Today we hear from Ashton Wood, CEO and Founder of not for profit, DV Safe Phone.
Ashton shares the important work of DV Safe Phone, supporting victims of domestic violence.
Ashton is someone who does things differently. You’ll hear how how he became an unlikely Founder and CEO after learning how the old mobile phone handsets we have in cupboards and drawers can quite literally save a life. He also shares the lessons he learned about founding a start up, why perfectionism is a barrier to progress and how he takes care of his own mental health doing this work.
It’s an inspiring episode that gives a lot of hope about the goodness and generosity of our community to support vulnerable people who need our help, and it's comforting to hear that we can all make a difference too.
IMPORTANT : This episode comes with a trigger warning as we discuss domestic and family violence. Please take care listening if you are sensitive to this topic.
TO GET HELP: If you or someone you know in Australia is experiencing DV/FV, please contact 1800RESPECT for support or call 000 in an emergency. To find an agency who can get access to a mobile phone for you visit https://haltmap.raisely.com/
Connect with DV Safe Phone
To donate unwanted and working mobile phones, funds or learn about the current campaign, One Phone, One Life please visit https://dvsafephone.org/onelife
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