What does it really take to change a young person’s life?
In this episode of The Common Creative podcast, we sit down with John Godwin, an educator, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation to find out.

With over 25 years leading schools, national programs, and community organisations, John has dedicated his life to empowering young people through education, mentorship, and real-world opportunities. He’s also the founder of Inspiring Positive Futures Foundation, running mentoring programs for at-risk youth and the long term unemployed. His work blends strategic leadership with grassroots action, creating lasting impact in local and national communities.

John shares his journey from the classroom to running not-for-profit organisations, the importance of restorative education models, and the transformative power of giving young people hope and skills for a better future.
Whether you're an educator, leader, or someone passionate about making change, John's story will inspire you to think bigger about what’s possible.

Tune in and discover how you can help create brighter futures too.

LINKS:

John Godwin - Special Guest

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-godwin-b35490b

Website - http://www.inspiringbrighterfutures.com/ | http://www.cpff.com.au/

Paul Fairweather - Co-host

https://www.paulfairweather.com

Chris Meredith - Co-host

https://www.chrismeredith.com.au