Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

Cindy Mitchell of Mill House Ventures shares some of the key lessons learnt as an intermediary in the social enterprise sector, providing insights into some of the challenges and broader opportunities for the movement at large.

Hélène discusses Her decision to leave her corporate position to pursue social enterprise, and how working with the Ākina Foundation and leading the 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum helped form strategies to grow the impact-led business movement both in New Zealand and globally.

Elske van de Fliert of the Centre of Communication and Social Change shares her deep experience and trends in the field of communication in both national and international environments, including its power to influence social change through stakeholder participation and sustainable development.

Shankar Kasynathan of Amnesty International speaks about his journey as an advocate across organisations, and how the ‘My New Neighbour’ campaign seeks to assist the integration of refugees into Australian society through positive communication and support at the ground level.

Helena Norberg-Hodge of Local Futures discusses her lifelong experience in local food economies, current issues with globalisation and how we can get back to thriving communities through systemic and conscious change.

Lauren Sears of Common Good Solutions shares her experience working to grow and develop the Canadian social enterprise movement, providing insights and key learnings from a part of the world which is gaining strong momentum.

Erfan Daliri of Newkind Conference discusses what he believes is holding society back in order to create the change needed to address economic injustice and climate change, whilst sharing his insights into youth empowerment and exciting plans for the upcoming conference in Marion Bay, Tasmania.

Elise Stephenson of Social Good Outpost provides insights into pioneering positive change in society (with lessons from the Australia now project), sharing lessons on design, branding and storytelling for social entrepreneurs, whilst reflecting on the key lesson learnt from her time on the Elevate+ Accelerator program.

Justin Hogg of Right Source delves into finance side of social enterprise, providing key tips for entrepreneurs to help them succeed, whilst reflecting on other factors that can inhibit creating strong impact.

On Episode 193 of Impact Boom, 42 speakers and delegates from around the globe share key highlights which emerged from an energetic SEWF global gathering of 1200 delegates from 67 countries in Ethiopia.