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by Forever Projects, hosted by So Invested

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Ripple Effects is an eight-part documentary style series hosted by Soph Dicker from So Invested, following Australian founders and VC operators on a transformative two-week journey in Tanzania - climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and immersing themselves with the local work of the Forever Projects team to see how income generation breaks the poverty cycle for women. The series parallels the mountain of business building, exploring purpose, friction, fear of failure, perspective shifts, and the power of investing in women.

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November 25, 2025

Reflection: a practice for success

<p>What happens when you step so far outside your normal life that you’re forced to see it differently? For Bill Gates, it was “Think Weeks” - two weeks alone in a cabin with nothing but time to just sit and think. For our group, it was two weeks in Tanzania: disconnected from society while hiking Mt Kilimanjaro and acutely present while visiting the businesses of women creating sustainable lives for themselves. </p><p>In this final episode of Ripple Effects, we explore reflection as a practice - not just something you do once a year, but a way of living with more intention. We look at ancient philosophy, modern routines, and the deeply personal reflections from participants as they decide which of Sahil Bloom’s Five Types of Wealth they want to focus on in the year ahead.</p><p>What to expect in this episode</p><p>- The concept of Think Weeks and why they are important to carve into your year</p><p>- How to find a reflection practice that suits your routine- Why reflection is a fundamental trait for success</p><p>- The life changing reflections that came out of the two week immersion trip</p><p>- Final sign offs</p><p><strong>Voices you’ll hear:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/solai-valliappan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Solai Valliappan</a>: Angel Investor, Founder of Chai and Capital and Board Chair of Forever Projects (+ many other things!)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdombkins/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mark Dombkins:</a> Founder of Forever Projects</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-walker-builtdifferent/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jess Walker:</a> Venture Investment Principal at Wollemi Capital, Founder of UNA diamond and the Neon Lab, and Non Executive Director of Forever Projects</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamgardiner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Andrea Gardiner:</a> CEO of Jelix Ventures and co-founder of WinVC</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaday-conteh-1780b545/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kaday Conteh</a>: Board Member of Forever Projects, Senior Legal Counsel at Northern Star Resources &amp; Co Founder of Society of African Australian Lawyers</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Will Richards:</a> Founder of Overnight Success and Senior Associate at Encour</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmaru/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Caleb Maru:</a> Founder and CEO of Tech Safari </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dicker-327530140/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Soph Dicker: </a>Co founder of So Invested</p><p><strong>To try at home: </strong></p><p><a href="https://kintsugiway.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jenny Martino’s</a> goal setting approach: value-driven goals with weekly, monthly check-ins</p><p>The <a href="https://medium.com/things-ive-written/the-elephants-182870501589" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Elephants framework </a>by Nick Crocker: SWOT analysis</p><p>Create your own “Think Week” or Think Day: set aside a day where you don’t access technology and purposefully think about the bigger picture </p><p>Do a Five Types of Wealth check-in: Rank yourself 1–5 on:</p><p>- Time wealth: “I consistently direct attention to the priorities that matter most”</p><p>- Social wealth: “I’m the partner/friend/family member I would want to have”</p><p>- Mental wealth: “I have a clear sense of purpose guiding my decisions”</p><p>- Physical wealth: “I move regularly and feel strong in my body”</p><p>- Financial wealth: “I know what ‘enough’ looks like for me”</p><p>Pick one wealth to focus on for the next 12 months</p><p>Design a reflection ritual: What’s one micro habit you can start this week? A weekly walk with a notebook, one page of journaling every second day, a 4-minute voice note check-in</p><p>or monthly call with a friend to review how you’re tracking</p><p><strong>Mentions</strong></p><p>Bill Gates’ - <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/18_06_08_internet%20tidal%20wave.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The internet tidal wave memo</a></p><p>Marcus Aurelius - <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0140449337/ref=asc_df_0140449337?mcid=25417fd1eb07386eba405d1f20b9f18d&tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=712261052316&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7855372047763214183&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071837&hvtargid=pla-448425242835&psc=1&gad_source=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Meditations</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3j8ETf05vokFyaNVr50iPH?si=DvrLzPiXRGmWBNeKqfo4CQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Elinipa:</a> The incredible Tanzanian artist who has kindly allowed us to use her music across the series</p><p>If someone in your network would love these conversations, please share along. Help us create Ripple Effects. </p><p>This series is brought to you by <a href="http://www.foreverprojects.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Forever Projects</a>, hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dicker-327530140/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Soph Dicker</a>, from the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7eRz19urxLNPhLwNoN4HY3?si=ed7930109114485d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">So Invested</a> - smart and unfiltered chats about money, business and building a life you are So Invested in. </p><p>Inspired to join Forever Projects next Tanzania Immersion Trip in July 2026? Find out more and register your interest <a href="https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/foreverprojects-kilimanjaro-2026/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

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November 18, 2025

Investment in women: the true ripple effect

<p>Some stories don’t just move you, they rewire something in you.</p><p>Week two of the trip, on the ground at the Forever Projects site, one of the clearest truths of emerges: when you invest in a woman, the impact multiplies.</p><p>This episode explores that transformation, from crisis to stability, from survival to self-actualisation, and why empowering women creates ripple effects that extend far beyond any single moment of support. </p><p>What to expect in this episode</p><p>- A conversation on the linear relationship between money and happiness (up to a certain point) </p><p>- Stories of gender bias experienced by participants in their careers</p><p>- Why funding for female led start ups is so low and how to change the statistic</p><p>- Incredible tales of transformation from the women in Tanzania, from hopelessness to hope</p><p>- Tangible actions you can take to invest in women on a daily basis</p><p>Voices you’ll hear:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdombkins/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mark Dombkins:</a> Founder of Forever Projects</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-walker-builtdifferent/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jess Walker:</a> Venture Investment Principal at Wollemi Capital, Founder of UNA diamond and the Neon Lab, and Non Executive Director of Forever Projects</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamgardiner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Andrea Gardiner:</a> CEO of Jelix Ventures and co-founder of WinVC</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/solai-valliappan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Solai Valliappan</a>: Angel Investor, Founder of Chai and Capital and Board Chair of Forever Projects (+ many other things!)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaday-conteh-1780b545/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kaday Conteh</a>: Board Member of Forever Projects, Senior Legal Counsel at Northern Star Resources &amp; Co Founder of Society of African Australian Lawyers</p><p><strong>Mentions</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3j8ETf05vokFyaNVr50iPH?si=DvrLzPiXRGmWBNeKqfo4CQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Elinipa:</a> The incredible Tanzanian artist who has kindly allowed us to use her music across the series</p><p>If someone in your network would love these conversations, please share along. Help us create Ripple Effects. </p><p>This series is brought to you by <a href="http://www.foreverprojects.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Forever Projects</a>, hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dicker-327530140/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Soph Dicker</a>, from the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7eRz19urxLNPhLwNoN4HY3?si=ed7930109114485d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">So Invested</a> - smart and unfiltered chats about money, business and building a life you are So Invested in. </p><p>Inspired to join Forever Projects next Tanzania Immersion Trip in July 2026? Find out more and register your interest <a href="https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/foreverprojects-kilimanjaro-2026/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

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November 11, 2025

Perspective: moments that change your life

<p>There are few moments in life that pull you so far out of your day-to-day that you can’t help but see everything differently. </p><p>Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those moments. A 12-hour, all-night climb that pushes every limit: physical, emotional, and mental. </p><p>But it’s also a perspective reset. A reminder that without our physical wellbeing, the other forms of wealth - mental clarity, time, relationships, energy - all become harder to enjoy. </p><p>In this episode, we explore the power of perspective. We introduce two new types of wealth from Sahil Bloom’s Five Types of Wealth framework: Physical Wealth and Time Wealth, and look at how both anchor the way we live, work, and build.</p><p><strong>What to expect in this episode</strong></p><p>- How physical wealth underpins enjoyment of every other time of wealth- Creating boundaries to avoid burnout</p><p>- Frameworks to help you re-design your time and energy</p><p>- The lessons that come from gaining new perspective </p><p>- How Perspective is earned through discomfort</p><p><strong>Voices you’ll hear</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Will Richards:</a> Founder of Overnight Success and Senior Associate at Encour</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmaru/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Caleb Maru:</a> Founder and CEO of Tech Safari </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/solai-valliappan/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Solai Valliappan</a>: Angel Investor, Founder of Chai and Capital and Board Chair of Forever Projects (+ many other things!)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-biggar-19931269/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Morgan Biggar:</a> Head of People and Culture at Zembl</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dicker-327530140/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Soph Dicker: </a>Co founder of So Invested</p><p>Mentions</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3j8ETf05vokFyaNVr50iPH?si=DvrLzPiXRGmWBNeKqfo4CQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Elinipa:</a> The incredible Tanzanian artist who has kindly allowed us to use her music across the series</p><p>Annie Duke’s “Quit”: build a kill list to know when to stop what’s no longer serving you.</p><p>Morning Pages (from The Artist’s Way): write three pages of unfiltered thought each morning to clear mental space</p><p>Tim Ferriss’ DEAL framework: Define, Eliminate, Automate, Liberate - design time around what you value most</p><p>If someone in your network would love these conversations, please share along. Help us create Ripple Effects. </p><p>This series is brought to you by <a href="http://www.foreverprojects.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Forever Projects</a>, hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-dicker-327530140/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Soph Dicker</a>, from the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7eRz19urxLNPhLwNoN4HY3?si=ed7930109114485d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">So Invested</a> - smart and unfiltered chats about money, business and building a life you are So Invested in. </p><p>Inspired to join Forever Projects next Tanzania Immersion Trip in July 2026? Find out more and register your interest <a href="https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/foreverprojects-kilimanjaro-2026/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

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What is Ripple Effects?

Ripple Effects is an eight-part documentary style series hosted by Soph Dicker from So Invested, following Australian founders and VC operators on a transformative two-week journey in Tanzania - climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and immersing themselves with the local work of the Forever Projects team to see how income generation breaks the poverty cycle for women.

The series parallels the mountain of business building, exploring purpose, friction, fear of failure, perspective shifts, and the power of investing in women.

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This podcast updates daily.

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