The Good People Podcast Andy Fithall

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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Geraldine Hickey makes me laugh,
which is good, because that's her job.
But it's the way she makes me laugh is what I like about her so much, through humorous anecdotes, and real stories about her life.

You see, you'll struggle to find a more genuine person, willing to share the vulnerable details of their world, in this case, through the medium of comedy.

And it's not an act.
Our conversations on, and off the recording were by all accounts the same, with Geraldine, and her laid back approach, laughing at the mundane, and taking a genuine interest in the people she meets.

She is an ally for minorities, and a strong advocate for the queer community.
She talks about her own somewhat challenging past with sexuality, and wanting to help others. 

I laughed a lot during this interview,  but we also touched on some of the real stories that happen off stage.

Geraldine is a good egg. I think you'll love this one.




You can find a Geraldine Hickey show here:
https://comedy.com.au/tour/geraldine-hickey-dont-tease-me-about-my-gloves/

or follow her on 
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https://www.facebook.com/GeraldineHickeyComedian/

and Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/geraldinehickey/


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While driving her car one day, Louise Larkin heard an interview on the radio that would change the course of her life.

She heard the sad story of a young boy, who was left broken hearted after no one turned up to his birthday party, despite his parents attempts at throwing a great party. 

This lit a fire in her belly, and after some conversations with some friends, she decided to throw a birthday party for any child who was feeling left out, an all inclusive get together where kids could feel free to be themselves. 

She expected 30-50 people, but 350 people turned up which was both surprising, and disheartening.

So, she threw more parties, and quickly realised that a large portion of the kids who were coming were unwell, or living with disability. 

The calling was too strong, and Louise decided to commit to the cause full time, leaving her executive role, and ploughing headfirst into what was now aptly named "Friend In Me" a registered charity which now caters not only for kids and inclusion, but also for the parents of kids who require full time care. 


In the podcast Louise talks about what drives her passion, who she is helping, and how she navigates the competitive landscape of charities and funding. 

She has a big heart, and works really hard for the kids. This story will fill your bucket for sure. 

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Music, ethics, and principles are the fabric of Cassie Walker's being
So it's no surprise that she created a business that can help musicians create merchandise which helps them earn money, AND reduce the impact on the environment at the same time!

Upcycled Merch sources non new, and pre owned items of clothing, and upcycles them into merchandise for bands, and businesses who are looking for way to be eco friendly. 

She's determined to give people a high quality, affordable option that both looks great, and feels good to wear, reducing the amount of bulk buy, cheap and uncomfortable merch 

Cassie lives and breaths the music industry, having spent years in production and broadcast of media including radio, podcasts and journalism, and has spent the last 4 years uncovering new music in her podcast "Dug By Us"

She also sits on the committee which chooses The Australian Album Of The Year, and held the role of 2IC at the ABC's Double J radio station. 

Cassie gives really interesting insights into the music industry from the perspective of someone who has spent most of their career navigating it's often fast paced and brutal environment. 

Take a listen to her story, and make sure you share it with others!

Enjoy



You can order your band or corporate merch here:
https://upcycled-merch.mailchimpsites.com/

Follow on Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/itsupcycledmerch
https://www.instagram.com/cassie_walker

Dug By Us podcast 
https://www.instagram.com/dugbyus


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There is no doubt that A.I. or Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic.
The speed in which it is being developed and employed in almost every industry is both amazing, and FRIGHTENING!
The words ChatGPT can be heard almost daily, even in non tech environment

So is it friend or foe?
I wanted to find out so I invited Marrs Coiro, the Co-Founder of  Polynize onto the show

Polynize is an AI powered, educational tool which gamifies the learning of practical skills, and aims to disrupt the way education is taught en mas.
It works using educational games which put you to the test against AI agents,  giving you real time feedback, increasing both the speed and enjoyment of the learning

In the podcast we talk about the history of Polynize, and explore the AI revolution.
we ask
- How can we use it to our advantage?
- Is it dangerous?
- Will AI cost people their jobs?
- How do you leverage it?
plus a good serve of banter for good measure.
Marrs is a deep thinker and this will definitely shake up the grey matter.


You can join the Polynize movement here:
https://polynize.io/
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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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