Posts tagged Community
Megan Draper On Circular Economy Solutions That Empower Communities Through Furniture Reuse

On Episode 559 of Impact Boom, Megan Draper of Furniture Reuse Solutions discusses how repurposing furniture can reduce waste while supporting at-risk communities, and the role of social enterprises in the propelling the circular economy while implementing sustainable solutions.

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Rick Cohen On Social Enterprise Creating Lifelong Employment Pathways For Vulnerable Australians

On Episode 557 of Impact Boom, Rick Cohen of Worthy Cause discusses his lived experience overcoming severe mental health challenges, how this shaped the creation of a hospitality-based employment social enterprise, and why patience, empathy, and sustainability are essential to lasting social impact.

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Rochelle Haynes On Data-Driven Leadership Powering Future Ready Cities

On Episode 554 of Impact Boom, Rochelle Haynes of What Works Cities discusses the vital role of data in effective urban governance, how AI can be leveraged to address systemic challenges such as climate change and housing, and why community engagement and public servant capacity building are crucial for lasting impact.

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Erik Olson On Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty Through Purpose Driven Business And Fair Trade

On Episode 553 of Impact Boom, Erik Olson of Dignity Made discusses why employment-centric social enterprise models effectively address systemic issues such as human trafficking, and where aspiring changemakers can create sustainable impact by effectively applying business strategies driven by purpose.

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Vanessa Brettell On Economic Empowerment For Female Migrants and Refugees

On Episode 552 of Impact Boom, Vanessa Brettell of Stepping Stone discusses the power of social enterprise in creating economic opportunities for migrants, refugees, and women, fostering inclusion through employment, and how the business for good movement can continue to adapt and drive meaningful change.

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Jean Darling and Stephen Mason On Centring Place As A Changemaker To Build Regenerative Systems

On Episode 550 of Impact Boom, Jean Darling and Stephen Mason of Cirque Du Soil discuss accelerating the development of a thriving society by implementing place-based regenerative systems, and how principles of the circular economy can help us reduce waste on both local and national levels.

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Owen Café On Infusing Purpose Into Landscape Architecture To Counteract Oppressive Built Environments

On Episode 536 of Impact Boom, Owen Café of Blaklash discusses how empathetic, introspective changemakers will become key drivers of the business for good movement and why opening spaces for Aboriginal communities to voice their needs is crucial for unravelling intergenerational trauma and inequity.

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Adam Williams On Getting Involved Firsthand With Indigenous Social Enterprises

On Episode 535 of Impact Boom, Adam Williams of Bunji Enterprises and Jingeri Office National discusses the importance of taking action and backing one’s self, especially as an Indigenous business, and how getting your hands dirty can be the difference between leading a successful business or a so-so one.

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John Marks On Applying The Principles Of Social Entrepreneurship To Amplify Peacebuilding Globally

On Episode 525 of Impact Boom, John Marks of Confluence International discusses why in a polarised world we need to lean into the process of peacebuilding and how the ideals and core principles of social entrepreneurship are a powerful catalyser of conflict resolution.

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Indi Tansey On Why Strategic Visual Storytelling Is Essential For Social Entrepreneurs To Communicate Change

On Episode 522 of Impact Boom, Indi Tansey of Indi Dust discusses why she has observed social enterprises naturally choosing to implement Strategic Visual Storytelling to communicate their theory of change, simplify their messaging, and align with the values of customers and stakeholders.

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Anna Noon On The Value Of Regenerating Native Habitats And Building Tiny Forests

On Episode 518 of Impact Boom, Anna Noon of The Groundswell Collective discusses how environmental habitat regeneration projects can impact the wellbeing of communities, and inspiring broader systems change through pulling the levers of government and social procurement.

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Dan Leverington On Linking Businesses Seeking To Decarbonise With Environmentally Conscious Social Enterprises

On Episode 514 of Impact Boom, Dan Leverington of The Ocelli Group discusses helping mainstream businesses to choose ESG-committed, ethically conscious suppliers, and why building a global commercial ecosystem led by sustainable social enterprises will generate systemic impacts.

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Craig Quartermaine On Local Social Enterprises Serving The Needs Of Diverse Communities

On Episode 506 of Impact Boom, Craig Quartermaine of Logan Together discusses the power and potential of comedy for factually accurate and critical storytelling, and how local enterprises are best positioned to provide on the ground support to diverse and often disadvantaged communities.

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Lynette Bell On Philanthropy As A Catalyst For Generational Wealth Building And Upskilling Communities

On Episode 499 of Impact Boom, Lynette Bell of Truist Foundation discusses the corporate philanthropy ecosystem and how it supports non-profits seeking to address complex systemic issues, and where opportunities exist for entrepreneurs to access support to change lives and help communities thrive.

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2024 APSIPA Winner Emily Yang On Designing Inclusive Bank Services For Visually Impaired Users

On Episode 482 of Impact Boom, Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) winner Emily Yang of Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank discusses identifying pain points preventing customers from using products or services and why this process is crucial for social entrepreneurs to help society be more inclusive of impaired or disabled communities.

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