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In this insightful episode of Unmapped, Mike and Jock delve into resilience, self-belief, the intense personal journey of an all-in entrepreneur and Jock's new project, Community VC. Jock discusses his philosophy of integrating work with life and his unshakable internal motivation, sharing personal stories of overcoming adversity and rebuilding confidence over six years.
We explore the innovative model of Community VC, which focuses on collaborative due diligence and advisor support for early-stage startups. Jock also talks about his commitment to helping overlooked 'diamonds in the rough,' the importance of diversity and long-term support, and his strategies for staying grounded amid challenges.
The episode concludes with Jock's vision for the future, his approach to investing, and his unwavering dedication to fostering successful founders and impactful businesses globally.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:25 Work Ethic and Internal Motivation
02:59 Community VC and Personal Philosophy
05:13 Daily Routine and Self-Awareness
10:22 Creativity and Analytical Thinking
14:06 Failures and Lessons Learned
27:59 Rebuilding Confidence and Incremental Growth
42:51 The Journey to Community VC
47:31 The Open Due Diligence Experiment
49:48 Revolutionizing Early Stage Engagement
01:16:46 Personal Reflections and Future Vision
01:26:40 Final Thoughts
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Jack Shukman is the co-founder and CEO of The Way, a pioneering meditation app designed to lead users on a structured journey of awakening and self-discovery. Having spent a decade in the corporate world of investment banking and strategy consulting, Jack experienced firsthand the high-paced, high-stress environments of top-tier consulting firms. Motivated by a desire for deeper meaning and fulfillment, he transitioned out of the corporate sphere and into the world of meditation.
Guided by his uncle, Henry Shukman, an esteemed Zen master and meditation teacher, Jack has began a deep journey of self-discovery into the nature of self, and the process of awakening. Together, they launched The Way with a mission to make the profound benefits of deep meditation practices accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience level.
Jack's journey from the boardrooms of London to the serene spaces of meditation underscores the transformative power of mindfulness and the pursuit of awakening. With The Way, Jack and Henry aim to provide a supportive, accessible, and enriching experience for all who seek to explore the depths of their own consciousness. This is an epic conversation - quite deep into the process of meditation and awakening. For anyone curious about their place in this universe, this one’s for you.
Download The Way from Apple or Google Play stores, and check out more details here: www.thewayapp.com
Your first 30 meditations are free - and I cannot recommend this app enough.
TIMECODES
00:00 Introduction and Initial Greetings
08:27 Jack's Background and The Journey to Meditation
15:08 Corporate Life and Mental Health
25:26 Designing Life for Work-Life Balance
30:25 Meditation Insights and Practices
36:50 Zen Master Henry Shukman
48:21 Understanding the Self & Life Through Meditation
53:12 Is Bolivia Real?
55:11 Exploring Awakening
59:50 Introducing 'The Way'
01:01:25 The Vision Behind 'The Way'
01:04:59 Building 'The Way': A Structured Path to Awakening
01:06:21 Mike’s Love of ‘The Way’
01:16:46 The Four Elements in Meditation
01:25:43 The Origin Story of ‘The Way’
01:29:47 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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WATCH KAUSHIK'S TEDx TALK HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpl5ahX1gpU
In this episode, neuroscientist and author Dr. Kaushik Ram shares his extraordinary journey from surviving a near-death experience to living in a cave in Thailand. Dr. Ram's experiences forged a unique perspective on the importance of instinct and humanity's disconnect from nature's rhythms. The discussion covers his TEDx talk where he argues that technology threatens our instinctual behaviors, leading to profound implications for mental health and societal structures. The episode also touches on the censorship of his TEDx talk and its implications for free speech and open discourse. Finally, the episode emphasizes reconnecting with nature as a vital part of understanding our instinctual selves.
00:00 Introduction
04:13 The Start of the Conversation
05:41 The Coding Neuroscientist
09:44 The Near-Death Experience
16:35 Writing 'Hidden World' in a Cave
22:59 Living in Communion with Nature
29:19 Exploring Instincts and Technology
41:09 The Argument of the TEDx Talk
47:13 Transhumanism as an Ethical & Spiritual Dilemma
48:54 Ethical and Moral Implications
56:29 The Deployment of Technology
01:02:36 Censorship of the TEDx Talk
01:14:23 Reflections and Future Conversations
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As Co-Founders of Shinsei Galverse, Devin Mancuso & Jack Baldwin take us deep on an adventure through the world of creativity, anime and NFTs. You'll notice the artwork this week is of fictional characters - these are Devin and Jack's characters in THEIR OWN ANIME. SO. COOL.
I'm an anime nerd, so getting to have this chat was PRIMO. YEW.
You can check out their amazing project here: www.galverse.art or on IG - @shinsei.galverse
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 10:56 - Intro, VTubers & Doxxing
10:56 - 18:36 - NFTs & The Galverse NFTs, Web3 Community
18:36 - 23:01 - Web3 Communities & Co-Creation
23:01 - 31:16 - Galverse Origin Story
31:16 - 43:44 - Selling out a Multi-Million Dollar NFT Project
43:44 - 49:06 - NFTs in Japan & NFT Scene’s Evolution
49:06 - 1:07:52 - NFT Royalties & Tech’s Race to the Bottom
1:07:52 - 1:30:46 - The Future of NFTs & Interoperability
1:30:46 - Outro - Recommended Anime’s & End
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I guarantee you: this episode of Unmapped will make you a better partner, friend and lover.
On Unmapped this week, I have the honour and privilege of speaking with Jess Koncz, who has been - along with one of my best friends - my life’s most influential teacher on relationships. She’s the Founder of The Open Circle and FAR (Festival of Alternative Relationships) and predictably, this episode is an honest and vulnerable deep dive into the world of polyamory, open relationships and Jess’ journey to ethical non-monogamy (ENM).
What’s less predictable is the immense value this conversation has for those of us in traditional relationships. Jess is an incredibly wise woman.
Here’s what I loved about this episode:
When people think of open relationships, they think of sex. At no stage was sex the primary topic of conversation in this episode.When a trigger is causing you discomfort, go deeper to work through it. When it’s causing you extreme pain, ease up - perhaps this isn’t for you.If you really love someone unconditionally, the role they play in your life won’t matterThinking scarcely about opportunities to connect with someone (this might be my only chance!) actually creates disconnectionEnjoy this one folks. In the future, Jess is going to be one of the world’s thought leaders on creating meaningful, loving and beautiful connections. For those of us already in her circle, she already is.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 16:40 - Intro, Letting go of the Entrepreneurial Identity, Giving Yourself Space to Breathe
16:40 - 35:13 - The Journey to Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & Love, Polyamory vs Open
35:13 - 49:03 - Co-Creating Gorgeous Relationships & Relational Structures, The Importance of Security, Thresholds for Jealousy
49:03 - 59:24 - Pain vs. Discomfort, Unconditional Love in Evolving Connections
59:24 - 1:13:04 - Principles of ENM
1:13:04 - 1:27:58 - Communication in Relationships, Abundance & Scarcity
1:27:58 - 1:42:40 - The Open Circle & FAR
1:42:40 - 1:56:45 - Creating Safe, Connection-first Spaces
1:56:45 - 2:06:07 - FAR Tickets & Outro
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I’m going to put it simply: I think Jess Walker is one of the most brilliant, savvy, wise, beautiful and kind human beings I have ever met. She’s one of those humans who sprinkles gold dust. I had been planning to interview Jess for years because I have always marvelled at how she lives her life. She operates at such a high level in her career and away from it exhibits a kind heart, listens incredibly well, knows how to have fun and can’t help but make you smile. She’s an incredible friend - it’s a privilege to be in her world.
We explore Jess’ journey to her current role at AirTree and dive into her mindset. Here’s a few talking points I really enjoyed:
Processing 10,000% growth in a business in 48 hoursDoing a stand up comedy course to become more comfortable with public speaking The similarities between setting up a fund and starting a businessSome tech entrepreneurs really did sell chocolates on the school busJess was a candid and insightful guest - detailing her process when learning to exit her first business, dealing with a co-founder betrayal and how determination and resilience are founder superpowers are examples of where this conversation becomes a goldmine to anyone in startups or thinking about starting their own business.
Enjoy this one folks: Jess is a superstar and deserves all of your ears.
TIMECODES
00:00 - 08:50 - Intro & Jess’ Origin Story
08:50 - 21:02 - Exiting a Business, Moving to Australia
21:02 - 24:32 - A Co-Founder’s Betrayal
24:32 - 30:22 - Black Nova & AirTree
30:22 - 34:44 - Fishburner’s Board Role, Steep Learning Curves and Comedy Reliefs
34:44 - 41:11 - Facing Your Fears, 10000% growth in 48 hours
41:11 - 48:41 - The hyphen?, Coping with Burnout & The Value of Determination
48:41 - 50:37 - The Billboard & Outro
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This week Unmapped brings the spiritual and health-conscious of us an absolute treat. We’re speaking with David Goulet; one of the world’s most experienced practitioners of yoga. No, seriously. After studying with the revered Swami Gitananda in the early 70s, David has maintained an hours-long, daily practice of yoga for FIFTY-FIVE years.
To put that in perspective: at the chronological age of 78, he had his DNA tested to tell him his biological age: 48 years old. Yep. This guy has been doing yoga for longer than his own cells think his body has been alive.
David now lives on Ko Phan Gan, where he runs Chakra Yoga, one of the world’s most extensive teacher training programs for would-be yoga instructors.
The depths of our human and universal existence can be examined at levels barely believable to the naked, over-stimulated human senses. David takes us on a deep journey through the human body and into the cosmos, detailing with precision realities Eastern contemplative practices have known for centuries; realities science is beginning to (loosely) comprehend.
This one is a banger. Scarcely believable at times, but for those willing to approach it with an open mind, a treasure trove of universal wisdom.
TIMECODES
00:00 - 12:00 Intro, Strawberry Fields & Journey to Yoga
12:00 - 14:50 - Yoga & Youth
14:50 - 24:30 - Telomere Testing & The Power of Breath
24:30 - 30:30 - Breath and the Interconnected Body
30:30 - 44:57 Yoga, Vipassana, Quantum Physics & Universal Creation
44:57 - 50:40 - Swami Gita Nanda, Four Months of Yoga
50:40 - 58:08 - Pilgrimage with the Sadhu’s, Beyond The Body
58:08 - 1:04:17 - Mike on Ayahuasca
1:04:17 - 1:14:42 - Chakras & The Media’s Negative Bias
1:14:42 - 1:18:01 - Navigating the World Post-Awakening
1:18:01 - 1:34:37 - Hindu Gods, Chakras & their Relevance to the Human Universe
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As _SOUTHSTART comes to a close, it's only fitting we drop the second part of this interview with Craig Swann.
Off air, any conversation Craig and I have will tend to veer wildly between discussing technology and the future through to exploring the more grounded elements of human experience: nature, community, connection, creativity.
This episode focuses on how we live as human beings. Riffing on the creative process, the beauty of jamming.
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What happens when we are able to superimpose our preferences onto our perception of reality, in real time?
Unmapped is back, and rather than hitting the ground running, we've gone for the phasing instantaneously through time, space & the occasional dimension route.
Craig Swann is hands down one of my favourite human beings to talk to. As co-founder and director of Southstart, Craig has curated a cherished, unforgettable, community-driven and distinctly human experience centred around startups and the future of technology (and therefore humanity). Southstart is a kaleidoscope of ideas, innovation, people and nature of the sort which sucks you into an annual orbit in which Adelaide becomes an unescapable truth the first week of March.
As a human-centred creative technologist and futurist, he threads a paradoxical needle, holding equally a piercing eye for the future and the necessity of protecting what is innately human from the inexorable march of technology. Being able to balance this dichotomy makes Craig an important voice in the conversation of our future.
As an artist, Craig has always been at the edge, pushing the limits of creative possibilities. In the 90s, he founded LoopLabs, the world's first software decentralising and democratising the creative process, allowing people from all over the world to create and collaborate on making music.
This. Was. Before. Google.
In time, Steve Jobs demo'd LoopLabs in the launch of the Safari browser alongside ESPN and The New York Times (wtf) and SXSW came knocking with awards for his groundbreaking creative work with Adobe Flash. Craig shot to a form of creative nirvana, working with the world's biggest brands and speaking globally on all things creativity and technology.
He's now drilling into the latent potential of AI, pushing the limits of what's possible using creative engines such as Midjourney and others. We get into this throughout this incredible interview, split over two parts. Part two drops next week.
Prepare for your mind to be opened and then blown as we take a wild walk down memory lane; and into the tapestry of our future.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - 00:03:46 - Introduction
00:03:46 - 00:14:21 - Growing up with Computers
00:14:21 - 00:25:05 - Creators vs Consumers, Creators as Curators & The Dead Internet Theory
00:25:05 - 00:36:06 - Infra/Social/Super Structures, The Fight of the Social Structure & The Ideology of the Internet
00:36:06 - 00:45:40 - Digital & AI Natives, The Information Apocalypse & a Post-Truth Age
00:45:40 - 00:54:53 - Power, Spirituality & The Purpose of Technology
00:54:53 - 01:07:02 - Being in Tech in the 90s, Self-Resourcing in the Wild West, The Exponential Growth of Tech
01:07:02 - 01:16:09 - The Rabbit Hole of Endless Curiosity, Technology as a Joy-enabler
01:16:09 - 01:23:08 - What is Art and Who Gets to Do Art?
01:23:08 - 01:31:27 - Reality Filters & Neuralink
01:31:27 - 01:38:23 - The Impacts of Disparate Synthesis via AI & Your New Best Friend
01:38:23 - END - Why Humans Act Differently Online vs Real Life
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Note: This episode is most definitely not safe for work.
Roxy Fox is a sex educator & coach, yoga and tantra teacher, writer, artist, traveller and rebel at heart. She came into my world as my coach in this dimension and because of the impact she’s had on my life, this was a special conversation. It is a raw, honest, vulnerable, explicit and empowering journey into sex: a topic that has for so long been taboo.
Roxy is one of the deepest and most philosophical thinkers I have had the pleasure of speaking to. She is one of those rare human beings that has fallen deeply into her purpose, mastering a craft by way of exploration and experimentation. By mastering her craft, I don’t mean her aptitude in a bedroom. I mean that she has experienced sex at such a depth that it has become the portal through which she experiences the full force of life’s rich tapestry, and in return is afforded a level of connection and fusion with that dimension of her life that is spiritual in nature.
Roxy discusses the work she does and how she got there: her first recollections of orgasm, her foray into sex work (and why she does not recommend it), her experiences as a professional dominatrix, dealing with the projection of shame from others, exploring tantra and realising sexual fantasies. In order to explore how Roxy’s work helps, we also use my own experience: why I ended up looking for a coach like Roxy and how her work helped me. I have never shared something so vulnerable on Unmapped before. I’m a little scared to release this, if I’m honest.
Listening to her, you get the sense she is a human being in total alignment with a purpose she was destined to fulfil.
It is an honour to bring you this episode. Enjoy it, folks.
00:00 - 4:00 - Intro
4:00 - 08:00 - Roxy’s Relationship to Sex, Masturbating to Cope with Trauma
08:53 - 12:41 - The Female Orgasm
12:41 - 18:20 - Women, Sex & Shame, Sex and Mindfulness
18:20 - 30:30 - Sex in Society, A Gangbang’s Aftermath
30:30 - 39:20 - The Negatives of Sex Work, Making our Sex Lives Conscious
39:20 - 48:30 - Roxy’s Journey to Sex Education, Working Towards Soul & Purpose, Healthy vs Unhealthy Fetishes
48:30 - 1:04:08 - Mike’s Journey & Roxy’s Work
1:04:08 - 1:07:30 - When to Try Tantra
1:07:30 - END - Mastering a Craft and Outro
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This week on Unmapped, I speak with Nikki Tugano, the Founder of SeenCulture. Nikki is on a mission is ensure every human being in every organisation is seen and valued irrespective of who they are, what they look like or which role they perform in the organisation. Nikki is also positive psychologist with a passion for helping employees within organisations find optimal performance and wellbeing. We go deep into:
The challenges of startup life and whether anyone can be a founderThe science of wellbeing and performance & the importance of purpose in workWhat keeps Nikki going when everything is !@#$edThe bottleneck in getting funding to Founders of under-represented communitiesSeenCulture’s global mission to ensure everyone feels… well, seen!I really enjoyed this conversation. I found Nikki to be articulate and considered. It’s always a joy to speak to someone with real expertise in their field and I learnt a lot from the jam we have on positive psychology & finding meaning in our work. Ask a positive psychologist and founder what they do when they have one of those really horrible months only a founder can understand - the ones where everything goes wrong and the world constantly feels like it’s ending - was illuminating. I bet you can imagine what the answer was!
Enjoy the episode folks!
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PLEASE NOTE: THE FIRST 90 SECONDS OF THE INTERVIEW HAS AN ECHO - IT IS GONE BY 4:33.
For the first time ever on Unmapped, we’ve got more than one guest: a conversation in the truest sense. This dialogue began under twilight at the Salon stage of _SOUTHSTART and ends in The Twilight Zone; it is a true exploration of possibility. In the liminal and beautiful chaos of the future, you are welcome to open your mind and see what the world could look like. Today, that’s where we’re playing.
From Austin, Texas, Jared is a futurist, international speaker plus the Partner and Chief Creative Technologist at argodesign. Jared has spent his life colliding the creative potential of the future against present day realities in order to create better experiences for humans. The way he thinks about the world is unique: just wait until we give him a run-up to The Solarian Myth. A true joy to go deep with, everything Jared says and does comes from the left of field and yet always makes perfect sense.
From Perth, Western Australia, Kat is an impact-first, future-focused global systems designer operating at the C-suite & Board level. She focuses on projects and organisations re-thinking the possibilities of how we do things as humans. From CEO of Grameen Australia to Board roles with Food Frontier and Women for Election, Kat’s CV is distinguished and for good reason: she is a brilliant operator. She’s also my favourite person to have conversations like this with and acts as co-host on this episode.
From Adelaide, South Australia (although extremely Canadian), Craig is a technologist, artist and the Co-Founder of _SOUTHSTART, Australia’s premiere ideas and innovations festival. Craig is endlessly curious, naturally creative and is always willing to flip the script, ask why and explore any topic from every angle. A collector and connector of dots, Craig has a fascinating mind and despite his interest in technology, has a gift for curating environments offering authentic human connection.
I’m incredibly honoured to have been able to facilitate this conversation. Some of the most beautiful minds I know in a raw, unfiltered, campfire-style chat exploring the future of humanity at a critical point in our history.
Before you listen, ask yourself this question: What would it look like if humanity created technology and directed its exponential power toward the sole purpose of scaling authentic human connection, love and wisdom?
This one was special. Enjoy.
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Well, I promised a doozie and here it is. Cris is a rockstar in my books: an ethicist who dedicates her life to helping individuals and organisations think about how they make decisions for better ethical outcomes - a task that is by no means simple given the incentives at the root of our society. She manages it with a smile, having never given in to the negative slant that we are forever mired in a world ran by bad actors. In fact, Cris holds a nuanced and hopeful outlook on the future, focusing on the opportunities whilst being mindful of the monumental challenges humanity faces.
As a Director of The Ethics Centre, Cris leads The Ethics Alliance and the Banking and Finance Oath, two initiatives aimed at improving ethical frameworks and decision making in the corporate sphere.
This conversation came for me at the perfect time: I had been grappling with feeling jaded about the world and about the inherent biases toward inequality written into our systems. Cris' is a level head in the room, able to see the good, acknowledge improvement and hope for the future provided an excellent counterbalance and valuable insight for me on an ever-deepening journey into understand the systems which govern humanity.
Of course, we go deep on AI. We discuss what ethics really means, and how really, ethics boil down to the choices we make. We explore the propensity for humanity to be really good at correcting course just in the nick of time, what an ethics first society would look like and the importance of love and intelligence as fundamental pillars of human good.
Cris is an incredible human with a brilliant mind. It was such an honour to have this conversation. I hope you enjoy it.
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Tom is a legend of Australia's social enterprise & impact space: he's been creating social enterprises before the term even existed. He is currently the Co-Founder & CEO of StartSomeGood, the Co-Founder of LendForGood, a Non-Executive Director of the Centre for Social Impact, a Mentor at Energy Lab and speaks at conferences in Australia and often around the world.
Over two decades in the space, he has never been far from the beating heart of Australia's social good scene - except when he moved to the USA for an American soujourn. Throw in the very serious title of Social Enterprise World Forum 2022 Debate Champion and you are looking at a man not to be trifled with. Unless you want to build a social enterprise. Then, it is highly advised you trifle with him.
This conversation with Tom was just a pleasure. He has had such a vibrant life, and has proven you can do it whilst putting ethics and morals first. He's funny, witty, doesn't take himself seriously whilst being extremely knowledgable and skilled at what he does. Honestly, Tom inspires me a lot. Every time I've listened to him talk, I learn something new or am offered a different perspective on a topic I thought I had covered.
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Oli Nold is the quintessential digital nomad and a serial entrepreneur. He ran one of the world's largest digital nomad communities & is currently the Co-Founder of North Resolutions, a digital marketing agency he runs with his fiancé, Lisa.
I've been chasing Oli for nearly three years for this interview, and you're about to find out why. Oli is a multi-faceted force of nature: he thrives at the frontier, spots opportunity with the eyes of a hawk & lives unapologetically in his lane.
We explore his journey thus far from Switzerland around the world, doing nomad life and business with your soulmate, making 7 figures, losing 7 figures, the challenges of mental health and addiction and much more.
I loved everything about this conversation: Oli is a true maverick; an inspiration to anyone who dares to dream & someone who you can count on for unrelenting honesty and a commitment to be their authentic self, no matter the time, place or context.
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TIMINGS
00:00 - 2:12 - Intro
2:12 - 8:45 - The Way we Met, Respecting & Fearing Human Beings & Good at Community, Bad at Customer Service
8:45 - 17:50 - Oli's Origin Story, Heavy Burnout, The Third Way
17:50 - 25:10 - Being Sustainable as a Digital Nomad, Meeting your Soulmate
25:10 - 38:35 - Life & Work with your Soulmate, The Reality of the Hustle
38:35 - 53:00 - NomadX & COVID, Being Ready to Lose it All, Losing it All,
53:00 - 1:02:40 - Making it Back with Projectors, A Second Exit
1:02:40 - 1:16:50 - North Resolutions, The Customer Journey, Marketing to the Young
1:16:50 - 1:35:00 - Depression & Addiction & The Culture of Alcohol
1:35:00 - 1:41:40 - The Move to Ibiza, Full Circle, Changing Your Mind
1:41:40 - xx - Oli's Future, Too Old to Die Young, The Journey, Life is Rock'n'Roll
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Now, I'm not going to tell at which point it is, but there is a part of this conversation which literally caused my mind to implode. Just as I was about to ask Dickie what his north star is, and explain mine as example, Dickie recited my north star verbatim to answer a question because it's also his north star.
Wild.
Anyway, back to ye olde standard guest introduction. Dickie Currer is the Head of Partnerships at Startup Victoria & the irrepressible hype man of the Australian startup ecosystem (well, one of!).
He's one of those guys you get the sense has lived a few lives already, and he seriously has. Born into challenging circumstances with his beautiful Mum and Grandmother as parent figures, Dickie made it to Australia's startup ecosystem via the military, travel & entertainment industry and 62 countries.
The breadth of Dickie's life lends to his depth. We discuss men's allyship & explore the seeming paradox of being raised in challenging circumstances only to see the incredible privilege held simply for being born in developed country. These experiences have imbued Dickie with a strong sense of integrity, spades of resilience and a never-say-die attitude.
Aside from the mindblowing groupthink on our north stars, I just really enjoyed this chat with Dickie. He is a man on a mission to squeeze every last drop out of a life he colours in high definition as he goes. He's one of those human beings who brightens every room he steps into, puts smiles on faces & takes you on the wild journey of life with him. Couple these life-of-the-party tendencies with a reputation for getting shit done, and Dickie becomes a force of nature; a true powerhouse making a difference wherever he goes.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 02:04 - Intro
02:04 - 11:57 - Allyship, Dickie's Origin Story, The Military & The Shift toward Feminine Leadership
11:57 - 15:55 - Overcoming Fear, Finding Purpose & Dickie's Mum
15:55 - 25:00 - Global Citizen, The Post-Code Lottery, Privilege
25:00 - 33:47 - Impact, The Humans of Southstart & The Magic of Creating Space
33:47 - 38:28 - Sliding Doors Moments & Travel as a Way of Reclaiming Yourself
38:28 - 51:30 - Discipline, Resilience & Self Motivation, The Journey & Powerful Life Moments
51:30 - 1:03:17 - Bringing Everything, When I'm 90 and Dying, Present & Dreaming, Long Term Perspectives
1:03:17 - 1:13:28 - Mission Driven
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I've tried to come up with a catch-call label for Caitlin, and I honestly couldn't. One of the most fascinating people I've met in a long time, Caitlin is deeply human, defiantly feminine & unapologetically embodied.
Trained as a Doula, Caitlin's life took a turn when she was called to stripping. Having taken this career around the world, she now teaches women how to strip as a portal to return them to their embodied, feminine essence - to regain a confidence in their womanhood many have lost in a patriarchal world.
This is a must-listen for all - man, woman or anyone in between. The way Caitlin speaks of the female body helps us grasp the near incomprehensible magic of giving birth, something I feel we all need to stop and drop into at times. Caitlin's work begins at feminine empowerment and ends as a celebration of life and the beautiful bodies which nurture it into existence.
Her perspective on birth & the ramifications of our societies denial of the female body & feminity is a perspective I have never heard before. It rocked me. Her life & reflections left an impression on me. As is often the case, I left this conversation with a new close friend - a maverick who constantly inspires me - and a deep appreciation for the sacred feminine.
FIND CAITLIN
www.caitlinerica.com
IG - @caitlinerica
https://www.caitlinerica.com/strip-her (An 8 week embodiment and sensual dance course - use UNMAPPED code for $100 off)
https://www.caitlinerica.com/strip-her-the-pop-up (Pop up event in Sydney - UNMAPPED10 for 10% off)
TIMINGS
00:00 - 2:16 - Intro
2:16 - 4:40 - The Mystery if the Feminine
4:40 - 10:49 - A Doula Explained, The Lessons of Stripping & Voices from the Otherside (8 mins some breathing I could cut out)
10:49 - 18:40 - Permission (clip 14:15) (clip 15:05) 16:00 clip)
18:40 - 23:23 - Spirit's Guidance & Courage in the Face of Fear (21:00ish and 22:00ish - could cut a part out)
23:23 - 35:00 - s3x work, Body Sovereignty, The Soul's Journey (clip here somewhere approx 25-30 mark)
35:00 - 37:00 - Seeking, Learning & Growing
37:00 - 42:57 - the Magic of Birth, the Malignation of the Female Body, Sensual Dance as a Way Back (40:45 clip around here, 38:52 that's an issue clip, 41:20 clip)
42:57 - 51:47 - Celebrate Her & Caitlin's Work
51:47 - 58:00 - Cracked Open
58:00 - 1:07:30 - The Journey is the Way I Tell it, Taking a Leap of Faith, Interconnectedness
1:07:30 - 1:10:03 - Outro
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As the CEO of Startup Victoria, Vicki Stirling is renowned for delivering a unique & fun breath of fresh air into the Australian startup ecosystem. Her considered and deeply personal perspectives on leadership and culture are eminent in the way she operates professionally & it's clear she brings her whole, people-first, empathic self to everything she does.
Having started her career in design at Nike in Europe, we weave through her fascinating career at the macro, but the powerful insights of Vicki's journey dawn on me once we go deep. Understanding the mindset and spiritual rhythms she approaches her life and work with brings a fresh perspective to topics like feminine leadership, creating culture, spiritual growth & what makes for an incredible founder.
Vicki brings her honest, candid and vulnerable self to this episode of Unmapped. She is open about some of the challenges in her life and what she learnt from them. I was privileged to be the person on the other side of this conversation.
Vicki is a rare, deeply inspiring empath, a tenacious leader and a dear friend. The world is richer for having her in it. Enjoy the episode: this one meant a lot.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - 02:45 - Intro
02:45 - 9:30 - Chit chat, Southstart & The Magic of Spaces
9:30 - 15:30 - Legendary Founders, Co-Founder Relationships, Going All In
15:30 - 18:40 - Saying I Don't Know
18:40 - 23:25 - Enacting Change, Needing Control in Power
23:25 - 30:46 - The Masculine & Feminine, Finding Yourself, Awareness, Mindfulness & Awakening
30:46 - 33:49- Spiritual Principles as a Leader, Energetic Frequencies
33:49 - 39:45 - Servant Leadership & Culture
39:45 - 48:00 - Letting Go, Embracing Change & Strategy from the Bottom Up
48:00 - 54:04 - Customer Centric CEO, Startup Metrics
54:04 - 58:32 - Exploring our Feelings & Results Oriented Reputation & Being "Nervouscited"
58:32 - 1:04:59 - The Journey & Outro
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Hailing from Hawaii, Jonathan de Potter is the Founder of Behold Retreats (www.behold-retreats.com). In a past life as a strategy consultant, Jonathan's considerable talent, drive & intelligence took him around the world. From New Zealand to Hong Kong, Jonathan had everything a young, ambitious consultant could want. A big team. Big deals. Respect. Influence. Money. Travel.
And yet, something felt as though it was missing. On a travelling sabbatical, he found himself sitting in ceremony with Ayahuasca in Peru; an experience difficult and transformational in equal measure.
A deep journey with plant medicines, meditation & yoga into the nature of consciousness ensured and over a number of years, Jonathan's eyes slowly opened. Residing in Ko Phan Gan in Thailand, Jonathan got to work on Behold, which has become the culmination of the total re-integration of his soul into existence.
Passionate about making this rebirth available to all, Jonathan focuses on making plant medicine available to Western - and specifically corporate - audiences with tailored coaching both before and after to help with preparation and integration.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - 02:25 - Intro
2:25 - 4:25 - Psychedelic Education
4:25 - 10:18 - Perception, The Subjective Nature of Reality & Sovereignty
10:18 - 24:35 - Jonathan's Origin Story, Management Consulting & The Power & Money System
24:35 - 31:09 - Plant Medicine Intro & Jonathan's First Experience
31.09 - 39.21 - Integration, Experience & Unlimited Human Potential
39.21 - 43.43 - Retreats & Revival
43.43 - 47.30 - What Caused Jonathan to do Ayahuasca
47.30 - 1.00.10 - Behold Retreats, The Why., Interdimensional Challenges
1.00.09 -1.09.36 - Personal Spiritual Blocks
1.09.36 - End - The Paths of Life & Paradise on Earth
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A born and bred South Australian, Moira Were AM is the City of Onkaparinga's Mayor. From her formative years, Moira has led a community-first life focused on social impact and giving voices to those typically without them.
After beginning her career at the community coal-face as a social worker, Moira has contributed to organisations of almost all descriptions and at all levels through a distinguished working life. Most notably, she has served as the Chief of Staff to the Hon. Trish White, former Minister of the SA government, the CEO of Volunteering SA&NT, Deputy Commissioner at the South Australian Fire & Emergency Services Commission, Director at Ethical Fields, Executive Director for Social Impact Network of SA, Co-Founder of Collab for Good and Founder of The Hen House.
What has struck me deeply in my personal interactions with Moira is how she is able to hold an empathetic understanding of individuals and their needs in her heart as she uses her head at scale in a systems design capacity. It is a rare and necessary quality of a humanitarian leader to hold these perspectives in a delicate balance.
A lover of poetry and writing, Moira considers her role in society deeply through her weekly writings and carries a book of poetry with her everywhere. David Whyte - her proclaimed favourite living poet - is a personal favourite of mine too.
Please enjoy this conversation with Moira. She is a magnetic personality with years of wisdom threaded through each word she speaks. We discuss her life and philosophies at breadth and depth, tapping into the brilliance of one of Australia's dearest held community leaders.
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00:00 - 2:40 - Intro
2:40 - 5:08 Welcome to Country & Intros
5:08 - 11:48 Importance of early career to late career, the personal being political & everything being connected
11:48 - 15:55 - Mindset of a Community Worker, Experiences that Shaped Moira
15:55 - 24:20 The Value of Books & Poetry
24:20 - 29:05 - Biomimicry & Policy
29:05 - The Journey to Mayorship
41:00 - Being at the Frontier & Staying Progressive
44:12 - 48:00 - Business, Social Work & Co-ops
48:00 - 53:15 - The Vision of Ongkaparinga
53:15 - Southstart (5 co-ceos) - The Lessons from 5 Co-CEOs
57:30 - Transcendent Life Moments
1:01:30ish - The Journey
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