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Creating Freedom PodcastHow to Build a Business and a Life of Freedom Abroad | Jackie’s Hanafie's StoryJackie, a former journalist turned PR consultant, to dive into her inspiring journey from Melbourne to Bali. She opens up about what freedom means to her, how she transitioned from a secure 9-5 to running her own successful remote business, and the reality behind living a "dream life" abroad.#CreatingFreedomPodcast📌 Timestamps:02:13 What Does Freedom Look Like?04:29 Growing Up Between Two Worlds07:25 How Remote Work Changed Everything10:19 Turning Loss Into a New Life Abroad15:46 Starting a Business During COVID26:19 Living Life on Your Own Terms37:06 Make It Happen📁 Join the Creati...2025-01-3048 min
Devpolicy TalksMasood Ahmed on development cooperation in a contested worldRobin Davies speaks with Sir Masood Ahmed, the distinguished international economist whose career spans over 35 years at the forefront of international development. Up to July 2024, Ahmed served as President of the US-based Center for Global Development for seven years, following influential roles at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the UK's Department for International Development. Born in Pakistan and educated at the London School of Economics, Masood has been instrumental in shaping global economic policies, particularly in the areas of debt relief, aid effectiveness, and poverty reduction.In this wide-ranging interview, Masood discusses t...2024-12-0551 min
Devpolicy TalksVaccinating the next billion: Gavi’s CEO Dr Sania NishtarGavi is a unique global health partnership that has revolutionised access to vaccines in lower-income countries since 2000. Working with governments, UN agencies, private sector partners and civil society, Gavi has helped immunise more than one billion children, averted 18 million deaths and generating over US$200 billion in economic benefits. The organisation is known for its efficiency, keeping operational costs below 3%, and employs an innovative co-financing model where recipient countries gradually increase their contribution as their economic capacity grows, eventually becoming self-sustaining.Gavi’s CEO Dr Sania Nishtar discusses the organisation’s evolving role in global health, from its trad...2024-11-2241 min
Devpolicy TalksClimate justice and the World Court: Cynthia HouniuhiIt’s the eve of COP29, the global climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. In this episode, with thanks to the Australian Museum, we rebroadcast the 2024 Talbot Oration, delivered by Cynthia Houniuhi. You'll hear how a small group of committed Pacific law students transformed their classroom project into a global movement for climate justice, demonstrating the power of determined advocacy to shape international law and policy.Cynthia Houniuhi has emerged as one of the Pacific's most compelling voices on climate justice. Growing up on the remote Reef Islands in the Solomons, Cynthia developed a profound connection to la...2024-11-0839 min
Devpolicy TalksCultivating resilience - Part 2: CIMMYT's mission to transform global food systemsIn this episode, Robin Davies speaks with Dr Bram Govaerts, the Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). This is the second in a three-part series on the CGIAR network of agricultural research centres. You can hear Robin’s interview with the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, Dr Esmahane Elouafi, in episode 320, and his interview with Dr Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA, in episode 322.CIMMYT is a non-profit research organization dedicated to improving livelihoods through maize and wheat science and is one of the 15 research centres that make up the CGIAR network. Wit...2024-10-1131 min
Devpolicy TalksCultivating resilience - Part 1: CGIAR’s vision for global food securityIn this episode, Robin Davies speaks with Dr Ismahane Elouafi, the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR.CGIAR (formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research) is a global partnership that unites international organisations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR's mission is to deliver science and innovation that advance the transformation of food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. Dr Elouafi discusses the structure and governance of CGIAR, its achievements, and current challenges. She emphasises the importance of addressing climate change, improving food security and nutrition, and adapting agricultural practices to changing conditions. Dr...2024-09-2749 min
Devpolicy TalksPacific gender equality: a regional perspectiveIn this episode, Robin Davies speaks with Dr Fiona Hukula, the Gender Specialist at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Dr Hukula is a social anthropologist with a Doctorate from the University of St Andrews. Over more than 20 years, she has dedicated her career to policy and social research, focusing on gender-based violence, urban issues, and socio-legal studies in the Pacific region. Prior to her current role, she was a Senior Research Fellow and Program Leader at the Papua New Guinea National Research Institute.Dr Hukula emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating traditional Pacific cultural values into...2024-09-0633 min
Devpolicy TalksWhat would an independent New Caledonia mean for Australia? A discussion with Nic MaclellanIn this episode, Robin Davies speaks with the distinguished Australian journalist and researcher Nic Maclellan. Over the years, Nic has extensively covered the political and social dynamics of New Caledonia, providing unique insights into its complex relationship with France and the ongoing independence movement.New Caledonia is going through a period of substantial unrest and tension, largely driven by the contentious self-determination referenda under the Nouméa Accord. The third referendum, held in December 2021, was marred by controversy due to low participation from the indigenous Kanak community, who largely boycotted the vote. This has led to increased p...2024-08-2355 min
Devpolicy TalksThe first ten years: Femili PNG’s work with survivors of family and sexual violence since 2014Robin Davies speaks with Daisy Plana, CEO of Femili PNG, together with in-house lawyer Delwyn Dau and caseworker Elly Toimbo, on the occasion of the organisation’s tenth anniversary. Femili PNG is a pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting survivors of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea through its case management centres in Lae, Port Moresby, and Goroka, as well as a safe house in Port Moresby. Since its establishment in 2014, Femili PNG has provided comprehensive support to over 7,400 survivors, including food, clothing, legal advice, counseling, and safe transport, while also facilitating access to specialised services lik...2024-08-0947 min
We Rebranded!We Rebranded! S3EP5 feat. Jackie Hanafie, Humankind AdvisoryJackie Hanafie is an experienced strategic comms consultant working with NFPs and for-purpose organisations. She made her first foray into her business under her own name (which was already recognised in the industry). Now well established and growing more successful, she has undertaken a full rebrand to become the beautifully named @humankindadvisory
With a tagline like 'Strategic communications for a kinder tomorrow', her brand is immediately impactful for current and prospective clients ❤️
Discover how Jackie:
💥Whittled down a list of hundreds of biz names to choose Humankind Advisory
💥Used the services of a talen...2021-11-2918 min
Owners CollectiveThe Power of Storytelling & PR to Effect Positive Social ChangeIn this week’s episode, we chat with Jackie Hanafie about the power of storytelling & PR to effect positive social change.Jackie is a media adviser and PR consultant. A trained journalist, she has spent the past 10 years working with entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits and thought-leaders to help them craft and tell their stories, influence public opinion, and connect with their audiences through innovative and strategic storytelling. She now runs her own PR consultancy, HumanKind Advisory, from her home base in Canggu, Bali.In a passionate discussion we walk through the power of storytelling in our bu...2021-08-1639 min