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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 621 (2026) Debra Cerasa On Backing Purpose-Driven Leaders With Clarity, Courage And Sustainability
Feb 2500:17:16Tap to summarizeOn Episode 621 of Impact Boom, Debra Cerasa of Amplify Alliance Australia discusses why the not-for-profit, social enterprise, and business for good sector deserves recognition for its crucial role in Australian society, and the importance of business acumen and financial sustainability in enabling purpose-driven organisations to change lives. 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 143 with Jennifer Bishop on how corporates, NGOs & social enterprises are working together to create positive change -> https://bit.ly/4b8sB0N The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Debra Cerasa 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 620 (2026) Megan Jones On Pioneering Circular Economy Solutions And Systems Change
Feb 1700:21:18Tap to summarizeOn Episode 620 of Impact Boom, Megan Jones of Circular PV Alliance discusses how circular economy principles are transforming Australia’s solar industry, the importance of co-designing tools to prevent wasting precious resources, and why now is a critical moment to activate community-led approaches to the renewable energy transition. 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 321 with Scott Shomer on assessing your business for environmental impact opportunities -> https://bit.ly/3O3lzS2 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Megan Jones 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 619 (2026) Sita Sargeant On Tourism For Social Impact And Activating Women’s History
Feb 1000:18:49Tap to summarizeOn Episode 619 of Impact Boom, Sita Sargeant of She Shapes History discusses the importance of shining a light on women’s stories, and advice for up and coming changemakers looking to make a difference. 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 488 with Dr. Morley Muse on the societal and economic value generated by employing women in STEM -> https://bit.ly/4t9Tj07 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Emma Dimech Guest(s): Sita Sargeant 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 618 (2026) Noel Lim On Democratising Legal Aid And Support With Radically Resourceful Innovation
Feb 300:31:40Tap to summarizeOn Episode 618 of Impact Boom, Noel Lim of Anika Legal discusses how reimagining legal services through student-led, tech-enabled models is driving community impact and unpacks the role of collaboration, integrity, and innovation in reshaping access to justice and tackling Australia’s housing crisis. 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 244 with Katie Richards on legal tips to help your social enterprise thrive -> https://bit.ly/4ru6DuK The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Noel Lim 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 617 (2026) Alice Kendall On Motivating Collective Action To Tackle The Climate Crisis
Jan 2900:22:34Tap to summarizeOn Episode 617 of Impact Boom, Alice Kendall of Pledge for the Planet discusses how creative, team-based engagement strategies can mobilise communities to drive environmental impact, and why building a culture of shared responsibility through sport is key to making climate action inclusive, motivating, and fun. 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 563 with Audrey Barucchi on systemic climate change education and transforming environmental narratives -> https://bit.ly/4q1Rj7v The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Alice Kendall 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 616 (2026) Louise Tran On Thriving Social Enterprise Solutions Addressing Food Waste And Empowering Communities
Jan 2000:28:48Tap to summarizeOn Episode 616 of Impact Boom, Louise Tran of OzHarvest Ventures discusses the unique ways businesses for good approach designing and implementing sustainable systems to tackle food waste, and why empowering consumers through purposeful products and storytelling leads to tangible and lasting 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 260 with Jimmy Pham on fostering empathy and seizing moments as a social entrepreneur -> https://bit.ly/4bF0gjh The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Louise Tran 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 615 (2026) Nicholas Marchesi OAM On Amplifying Human Connection Through Social Enterprise
Jan 1300:23:09Tap to summarizeOn Episode 615 of Impact Boom, Nicholas Marchesi of Orange Sky discusses the origins and growth of Australia’s first mobile laundry for people experiencing homelessness, the power of community-led solutions in remote regions, and his latest venture A Curious Tractor supporting experimental social innovation initiatives. 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 Nic's first appearance with Lucas Patchett on Impact Boom, Episode 34, discussing the fundamentals of creating large scale social impact -> https://bit.ly/4jAHziJ The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Nicholas Marchesi OAM 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 614 (2026) Sarah Sheridan On First Nations Businesses And Campaigning
Jan 700:25:54Tap to summarizeOn Episode 614 of Impact Boom, Sarah Sheridan of Clothing The Gaps discusses building a purpose-driven fashion label grounded in community health and Aboriginal rights, leading powerful national campaigns like Free the Flag and Not a Date to Celebrate, and how businesses for good can take a stand and contribute to social 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 602 with Levi-Joel Tamou on creating food security and anchoring purpose in culture -> https://bit.ly/4bkap4Q The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest(s): Sarah Sheridan 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 613 (2025) Mary Kelly And Matt Bowie On Scaling Reusable Packaging Systems
Dec 1800:37:57Tap to summarizeOn Episode 613 of Impact Boom, Mary Kelly and Matt Bowie of Reusably discuss how data-driven reuse technology is transforming packaging systems to reduce environmental waste, and how circular systems can scale through strong partnerships and effecting consumer behaviour 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 275 with Naomi Tarszisz on how the circular economy is effectively reducing waste -> bit.ly/4qgRz30 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Mary Kelly & Matt Bowie 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 589 (2025) Luke Anderson On Transformational Employment Pathways
Aug 6, 202500:29:51Tap to summarizeOn Episode 589 of Impact Boom, Luke Anderson of Fair Threads discusses the challenges for formerly incarcerated individuals to access employment and reintegrate into society, and creating purpose-led social enterprises fostering the forward-focused mindsets critical for long-term success. 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 503 with Anthony and Jobe MacShane on building employment pathways to change attitudes and reduce recidivism -> https://bit.ly/46CZQaQ The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Luke Anderson Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, 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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