On August 7th, Impact Boom and Mumma Got Skills hosted the second panel for Impact Gathering: What Is Your Purpose. Impact Gathering is a 6-part webinar series of Candid Conversations With Women In Impact-Led Business. Panelists Danielle Duell, Pip Forbes and Holly Tattersall joined Carlie Dole to speak about the current issues surrounding being a female with strong impact, with the particular focus on finding and living a life with purpose.
Read MoreOn Episode 221 of Impact Boom, Tammy Darcy of The Shona Project and SERI discusses the newly formed Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI), and Ireland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIn February this year, Impact Boom welcomed a high potential group of 14 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Discover their pitches and find out more about their work!
Read MoreOn Episode 220 of Impact Boom, Harish Hande of SELCO Foundation 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.
Read MoreOn July 24th, Impact Boom and Mumma Got Skills hosted the first panel for Impact Gathering: Why Female-Led Is Different; a 6-part webinar series of Candid Conversations With Women In Impact-Led Business. 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 218 of Impact Boom, 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 enterprise’s success.
Read MoreOn Episode 217 of Impact Boom, Chris McDonald discusses the passion propelling PicSeePal's launch, and barriers faced by enterprises to successfully address social injustices and human rights issues.
Read MoreOn Episode 216 of Impact Boom, Kylie Hansen of Impact Seed and Pat Ryan of Dismantle 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 215 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 214 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 213 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 212 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 211 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 210 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 209 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 208 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 207 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreOn Episode 206 of Impact Boom, 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.
Read MoreImpact Boom and the Yunus Centre (Griffith University) recently got together 75+ people for the Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour, for a jam-packed day exploring some of Brisbane's social enterprises. We sought to learn from the teams on the ground, share stories, foster connections and spark interest to see the ecosystem develop further.
Read MoreOn Episode 205 of Impact Boom, Laura Haverkamp discusses her time working with Ashoka and SEND, and the future outlook for social entrepreneurship on a German and global scale.
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