Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

Harish Hande reflects on the responses of Indian social enterprises to the COVID-19 threat, whilst discussing new opportunities and the key differences between financial and intellectual poverty.

Panelists Lara Carton, Anika Horn, Stacey Ross and Elise Stephenson joined Carlie Dole to speak about the current issues surrounding being a female with strong impact, including building confidence, supporting each other and changing the lens of business for all.

Susan Bannigan discusses the Westpac Foundation and Westpac Scholars Trust initiatives, whilst reflecting on social procurement, employment-focused social enterprises and how utilising learning opportunities are integral to an enterprises success.

Chris McDonald discusses the passion propelling PicSeePal's launch, and barriers faced by enterprises to successfully address social injustices and human rights issues.

Kylie Hansen and Pat Ryan discuss the establishment of the Western Australia Social Enterprise Council, (WASEC), share their experience in running social enterprises and how impact investment can effectively nurture market growth.

Nina Yousefpour of Social Traders discusses her key observations and market opportunities for social enterprise in Australia, as well as ways to accelerate the sector’s recovery from Covid-19, whilst safeguarding the social capital that’s so heavily been invested in.

Elise Parups of QSEC discusses the growing momentum of Social enterprise in Queensland and Australia, gives insight into the differing responses impact-led enterprises have had to the COVID-19 pandemic and shares ideas for a positive way forward.

Nicholas Verginis discusses the role of SENVIC and growth of the Australian social enterprise movement whilst providing insights into the necessity for a national social enterprise strategy and work being done both locally and nationally to further the sector.

Pete Williams discusses the four year journey in creating his premiering documentary, The New Breed, gives insights into the social enterprises featured in his film and how to effectively communicate social change.

David Toohey discusses his social enterprise Mind For Me, as a force drawing communities together and building long-lasting relationships, whilst providing insights and tips for other entrepreneurs looking to create impact.

Belinda Morrissey of the English Family Foundation gives strong insights into the philanthropic sector in Australia, providing thoughts on how to get the right capital at the right time, whilst reflecting on the criticality of social enterprises and how the sector has developed.

Rehana Nathoo of Spectrum Impact discusses an array of market models prevalent throughout her career, and the importance of individuals and investors in the field of entrepreneurship for change.

Matt Boyce of Human Connection Project discusses the concept of human connection along with its collective benefits, as well as how and why we should establish routines as individuals and entrepreneurs.

Mikey Leung and Natasha Akib of Digital Storytellers provide their insights and experience into effective storytelling for impact-led people, providing examples of stories that have resonated more strongly, as well as discussing the growth of Australia’s grassroots social enterprise movement.

Michael Wunsch of the Social Impact Lab Frankfurt and Social Entrepreneurship Network Germany discusses the development of social enterprise within Germany in relation to other nations, and how government could further social enterprise to help tackle some of our complex issues.

Laura Haverkamp discusses her time working with Ashoka and SEND, and the future outlook for social entrepreneurship on a German and global scale.

What happens when almost 500 Indigenous Australians, social entrepreneurs, activists, changemakers, academics and purpose-led people come together to learn, share and teach? During Newkind Conference, Impact Boom interviewed over 37 people to hear their key highlights and takeaways in an effort to advance the conversation beyond the gathering.

Erin Young of The Sociocracy Consulting Group discusses the implementation of sociocracy principles, the benefits collaboration brings to business and social enterprise opportunities for the Sunshine Coast, in discussion with Davinia Vella at Newkind Conference.

Cindy Mitchell of Mill House Ventures shares some of the key lessons learnt as an intermediary in the social enterprise sector, providing insights into some of the challenges and broader opportunities for the movement at large.

Hélène discusses Her decision to leave her corporate position to pursue social enterprise, and how working with the Ākina Foundation and leading the 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum helped form strategies to grow the impact-led business movement both in New Zealand and globally.

Elske van de Fliert of the Centre of Communication and Social Change shares her deep experience and trends in the field of communication in both national and international environments, including its power to influence social change through stakeholder participation and sustainable development.

Shankar Kasynathan of Amnesty International speaks about his journey as an advocate across organisations, and how the ‘My New Neighbour’ campaign seeks to assist the integration of refugees into Australian society through positive communication and support at the ground level.

Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures discusses her lifelong experience in local food economies, current issues with globalisation and how we can get back to thriving communities through systemic and conscious change.

Lauren Sears of Common Good Solutions shares her experience working to grow and develop the Canadian social enterprise movement, providing insights and key learnings from a part of the world which is gaining strong momentum.

Erfan Daliri of Newkind Conference discusses what he believes is holding society back in order to create the change needed to address economic injustice and climate change, whilst sharing his insights into youth empowerment and exciting plans for the upcoming conference in Marion Bay, Tasmania.