Change Loves Company

In this episode of Change Loves Company, host Dominique sits down with Anna Sheppard, founder of Bambuddha Group, to unpack why kindness isn't just a soft skill, it's a leadership power move that delivers real results twice as fast. From Anna's bold vision for Responsible Leadership 2035 to the magic of storytelling (which boosts retention 22x over dry facts), they explore accountable workplaces, psychological safety, and how neurodiversity and non-binary authenticity bring fresh problem-solv...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, host Dominique sits down with Justin Medcalf, co-founder of UNLESS Financial, to unpack what our money is really doing when we’re not paying attention. From the inspiration behind the name “Unless” (a powerful line from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax) to the realities of ethical investing, greenwashing, and shareholder activism, Justin explains why money is never neutral and how it can either reinforce the status quo or help drive real social and environmental c...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, Dominique sits down with community architect and Impact Collab founder Abbey Pantano to explore the power of connection, collaboration and purpose-led business. Abbey shares her journey from partnerships and social enterprise to building values-driven communities, reflecting on what she learned from burnout, lockdowns, and creating spaces where impact founders can truly support one another. Together, they discuss the magic of small networks, heart-led ...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, Dominique is joined by creative activist and Yoke founder Cynthia Sciberras to explore creativity as a force for healing, connection and change. Cynthia shares how Yoke was born from personal burnout, sacred rage and a deep desire to slow down in a fast-paced world. Together, they discuss independent publishing, building community beyond the page, and why authenticity, care and collaboration are essential for meaningful impact. This conversation is a p...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, host Dominique and Maz Ahadiwand dive deep into what Responsible Fundraising actually looks like in practice beyond good intentions. Maz explains responsible fundraising as a conscious, ethical, and sustainable approach that considers the full end-to-end impact of fundraising decisions on donors, beneficiaries, fundraisers, and the organisation itself. Rather than replacing existing systems, her framework helps organisations connect leadership, complia...

Fair trade, but make it real. This week Dominique is joined by Nimmity Zappert founder, sales powerhouse, and ethical business builder to talk about fair trade, social enterprise, and the one thing that underpins it all: human connection. They get into the messy bits (scaling, quality, power dynamics), the hopeful bits (community, collaboration), and what it means to build a business that actually helps people thrive.

In this episode of Change Loves Company, Dominique sits down with fundraising veteran Sean Triner to explore how charities can survive—and even thrive—when funding suddenly disappears. From lost grants to dominant donors, Sean shares real-life strategies for building resilient organisations, avoiding panic cuts, and creating long-term donor safety nets. With stories ranging from mental health charities in the UK to innovative campaigns across Australasia, Sean breaks down why bold action, sma...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, Dominique sits down with Adam Verwey, a pioneer in ethical investment and one of Australia’s most influential voices reshaping how money creates impact. For more than two decades, Adam has worked at the intersection of capital, climate, and social justice. As the co-founder of Future Super and an early director of the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR), Adam helped shift Australia’s $4 trillion superannuation industry towards...

In this episode, Dominique sits down with Rebecca Linigen, the Australian Director of Four Paws, a global animal welfare organization dedicated to revealing suffering, rescuing animals, and advocating for stronger protections. Rebecca shares her lifelong commitment to animal welfare, her experience across advocacy, fundraising, and organisational development, and her insights into how technology—like AI and data science—can be harnessed ethically for social good. The conversation covers the c...

In this episode of Change Loves Company, Dominique chats with Weh Yeoh about reimagining impact in the social sector. From Cambodia to Australia, Weh shares how technology and local empowerment can remove barriers, create lasting change, and even make organisations “redundant” — because true success is when you’re no longer needed. Expect insightful stories, ironic truths, and a bold challenge to rethink how we define success in social impact.