Impact Boom Podcast - Social Innovation & Design

On Episode 245 of Impact Boom, Julie Trell discusses key learnings from working intimately with early stage start-ups and the qualities and principles she believes are inherent to an entrepreneurs success.

On Episode 244 of Impact Boom, Katie Richards discusses key considerations for social enterprises to avoid legal action and steps that can be implemented to mitigate risk.

On September 15th, CQUniversity hosted the seventh of nine events in their annual Festival of Change. Moderated by Lara Carton, CQUniversity’s Director of Social Innovation, hear Australian leaders Monica Davis, Rohan Fitzgerald and Colleen Tribe discuss the range of services, innovations and opportunities that contribute to community health and connectedness in regional Australia.

Shamoy Hajare Cover discusses Radicle Global’s positive impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals through connecting young entrepreneurs to resources and impact measurement support.

Amanda and Kelly of Green Fox Studio discuss tackling the divide in opportunities for incarcerated Australians and the current status of the social enterprise movement progressing into 2021.

Dr. Jessica Gallagher of The University of Queensland discusses the potential for universities to educate and enable diverse and upcoming entrepreneurs to generate positive social change.

On September 8th, CQUniversity hosted the fourth of nine events in their annual Festival of Change. Moderated by CQUniversity Vice-President, Global Development, Alastair Dawson, get key insights from sector leaders Matt Steine, Professor John Rolfe and Dr Amanda Cahill who operate across regional government, industry, and are driving regional projects for sustainable futures.

Impact Boom and Mumma Got Skills hosted the sixth panel for Impact Gathering: Supporting Women in Impact-Led Business with panelists Jo Cavanagh OAM, Cinnamon Evans, Emma-Kate Rose and Donna de Zwart. They joined Carlie Dole to speak about the current issues surrounding being a female with strong impact, finding support and developing strong networks of allies.

On Episode 237 of Impact Boom, Marion Glover discusses the driving force behind Vessel Nundah’s success, their eco-friendly and sustainable product range, and arising opportunities for the social enterprise sector in Brisbane, and nationally.

Adrian Appo OAM discusses the evolution of Indigenous-founded social enterprises, obstacles inherent to the sector, and incorporating an effective social agenda into your business.

On September 1st, CQUniversity hosted the first of nine events in their annual Festival of Change. Moderated by CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Klomp, the Generation COVID youth panel discussed how the pandemic has disrupted education, work opportunities and future planning for countless young people. Professor Klomp spoke with Santiago Mills, Chiamaka Ibeme, Dominic McCarthy, Mylee James, Kai Graz, and Diya John, six young people from diverse backgrounds who are facing these challenges, and their vision for a brighter future post-pandemic, and beyond.

On October 9th, Impact Boom and Mumma Got Skills hosted the fifth panel for Impact Gathering: Authentic Marketing For Stronger Impact. Panelists Yasmin Grigaliunas, Kaylene Langford and Alice Pritchard-Davies joined Carlie Dole to speak about the current issues surrounding being a female with strong impact, with the particular focus on how to successfully market impact-led businesses.

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award(APSIPA)for Inclusive Business, Florence Cheng of Social Ventures Hong Kong, Germ Doornbos of Journey Of The Senses, and Khuat Mai Ngan of Multi Vietnam, discuss their successful enterprises, sharing insights into approaching business with an all inclusive mindset.

Alexie Seller of Enterprise Learning Projects discusses the nature of impact enterprise in the Northern Territory and the importance of effective communication and choices of language within the sector.

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) for Biosphere Sustainability, Lisa Loo of Bottless, Susan Lin of GIVE543, and Bincy Baby of Eram Scientific Solutions, discuss their successful enterprises, sharing insights into the sharing and circular economies

The three recipients of the Asia Pacific Social Innovation Partnership Award (APSIPA) for Social Prosperity, Jonathan E. Chua of BeamAndGo, Illac Diaz of Liter of Light, and Kei Kawashima of Wonderlab, discuss their successful enterprises, sharing insights into addressing people's needs and ensuring their prosperity.

Panelists Anna Guenther, Belinda Morrissey, Lisa Siganto and Camille Socquet-Clerc joined Tom Allen to speak about funding approaches and growth strategies unique to impact enterprises.

Audrey Tang discusses working with the Taiwanese Government as the Digital Minister to foster new age social innovations in the Asia-Pacific region, whilst creating a friendlier and more mature social innovation ecosystem.

Dr Niven Huang discusses the broad social innovation movement sweeping Taiwan and the 2020 Asia Pacific Social Innovation Summit and APSIPA (awards) which are being held alongside SEWF Digital.

Yash Ranga discusses opportunities to systematically tackle poverty in India and the incorporation of love and expression into business practices.