A Better World Blueprint

Families can often be a place of painful conflict, but Dr Jenny Brown believes they also hold the key to healing. Jenny believes that lasting change begins in relationships. Drawing on years of clinical experience, she shares how family systems therapy looks beyond individual behaviour to uncover the patterns, histories, and connections that shape our lives.Find out more about Jenny’s book The Parenting Paradox here.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Play might feel like something you left behind in childhood, but Dara Simkin believes it’s exactly what we need more of—especially at work. Dara is co-author (with Tane Hunter) of Full Stack Human, How to stay human in a world increasingly shaped by technology. Her view is simple: when we genuinely embrace play, we unlock deeper connection, creativity, and joy.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

For more than 25 years, Simon Marnie was the warm, familiar voice of weekend breakfast on ABC Sydney — a companion to millions as the city woke up. Across a sprawling, fast‑paced metropolis, he managed to cultivate something rare: a genuine sense of community. His secret was simple but powerful — an attitude of openness, curiosity, and humour that he carried into every corner of his life.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Nearly 40 years ago, Diana Patterson became the first woman to manage a research station in the Antarctic, leading with resilience in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Later, she brought that same strength to Southern Africa, co-founding a boarding house called Bosele House, creating a lifeline for vulnerable children by providing meals, stability, and a safe place to stay so they can attend school consistently and dream bigger.To donate to Bosele House check out their website: https://www.kalahariexperience.org/bosele-houseIf you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Jessica Chapnik Kahn was celebrating Hanukkah with her young daughter Shemi when two terrorists opened fire on the gathering. She shielded Shemi with her own body. Fifteen people were killed.In the aftermath, as political discourse dominated the headlines, Jessica turned to Instagram to share her words. Raw, heartfelt, and deeply human, her writing cut through the noise—offering connection and light in a time of darkness and division.Find Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicachapnikkahn/ and her book of poetry Madre here: https://www.amazon.com.au/MADRE-Jessica-Chapnik-Kahn/dp/1925842444 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Andrew Sloan wants you to know that you’re not the problem, the world is. His book Why Things Feel F*cked, your practical guide to getting unstuck - unpicks the way the world around us have evolved out of step with the basic human need for connection.It feels like a fitting end to the year, at a time when many of us can feel alone amid the chaos of the holiday cheer. A Better World Blueprint is taking a short break, but will be back in the new year with more stories of hope and inspiration.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Toxic masculinity has dominated conversations in recent years — especially since the rise of the Me Too movement. But alongside this cultural shift sits a heartbreaking reality: suicide remains the leading cause of death for young men in Australia.Adam DeMamiel is working to change that. As Co-Founder and CEO of Boys to the Bush, he’s helping boys build connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging long before crisis takes hold.Find out more about Boys To The Bush here:https://boystothebush.org.au/Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Music shapes our lives — from the songs that power us through the day to the melodies that help us unwind.Milly Petriella is a lifelong champion of songwriters. After nearly 30 years at APRA AMCOS and initiatives like the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition and SongHubs, Milly was awarded an OAM in 2024 for her contribution to music.Now, as co-founder of The Volume Foundation, she’s working to elevate Australian artists on a global stage.For more information on The Volume Foundation check out their website: https://volumefoundation.org/Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Before fitness influencers and YouTube workouts, there was Aerobics Oz Style — Australia’s original morning fitness craze. It ran for an incredible 23 years, and Wendi Carroll was there the entire time. She’s been inspiring Australians to move since the 70s and is still passionate about keeping people healthy and active for life.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

What if a music festival could do more than entertain?Jessie McLachlan, CEO and Co-founder of Altru, has reimagined the festival experience — replacing merch tents with care providers, and creating spaces where music meets meaningful connection.After years developing the concept in the U.S., Jessie’s back in Australia with bold plans to bring her vision home.For more information on Altru check out their website: https://www.wearealtru.com/festivalIf you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Do you truly love your body—imperfections and all? Psychotherapist and body positivity advocate Lana Sussman has spent over a decade supporting new parents through life’s big changes. Along the way, she discovered the power of self-acceptance, starting with her own journey. In this conversation, Lana shares how embracing yourself—inside and out—can transform the way you live and love.To find out more about Lana’s programs, check out her website: https://www.theparentsvillage.com.au/body-image-supportIf you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Natasha Janssens never planned to become a money coach—but what started as a simple mothers’ group conversation grew into Women With Cents and a new purpose. In this episode of A Better World Blueprint, Natasha shares how shifting from financial literacy to money coaching helps women break free from self-doubt, transform their relationship with money, and live with greater confidence and intention.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Is there any more joyful feeling than singing? It’s one of the simplest, yet most profound ways to lift your spirits. For Nadav Kahn, singing is also a powerful tool for spiritual connection.An award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, music therapist and mantra meditation teacher, Nadav weaves music with mindfulness to guide people towards peace and presence. In this episode, he shares how the act of singing can open the door to joy, healing and a deeper sense of self.For more info about Nadav check out his website: https://www.nadavkahn.com/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

What happens when style meets care? For registered nurse and stylist Maia Willow, the right outfit isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling alive. That belief inspired her to create Our Timeless Threads, a fashion experience bringing joy, dignity and connection to people living in aged care.Imagine: a red carpet, music in the air, a photo booth, and a wardrobe brimming with clothes and accessories. Residents laugh, pose, and rediscover the confidence that comes with self-expression.In this episode, Maia shares how she blends nursing with fashion to transform aged care spaces into celebrations of identity and joy.For more info about Maia and her work check out her website: https://www.ourtimelessthreads.com.au/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

From advising the Rudd and Gillard governments on gender, early childhood, media, and employment, to leading Mamamia as editor-in-chief and becoming a familiar face on The Project, Jamila Rizvi has worn many hats. She’s an author, presenter, and a fierce advocate for equality. Now, as Deputy Managing Director at Future Women, she’s driving change for gender equality in workplaces across Australia.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Beau Brummell Introductions is a matchmaking agency founded by Vinko Anthony and his husband Andrea Zaza. But as Vinko will tell you - there’s so much more to finding true love than you’ll find on a dating app.Find out more about Beau Brummell at their website: https://beaubrummellintroductions.com/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Toni Lukic used to have a career where financial profit was a measure of success. Now she cultivates a more human kind of capital.As manager of the Blacktown Youth Services Association (or BYSA) Toni spends her days teaching young people skills and helping them feel safe and connected.Find out more about BYSA (and perhaps donate!) at: https://bysa.org.au/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

While most of us were still working out what electives to take, Lisa Searle had decided she was going to be a doctor with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Fast forward seventeen years and Lisa has worked in some of the most challenging places on Earth. From Pakistan to the DRC, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Haiti, her work with MSF—known to many as Doctors Without Borders—has taken her to communities grappling with crisis. Most recently, she returned from South Darfur in Sudan, where a devastating civil war erupted in 2023. To support Lisa’s work, donate at MSF.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Ren Fernando trained as an architect, but it was pounding the pavement for charity that led her to a career that has changed her life. When she saw families finally finding safe housing—only to face empty rooms and no essentials—she knew something had to change. Along with her friend Ben Stammer she founded Re-Love, a charity turning houses into homes for people rebuilding after domestic violence or homelessness.To find out more about Relove check out their website: https://www.relove.org.auIf you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Sylvia Arotin is a fearless child development expert whose passion for Montessori education is transforming families and communities worldwide. Winner of the 2025 Woman of the Year Award, Sylvia’s mission is clear: empower parents, unlock every child’s potential, and change the world—one child at a time.To find out more about Sylvia and her work check out her website: https://www.sylviaarotin.com/ or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sylviaarotin/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

When Samantha Payne co-founded the Pink Elephant Support Network, she set out to change how we talk about miscarriage. Nine years on, the charity has created a powerful support network, given voice to thousands of grieving parents, and helped drive historic change—securing bereavement leave for miscarriage under the Workplace Act.For more information on the Pink Elephant Support Network check out their website : https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pinkelephantssupport/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Sometimes the world changes through a ripple effect. Hayley Steadman is a yoga teacher who believes in making things happen by helping one person at a time. In her teaching practice she shares her knowledge of the yoga principles of self compassion and evolution, and by doing so creates the start of something much bigger.You can find Hayley online through her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/life____practice/?hl=en and online classes https://lifeinpractice.co/ or in real life at Union St Yoga https://unionstreetyoga.com.au/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Nic Seton has spent his career fighting for the environment - either at Greenpeace Australia and the UK or at the World Wide Fund for Nature, but it was after he became a parent that the urgency to make meaningful change became more pressing. Now CEO of Parents for Climate Nic says that parents as a collective are one of the most powerful groups he’s ever worked with.Find out more about Parents for Climate here: https://www.parentsforclimate.org/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

For several decades Gus Worland had a successful career in commercial radio, most notably at the helm of The Grill breakfast team on Triple M. But while he loved his time on air, he knew there was something that needed his time and attention more. Gus founded Gotcha 4 Life in 2017, following a documentary series called Man Up- all in the aim of preventing suicide.For more information about Gotcha 4 Life check out their website: https://www.gotcha4life.org/ or follow Gus on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gusworland/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

When Jackie Carpenter was in her mid-40s she spent a week at Space Camp in the US and it changed her life. Inspired by the inclusivity and inspiration she found there Jackie came home to the school where she taught as a primary teacher dressed in her astronaut suit and armed with a passion to help change children’s lives. Nearly two decades later she has transformed countless lives through her work and has founded One Giant Leap Australia - a foundation designed to make the impossible possible.Reach out to Jackie if you can help One Giant Leap find solid ground! Details here: https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

While at the peak of his career Geoff did something unexpected, he packed it all in to start a charity that involved riding 1400 km to raise money for cancer research. It was all part of Geoff’s drive to work in a purpose-led industry, to give back and make a difference in the world. Fast forward 15 years and he’s founded a new charity Stryde4, connecting different charities across the sector for greater impact.For more information about Stryde for check out their website: https://stryde4.com.au/If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Elisa Goodkind & Lily Mandelbaum are a mother-daughter creative duo who ask their guests to disrobe whilst they interview them. It's an incredibly clever way to literally peel off the layers we all create over our true selves. In the process they manage to show their audience the beauty of being our authentic selves. Watch their interviews at Style Like U.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

When Laurie Cowled was working out what to do with her will she made a life-changing choice. She decided that instead of leaving her money to charity she would actively invest it in people. At a time when philanthropy wasn’t well established in Australia Laurie carved her own path, and by doing so changed many lives, including her own.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Amee Donohoe is a former professional surfer, once ranked in the top five on the World Surf League's Championship Tour. She had already started her own surf school on the Central Coast of NSW when she realised how few First Nations girls were in the water. Amee is changing that with her program Salt Water Surfing Sistas. Girls from six to 20 learn about surfing while also discovering about connection to the ocean through culture. To learn more about the Salt Water Sistas Surfing program get in touch with Amee at her surf school.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

When Rebecca Allen realised she was unfulfilled in her advertising career she sat down to work out what she really wanted to do. Taking a leap of faith she decided to build her own business in careers coaching, specifically working to get women into more leadership roles. You can find Rebecca at Illuminate Growth, or listen to her on her podcast Her Ambitious Career.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

The first time I saw Sophie McNeill she was a baby-faced journalist in a flak jacket reporting from a conflict in the Middle East. Inspired from the age of 14 by a documentary on human rights in East Timor, Sophie has been trying to find the right way to change the world. She has worked for SBS and the ABC as a journalist, a researcher and activist for Human Rights Watch and Greenpeace and is now about to take her seat as a Greens member in the Western Australian Parliament. Every step of the way she’s been driven by a passion for justice and a hope that change is possible.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Throughout her 15 years of volunteering for NSW RSPCA Reba Cawthorne has fostered over 200 cats. In 2024 she was recognised as volunteer of the year and is well known throughout the organisation for her kindness to humans and animals alike. If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Penny Kaleta was a high flying media executive when she realised she wanted something more from her work. At the same time as she became a single mum, she decided to move into the for-purpose space, and she’s never looked back. Penny is now the NSW Manager of the Property Industry Foundation, helping create housing for homeless youth. If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

The autism spectrum is wide and has many forms. Finding the right support for your child can be challenging. Porscia Lam found her answers in a particular kind of behaviour not recognised in Australia - Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). To start the conversation about PDA Porscia wrote a book - hoping it will change the way medical professionals view this condition.Porscia’s book is called The Unlocking, an autism story. If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

In 2021 Sue Martin was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the Pittwater Community, but all her life she’s been involved in activism - whether it’s saving nature reserves for the public, agitating for better public hospital facilities or in her current volunteer role for Computer Pals in Avalon - helping older Australians learn to use technology. If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Living without essential services would be hard. Imagine life without hot water, working lights or air conditioning? Ryan Wilson created Free Trade Day to help those living without the basics. For more on what inspires Ryan check out my article. You can read more about Free Trade Day at their website of via their Facebook or Instagram accounts.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

A moment of personal unravelling led author and researcher Dr Michelle McQuaid to re-create a book that had helped to shape her life. She took the Little Golden Book that had told her how to be a “good little girl” and rewrote the script - recreating it as The Perfectly Imperfect Little Girl: A Badass Tale For Women Who Are Done Being Good. For more about what inspires Michelle check out my article here. Or find out more about Michelle by visiting her website.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Dementia is a scary word. When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia it can be the start of a long and lonely journey. Sharon Stoddart believes that we can find pockets of joy both for the person diagnosed with dementia and their loved ones. She founded the dementia-friendly choir Sing for Joy and has seen the difference it can make. If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Australians adore the sun. We love it when the sky is clear and we can get outside - to the beach, park or pool. Anne Gately was a typical carefree Aussie in that respect, spending a lot of her life in the ocean. But in 2018 she got a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis that changed her attitude to the sun. Anne was lucky, she responded to treatment and is now cancer-free, but it was a wake up call for Anne and one that she wanted to share with her fellow Australians. To hear more about Anne and what inspires her check out this article or visit Anne’s website.If you know someone who is making the world a better place - tell me about them! My email is: [email protected] A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Allison Davies has created a bag of tools to help her cope in a neurotypical world. Along the way she realised that music was a powerful way to regulate both herself and others who are on the spectrum. She founded Music and the Brain, and now spends her time educating others on how to use music to regulate emotions. She also helps people understand autistic culture. To read about what inspires Alli, check out this article. You can find out more about Allison at her website.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Women over 40 can start to feel invisible. For Faith Agugu it’s when women become more vibrant and powerful. Faith turned a crisis in her own life into an opportunity when she founded Silver Sirens, a network for women over 50. For more words of wisdom from Faith read about her inspirations here.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

As an intensive care nurse Anne Myers was familiar with death and dying, but she was startled by the shape of her grief when her mum died. It made her curious about the palliative care unit, and the more she learnt the more she understood that working in people’s homes was where she needed to be. Anne’s approach to life is invigorating, if you’d like to hear more about her inspirations, read my article, or find out more about Anne at her website.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

When it comes to changing the world, you can’t get much greater impact than influencing the next generation. Our parents have such a big influence on who we become as people, and mine are no exception. My mum and dad- Marilyn and Robert Hunt - never told me to be kind, generous or compassionate - but they have been living examples of those qualities all my life. Dad decided to sit this one out, but he was there in the background of the interview, and as you will hear, they have done most things together. Mum has some pearlers she’s gathered along the way, if you’d like to hear some of them check out this article here.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Mindfulness based stress-reduction is a specific course designed by American Medical Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn. Twenty years ago Timothea Goddard became enamoured of the technique so decided to start OpenGround in Australia to teach it to others. Tim says the practice opens up the opportunity for people to understand their own minds in a way that is liberating. To find out what motivates Tim in day-to-day life, check out this article. For more info on OpenGround please visit their website.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Jon Owen is the Pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel in Sydney’s Kings Cross. He started his life of purpose early- recognising that his true calling involved service to others. To learn more about what inspires Jon in his life check out this article. To learn more about Wayside Chapel and help Jon continue his work, check out their website.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Grief can be a complicated and unpredictable emotion. Ryan and Callie Bowles found that it was also an emotion that had very little support. Having both lost a parent they felt they could build a community and supply resources that would help others. Together they started their faith based website and podcast Good Grief HQ. Listen to what motivates Ryan each day to make the world a better place here.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Rebekah Robertson is an actor, author and activist. Her book About A Girl- A Mother’s Powerful Story About Raising Her Transgender Child details her incredible relationship with her daughter Georgie. Together they challenged the Family Courts decree that children must apply to them before accessing puberty blockers. In 2012 Rebekah founded Transcend Australia, the first organisation to support the families of transchildren. It wasn’t an easy path but Rebekah’s actions have made the world a better place for transchildren and their families across Australia. To learn more about where this incredible woman found the strength to fight an adversarial court system and toxic public debate check out my article on Substack.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Marnie Fairlie has been singing since she was a child, but the singing she enjoys the most is when she’s with other people. Today she’s a choir conductor with Hummingsong Choirs where she brings women together to sing. During the day Marnie teaches kids music and both experiences combine to create not just beautiful music but joyful souls. Marnie has a particular obsession with musician Katie Noonan, to find out why and other things that inspire her, check out my article here.Follow A Better World Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - Helping mothers riseAmy’s experience becoming a mother shocked her onto a career path she never thought she’d take. From a young age she dreamed of becoming a journalist, but after having her children she realised it wasn’t where she was meant to be. So Amy took a mighty leap away from the dream that was and into a new reality that has seen her help thousands of women better understand the life changing experience of motherhood. Amy spends her life lifting up others - discover what she uses to lift herself up in this article. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com

Joe Williams - Understanding the enemy withinHitting rock bottom led former professional NRL player and boxer Joe Williams to discover his true calling. He turned his skills from professional athlete to helping others develop mental resilience - founding The Enemy Within. For more info on Joe, like what gets him out of bed in the morning to keep fighting the fight, check out this article. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shevonnehunt.substack.com