The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

Maddy Buchner OAM - Doing her life's work by creating Little Dreamers, Australia's leading young carer organisation and recognised by the Queen!!


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“The whole program culminated with an award ceremony at Buckingham Palace, and thorough the whole program I guess we were at this big point of Little Dreamers where we had to decide whether to go all in or not. The belief in myself this Queen's Young Leader Program instilled in me and the mentors I met showed me I may as well try. What's the worst that could happen, you are 24 years old -- you jump in, if you fail -- at least you tried."

Take flight into Maddy's journey - If you’re looking for a person that defines Perseverance and not giving up, Maddy would absolutely be high on that list. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia in a tight knit family but seeing many challenges with her young brothers health and later her mum fighting cancer, Maddy had to figure out life quickly and also be a carer for her family.

This inspired Maddy to start Little Dreamers, Australia’s leading young carer organisation supporting young people who provide unpaid care for their loved ones.

I asked Maddy about how she was able to start this social enterprise and business at a very early age post University, her journey from juggling 4 jobs to now employing 48 staff and a board of advisors.

Also, hear about what Maddy has done that’s perhaps separated  her from peers at the age of 28 to build this venture despite all her challenges and keep going for 12+ years!

Enjoy!

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