Posts in Social Innovation
Phil Smith & Luke Wright On Fusing Men's Sheds And Social Enterprise To Empower Remote Indigenous Communities

On Episode 512 of Impact Boom, Luke Wright and Phil Smith of Deadly Sheds discuss empowering indigenous men in remote Australia through community led social enterprises and why we should listen and save a seat at the table for underrepresented voices in policy and decision making.

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Catalina Parker On Helping Non-Profit Professionals Transition Into Flexible Careers As Impact Consultants

On Episode 511 of Impact Boom, Catalina Parker of Relatable Nonprofit discusses creating network of empowered female non-profit leaders who provide purpose-led consulting services, unlock the full potential of organisations, and share their unique professional experiences.

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Simone Eyles On The Ability Of Media Representation To Bring Beauty And Light To Hidden Disabilities

On Episode 510 of Impact Boom, Simone Eyles of Disinfluencer discusses why Australia is failing its diverse communities by not investing in or practicing representation, and how businesses can be more inclusive of people with disabilities at home, in the workplace or online.

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Paul Mizzi On Remote Employment Opportunities Helping Older Australians Live More Fulfilled Lives Regionally

On Episode 509 of Impact Boom, Paul Mizzi of Virtual Contact Centre Limited discusses the unique challenges preventing regional and elderly Australians from finding sustainable employment, and why remote work in addition to providing financial stability improves the mental health of employees through offering freedom and flexibility.

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Megha Desai On Helping Women To Build Prosperous Livelihoods And Tackle Stigmas Surrounding Menstruation

On Episode 508 of Impact Boom, Megha Desai of Desai Foundation discusses running non-profits and community programs which cultivate dignity for disadvantaged communities, and how reducing stigma surrounding menstruation will lead to the empowerment of women and girls globally.

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Tanya Egerton On The Role Of First Nations Enterprises In Preserving Heritage And Culture For Future Generations

On Episode 507 of Impact Boom, Tanya Egerton of Remote OpShop Project discusses the First Nations people throughout Australia leading social enterprises creating deep impact within their communities, and effectively balancing the environmental, cultural, social, and economic outcomes of businesses using the circular economy.

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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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Cristina Imre On Pressing Global Challenges Requiring Strategic Technological Adaptations

On Episode 505 of Impact Boom, Cristina Imre of Tech Leadership Lab discusses practising ethical leadership in a time where technology and its capabilities are rapidly evolving, and how innovative products and services can be developed with people and the planet's interests at heart.

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Catherine MacDougall On Repurposing Education Systems To Create Lifelong Opportunities For Indigenous Youth

On Episode 504 of Impact Boom, Catherine MacDougall of Prepare Produce Provide discusses how providing education pathways for disadvantaged youth can empower them to overcome systemic barriers and why collaboration is required to generate meaningful outcomes for society as a whole.

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Anthony And Jobe MacShane On Building Employment Pathways To Change Attitudes And Reduce Recidivism

On Episode 503 of Impact Boom, Anthony and Jobe MacShane of Reboot Australia discuss why building accessible pathways to sustainable employment is a key pillar for preventing ex-prisoners from reoffending, and why social entrepreneurs need a strong community to lean on for support, advice, and collaboration.

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James Leishman & Ed Trick On Building Multigenerational Communities Using Inclusive Digital Technology

On Episode 502 of Impact Boom, James Leishman and Ed Trick of TeaTime discuss how digital technologies designed with the user at heart can enrich the lives of elderly people by enhancing their ability to meaningfully connect with their families, professional carers and communities.

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James Gauci On Strategies For Aligning Artificial Intelligence And Digital Technology With Humanity

On Episode 501 of Impact Boom, James Gauci of Ethē discusses how the growth of artificial intelligence presents unique possibilities for the future of values aligned business and why failing to effectively manage this technology will negatively impact individuals, societies and the environment.

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The Impact Boom Podcast's Mission To Share Authentic Stories And Build The Business For Good Movement

On Episode 500 of Impact Boom, we will reflect on the impact boom Podcast’s eight year journey leading up to now, the team’s deep passion for sharing the stories of changemakers and how we will continue to advocate for the meaningful adoption of social enterprise and business for good globally.

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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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Nathaniel Diong On Connecting Next Generation Talent With Authentic Mentorship And Employment Opportunities

On Episode 498 of Impact Boom, Nathaniel Diong of Future Minds Network discusses empowering future generations through authentic mentorship to build sustainable, fulfilling livelihoods and opportunities for diverse communities to collaborate and drive the growth of the business for good movement.

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Kevin McCracken On Helping Prisoners Build Intergenerational Wealth And Sustainable Employability

On Episode 497 of Impact Boom, Kevin McCracken of The Last Mile discusses the cyclical and systemic nature of recidivism in society and how more businesses can support individuals excessively punished by the criminal justice system through fair chance hiring practices.

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Joshua Ross On Why Investors Must Double Down On Social Enterprises With Scalable Solutions

On Episode 496 of Impact Boom, Joshua Ross of Humanitix discusses why investors need to make big bets on technology and focus on solutions with the potential to scale their impact, and how on the ground experience is the best market research you can find as an aspiring entrepreneur.

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Rubbi Bhogal-Wood and Reddy Lenge On Helping The Next Generation Of Leaders Develop Purpose-Led Tech Skills

On Episode 495 of Impact Boom, Rubbi Bhogal-Wood and Reddy Lenge of Skills 4 All discuss the impact of ensuring underprivileged communities receive education and training around digital literacy and how system’s change can be sustainably accelerated through businesses embracing the social impact mindset.

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Ishani Chattopadhyay On Defragmenting And Inspiring Collaboration In The Australian Social Enterprise Sector

On Episode 494 of Impact Boom, Ishani Chattopadhyay of the Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC) discusses the challenges currently being encountered by social enterprises big or small and why collaboration is the key to defragmenting and scaling the business for good movement.

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