Making It Matter
Making It Matter
Podcast Description
Making It Matter is a podcast about what happens when you do what matters most to you.
Hosted by Megan, a strategist and social impact advocate, as she dives into real conversations with purpose-driven people and change makers across business, charities and government.
Through relaxed, inspiring conversations, guests share the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped them align their work with their values and build lives that feel more fulfilling, AND successful.
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The podcast focuses on social impact, personal fulfillment, and entrepreneurship, with specific episodes discussing topics like building a solar workforce in Africa and financial education in schools. Other episodes delve into challenges in corporate transitions, empowerment through renewable energy, and the necessity for collaboration across sectors to drive change.
Making It Matter is a podcast about what happens when you do what matters most to you.
Hosted by Megan, a strategist and social impact advocate, as she dives into real conversations with purpose-driven people and change makers across business, charities and government.
Through relaxed, inspiring conversations, guests share the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped them align their work with their values and build lives that feel more fulfilling, AND successful.
Ru Pearce believes we need a new definition of success, one rooted in impact, not just profit.
In this episode, we dive deep into Ru’s journey from global tech consultancy to founding Growing Happy and later Rewired Earth , a cross-sector connector working to reshape the financial system and drive system-level change.
We cover:
How Ru went from a FTSE 350 tech company to working on Olympic ceremonies and impact funds
What he’s learned about cross-sector collaboration, and why it often fails
The link between governance, funding, and real-world change
Rewired Earth’s work in Lambeth & Southwark – and what it means for place-based systems change
Why the future lies in connection: between people, communities, sectors, and systems
This conversation is honest, energising and full of big ideas — with practical lessons for anyone working in social impact, systems change, or just figuring out how to make it matter.
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Resources mentioned:
Rewired Earth: https://www.rewired.earth/
John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/
Chicken Shed Theatre: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk
The concept of Ikigai: https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/03/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life.html
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👋 Connect with Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganahunter/
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