UThink

About UThink

UThink dives into the thoughts, ideas, and conversations that influence the way we see the world. We challenge the everyday and offer new perspectives with the help of fresh voices and thought-provoking guests who have dared to innovate, question conventions, and carve out their own unique paths. Through their stories, we’ll uncover fresh insights, discover new possibilities, and inspire YOU to embark on your own journeys toward something remarkable.

Publisher

Rose Garofano

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2025

Latest episode

6 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Rewriting the Story: Pip Rae talks about Surviving. Healing. Thriving.

   What happens when the systems designed to protect people become part of the challenge? In this episode of UThink, Rose Garofano sits down with Pip Rae — founder of Upstream Educator, survivor strategist, podcast producer, and expert in online and technology-facilitated abuse — to explore how education, advocacy and strategic support can help people reclaim their lives after trauma. Drawing on nearly two decades as a police officer, together with her own lived experience, Pip shares how she n...

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Finding Our Voice: Rose Garofano and Asheeka Nand on Language, Identity and the Power of Literacy

   For the first time on UThink, the microphone changes hands. After spending the past year interviewing remarkable people and sharing their stories, Rose Garofano steps into the guest seat to answer the question she's been asked time and time again: "Rose, when are you going to share your story?" Leading the conversation is Rose's friend, colleague and fellow literacy advocate, Asheeka Nand, Head of Literacy at St Augustine's College Sydney. Together, they reflect on the experiences that shaped...

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   More Than a Second Chance: Aaron McDonald on Education, Empathy and Transforming Young Lives

   What happens when education becomes more than academics? In this inspiring episode of UThink, Rose Garofano sits down with Aaron McDonald, Principal at Youth Off The Streets, to explore how compassion, connection, and belief can transform the lives of young people facing some of life’s toughest challenges. Aaron shares his journey from the world of sport into education and reflects on the powerful lessons he has learned working alongside young people experiencing homelessness, trauma, disenga...

Who has been a guest on UThink

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Russell Garnett
• Chris Cusack
• Emily Milton Smith

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

123

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32