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Robert Kronk On Building Community Relationships Through Inclusive Performance Arts

On Episode 284 of Impact Boom, Robert Kronk of Flipside Circus discusses how art creates powerful ties within communities and why listening is a valuable tool in the entrepreneurs toolkit.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenOctober 10, 2021Social Impact, ArtComment

Geoffrey Smith On Integrating Neurodiverse Individuals Into Australian Workplaces

On Episode 283 of Impact Boom, Geoff Smith of Australian Spatial Analytics discusses the strength of neurodiverse workers, scaling social businesses and the opportunities presented by the upcoming 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum in Australia.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenOctober 5, 2021Social Impact, Employment Focus, Technology, Autism, Tomorrow MakerComment

Joseph Wallace On Inspiring Community Development With Indigenous Business Models

On Episode 282 of Impact Boom, Joseph Wallace of Multhana Property Services discusses the positive ripple effects of providing employment for Indigenous Australians and how community development is instigated through Indigenous business models and policies.

Social EnterpriseIndio MylesSeptember 28, 2021Social Impact, Indigenous, Social Procurement, Community, Development, YouthComment

Tasha Lawton On Having Difficult Conversations And Educating Youth Audiences

On Episode 281 of Impact Boom, Tasha Lawton of Talk Revolution discusses misconceptions about educating children on taboo subjects and how partnerships are strengthening grassroot social enterprises.

Karen Mahlab AM On Growing The Social Economy And Running A Business For Good

On Episode 280 of Impact Boom, Karen Mahlab AM of Pro Bono Australia discusses what to consider when scaling your business, the growth of the social economy and communicating impact to audiences effectively.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenSeptember 13, 2021Social Impact, Scaling, Communications, Social Business, DesignComment

Sarah Gun On Social Business Solutions And Misconceptions About Homelessness

On Episode 279 of Impact Boom, Sarah Gun of GOGO Events discusses the broader movements impacting Australia and how misconceptions about homelessness can be addressed through social business.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesSeptember 9, 2021Social Impact, Homelessness, Women, Social Business, South AustraliaComment

Tim Silverwood On Protecting The Ocean By Supporting Innovation Ecosystems

On Episode 278 of Impact Boom, Tim Silverwood of Ocean Impact Organisation (and ex Take 3 For The Sea) discusses how generating an ecosystem for innovative entrepreneurs can help clean and protect our oceans in the future.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenAugust 30, 2021Social Impact, Ocean, Ecosystem, Social Entrepreneurship, InnovationComment

Moira Were AM On Regenerative Social Enterprise And The Power Of Movements

On Episode 277 of Impact Boom, Moira Were AM of Ethical Fields and Collab4Good discusses the importance of movements to inspire change, the role governments play in creating impact and regenerative social enterprise practices.

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!

Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi On Helping Environmental Sustainability Through Waste-Free & Edible Coffee Cups

On Episode 276 of Impact Boom, Catherine Hutchins and Aniyo Rahebi of Good-Edi discuss their key learnings through becoming successful, purpose-led entrepreneurs and the devastating environmental impact of takeaway coffee cups.

Social Innovation, Social Enterprise, Impact Boom AlumniTom AllenAugust 15, 2021Social Impact, Food, Waste, Elevate Plus AlumniComment

Naomi Tarszisz On How The Circular Economy Is Effectively Reducing Waste

On Episode 275 of Impact Boom, Naomi Tarszisz of Replated discusses possible opportunities for investment in the circular economy and the importance of finding diverse mentors and teams.

Nikoline Arns On Decentralised Technology Extending The Social Impact Capabilities Of Businesses

On Episode 274 of Impact Boom, Nikoline Arns of DoinGud discusses the growing possibilities created by Non-Fungible Tokens and how decentralised technology can facilitate social impact.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesAugust 3, 2021Social Impact, Technology, Social Business, ArtComment

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.

Bal Dhital On Converting Social Enterprise Failures Into Learning Opportunities

On Episode 273 of Impact Boom, Bal Dhital of Borne Clothing shares the journey of their first year of operations while discussing the role of enterprise competitions in crafting your narrative and how it is better to 'fail forwards' than endlessly seek perfection.

Leanne Butterworth On How Adopting Empathy Enhances Social Enterprise Performance

On Episode 272 of Impact Boom, Leanne Butterworth of Empathy First discusses how practicing empathy helps social entrepreneurs understand their beneficiaries and generate a stronger social impact.

Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJuly 2, 2021Social Impact, Emotional Intelligence, Community, Education, MindfulnessComment

Rebecca Scott OAM On Outcome Based Funding Models And Scaling Sectoral Impact Successfully

On Episode 270 of Impact Boom, Rebecca Scott OAM of STREAT discusses her perspective on the current Australian social enterprise sector, scaling sustainable businesses with a systemic lens and ways for government to support and get better results with ‘payment by outcomes’ funding.

Australia To Host Social Enterprise World Forum In 2022 As Catalytic Opportunity For Global Sector

In this special episode of Impact Boom, a selection of Australia’s purpose-led leaders share the Social Enterprise World Forum Australia 2022 backstory, and why this is such an exciting opportunity for delegates both in Australia and around the world.

Theresa Brown On Prioritising Impact And The South Australian Social Enterprise Movement

On Episode 269 of Impact Boom, Theresa Brown of Play It On and SASEC discusses the future of the South Australian social enterprise sector and striking a balance between your business model and impact outcomes.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJune 14, 2021Social Impact, Children, South Australia, Circular EconomyComment

Stacey Ross On Empathetically Addressing The Cultural Issue Of Domestic Violence In Australia

On Episode 268 of Impact Boom, Stacey Ross of The Centre For Women and Co. and Her Platform discusses how crucial her team is to succeeding in social enterprise and the pathways and policies that could effectively counter and breakdown the systemic issue of domestic violence in Australia.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJune 8, 2021Social Impact, Women, Emotional Intelligence, Policy, LoganComment

Jack Graham On Discovering Your Path To Changing The World Through Empathising With Your Social Issue

On Episode 267 of Impact Boom, Jack Graham of Year Here discusses the roots of his passion for change, how this led to him becoming a champion of social enterprise and his advice for individuals to discover their place in the sector and generate an impact.