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Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design
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Impact Boom searches the globe to find the people, stories & inspiration to help you create maximum positive impact.
We interview world-leading social innovators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, designers, educators, thinkers and doers who share Insights, ideas & inspiration. As long as these leaders are focussing their efforts on creating positive social and environmental change, we'll make sure you hear about it.
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Episode 637 (2026) Melissa Redsell OAM On Empowering Young Mothers and Overcoming Adversity
2w ago00:23:21Tap to summarizeOn Episode 637 of Impact Boom, Melissa Redsell OAM of A Brave Life discusses the importance of evaluating your own work, the power of community support in times of struggle, and the value of lived experience in creating positive change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 393 with Mandy Richards on self employment and social business uplifting women at risk -> https://bit.ly/4xZ1KxF The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Emma Dimech Guest(s): Melissa Redsell OAM Producer: Emma Dimech We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 636 (2026) Roz Holt On Social Connection And Growing The Circular Economy
2w ago00:34:59Tap to summarizeOn Episode 636 of Impact Boom, Roz Holt of The Nest Community discusses transforming a grassroots craft initiative into one of Australia’s largest textile reuse hubs, tackling textile waste through community-led circular economy solutions, and why creativity, skill sharing, and collective action are essential for lasting social and environmental impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 432 with Nehal Jain on inspiring behavioural change and progressing towards a circular economy -> bit.ly/3SFc1io The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Roz Holt Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 635 (2026) Dr. Chris Davis On Breaking Addiction Stigma Through Accessible Telehealth Recovery Support
3w ago00:36:18Tap to summarizeOn Episode 635 of Impact Boom, Dr. Chris Davis of Clean Slate Clinic discusses breaking stigma around addiction, improving access to alcohol detox services through innovative telehealth models, and why accessible, evidence-based healthcare is essential for supporting long-term recovery and wellbeing across diverse Australian communities. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 375 with Rita Prasad-Ildes on providing accessible healthcare for multicultural Australians -> The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Dr. Chris Davis Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 634 (2026) Stephanie Say On Creating Employment Pathways For Homeless Youth With Purpose Driven Social Enterprise Models
Jun 1600:27:35Tap to summarizeOn Episode 634 of Impact Boom, Stephanie Say of HoMie discusses building commercially minded social enterprises creating employment pathways for young people affected by homelessness, and how reciprocal corporate partnerships and purpose-led business models can strengthen Australia’s impact ecosystem sustainably. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 370 with Nick Pearce on uplifting youth affected by homelessness through a fashion social enterprise -> https://bit.ly/4osgII2 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Stephanie Say Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 633 (2026) Adele Stowe-Lindner On Strengthening Leadership Across Australia’s Community Sector
Jun 900:21:13Tap to summarizeOn Episode 633 of Impact Boom, Adele Stowe-Lindner of the Institute of Community Directors Australia discusses building confident and values-led governance, fostering leadership development within purpose-driven organisations, and why social cohesion, ethical decision making, and professional development are critical for the future of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 632 with Adele Stowe-Lindner on strengthening leadership and governance across Australia’s community sector -> https://bit.ly/4uDtUMC The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Adele Stowe-Lindner Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 632 (2026) Assmaah Helal On Building Resilient Communities And Pathways For Young Leaders
Jun 200:27:05Tap to summarizeOn Episode 632 of Impact Boom, Assmaah Helal of Creating Chances discusses building youth leadership pathways through sport and social enterprise, why systems must be redesigned to unlock young people’s potential, and what she hopes to explore at the Social Impact Summit around creating clearer pathways for youth participation and impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 495 with Rubbi Bhogal-Wood and Reddy Lenge on helping the next generation of leaders develop purpose-led tech skills -> https://bit.ly/4flNeta The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Assmaah Helal Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 631 (2026) Paul Dutton On Partnerships Supporting Early Childhood And Family Wellbeing
May 2600:26:27Tap to summarizeOn Episode 631 of Impact Boom, Paul Dutton of the Child & Family Wellbeing Hub discusses supporting families through culturally informed and community-led care, why collaboration across agencies is crucial for holistic early childhood support, and how flexible grassroots approaches can strengthen long-term community wellbeing. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 598 with Kelly McJannett on creating equitable food systems and transforming education in remote areas -> https://bit.ly/42Wey9P The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Paul Dutton Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 630 (2026) A/Prof Andreana Drencheva On Rethinking Resilience In Social Entrepreneurship
May 1900:29:23Tap to summarizeOn Episode 630 of Impact Boom, A/Prof Andreana Drencheva of King’s College London discusses the emotional and systemic pressures facing social entrepreneurs, why current support ecosystems often overlook founder sustainability, and how compassionate partnerships, rest, and structural change can help purpose driven leaders thrive long term. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 466 with Julia Keady on changemakers managing wellbeing to prevent burnout and help fulfil their impact mission -> https://bit.ly/4uu3jRJ The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): A/Prof Andreana Drencheva Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 629 (2026) David Sloan On Trust-Driven Philanthropy Systems
May 1300:31:10Tap to summarizeOn Episode 629 of Impact Boom, David Sloan of Wesley Research Institute discusses why philanthropy must shift from transactions to trust-based relationships, how clarity drives funding success, and the systemic barriers restricting purpose driven leaders from generating sustainable impact. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 468 with Jahdon Quinlan on powerful philanthropic structures for social enterprises to maximise impact -> https://bit.ly/4tYXdZK The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): David Sloan Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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Episode 628 (2026) Tara Castle On Inspiring Everyday Philanthropy And Cultures Of Collective Giving
May 500:37:32Tap to summarizeOn Episode 628 of Impact Boom, Tara Castle of Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation discusses empowering everyday philanthropy, leveraging collective giving models for long-term impact, and why collaborative, impact-led ecosystems are critical to strengthening the business for good movement. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 385 with Sarah Davies AM on trauma aware education amplifying children's voices -> https://bit.ly/4u1UxdR The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Tara Castle Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
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