Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

On Episode 436 of Impact Boom, Orin Hardy of Bamboo U discusses the shift from consumers using traditional construction materials in favour of eco-friendly alternatives and how he is sharing his knowledge of building with bamboo to empower communities utilise it to its full potential. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don...

On Episode 435 of Impact Boom, Anja Christoffersen of Champion Health Agency discusses the experiences which have led her to becoming an advocate for entrepreneurs living with disability and how her team is proactively driving positive 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 episode! If you...

On Episode 434 of Impact Boom, Nick Steiner discusses practically responding to the challenges of food insecurity, and how The Mini Farm Project has leveraged community collaboration to dismantle barriers to accessing nutrient rich locally produced food. 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...

On Episode 433 of Impact Boom, change makers and social entrepreneurs shared how they manage their health and wellbeing in a podcast recorded live from Amsterdam at the 2023 Social Enterprise World Forum. 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, then check out Episode...

On Episode 432 of Impact Boom, Nehal Jain of after discusses the personal sustainability mission informing her methods of diverting tonnes of textile waste and growing the circular economy movement through influencing consumer behaviours. 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 thi...

On Episode 431 of Impact Boom, social impact leaders gathered for the Social Enterprise World Forum 2023 share their highlights and learnings live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 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, then check out Episode 345 where 40 changemakers s...

On Episode 430 of Impact Boom, Arianna Watson of Think Enough discusses pathways to creating inclusive regenerative economies and reviving hope in the power of communities to inspire sustainable social and environmental 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 this episode,...

On Episode 429 of Impact Boom, Justin MacDonald of Just Advisory Services discusses his key learnings gained from a lifetime of professional experience working in impact and what is required for the Australia social enterprise movement to regain momentum and push forward. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out o...

On Episode 428 of Impact Boom, Mike Dyson of Good Blokes Co discusses making honest conversations possible, its powerful impact on the wellbeing of communities, and the importance of teaching men healthy masculinity. 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, then check...

On Episode 427 of Impact Boom, Cathy Hunt of Women of the World (WOW) discusses creating a collaborative, gender equal world through an action led movement driven by creativity, cultural dialogue, debate and celebration. 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, then ch...

On Episode 426 of Impact Boom, Sarah Colcord of Chooice discusses reigniting connections between small businesses in Aotearoa, helping consumers shift their purchasing behaviour and ripple effects she is observing within the business community at a grassroots level. 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...

On Episode 425 of Impact Boom, Maydina Penrith discusses the role community led initiatives play in shaping the future, understanding the perspectives of Indigenous Australians when creating social impact, and the importance of listening to regional voices. 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 424 of Impact Boom, Paul Mergard of Destiny Rescue discusses saving over 13,000 children from the sex trafficking industry globally and how discovering your purpose will fuel your drive to become a changemaker. 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, then c...

On Episode 423 of Impact Boom, Sam Jockel of ParentTV discusses creating educational data-driven content so parents can learn to connect with their children and key systemic barriers faced by young people growing up as a digital generation. 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 t...

On Episode 422 of Impact Boom, Andreas Flodstrom of Beetroot discusses how technology focused education can create a sustainable intergenerational impact, and the Ukrainian start-up ecosystems approach to grassroots humanitarian relief. 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...

On Episode 421 of Impact Boom, Elaine Alec of Naqsmist discusses why her team uses transformative storytelling to inspire organisational healing and how her work supports reconciliation, decolonisation and systems 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 this episode, then...

On Episode 420 of Impact Boom, Joe Kwon of ConFit Pathways discusses how his time in incarceration led to him discovering innovative ways to reduce recidivism and why providing wraparound support to former inmates helps them thrive in the next chapter of their lives. 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 419 of Impact Boom, Brian Wyborn of First Australians Capital discusses building inclusive capital frameworks to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and lessons learned from his career spanning healthcare, policy and investment portfolio management. 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 418 of Impact Boom, Petro Darmoris of Social Economy Ukraine discusses growth of the European social economy and how this sector is transforming the lives of Ukrainians living in the midst of a conflict. 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 and want to le...

On Episode 417 of Impact Boom, Innocent Tshilombo of Kakuma Ventures discusses combining technology with sustainable business practices to inspire social change and how providing open access to educational resources create opportunities for refugees. 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...

On Episode 416 of Impact Boom, Galit Ariel of Future Memory Inc. discusses exploring the future of how technology and humans influence each other, and why focusing on mixing the digital and the physical will create a new hybrid experiential space. 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 en...

On Episode 415 of Impact Boom, Anushka Phal of Umeed Psychology discusses how she is passionately driving advocacy and change for minority communities across Australia as well as her work and research in youth mental health. 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, the...

On Episode 414 of Impact Boom, Sujatha Ramani of Pollinate Group discusses how women in marginalised communities are positioned to accelerate both the social enterprise movement and adoption of climate friendly technology globally. 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 episo...

On Episode 413 of Impact Boom, Tony Joy of Durian Nigeria discusses equipping women in rural communities with the skills and perspectives to be self-sufficient and the powerful flow on benefits of communities transforming local waste and resources into livelihoods. 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...

On Episode 412 of Impact Boom, Thami Schweichler of Makers Unite discusses why fashion businesses should integrate sustainability into their operations to create a positive environmental impact and his thoughts on the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum in Amsterdam this year. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't mi...