Impact Boom Podcast - Social Innovation & Design

Laura Haverkamp discusses her time working with Ashoka and SEND, and the future outlook for social entrepreneurship on a German and global scale.

What happens when almost 500 Indigenous Australians, social entrepreneurs, activists, changemakers, academics and purpose-led people come together to learn, share and teach? During Newkind Conference, Impact Boom interviewed over 37 people to hear their key highlights and takeaways in an effort to advance the conversation beyond the gathering.

Erin Young of The Sociocracy Consulting Group discusses the implementation of sociocracy principles, the benefits collaboration brings to business and social enterprise opportunities for the Sunshine Coast, in discussion with Davinia Vella at Newkind Conference.

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.

Bete Demeke of Project Mercy shares insights from setting up and running a range of Projects in Ethiopia to improve health and respond to community needs, whilst discussing the shift that is taking place in the nonprofit sector.

Keith Rovers of MinterEllison shares his deep insights from working as a lawyer in a society that’s reliant on flawed models and flawed systems, highlighting some of the issues that exist, whilst pointing to social enterprises & resources that show how business can be used to create positive impact.

Leanne Kemp, Founder of Everledger and Queensland Chief Entrepreneur discusses the complexity of some of the global problems being faced, sharing insights into the need for social innovation to be diffused within every sector, whilst highlighting some of the great social enterprises operating out of Queensland.

Cascie Kambouris of The Hope Initiative discusses her journey in creating a social enterprise that drives social wellbeing, while providing packages of hope for social initiatives.

On September 7th, Impact Boom was invited to present on Turning Ideas Into Impactful Actions at the Logan Eco Forum. A range of insights were shared during the presentation and captured in this article and podcast from Tom Allen (Impact Boom), Jack Stone (Bee One Third), Lewis Carter and Ali Coghlan (EcoGames) and Sabrina Chakori (Brisbane Tool Library). Tony Sharp (Substation33) joined the Q&A and the event was emceed by Chad Renando of Startup Status.

Rona Glynn-McDonald of Common Ground and YLab provides rich insights into First Nations culture, sharing her views on the better approaches to create social change with Indigenous communities, and the multitude of ways you can make positive impact as a social entrepreneur or changemaker.

Matt Pfahlert of ACRE provides a reflection on the social enterprise state of the nation from his keynote at this year’s Social Traders Conference, drawing humorous comparisons between the sector and Sesame Street characters.