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Orange Sky: More Than Just A Mobile Laundry [Nic Marchesi]

Release Date: 07/11/2023

Punting on Purpose: Finding Meaning Beyond the NFL [Daron K Roberts]

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On this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Daron K. Roberts, a former NFL coach and award-winning college professor. Named as a “Top 20 Global Speaker” in 2024, Daron’s clients range from professional sports teams to Fortune 100 companies. Join us as Daron shares his inspiring journey from law student, to NFL coach, to being a “Top 20 Global Speaker”. This episode explores the challenges of major life transitions, the value of genuine support, and the importance of aligning professional pursuits with personal passions. Daron’s reflections on family,...

Money, Family, and Fairness: Building Legacies That Last [Philip Pryor]

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On this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Philip Pryor, CEO and founder of Family Business Central. With over 28 years of experience advising family businesses across New Zealand, Australia, London, and New York, Phil blends his expertise in family psychology, change management, and business strategy to help families thrive personally and professionally. In our conversation, Phil discusses how family harmony and strong relationships are crucial to both business success and personal well-being. We explore themes like the interplay between money and family dynamics, the...

Leading with Purpose: Transforming Australia’s Non-Profit Sector [Rachael McLennan]

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On this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Rachael McLennan, the CEO and co-founder of People for Purpose. For over a decade, People for Purpose has championed outstanding leadership and governance in Australian charities—a cause close to Rachael’s heart. In our conversation, Rachael shares her inspiring journey into philanthropy, her experiences as the founding CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services, and her insights on how strong leadership can transform charitable organisations. We delve into the significance of governance, the role of mentorship in empowering young...

Money Stories: Unpacking Financial Psychology [Shaun Maslyk]

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On this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Shaun Maslyk, a trained and practising Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®. Shaun integrates psychology, positive psychology, and coaching psychology theories to help people understand their money stories and flourish beyond their finances. In our conversation Shaun shares his journey into financial psychology, the relationship between money and happiness, and the concept of financial flashpoints - highly emotional events from childhood that shape our financial behaviours. We also discuss...

The Golden Quest: Your Journey to a Rich Life [David Delisle & Julian Stephan]

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In this episode of It's Never About Money, I welcome David Delisle. David is founder of The Awesome Stuff™, an Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, real estate investor, speaker, and most importantly, a dad. This episode is centred around David’s book, The Golden Quest, as we discuss teaching financial literacy to children and how to live a richer life with what is most important to you. We are also joined by my 7 year old nephew, Julian, who has read David’s book and had some interesting thoughts to share. This is a must listen for anyone wanting to breach the topic of money with...

Building a Legacy of Generosity [Peter Winneke]

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In this episode of It's Never About Money, I welcome Peter Winneke, author of Give While You Live. With over 20 years of experience in strategic philanthropy, Peter has established more than 100 philanthropic family foundations and has served in leadership roles with several prominent foundations in Australia. In our conversation we discuss the importance of impactful giving and the current state of the philanthropic sector in Australia. Peter offers insights on best practices to enhance charitable contributions, shares his journey into philanthropy, and the culture of family giving....

Talking with a Cancer Expert: Why It’s Not All Bad News [Alain Bestavros]

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In this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Dr Alain Bestavros, a renowned oncologist and haematologist, based in Montreal, Canada. He has been a cornerstone at the Integrated Cancer Centre at Laval, and also serves as an adjunct Professor and leading researcher at the McGill University. He also happens to be my cousin. In this wide ranging and at times deeply personal conversation, we discuss the causes of cancer, how it can impact a person’s life and those around them, the links between stress and cancer, and how it is possible to find meaning when faced with the worst...

Empowering the Next Generation with Financial Education [Simon Brown]

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In this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Simon Brown, co-CEO of Banqer. Banqer is a leading financial education platform that has reached over half a million school students across Australasia. In his role, Simon combines his deep passion for finance, technology, and education to empower teachers and elevate students' financial literacy and overall well-being. In our conversation, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of teaching financial literacy in the digital age, with Banqer leading the way in making financial education both accessible and engaging in...

Family & Community Giving: Time, Talent, or Treasure [Maya Marcus]

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In this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Maya Marcus, CEO of Kids in Philanthropy. Kids in Philanthropy is a not for profit focused on supporting young people experiencing disadvantage by empowering the next generation of Australians to be philanthropists; giving their time, talent and treasure to those in need. In this episode we explore the impact children can make through socially responsible causes and charitable giving. We discuss the importance of engaging the next generation in giving their time, talent, and treasure to support those in need, and how...

Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Exploring Money and Relationships [Scott Rick]

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In this episode of It's Never About Money, I am joined by Scott Rick, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Scott's research, which spans across marketing, psychology, economics, and neuroscience, provides a science-based guide to understanding and transforming how we manage money in relationships. In our conversation, we delve into a number of topics raised in Scott’s book, "Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships." Leaving no stone unturned, we discuss what it means to be a tightwad vs a...

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In this episode of It’s Never About Money, I am joined by Nic Marchesi. Nic is the Co-Founder and Chief Delta Officer (CDO) of Orange Sky - the world's first free mobile laundry and shower service for people experiencing homelessness. Nic was the recipient of 2016 Young Australian of the Year and 2020 Order of Australia Medallist. He’s an entrepreneur, an innovator and a storyteller.

In our conversation we talk about how Orange Sky is more than just a laundry and shower service, it’s a space for community and connectivity. I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and I hope you do too! Enjoy!

FIND OUT MORE:

> Nic’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmarchesi/?originalSubdomain=au
> Orange Sky: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangeskyau/
> Website: https://orangesky.org.au/

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