Thinkers & Doers

Spend 10 minutes with our Paradigm Shifters, the people who are shaping the ideas that will take us into the future. Meet Claire O’Rourke, an author, environmentalist and advocate for helping Australians take action on climate change.

Businesswoman and ultramarathon runner Mina Guli has completed hundreds of marathons all over the world demanding action on the global water crisis. This is her story.

What do you get when you mix a joy for living with a belief in humanity, a sharp conscience, a passion for nature, a gift for words and the soul of an adventurer? You get Anne Casey, expatriate Irishwoman, now Australian resident of some decades, and an award-winning poet who produces heart-warming, mind-shifting work.

We sat with the founder of Nature Care College, Catherine McEwan to celebrate 50 years of being at the forefront of natural therapies.

Embracing a low- or no-alcohol lifestyle can result in a greater state of wellbeing. Here are our top tips to help you minimise alcohol consumption.

When Natalie Kyriacou first entered the business world, she was frequently dismissed — working in the environmental sector was commonly viewed as “fluff” work. Now a multi-award-winning founder and CEO, she is determined to help educate and empower young people about wildlife conservation.

Bridget Carmady, naturopath and founder of Clémence Organics, explains how her luxurious range of products can nurture you, with all ingredients serving a very clear purpose.

Two years after being fired from her own label, Kit Willow started again from the ground up. Second time around, though, she is reshaping a broken industry and forging a fresh outlook in which makers, market and Mother Earth all benefit. In the world of fashion, it’s rare that everyone wins. The thirst for fast […]

Known for designing some of Australia’s most innovative timber buildings, Evans is leading the way in creating a sustainable model for future living and wellbeing. At the heart of Evans’ designs is a belief that we all long to reconnect with the natural world, and by living in sync with Mother Nature we live healthier and happier lives. Here the architect shares his vision for the future, his love of the ocean and what it takes to challenge the status quo.

Why does almond milk never taste like actual almonds? Marialuisa Castrignano, founder of Al Naturale, tell us how this question lead her on a journey to create her own natural almond milk company in the heart of Melbourne. 

Brisbane-based chef Ames Starr, founder of Raw & Peace, has mastered the art of delicious desserts, sans dairy.

When Aminata Conteh-Biger speaks, people listen. It has taken some time and much soul-searching to find her voice, but now the Sierra Leone refugee, war survivor, storyteller and advocate is telling her story.