Posts in Impact Boom Alumni
Brett Leavy On Reconnecting With First Nations Culture and History Through Virtual Reality Technology

On Episode 287 of Impact Boom, Brett Leavy of Virtual Songlines discusses his perspective on promoting Indigenous culture and stories through virtual reality technology and how the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum will strengthen and provide diverse representation within social enterprise.

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High Potential Impact Enterprises Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program At Homebase, Logan

Impact Boom and the Homebase team have welcomed a high potential group of 16 diverse impact-led enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Logan. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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The Purpose-Led Enterprise Movement Is Growing On The Sunshine Coast

Impact Boom recently got together 25+ people for The Impact Drive: A Purpose-Led Enterprise Tour, for a jam-packed day exploring some of the Sunshine Coast’s leading enterprises. We sought to learn from the teams on the ground, share stories, foster connections and spark interest to see the ecosystem develop further.

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Sunshine Coast's High Potential Purpose-Led Enterprises Join The FFWD Accelerator Program To Create Positive Impact

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 8 diverse purpose-led enterprises into the Flow Forward Accelerator Program on the Sunshine Coast. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, impact-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Amanda Shepherd & Kelly Willmott On Enhancing Prospects For Incarcerated Australians Through Social Enterprise

On Episode 241 of Impact Boom, Amanda Shepherd and Kelly Willmott of Green Fox Studio discuss tackling the divide in opportunities for incarcerated Australians and the current status of the social enterprise movement progressing into 2021.

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14 Social Enterprise Pitches To Help Create A Better World

In February this year, Impact Boom welcomed a high potential group of 14 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Discover their pitches and find out more about their work!

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Brisbane's High Potential Impact Enterprises Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Tackle Social & Environmental Issues

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 14 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Fiona McKeague & Sarah Ripper On Equipping The Menstrual Revolution & Building A Social Enterprise

On Episode 162 of Impact Boom, Sarah Ripper and Fiona McKeague of Myoni discuss the shift towards purpose-driven business, starting a social enterprise which tackles period poverty and the conversation and relationship society has with menstruation & women’s health.

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Kim Rollason-Nokes On Creating A Sense Of Belonging For Young Women Of CALD Backgrounds

On Episode 148 of Impact Boom, Kim Rollason-Nokes of Ethni and Mantua Sewing Studio shares her broad experience in founding two social enterprises that provide opportunities and support for young people from refugee & migrant backgrounds, giving insights into the not-for-profit sector, challenges in setting up and tips for other entrepreneurs. 

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Brisbane's High Potential Social Enterprises Join Impact Boom's Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Tackle Social & Environmental Issues

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 15 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Sabrina Chakori On Redesigning The Economy With Sharing & Circular Economy Models

On Episode 123 of Impact Boom, Sabrina Chakori discusses a practical response to the sharing economy, explaining her experience in building the Brisbane Tool Library (based at State Library of Queensland), and talks about how the ‘circular economy’ has become a mainstream term, sometimes misused, and points us to where we should be focussing…

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Melita & Jonathan Shirley On How Breastfeeding Activewear is Empowering Mothers & Balancing Startup Life With A Family

On Episode 81 of Impact Boom, Melita and Jonny Shirley of Mammojo tell us how a spate of unlucky (or lucky?) events lead them to starting their social enterprise, they share key tips for entrepreneurs and those who are thinking about starting a business & discuss why Mammojo was built to help new mothers.

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Brisbane's Top Emerging Social Entrepreneurs Join Impact Boom's Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Grow & Scale Impact

Impact Boom has welcomed an amazing group of 27 passionate social entrepreneurs into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane.

15 high potential, emerging social enterprises are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally, such as homelessness, refugee and migrant support, sustainable consumption, waste reduction, child malnutrition, and health problems. Projects are creating positive social and environmental impact and literally saving lives.

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