Best Rachelle Solomon Podcasts (2026)

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Leaving Corporate: The Journey to Purpose, Profit, and a New Economy with Rachel E. Bernier Green 40:10

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In a role reversal episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier Green becomes the guest as she shares the story behind Purpose Profit Shift and her own entrepreneurial evolution. Interviewed by her cousin and creative partner Conchetta Woods, Rachel dives into how personal burnout, a collapsing ceiling, and a desire to create community w…

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How Black Professionals Can Escape Capitalism and Build Wealth with Estate Planning - Rendel Solomon 1:13:25

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In this episode of The Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green is joined by Rendel Solomon, a former managing director in private equity who pivoted to become a purpose-driven entrepreneur after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Rendel shares his journey from corporate success to his commitment to democratizing wealth and fo…

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The Purpose and Profit in Sync for Visionary Leaders to Build Scalable Impact with Arnaud Saint-Paul 48:28

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In this powerful episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with Arnaud Saint-Paul, Founder of the Heart Leadership Institute, Tapuat, about leading from the heart in business. Arnaud shares how decades of success in tech and finance gave way to a mission-driven life focused on inner coherence, purpose, and transformationa…

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How Non-Hierarchical Companies Scale Without CEOs or Investors with J Laurence Sarno 58:02

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In this episode of The Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with J Laurence Sarno, a Member Owner, Culture Circle Lead, and Marketing & Business Development Circles at CoLab Cooperative (Part-time, Remote), a values-driven tech company that has operated without hierarchy for over 15 years. The conversation dives into how worker…

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Congo: the secret heart of the energy transition (with Dr Ben Radley) 54:47

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The Democratic Republic of Congo produces over 70% of the words Cobalt, a key material in many modern bateries and clean energy technologies. It is a mining powerhouse, central to the global energy system, and yet the economy remains one of the poorest in the world. So what do these mines look like on the ground? Why have Chinese firms been buying …

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The Me to We Framework for Purpose-Driven Leaders to Scale Impact and Trust with Anne Bahr Thompson 1:20:19

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In this episode of The Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with Anne Bahr Thompson, a leading CSR thought leader, author, and the creator of the Me-to-We Continuum. Anne has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, helping them move beyond superficial CSR efforts and align their business strategies with meaningful socia…

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How Business can lead the energy transition, with Rachel Solomon Williams (Aldersgate Group) 48:25

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Are businesses leaders or laggards in the energy transition? Despite attempts by some to paint clean energy and net zero as anti-business and anti-growth, business leaders themselves are broadly supportive of the shift and see it as a place of economic opportunity. This week our host Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett sits down with Rachel Solomon Williams, CE…

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The New Politics of Net Zero: from Parliament to Polanski (with Harry Shackleton, Inflect) 1:01:55

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The politics of net zero is changing. The term itself falling out of favour. According to the media, the consensus is fraying at the edges, with Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch banging the anti-net zero drum at every chance they get. And yet, beneath the surface there is still a relative amount of agreement. Labour, the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid Cymru, a…

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The Burnout Recovery for Entrepreneurs to Build Profitable 4-Day Workweek Firms with Ian Peterman 1:13:06

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In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green sits down with Ian Peterman, founder and CEO of Peterman Design Firm, to explore how conscious business design can lead to both profitability and sustainability. Ian shares how his journey through burnout, overwork, and business failure ultimately led him to build a thriving seve…

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Prisoners of Geography? Energy archetypes with Phoebe O'Hara (ETC) 53:34

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Is a country's energy future determined by its geography? When it comes to energy resources, not all countries are made equal. Some are blessed with windy seas, others with regular sun, and a handful with the resources needed to build clean energy technology. This episode looks at some of the archetypes for energy systems, the limits of geography, …

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The Business That Turns Food Waste into Profit and Fights Climate Change with Amy Keller 40:45

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In this episode of The Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with Amy Keller, Co-Founder of Climate Candy, about how she's reshaping the candy industry by focusing on sustainability and environmental impact. Amy shares how her background in both the candy industry and climate-conscious entrepreneurship led her to create a busine…

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Clean Power 2030: bridging the national and the local (with Merlin Hyman OBE) 59:23

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The UK has an ambitious goal to achieve Clean Power by 2030, and cement itself as a clean energy superpower in the decade that follows. The success of this will depend not just on national leadership, but an ability to make the case for the energy transition locally, for the people that will see infrastructure built in their back yards, or want to …

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The ESG Accessible for Founders to Scale Impact Without Corporate Budgets with Chris Bolman 48:57

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In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier-Green speaks with Chris Bolman, founder of Brightest and executive director of The Brightest Foundation. They discuss how Chris left the high-growth tech world to create a platform that makes sustainability accessible, and what it really takes to build systems that transform society. C…

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Can we really kick Coal? With Lucy Shaw 1:00:14

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An uncomfortable truth in the energy transition is that Coal is still a major part of the global energy system. Despite being majorly polluting and often no cheaper than cleaner alternatives, it's persisted particularly in countries like China, India, and Indonesia, but also the USA and Australia. Why? And how do we truly phase it out of the system…

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Tackling Forced Labour in Solar Supply Chains, with Rachel Owens (Solar Stewardship Initiative) 46:44

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The solar industry has faced tough questions about its supply chains and the links to state-enforced forced labour, particularly in regions like Xinjiang, China. In this week’s episode Sulaiman speaks with Rachel Owens, former human-rights campaigner and CEO of the Solar Stewardship Initiative, to talk about the major steps the sector has been taki…

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Thatcher, Blair and Beyond: 40 years of energy policy with Jim Watson (UCL) 58:04

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The energy system has changed dramatically in the last 40 years, both in the UK and globally. But how do these changes happen? What makes technology transitions and innovation a reality? Is it policy, politics, or global economic patterns outside our control? We're joined by Jim Watson, Professor of Energy Policy and Director of the Institute for S…

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 34:23

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit. Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify. When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the …

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Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 33:36

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification a…

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The Texas Energy Miracle (with Mark Lauby, NERC) 42:44

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What makes the Texas energy system so special? Separated from the rest of the US grid, the Texas system is a living lab for the future of energy, achieving remarkable rollout of renewables despite the politics of the state. This week we’re joined by Mark Lauby from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the organisation responsible fo…

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Race and empire in our energy system: a black history month special 40:10

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How do race and the legacies of empire continue to impact the energy transition? For black history month our host, Cambridge Fellow and former government advisor Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, looks at the ways that race and empire still impact our energy transition: including ‘energy apartheid’ in South Africa, the legacy of segregation on the Texas grid…

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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Episode 090: The End of Things 40:54

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The End of Things? Reflecting on Change, Communication, and What’s Next In this thought-provoking and emotional episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece Hendy and Caleb Maxwell explore the shifting landscape of communication—past, present, and future. From the decline of social media to the rise of AI, they reflect on how technology continues to t…

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Where Are All The Heat Pumps? with Adam Berman (Energy UK) 1:03:05

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The UK has been extremely slow to decarbonise the heating sector. Why? And what can be done? Meeting the UK's climate ambitions will require millions of heat pump installations and widespread heat network infrastructure to be established, but both of these sectors are struggling to get off the ground. In this episode we are joined by Adam Berman, D…

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What government gets wrong about growth: Heathrow, climate and taxing the rich with Alex Chapman 54:59

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Growth is at the centre of Labour's political programme, and with Rachel Revees' nod to airport expansion many have wondered if climate goals will take a hit in pursuit of the economy. But what is behind the Heathrow story and what does it tell us about the wider thinking in Treasury on public infrastructure and climate in the UK. Today we're joine…

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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The Lessons from Scaling Fast, Failing, and Rebuilding a Purpose-Led Brand with Deon Bonaparte 57:17

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In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel E. Bernier Green is joined by Deon Bonaparte, CEO of Threi Strategy and a brand strategist who is redefining how entrepreneurs turn personal challenges into community impact. Deon shares his powerful journey from growing up in difficult circumstances, graduating with a 1.7 GPA, and overcoming stu…

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Do We Need a Demand Revolution? A new way of thinking about energy with Caroline Bragg (ADE) 51:36

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What happens to the energy system when you think about the end consumer first? People want warm homes, cheap power, and to get from place to place - they don't care how we make this happen, and arbitary distinctions between different parts of the energy system are holding us back. In this episode we're joined by Caroline Bragg, CEO of ADE, to discu…

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How a $6.5M Worker Co-Op Transformed Real Estate for Impact Leaders to Build Equity 1:01:35

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In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel Bernier Green speaks with David Lidz, founder of Appalachian Field Services (AFS) Builds and co-founder of WaterBottle Co‑Op, a worker-owned real estate cooperative revitalizing West Baltimore through equitable, community-centered housing. David shares his powerful journey from government relatio…

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Is Europe funding Putin's war? Why sanctions on Russian oil and gas aren't working, with Isaac Levi (CREA) 1:07:50

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Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, EU states have spent spent more on Russian fossil fuels than they've given to Ukraine in aid. In this episode, we discuss how countries and companies get around the UK and EU sanction regimes, and what this means for the ongoing conflict, as well as Europe (and the world's) transition to a cleaner, safer energy s…

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Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 42:53

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What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pac…

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1800 to the Present: a History of Britain's Energy Transition with Arthur Downing (Octopus Energy) 1:12:22

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What can 200 years of energy history teach us about the energy revolution happening today? We are joined by Arthur Downing, Director of Strategy at Octopus and author of the forthcoming book Power and the People: a history of energy in Britain since 1800, to discuss how the energy system has changed in the 200 years since its inception, and what le…

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Scaling Healthcare with Purpose: Iris Nichole Patterson's Story 1:03:07

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In this episode of Purpose Profit Shift, host Rachel Bernier Green sits down with Iris Nichole Patterson, a remarkable entrepreneur and cancer survivor who turned her adversities into a thriving healthcare empire. Iris shares her incredible journey, from becoming a teen mother to surviving stage 4 cancer, building a $1.6 million healthcare business…

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Orsted vs Trump: what went wrong at the world's largest offshore wind company 39:02

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Orsted is in crisis. Stock prices are down 86% since their 2021 high, and problems pile up as Trump has halted the construction of their latest Revolution Wind Farm off the Northeast Coast. Our host Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, former UK government advisor and Cambridge Policy Fellow, unpacks the mistakes that Orsted made in its approach to the USA mark…

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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Episode 089- Nurturing Creativity. How Adults Shape Young Minds 28:08

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Caleb, Aimee, and Reece reflect on the powerful role adults play in shaping the creativity of children. They share personal stories about how encouragement—or lack of it—impacted their own creative journeys, and explore how adults can either nurture or stifle curiosity and imagination. The conversation highligh…

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Is Government Too Involved in Energy Markets? Batteries, renewables and the state with Ed Porter (Modo Energy) 57:24

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Does government need to get out the way and let markets deliver net zero? Or is the state key to delivering the technologies we need for the future? This week is a crossover episode with the Modo Energy podcast, Transmission. Our host Sulaiman Ilyas-Jarrett, former government advisor at the UK Department for Energy and at No10 Downing Street, goes …

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What The Press Gets Wrong About Energy: journalism in an age of misiniformation with Simon Evans (Carbon Brief) 53:42

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In an age of increasing misinformation it's becoming harder and harder to find what's truly going on in energy and climate. This week we sit down with Simon Evans, journalist from the Carbon Brief, and talk about everything from the Telegraph's anti-net zero obsession to the rise of AI content and how to communicate the facts when there's so much n…

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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Episode 088. Responding to Mayan Gagliardi: Thoughts on Art, Impact, and Persistence 50:46

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In this special episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb and Reece are joined by Aimee to answer a series of deep, thought-provoking questions left by last week’s guest, Mayan Gagliardi. Together, they explore the delicate balance between creating art for personal fulfillment and making work for commercial purposes, and the unique challenges young…

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Energy Security in the 21st Century, with ex-NATO advisor Paul Domjan. 1:10:18

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Energy security is changing. The war in Ukraine shattered complacency of many politicians in Europe and beyond, and laid bare the need to think radically differently about future energy security. This was no surprise to this week's guest, former NATO advisor and Founder of Enoda Paul Domjan, who has been thinking about the changing state of energy …

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Is Offshore Wind in Crisis? A Global Stocktake with Rebecca Williams (GWEC) 45:21

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This week we speak with Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO at the Global Wind Energy Council, for a global deep dive into the state of offshore wind - and why there’s still reason for optimism. We unpack the wave of cancelled projects, rising interest rates, the return of Trump-era geopolitics, and what it all means for the future of offshore wind. From …

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New Episode Coming Soon! 0:53

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Welcome to The Purpose Profit Shift, the podcast that’s reshaping how we think about business success. Hosted by Rachel E. Bernier-Green, MST - social entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of EJ Consortium - this show explores what happens when purpose and profit move together. In each episode, Rachel sits down with visionary founders, bold investors,…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

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It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained h…

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Episode 087. Next Gen Creatives: Inside the Journey with Mayan Gagliardi 22:08

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Caleb sits down with emerging creative Mayan Gagliardi for an inspiring conversation about stepping into the arts industry as a young person. Recorded at the Emporium Creative Hub, where Mayan spent a week immersed in creative projects, this chat offers a glimpse into the mindset and motivations of the next gen…

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Episode 086: Reimagining a Classic: Community, Creativity, and the Dahlia and Arts Festival 19:54

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb dive into the world of community festivals, focusing on the iconic Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival and a new initiative called the Ideas Forum. As president of Eaglehawk Festivals Inc., Reece shares the vision behind the forum—an open call for new ideas to help evolve the festival while honou…

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Episode 085- Climbing for a Cause: Caleb’s Solomon Islands Adventure 14:12

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy unpack Caleb’s recent adventure: climbing a mountain in the Solomon Islands. What started as a physical challenge became a powerful act of service, as Caleb and longtime friend Mark Morley raised over $15,000 for a school in Fiji—an initiative close to Caleb’s heart and commu…

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Episode 084: Turning History Into Heart with Rachel Nightingale 36:01

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece and Aimee sit down with Bendigo-based writer Rachel Nightingale to explore the winding path of her creative career and the release of her upcoming novel Raluana Lane. Rachel shares insights from her early love of storytelling, her shift between academic and creative writing, and the emotional and lo…

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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 28:27

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Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…