Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

On Episode 120 of Impact Boom, Charlie Shread and Marianne Osório of Wondering School discuss how schools may become places which democratise decision making, focussing on abilities, strengths and critical thinking whilst creating environments which value lifelong learning.

Alexandra van der Ploeg of SAP shares her experience in integrating corporate social responsibility into business strategy, rather than seeing it as a bolt-on, whilst providing insights into social enterprise around the world.

On October 26th, the Logan Social enterprise Forum was held, bringing together key stakeholders to share ideas and experience, network and discuss the future of social enterprise in Queensland and more broadly in Australia. Impact Boom hosted a great panel which local and national leaders, with the aim of advancing forward conversation, ideas and the sector.

Robbie Semple (currently at Nesta, but will soon join Social Entrepreneurs Ireland), shares useful insights on starting and scaling social enterprises, particularly for those thinking of transitioning into the sector, whilst providing interesting thoughts on the future of the social enterprise movement.

On October 24th 2018, the Sunshine Coast Social Enterprise Forum was held with 200 attendees representing a broad range of sectors, local and state government. Impact Boom proudly supported the forum and hosted a panel discussion with some of Queensland’s leading social enterprise ecosystem builders. So how might we best create positive social change in the regions? Read on to find out.

Camilla Marcus-Dew of The Soap Co and Clarity discusses using good business as a vehicle to tackle many of the challenges we face as a society and shares insights into how providing employment and confidence can create strong positive impact.

Yasmin Grigaliunas of World’s Biggest Garage Sale shares insights about leading a profit for purpose organisation, with an emphasis on the importance of human connection and putting people first, which then sees profits follow.

Caleb Rixon of the Genyus network talks about his stroke at 23 and how he has used storytelling as a foundation to connect and empower other survivors.

Julian O’Shea of Unbound shares the importance of local knowledge and expertise, he suggests good grades aren’t everything in your education journey, and provides insight into the power of ‘clever persistence’ for social entrepreneurs.

We hear from five passionate female founders who share their ideas to tackle community issues, whilst launching their crowdfunding campaigns at Pitch for Good in Parramatta. We also hear from StartSomeGood founder Tom Dawkins and David Moutou of City of Parramatta, who shares the council’s experience working in the social procurement space.