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
Mat Bowtell: Giving Away 3D-Printed Hands for Free
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
Lucca Bevan: Living Out Loud With Epilepsy
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
Kevin Wekesa: From Rugby to the Olympics to Climate Action
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
Rob Kenney: The Dad, How Do I? Story
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
Marie, Kae, Kathryn and Malini: AI Meets Climate
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
Louise Prashad: A Second Chance at Life
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
Dance God Lloyd: One Dancer: A Global Movement
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
Paul Gabie: A Bottle of Wine. A 10,000 Year Problem
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 Cold Case That Inspired Redbelly Crossing
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,
Candice Fox: Best-Selling Crime Writer. Wildlife Rescuer.
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
Sonica Beckmann: Kindness You Can Wear
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
Shreeya Giri: Mental Health Without Stigma
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?
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.
Tris Sheen: Finding the White Whale
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
Charlotte Pierce: Olympic Hopeful. Champion Mindset
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
Douce De Boiseglin: The Power of Sport
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
Derek Campana: When Animals Walk Again
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
Becky Sheraidah: Where Creativity Knows No Limits
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
Nick Shoolingin-Jordan: Filming at the Edge of the World.
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
Sarah De Jonge: One Million Hearts. One Simple Idea.
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
Jake Lambert: Turning Life into Laughter
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
Pip Jacobs: Saving Giants at Sea
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
Molly Croft: Childhood Courage. Teenage Trailblazer.
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
Norah Kimathi: AI & Robotics. Removing Barriers
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: Mogo Wildlife Park and the Bushfires
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
Zookeeper Chad: Raising Lions. Saving Gorillas.
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
Anna Brightman: Rethinking Waste. Redefining Beauty
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
Pinky Lilani: A World Connected by Kindness
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: Loving Kindness Meditation
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.
Toby Maguire: Finding Calm in a Noisy World
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 presen
Afraa & Meike: From Illiteracy to University
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
Dr Kate Farquharson: Saving Endangered Koalas
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
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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