The Greaterverse
The Greaterverse was born from a desire to push back against the constant wave of bad news. This podcast shares uplifting stories of people creating hope, kindness and positive change, from entrepreneurs to everyday heroes. It’s a reminder that joy still exists, and that goodness is worth celebrating. New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
Ocean Special: Shark Friendships, Surprising Seals & a Rare White Whale
What’s it like to put your arm inside a shark’s mouth or swim beside a rare white whale?In this ocean special, Anne-Marie brings together highlights and previously unheard footage from three extraordinary guests:🦈 Cristina Zenato shares how she began removing fishing hooks from sharks, the personalities she’s come to know, and why some sharks settle into her lap.🐋 Pip Jacobs from ORRCA reveals why
World Mental Health Day Special: Small Things, Profound Impact
What if a small, hand-sewn heart helped save someone’s life?In this special episode for World Mental Health Day, I bring together conversations about happiness, connection and the small things that can make a profound difference, with moments from four incredible guests, most of which have never been shared before.I also share a little of my own story: how living with PTSD led me to create The Gre
A Race Bigger Than the Olympics: How Sport Can Change the World | Danielle Alakija
Danielle Alakija reached the Olympics at just 16. Running took her from Fiji onto the world stage, but her story didn’t end at the finish line.In this episode, host Anne-Marie Kruk, talks with Danielle about loving the feeling of running, finding her way into sports photography, and using the camera to show female athletes for their strength, skill and years of work.They discuss what young women i
Finding Your People After a Cancer Diagnosis: The Story of The Breasties | Allie Brumel
At 28, newly married and building her career, Allie Brummel discovered that the lump she had been told was “nothing” was triple-negative breast cancer.This week, Anne-Marie is joined by Allie Brumel, breast cancer survivor and co-founder of The Breasties: a global nonprofit supporting people affected by breast and gynaecological cancers through community, education and advocacy.What began with soc
Speaking the Language of Sharks: Connection, Trust and Ocean Conservation | Cristina Zenato
Sharks have survived five mass extinctions, can sense hurricanes before they arrive and have distinct personalities. Yet we continue to view more than 500 different species through one narrow lens: something to fear.In this episode, Anne-Marie is joined by Cristina Zenato, shark ecologist and behaviourist, professional diver, cave explorer and ocean advocate who has spent more than three decades w
Beyond How I Met Your Mother: Championing Deaf Stories | Alek Lev
For Alek Lev, creativity is not simply about what gets made. It is about the life lived while making it.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Alek Lev, director, writer, producer, editor, podcaster and nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter.Alek’s creative path has taken him from making films with two VCRs as a child to theatre, filmmaking and working b
More Than a Haircut: Finding Purpose Through Human Connection | Joshua Coombes
For Joshua Coombes, connection begins with one thing: truly seeing the person in front of you.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Joshua Coombes, speaker, author, educator and founder of #DoSomethingForNothing, a movement encouraging people to use their skills and time to connect with others.Joshua’s journey began when he took his scissors onto the streets of London a
For the Love of Sloths: A Mission to Rescue and Rehabilitate | Sam Trull Sloth Institute
For Sam Trull, saving sloths has always been about one thing: getting them back where they belong, in the wild.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Sam Trull, co-founder and Executive Director of The Sloth Institute, a Costa Rica-based organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, release and conservation of sloths.Sam’s journey to sloths began with a lifelong
A Helping Hand: Changing Lives with Free 3D-Printed Hands | Matt Botwell
One hand for one child changed the direction of Mat Bowtell’s life.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Mat Bowtell, engineer and founder of Free 3D Hands, which creates 3D-printed hands and arms for people around the world completely free of charge.Mat’s journey began while he was working as a senior engineer at Toyota Australia. After making an Iron Man-style hand fo
Living Out Loud with Epilepsy: Finding Confidence and Challenging Stigma | Lucca Bevan
What happens when your greatest struggle becomes your greatest purpose?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Lucca Bevan, epilepsy advocate, neuroscience graduate and corporate leader.Together, Anne-Marie and Lucca explore what it was really like being diagnosed with epilepsy at just 14, how it changed her life overnight, and why she spent years hiding her condition. Lu
Playing for the Planet: Olympic Rugby Meets Climate Action | Kevin Wekesa
What happens when reaching the Olympic stage becomes the beginning of something bigger?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Kevin Wekesa, Kenyan rugby sevens player, Paris 2024 Olympian, mechanical engineer and founder of Play Green.Together, Anne-Marie and Kevin explore his journey from discovering rugby as a teenager to representing Kenya on the world stage, the setb
It Started with a Tie: Building a Community with Dad, How Do I? | Rob Kenney
How did a simple YouTube channel become a source of comfort for millions?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Rob Kenney, creator of Dad, How Do I?, the YouTube channel that has helped millions of people learn the life skills many of us take for granted.Together, Anne-Marie and Rob explore the childhood that shaped him, the unexpected journey behind Dad, How Do I?, wha
AI Meets Climate: Four Women Turning Technology into Action: Marie, Kae, Kathryn & Malini
What happens when four women decide to solve some of the world's biggest problems?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by four extraordinary entrepreneurs who are tackling climate change from completely different angles, from fashion and AI to construction, manufacturing and venture building.Together Kae, Kathryn, Malini and Marie share what inspired them to leave convent
A Second Chance at Life: From a Transplant to the Finish Line | Louise Prashad
What do you do when life gives you a second chance?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie speaks to Louise Pritchard about unimaginable loss, a life-saving liver transplant, and the decision to truly live.After losing her twins and facing a devastating health crisis, Louise was given a donor liver and a second chance at life. In a letter to her donor's family, she made a promise: she woul
One Dancer, a Global Movement: Changing Lives Through Dance | Dance God Lloyd
What can dance teach us about life? More than you might think.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and founder of Dance Grow Live, Dance God Lloyd.Together, Anne-Marie and Dance God Lloyd explore how dance took him from Ashaiman, Ghana to the global stage, why Ghana has become a destination for dancers from around the worl
A Bottle of Wine, a 10,000-Year Problem: Rethinking Glass Waste | Paul Gabie
What happens to a bottle of wine after the last glass is poured? It could take 10,000 years to break down.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Paul Gabie, founder and CEO of ecoSPIRITS, a company developing innovative circular packaging solutions for the wine and spirits industry.Together, Anne-Marie and Paul explore why more than 70 billion single-use wine and spirits
EXTRA: The Real Cold Case Behind Redbelly Crossing | Candice Fox
Could a crime novel help keep a 47-year-old cold case alive?A conversation with her mum led bestselling crime author Candice Fox down an unexpected path.In this special bonus episode, Candice shares the remarkable true story behind her new book Redbelly Crossing and the unsolved double murder that inspired it. After taking a possible lead to police, Candice turned to the one thing she knows best,
A Crime Writer’s Double Life: Bestsellers and Wildlife Rescue | Candice Fox
What do crime writing, wildlife rescue and a healthy dose of nosiness have in common?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Candice Fox, one of Australia's bestselling crime authors whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Known for her gripping novels and collaborations with James Patterson, Candice has built a career around understanding people and telling st
Kindness You Can Wear: Building a Fashion Brand That Empowers Women | Sonica Beckman, House of Kind
What if kindness wasn't just a value, but the foundation of a business?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Sonica Beckmann, founder of House of Kind, a fashion brand built around kindness, equality and empowering women.After a successful international legal career that saw her become Head of Legal for a multinational company by the age of 30, Sonica took a leap into e
Mental Health Without Stigma: Making Therapy Accessible in Nepal | Shreeya Giri, Happy Minds
It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to ask for help. And it’s okay to go to therapy, even when you’re happy.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Shreeya Giri, founder of Happy Minds, a mental health organisation transforming access to care across Nepal.After experiencing her own struggles while living in London during the pandemic, Shreeya returned home to Nepal determined to
EXTRA: What Is Emotional Evolution? | Tris Sheen, Tribe Wildlife
After losing her 17-year-old son, marine photographer and whale guide Tris Sheen found a deeper understanding of grief, compassion and what it means to keep moving forward.In this special conversation from The Greaterverse, Tris reflects on "emotional evolution", the lessons nature has taught her, and why we should never assume we know what someone else is carrying.
Finding the White Whale: A Life of Ocean Adventures | Tris Sheen, Tribe Wildlife
What happens when a childhood fascination with animals turns into a life spent swimming with whales?In this conversation, I'm joined by Trish Sheen, underwater photographer, whale guide and founder of a whale swimming school in Tonga. From growing up on boats and exploring the ocean with her family, to photographing some of the world's most remarkable marine life, Trish has spent decades building
Lifting Against the Odds: Brain Injury, Recovery and Olympic Dreams | Charlotte Pierce
Charlotte Pierce isn’t just building strength for herself, she’s using it to help others rebuild theirs.In this conversation, I’m joined by Charlotte Pierce, a world silver medallist in weightlifting, law student, humanitarian and aspiring Olympian. Charlotte’s story is one of extraordinary strength, not just in the physical sense, but in the resilience, grit and hope she has shown through some in
A Sporting Chance: Breaking Barriers for Girls in India | Douce De Boiseglin, Girls in Motion
What if one conversation could change the course of your life?After travelling to rural India, former Team GB fencer Douce found herself confronted with a simple reality: girls wanted access to sport, but the facilities simply didn’t exist.That moment led to the creation of Girls in Motion, a charity building sports courts for girls in rural India and helping unlock confidence, community, improved
From Guinea Pigs to Elephants: Helping Animals Walk Again | Derrick Campana, Bionic Pets
What if injured animals got a second chance?This week on The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie sits down with Derrick Campana, founder of Bionic Pets, the company creating prosthetics and mobility devices for animals around the world.From elephants in Africa and camels in the desert to guinea pigs, birds and beloved family pets, Derrick shares the extraordinary stories behind helping injured animals move a
Art Without Limits: Putting Neurodivergent Talent in the Spotlight | Becky Sheraidah, Arthouse Unlimited
What does a world with limitless joy look like?Step into the studio at Arthouse Unlimited. This week, I sit down with Becky, the founder of the Arthouse Unlimited studio supporting 60 neurodivergent adults with high support needs.Inside the studio, artists are given space, coaching, and creative freedom to develop their own styles, from bold humour to completely unfiltered self-expression, and the
Filming at the Edge of the World: Volcanoes, the Amazon and David Attenborough | Nick Shoolingin-Jordan
He’s been lowered into a volcano, immersed in the Amazon, and filmed ants in the Sahara. This is what life in the world’s most extreme environments really looks like.In this episode, filmmaker Nick Shoolingin-Jordan shares stories from behind the scenes of major productions, working alongside Sir David Attenborough, Morgan Freeman and Will Smith, and what those experiences have taught him about na
One Million Hearts: Spreading Kindness One Stitch at a Time | Sarah De Jonge
What if something as small as a handmade heart could change someone’s day...or even their life?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk speaks with Sarah De Jonge, the founder of a grassroots kindness initiative that began with one simple idea: sew 1,000 small felt hearts and give them to people to bring a little bit more kindness into their lives.What started as a personal creative pr
Turning Life into Laughter: Going Viral and Finding the Funny in Epilepsy | Jake Lambert
600 million views. One comedian. A powerful purpose.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk speaks with Jake Lambert, comedian and host of “Had Worst Mondays” podcast, whose sharp observational humour and candid storytelling have captivated audiences across the world. From turning his experience with epilepsy into powerful and relatable comedy, to achieving over six million views on h
Saving Giants at Sea: Whale Rescues, Rare Encounters and Community Spirit | Pip Jacobs
Rescuing a 40-tonne whale isn’t simple, but someone has to do it.This week, I sit down with Pip Jacobs from ORRCA, the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans, otherwise know as marine mammals. From whales and dolphins to seals and dugongs. The organisation has spent over 40 years rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting marine life across Australia powered by a network of more than 1
Finding Rainbows: Turning Childhood Cancer into a Force for Good | Molly Croft
What if even the hardest days held a rainbow?Every night in hospital, Molly Croft’s parents asked her one simple question:“What was your rainbow today?”It meant finding just one thing, however small, that made her smile.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Molly shares how that daily practice of gratitude became the foundation for something extraordinary.Today, she has helped raise over $2m for ch
Robots with Purpose: Using AI to Open Up STEM Education for Deaf Students | Norah Kimathi
AI. Robotics. Accessible education. And what happens when your robot gets arrested.In this powerful episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Norah Kimathi, founder of Zerobionic, a groundbreaking social enterprise using robotics and AI to make STEM education accessible to hearing-impaired students across Africa and beyond.What began as a seven-hour classroom struggle, discovering
EXTRA: Trapped by Bushfires, Protecting the Animals at Mogo Wildlife Park | Zookeeper Chad
When bushfires tore through Australia, Mogo Wildlife Park found itself directly in the path.In this bonus clip, Zookeeper Chad shares what it was really like being on the ground from the moment they realised they couldn’t leave, to the impossible reality of protecting animals that simply couldn’t be evacuated.With rhinos, giraffes and lions to care for, the team made a decision few would ever have
Raising Lions, Saving Gorillas: A Zookeeper’s Life Among Extraordinary Animals | Zookeeper Chad
A lion cub. A newborn gorilla fighting for life. And the man who showed up when it mattered most.In this extraordinary episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk sits down with Zookeeper Chad, Managing Director of three Australian wildlife parks: Mogo Wildlife Park, Featherdale Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, to explore what it really means to dedicate your life to animals.Chad sh
From Coffee Grounds to Skincare: Turning Waste into UpCircle Beauty | Anna Brightman
Waste not want not. The things we throw away can hold extraordinary potential.In this latest episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Anna Brightman, co-founder of UpCircle Beauty, to explore how discarded coffee grounds became the foundation of a global skincare brand now stocked in over 55 countries.What began with one simple question in a local café “what happens to all the use
Kindness Opens Doors: Championing Women and Connecting the World | Pinky Lilani
In this episode of The Greaterverse, I’m joined by one of my favourite humans Pinky Lilani CBE DL: community builder, diversity advocate, and a living reminder that kindness isn’t “soft”… it’s powerful.From Calcutta to the UK, Pinky shares how curiosity, courage and a deeply people-first philosophy helped her build a life rooted in connection. Through platforms like the Women of the Future Awards,
EXTRA: A Moment of Kindness, A Short Guided Meditation | Toby Maguire
A short loving kindness meditation to help you reset, reconnect, and cultivate compassion, for yourself and for others.This guided practice is a bonus from Episode 3 of The Greaterverse.May you be safe. May you be well.
Finding Calm in a Noisy World: Meditation Without Silencing Your Thoughts | Toby Maguire
What if meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts, but learning how to observe them?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by meditation teacher Toby Maguire, whose guidance helped her through one of the most difficult periods of her life.During a time marked by trauma and feeling overwhelmed, meditation became a way to find steadiness, live more fully in the present, a
From Illiteracy to University: Education and Hope in a Refugee Camp | Afraa and Meike
Education can change the direction of a life.In this powerful episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Meike, co-founder of Alsama Project, and Afraa, one of its extraordinary students, speaking from the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon.Set against the harsh realities of displacement, poverty and conflict, this conversation explores how Alsama is transforming the lives of Syrian re
Saving Koalas: From Bushfire Devastation to a Future in the Wild | Dr Kate Farquharson
Koalas are currently endangered in Australia, but this episode is a story of hope for the future.In this conversation, we explore the vital work of Koala Conservation Australia through the eyes of Dr Kate Farquharson, who leads the groundbreaking Wild Koala Breeding Program, born in the aftermath of the 2019–2020 bushfires.From a GoFundMe campaign that set out to raise $25,000 and went on to raise
Welcome to The Greaterverse | Host, Anne-Marie Kruk
Welcome to The Greaterverse, a podcast about incredible people doing incredible things to make our universe a greater place.In this short introductory episode, host Anne-Marie Kruk shares why she created the podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and the idea at the heart of The Greaterverse: that even in a world full of heavy news, there are people focused on making things better and
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