Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

On Episode 361 of Impact Boom, Timothy Nuy, Founder and CEO at Finclusion Group, discusses how financial inclusion is a key mechanism driving widespread social change, and what roles technology, machine learning and AI play in helping people access critical financial support.

On Episode 360 of Impact Boom, Julia Spicer OAM discusses her perspective on the state of impact-led entrepreneurship in Queensland and where she believes social enterprise can best be used in to tackle pressing social and environmental issues.

On Episode 359 of Impact Boom, Leah Lizarondo of Food Rescue Hero discusses applying systems based thinking to increase food security and how to develop innovative technology that positions social impact at the forefront.

On Episode 358 of Impact Boom, entrepreneurs creating sustainable change answered the question, “what has been the biggest lesson on your social impact journey?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 357 of Impact Boom, Christina Jäger of the Yunus Environment Hub discusses helping social businesses become sustainable through circular economic principles, and exploring the intersection between climate technology and deep social impact.

On Episode 356 of Impact Boom, Sebastián Sajoux of Arqlite discusses how designing sustainable building materials can lead to broader environmental impacts and why social businesses embrace innovation as a core practice to succeed.

On Episode 355 of Impact Boom, Rich Harwood of The Harwood Institute discusses future opportunities for communities to facilitate progress through innovative businesses and social change organisations.

On Episode 354 of Impact Boom, Jane Mosbacher Morris of TO THE MARKET discusses the importance of ethically sourcing materials and how to increase transparency within supply chains internationally.

On Episode 353 of Impact Boom, Alfie Othman of raiSE Singapore discusses the defining characteristics of social enterprises and opportunities for the impact led business movement to grow across South-East Asia.

On Episode 352 of Impact Boom, Simon Fenech discusses his transformation from a drug addict to a chance creator of meaningful employment opportunities for those impacted by the justice system, live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 350 of Impact Boom, Australia’s social impact leaders respond to the question “What is now required to further the social enterprise movement in Australia and where do the key opportunities lie?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 351 of Impact Boom, Melina Morrison discusses the power of co-operatives and mutuals to generate positive social change, live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 349 of Impact Boom, in the lead up to the tenth anniversary of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council’s (QSEC) incorporation (May 2013) in 2023, we speak with some of Australia’s social enterprise pioneers, taking a moment to reflect and look back at the important milestones in the journey so far.

On Episode 348 of Impact Boom, India Miro Logan-Riley discusses supporting young people in their aspirations for climate justice and collective liberation live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 347 of Impact Boom, Bryce Ives and Linda Brown of Torrens University discuss transforming tertiary education institutions into hubs for changemakers live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum in Meanjin (Brisbane).

On Episode 346 of Impact Boom, Chip Walker of StrawberryFrog discusses why businesses must engage with the social impact movement making waves globally, and how entrepreneurs can activate their purpose as individuals and on behalf of their organisations.

On Episode 344 of Impact Boom, Oliver Libby of Hatzimemos / Libby Holdings (H/L Ventures) discusses how impact investing can uplift social ventures and shares the philosophies he uses to run a venture firm and non-profit organisation.

40 Changemakers from international backgrounds share their key Insights and learnings from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 343 of Impact Boom, Tara Anderson of Social Traders discusses her diverse experience in social enterprise, key lessons for social entrepreneurs and her perspective on the Australian social enterprise landscape.

On Episode 342, Peet Denny of Climate VC discusses how seed investing equips and supports start-ups to tackle the global climate change crisis, and why purpose businesses are a necessity for driving social progress.

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) for Social Prosperity, Warren Luk of Good Lab, Osman Khawaja of Phare Ponleu Selpak, and Chu Kim Duc of Think Playgrounds discuss their successful enterprises, sharing insights into addressing people's needs and ensuring their prosperity.

Ashley Sharp of Dwell with Dignity explains how her social enterprise is providing homes to those in need and provides advice for entrepreneurs seeking to make sustainable social impacts.

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) for Inclusive Business, Edward H. Chow of SERT, Uyen Le of Viet Trang Handicrafts, and Sean Chang of Cathay United Bank discuss their successful enterprises, sharing insights into approaching business with an all inclusive mindset.

Eloise Hall discusses how a brand of period products in Australia is supporting women in the community facing period poverty, how naivety can be one of the biggest strengths and ways to enjoy the social entrepreneurship journey.

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) for Biosphere Sustainability, Dr. Brad Huang of BlueMagpie Tea, Cheryl Chen of Shesmy, and Barson Yeh of Tasteme discuss their successful enterprises, and ensuring long lasting environmental prosperity.