Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

On Episode 562 of Impact Boom, Patrick Nash discusses his extraordinary 40-year journey building a myriad of impactful organisations, the importance of centring compassion and generosity in leadership, and why aligning mission with commercial viability is essential to creating sustainable, values-driven social enterprises. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your org...

On Episode 561 of Impact Boom, Lurein Perera of GiveCard discusses aligning innovative financial technologies with a vision for systems change, democratising access to payment infrastructure, and building a sustainable social enterprise model that scales impact-driven solutions for underserved communities. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or lev...

On Episode 560 of Impact Boom, Stéphane Akoki of Elevate Côte d'Ivoire discusses why remote jobs are unlocking economic mobility across West Africa and his personal journey from necessity entrepreneur to social innovator reshaping employment for under-resourced communities. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out...

On Episode 559 of Impact Boom, Megan Draper of Furniture Reuse Solutions discusses how repurposing furniture can reduce waste while supporting at-risk communities, and the role of social enterprises in the propelling the circular economy while implementing sustainable solutions. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't mis...

On Episode 557 of Impact Boom, Rick Cohen of Worthy Cause discusses his lived experience overcoming severe mental health challenges, how this shaped the creation of a hospitality-based employment social enterprise, and why patience, empathy, and sustainability are essential to lasting social impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up y...

On Episode 556 of Impact Boom, Dr. Aastha Malhotra discusses her passion for empowering purpose-led organisations, the importance of wellbeing for social entrepreneurs, and practical strategies to overcome burnout and foster systemic change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed...

On Episode 554 of Impact Boom, Rochelle Haynes of What Works Cities discusses the vital role of data in effective urban governance, how AI can be leveraged to address systemic challenges such as climate change and housing, and why community engagement and public servant capacity building are crucial for lasting impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organis...

On Episode 555 of Impact Boom, Waverley Stanley of Yalari discusses the barriers between First Nations people in Australia and quality schooling, and the immense power of remaining true to one’s values in the face of adversity. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode,...

On Episode 553 of Impact Boom, Erik Olson of Dignity Made discusses why employment-centric social enterprise models effectively address systemic issues such as human trafficking, and where aspiring changemakers can create sustainable impact by effectively applying business strategies driven by purpose. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level u...

On Episode 552 of Impact Boom, Vanessa Brettell of Stepping Stone discusses the power of social enterprise in creating economic opportunities for migrants, refugees, and women, fostering inclusion through employment, and how the business for good movement can continue to adapt and drive meaningful change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or leve...

On Episode 551 of Impact Boom, Magnus Murray-Douglass of Boe Design discusses the opportunities for designers to create meaningful environmental impact, and how curiosity and resilience are key to driving sustainable innovation. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode,...

On Episode 550 of Impact Boom, Jean Darling and Stephen Mason of Cirque Du Soil discuss accelerating the development of a thriving society by implementing place-based regenerative systems, and how principles of the circular economy can help us reduce waste on both local and national levels. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impac...

On Episode 548 of Impact Boom, Maggie Doyne of BlinkNow discusses the importance of education and community led systems in improving the lives of children experiencing multi-dimensional disadvantage, and her advice for passionate changemakers who are taking the first step of their impact journeys. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up you...

On Episode 547 of Impact Boom, Lisa Bennett of Ordinary Heroism in Extraordinary Times discusses why purpose driven individuals commonly experience burnout when trying to generate sustainable impact, and what practical tools and strategies you can use to manage your wellbeing and stay on track when helping others. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisation...

On Episode 546 of Impact Boom, Natalie Baker of Neurofeedback Training Co. discusses the transformative power of neurofeedback in mental health, why entrepreneurs are particularly vulnerable to burnout, and practical strategies for maintaining cognitive resilience and emotional wellbeing. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact,...

On Episode 549 of Impact Boom, Urooj Qureshi of Design Centered Co. discusses why human-centred design is crucial when creating inclusive and sustainable products and services, and frameworks for effectively driving transformational change on local and global scales. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on thi...

On Episode 544 of Impact Boom, Alex Hooke of Social Traders discusses how social enterprise certification helps government and corporates to invest in businesses driving community impact, and why entrepreneurs must avoid duplicating ideas and instead collaborate with fellow changemakers to spark change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level...

On Episode 545 of Impact Boom, Kurt Gruber of Worldview Group discusses tackling the problems of e-waste and data security using a social enterprise model to drive change, and supporting Indigenous youth to overcome systemic, intergenerational disadvantage. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode!...

On Episode 543 of Impact Boom, Lulite Ejigu of the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund discusses catalysing opportunities for the Ethiopian start-up ecosystem by drawing together members of the global Diaspora, and shifting existing narratives surrounding the African continent to accelerate progress and prosperity. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or...

On Episode 542 of Impact Boom, Marcel Fukayama of Sistema B Brazil and Din4mo discusses the continuous growth and impact of the B Corp movement in Brazil, and the common pitfalls associated with unsuccessful purpose driven business. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this epis...

On Episode 541 of Impact Boom, Julie Macey of Impact Heroes discusses the importance of the giving mindset for social entrepreneurs to build momentum in the business for good movement, and how changemakers can catalyse economic prosperity without compromising social outcomes through co-designing solutions. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or lev...

On Episode 540 of Impact Boom, Shaun Christie-David of Plate it Forward discusses how social enterprises can deliver the best products and services to not only generate sustainable growth but to activate and amplify impact measures embedded within their core business models. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss ou...

On Episode 538 of Impact Boom, Pierre Berastaín of the Centre for Public Impact discusses adopting the systems thinking approach to initiate widespread impact, and where opportunities exist for organisations to support the initiatives and enterprises generating sustainable, community centred impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up y...

On Episode 539 of Impact Boom, Samantha Wilson of Witchcraft Creative discusses her wealth of expertise in communicating transformational purpose led movements, and how social entrepreneurs can utilise storytelling to maximise outcomes and catalyse social change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this ep...

On Episode 537 of Impact Boom, Brough Johnson of Narrative Muse discusses the importance of storytelling to help illuminate the needs of underrepresented communities, and how social entrepreneurs can effectively implement data and deep technology to enhance and tailor their solutions. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don...