What does it really mean to belong? And what happens when we're brave enough to step into uncomfortable places to create a sense of belonging for others?

In this deeply moving first episode, I sit down with Rana Hussain – founder of ‘Good Human’, broadcaster, board member, and one of the most courageous humans I know. Rana was the first Muslim woman appointed to a national sporting board, and today sits on the boards of Welcoming Australia, Reconciliation Australia, and Basketball Australia.

But this conversation isn't about achievements or accolades... it's about the human experience beneath them all.

We explore:

• Setting inner boundaries when work becomes your identity (and why that's trickier than it sounds)
• The fundamental human need to be seen and heard – no matter who we are or where we come from
• How childhood imprints show up in our adult lives, especially around belonging and exclusion
• Creating safer spaces for our children whilst doing our own healing work
• The power of curiosity over judgment when navigating difficult conversations
• How being authentic – really, truly ourselves – requires both bravery and comfort

I found myself moved to tears during this conversation. Rana's willingness to be vulnerable, to stand in uncomfortable places, and to keep showing up with compassion and humanity is exactly what the world needs more of right now.

This is what ‘Humans, being.’ is all about... witnessing the stories we carry, understanding the patterns that shape us, and recognising our shared humanity in all of it.

[Recorded October 2025]

About Rana Hussain:

Rana is the founder of ‘Good. Human’, which helps people and organisations build cultures of belonging across self, team, and system. She honed her skills in elite sport and now works across corporate, not-for-profit, and other sectors, bringing lessons of high-performance culture to diverse environments. A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and broadcaster, Rana is driven by the recognition that belonging is a core human need for all of us to thrive.

Connect with Rana:

• Instagram: @ranabhussain
• LinkedIn: /rana-hussain
• Web: goodhuman.au
• Podcast: Play Big

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• Web: humansbeing.au
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Humans, being.™ is produced on the lands of the Bunurong and Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to their unique and diverse cultures and to elders past, present and future.