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Kristen Lark On Connecting Mission-Driven Initiatives With Communities Seeking To Finance Change

On Episode 454 of Impact Boom, Kristen Lark of The Funding Network discusses the mutual benefits created by nurturing sustainable connections between mission-driven organisations and individuals willing to fund change in the world.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenFebruary 12, 2024Social Impact, Funding, Crowdfunding, Finance, CommunityComment

Professor Selena Bartlett On Unlocking The Brain's Potential Using Incidental Kindness And Societal Collaboration

On Episode 453 of Impact Boom, Professor Selena Bartlett discusses how people can support their own brain health through embracing new experiences, why technology is changing the neuroscience landscape and what will become possible if people actively support each other.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperFebruary 5, 2024Social Impact, Health, Mindfulness, WomenComment

Marianne Wobcke On Self Discovery, Wellbeing And Perinatal Dreaming Guided By Indigenous Wisdom

On Episode 452 of Impact Boom, Marianne Wobcke discusses supportive pathways to become conscious of the unconscious by working with perinatal Indigenous wisdom and the role the arts play in cultivating holistic personal and community wellbeing.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperFebruary 2, 2024Social Impact, Indigenous, Wellness, Technology, Health, Innovation, ArtComment

Jo Lane On Sustainable Kelp Products Leading The Regeneration Of Marine Ecosystems

On Episode 451 of Impact Boom, Jo Lane from Sea Health Products discusses why she is pioneering kelp farming aquaculture in Australia and how it supports a regenerative and sustainable food system for future generations.

Jenae Tien On Helping Educators And Parents Spark Conversations Around Diversity

On Episode 450 of Impact Boom, Jenae Tien from Expand Your Library discusses how she is equipping educators with the tools to spark meaningful conversations around diversity and inclusion with children in hopes of fostering a more equitable future.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperJanuary 22, 2024Social Impact, Women in Business, Children, Education, CultureComment

Liz Henderson On Manufacturing Clothing While Providing Ethical Support For At-Risk Workers

On Episode 449 of Impact Boom, Liz Henderson from Avodah Global discusses opportunities for the garment manufacturing industry to become an environment for supporting vulnerable workers and how Avodah Global are working with women to address the root causes of human trafficking.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperJanuary 15, 2024Social Impact, Women, Strategy, FashionComment

Kerry Grace On Regional Generosity And Its Influence On Social Enterprise Ecosystems

On Episode 448 of Impact Boom, Kerry Grace from Evolve Network Australia discusses the intricacies of how regional communities share resources and why this is influencing the growth and development of the rural social enterprise ecosystem.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenJanuary 9, 2024Social Impact, Regional Australia, Community, IndigenousComment

Bron Williams On The Power Within Women And Reinventing Your Professional Identity

On Episode 447 of Impact Boom, Bron Williams discusses her research on the relationship between shame and bias, helping women discover their personal power and how you can reinvent your career to create an impact at any age.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperDecember 26, 2023Social Impact, Women in Business, Women, Community, DevelopmentComment

Hanna Ebeling On Financing Impact-Led Enterprises Across Various Growth Phases

On Episode 446 of Impact Boom, Hanna Ebeling of Sefa discusses why effective partnerships supporting social enterprises must extend beyond just providing start-up capital and how the needs of impact-led organisations evolve throughout their development.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenDecember 22, 2023Social Impact, Impact Investing, venture capital, Finance, PartnershipsComment

Sally McGeoch On Work Integrated Social Enterprises Creating Sustainable Systems Change

On Episode 445 of Impact Boom, Sally McGeoch of Westpac Foundation discusses the lessons she has learned from helping grow impact led start-ups and how Work Integrated Social Enterprises are providing equitable employment outcomes for disadvantaged Australians.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenDecember 19, 2023Social Impact, AMP Foundation, Employment, Startups, Community, Impact InvestingComment

130+ Books Which Helped Changemakers Learn and Create Impact in 2023

2023 saw over 130 books finding their way onto the (increasingly virtual) bookshelves of change makers. These books did everything from summarise best practice for businesses, provide thought-provoking insights or provide an opportunity for relaxation during the often stressful entrepreneurial journey. Whatever you are hoping from your next read, check out our list of books recommended by leaders of impact in 2023 on our social impact podcast series.

ReportsIndio MylesDecember 18, 2023BooksComment

Mindy Leow On The B Corp Movement And Impact Driven Enterprise Collaboration

On Episode 444 of Impact Boom, Mindy Leow of B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand discusses how social enterprises are collaborating to build the movement's momentum and where opportunities exist for capacity building organisations to instigate sustainable change.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenDecember 12, 2023Social Impact, B Corporation, Systems Thinking, Network, Australia, New ZealandComment

Vanessa Roanhorse On Removing Barriers Stopping Indigenous Founders From Accessing Start-Up Capital

On Episode 443 of Impact Boom, Vanessa Roanhorse of Native Women Lead discusses ensuring financial prosperity and protecting the rights of Indigenous women in business and how she is developing an impact investment fund inclusive of all aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their background.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperDecember 7, 2023Social Impact, Indigenous, Impact Investing, Sustainability, MicrofinanceComment

Rachel Downie On Using Technology To Address The Student Mental Health Crisis

On Episode 442 of Impact Boom, Rachel Downie of Stymie discusses tackling the stigma preventing students from reporting mental health issues in Australian schools and empowering young people to support each other through humanising the technology they use.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperDecember 3, 2023Social Impact, Children, Youth, Health, EducationComment

Andy Marks On Mainstreaming Environmentally Conscious Business To Build A Sustainable Future

On Episode 441 of Impact Boom, Andy Marks discusses his unique Effective Visionary Leadership approach to guiding leaders and organisations through growth and the creation of environmentally sustainable and climate friendly business practices.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenDecember 1, 2023Social Impact, Environmental, Leadership, AcceleratorComment

Elisabeth Lette On Social Procurement Growing The Social Enterprise Ecosytem

On Episode 440 of Impact Boom, Elisabeth Lette of ArcBlue discusses designing effective procurement frameworks for Australian social enterprises and her perspective on how policy makers can affect change across impact ecosystems.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenNovember 27, 2023Social Impact, Youth, Social Procurement, EcosystemComment

Isabelle Reinecke On Helping Disadvantaged Communities Access Legal Support And Challenge Human Rights Issues

On Episode 439 of Impact Boom, Isabelle Reinecke of Grata Fund discusses breaking down barriers preventing Australians from bringing forth landmark legal cases and shifting the dial on important subjects including human rights, climate injustice and democratic freedom.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperNovember 22, 2023Social Impact, Legal, Indigenous, LawComment

Lacey Webb On Inclusive Admin Solutions Helping Communities To Manage Waste Sustainably

On Episode 438 of Impact Boom, Lacey Webb of Resource Hub discusses how she is using her waste management knowledge to create effective resource recovery solutions and The systemic challenges of reducing waste and maximising circularity.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperNovember 15, 2023Social Impact, Sustainability, Waste, Recycling, WomenComment

Christine Mudavanhu and Luz Restrepo On Networking Entrepreneurial Migrant Women To Influence Systemic Change

On Episode 437 of Impact Boom, Christine Mudavanhu and Luz Restrepo of Migrant Women in Business discuss how they are building sustainable frameworks for entrepreneurial migrant women to connect, share knowledge and form a movement towards Equality of Outcomes in Australia.

Orin Hardy On Eco-Friendly Bamboo And The Global Movement Towards Sustainable Construction Practices

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.