Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

Fernando Sola of Learning by Helping discusses the need for all professions to be working on social projects, whilst sharing an observation about a shift in focus for investors and how change brings opportunity.

Impact Boom recently collaborated with Reactivate Latrobe Valley to offer a series of Social Impact Masterclasses in Gippsland, Victoria, which ran from March-May 2019. In this episode, we hear from ten creative changemakers and entrepreneurs from the region working hard to create positive social impact.

Claire Carpenter of The Melting Pot and Coworking Accelerator discusses how to develop and grow coworking spaces that nurture community and generate impact and provides deep insights for social entrepreneurs looking to develop their social enterprise whilst ensuring they keep their health in check.

Fergus Mackenzie discusses his thesis project from QUT, which focussed on tackling the destructive nature of our current agricultural systems, shares some interesting Brisbane-based agricultural projects and discusses how to improve design education.

Lizzie Brown of Kindred Spirits Enterprises discusses her experience in putting community and people at the heart of decision making, provides deep insights into opportunities for social entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and shares knowledge gained from a recent trip to Bhutan, where she learnt about Gross National Happiness.

Maceo Paisley of the Nous Tous Gallery and Director of the Citizens of Culture shares his insights into how to use art and media to support the community by developing critical thinking and emotional intelligence through social enterprise.

Professor Michael Roy of the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, shares key traits commonly seen in successful social entrepreneurs, he discusses common points of failure and provides insights into what we might learn from some of the leading social enterprise nations.

Ranjan Rajagopal of Cape York Partnership and Bama Services discusses some of the core challenges for Indigenous business in Australia and provides insights into opportunities for social entrepreneurs and government, whilst reflecting on what could be improved.

Adenew Mesfin discusses what to expect from the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum to be held in Ethiopia in October, whilst sharing insights into the broader movement and key opportunities for social entrepreneurs.

Majo Gimeno of Mamas en Acción shares insights into how love, care and nurture improves health outcomes for children recovering in hospitals and the challenges she has faced in setting up a not-for-profit.

JP Kuehlwein of Ueber-Brands discusses the importance of brand strategy to engage customers and build successful social enterprises.

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.

Launched by the European Commission in 2013; the European Social Innovation Competition is a beacon for social innovation in Europe; utilising a proven methodology for supporting early-stage ideas and facilitating a network of radical innovators shaping society for the better. We speak to two of the 2018 winners of the competition about their initiatives, as well as one of the competition organise...

Coss Marte of Conbody discusses how he went from earning $2 million a year dealing drugs, to doing time in prison, then starting a social enterprise which employs ex-offenders and gets them back on track.

Dion McCurdy of NewVote discusses his experience in developing the organisation and shares insights into how social enterprise can be used to empower the community to become more politically engaged to create positive social impact.

Dave Linton of Madlug discusses key trends in the social enterprise sector and how people are moving more towards a social mindset than a pure capitalist one, whilst providing some great insights into storytelling for success.

Andres Morales of Living In Minca provides a global view of the social enterprise landscape, talks about how to overcome challenges and the benefits of forming strategic partnerships to measure impact.

Jennifer Bishop of Resonate Consulting and VSO shares her experience in creating positive partnerships between different sectors and also talks about typical challenges for social entrepreneurs and those working in the international development space.

Adam McCurdie shares some of the key lessons learnt from co-founding Humanitix, from cultivating the right mindset, to staying the course, as well as insights into the social enterprise sector (and ongoing debate as to how the sector defines itself).

Elisabeth Fosslien, Co-Author of No Hard Feelings, shares insights into dealing with emotions in a professional setting, and discusses empathy, leadership and creating healthy and productive workplace cultures.

On February 4th, Impact Boom hosted the First Nations Impact Entrepreneurship Experience, bringing together Indigenous Australians for a workshop, networking and informative discussion on Indigenous business in Queensland and more broadly in Australia. The panel conversation and audience Q&A focussed on ‘Accelerating Indigenous Entrepreneurship’ with the aim of advancing the conversation forward.

Efosa Ojomo of the Clayton Christensen Institute discusses his experience in developing international projects for prosperity, and shares insights into how theories, disruptive innovation and different strategies help us develop projects that can lift nations out of poverty.

Karen Lynch of Belu Water shares her journey turning a struggling charity, into a hugely impactful, premium social enterprise brand.

Meg Doherty shares her experience of the Year Here course, her placement in a homeless hostel and how this led her to launch Fat Macy’s, a catering company supporting young Londoners out of homelessness.

Claire Coder discusses her experience in founding Aunt Flow, sharing key insights, resources and tools to help other entrepreneurs take the leap and start something they love.