, you can’t be at your full potential and be the best service to others. We talk about the importance of self love especially when being a business owner. This is even more important to be aware of in the crazy world…

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  45. #01 Welcome

    It’s been 3 years since our first podcast. So much has happened in the world since we first released an episode. In this episode we give an update on what we have been doing the last three years, how we have adapted our business and managed change and the challenge of running business through a...

  46. Design on Purpose: What is Brand [190213]

    The concept and execution of brand has certainly changed in the last decade. In this episode we explore the meaning of brand in the current context. What a brand means today and how to create an authentic brand that will have longevity and inspire company culture.

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The podcast about navigating change and designing a life and business led by purpose. Fresh episode every Wednesday 5am AEST. Hosted by Rix Lee.Follow Me On Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/rixleehttps://www.instagram.com/designonpurpose

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