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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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Episodes

Episode 591 (2025) Bradley Cox On Leveraging Software To Empower Students

On Episode 591 of Impact Boom, Bradley Cox of Exam Insights discusses the importance of supporting students to succeed to their fullest in their schooling, and some of the key lessons Bradley has learnt as a young entrepreneur. 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 569 with Billy Blackett on levelling the playing field with global education ...

Aug 15, 202527 min

Episode 590 (2025) Daryl Chambers On Martial Arts Inspiring Resilience In At-Risk Youth

On Episode 590 of Impact Boom, Daryl Chambers of InPower Academy CIC discusses why martial arts serve as a powerful vehicle to build resilience, discipline, and self-belief in young people, and how social entrepreneurship can infuse personal passion with purpose to create sustainable, lasting impact in underserved 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,...

Aug 13, 202533 min

Episode 589 (2025) Luke Anderson On Transformational Employment Pathways

On 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 Anthon...

Aug 06, 202530 min

Episode 588 (2025) Olivia Muir On The Importance Of Strong Brand Identities In Social Enterprise

On Episode 588 of Impact Boom, Olivia Muir, brand consultant and industry mentor discusses the importance of brand identity in running a successful business, and how change at a crucial inflection point can lead to immense growth. 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 149 with JP Kuehlwein on how to use brand strategy to build successful soc...

Jul 29, 202526 min

Episode 587 (2025) Charles Redding On Advancing Disability Inclusion And Global Health Systems

On Episode 587 of Impact Boom, Charles Redding of Momentum Wheels for Humanity discusses global barriers to disability inclusion, the urgent need for accessible rehabilitation and assistive technology services, and how social enterprises like CLASP are advancing equity through scalable, sustainable business solutions. 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 che...

Jul 25, 202520 min

Episode 586 (2025) Monica Pesswani On Empowering Indian Students With Joyful Skills-Based Education For The 21st Century

On Episode 586 of Impact Boom, Monica Pesswani of The Apprentice Project discusses scaling equitable education solutions that equip underprivileged Indian students using personalised adaptive learning, and how young people can create transformative social change with the right tools and support. 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 527 with...

Jul 23, 202527 min

Episode 585 (2025) Mark Pascall & Kaj Löfgren On Building Regenerative Cities & Funding Community-Led Solutions

On Episode 585 of Impact Boom, Mark Pascall of The Wellbeing Protocol and Kaj Löfgren of Regen Melbourne discuss how regenerative thinking, social innovation, and decentralised technologies are transforming the way communities govern, fund, and flourish, and reimagining economic systems to empower hyperlocal leadership and grassroots initiatives to drive systemic change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out ...

Jul 17, 202532 min

Episode 584 (2025) Megan Gilmour On Transforming Education Access For Chronically Ill Students

On Episode 584 of Impact Boom, Megan Gilmour of MissingSchool discusses the urgent need for inclusive education systems that reconnect students with chronic medical and health conditions to their classrooms, how telepresence technology combats social isolation, and why policy-driven systems change is essential for creating equitable learning environments. 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!...

Jul 15, 202529 min

Episode 583 (2025) Joslynn Bigelow On Championing Radical Inclusion And Equity

On Episode 583 of Impact Boom, Joslynn Bigelow of Say How Consulting discusses how practicing radical inclusion and accessibility can transform systems to better serve individuals with disabilities, and the role of education, behavioural health, and adaptive sport in driving sustainable change and empowering diverse 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 episod...

Jul 10, 202531 min

Episode 582 (2025) Jesse Taylor On Strengthening Regional Communities

On Episode 582 of Impact Boom, Jesse Taylor of Mission Australia Housing discusses how place-based partnerships and systems literacy can transform regional communities, the role of community voice in housing reform, and strategies for securing impactful grant funding. 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 448 with Kerry Grace on regional gen...

Jul 08, 202520 min

Episode 581 (2025) Scott Brighton On Building Scalable Digital Infrastructure

On Episode 581 of Impact Boom, Scott Brighton of Bonterra discusses how scalable software and mission-aligned technology is transforming the social impact sector, and helping resource constrained organisations overcome systemic barriers while driving sustainable, measurable 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 527 with Prashant Raiz...

Jul 03, 202520 min

Episode 580 (2025) Mark Horoszowski On Elevating Social Entrepreneurs By Building Partnerships

On Episode 580 of Impact Boom, Mark Horoszowski of MovingWorlds discusses scaling social enterprises through global skills-based volunteering, assisting entrepreneurs with tapping into key customer insights, and facilitating cross-sector collaboration to help impact-led businesses gain market traction. 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 1...

Jul 01, 202532 min

Episode 579 (2025) Matt Pfahlert On Embedding Social Enterprise Education In Rural Australia

On Episode 579 of Impact Boom, Matt Pfahlert of the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE) discusses equipping students with enterprise capabilities through Social Enterprise Schools, the importance of community asset ownership in revitalising rural economies, and how cross-sector collaboration can shape social outcomes in ESG frameworks. 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 ...

Jun 26, 202518 min

Episode 578 (2025) Dr. Tim Tompson and Leanne Sobel On Designing Systems For Social Impact

On Episode 578 of Impact Boom, Dr. Tim Tompson and Leanne Sobel of Snowmelt discuss how design and systems thinking can be leveraged to create more participatory and equitable strategies across complex social challenges, enabling collaborative leadership, and embedding human-centred approaches within organisational 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, the...

Jun 19, 202524 min

Episode 577 (2025) Hanna Ebeling On Backing The Boldest Impact Ventures

On Episode 577 of Impact Boom, Hanna Ebeling of Sefa discusses Australia’s evolving impact investment landscape, the launch of Sefa’s new Backing the Bold program, and how regional social enterprises are pivotal to community resilience and inclusive economic development. 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 446 with Hanna Ebeling on financi...

Jun 17, 202514 min

Episode 576 (2025) Azubuike Akunne On Designing Smart Food Systems

On Episode 576 of Impact Boom, Azubuike Akunne of NeuBite discusses how fintech and smart vending machines integrated with public assistance programs can transform food access, and why community-centred design, innovation, and art are essential to addressing systemic inequity in underserved neighbourhoods. 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 Episo...

Jun 16, 202524 min

Episode 575 (2025) Neha Mehta On Building Inclusive Technology Empowering Women

On Episode 575 of Impact Boom, Neha Mehta of FemTech Partners discusses enhancing access and dismantling barriers to financial services through designing inclusive technology and how super apps can bridge gender gaps, drive climate resilience, and shape sustainable emerging markets. 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 430 with Dr. Morley M...

Jun 11, 202534 min

Episode 573 (2025) Sally Mathrick On Regenerative Wellbeing And Supporting Changemakers

On Episode 573 of Impact Boom, Sally Mathrick of Sparkle Well School discusses empowering purpose-driven change makers with experiential and individualised approaches to health education and how enhancing personal wellbeing contributes to regenerative social and environmental transformation. 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 208 with Mat...

Jun 04, 202527 min

Episode 572 (2025) Ben Croft On Fostering Community And Building Connection To Support Wellbeing

On Episode 572 of Impact Boom, Ben Croft of Good People discusses the power of community in creating and fostering social change, and integral lessons for coaching and leadership in the social impact 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 430 with Arianna Watson on engaging people with purpose led regenerative enterprises -> https:...

May 29, 202523 min

Episode 571 (2025) Dori Kreiger On Wireless Social Impact Solutions

On Episode 571 of Impact Boom, Dori Kreiger of CTIA Wireless Foundation discusses the role of philanthropy in accelerating social innovation through wireless technology and how streamlined early-stage start-up funding empowers mission-led entrepreneurs to amplify community outcomes. 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 259 with Nick Martin ...

May 27, 202519 min

Episode 570 (2025) Tahlia Steadman On First Nations Perspectives And Country-Centred Design

On Episode 570 of Impact Boom, Tahlia Steadman of Blaklash discusses the critical role of culturally led architectural design in shaping inclusive spaces, embedding First Nations voices throughout design processes, and key opportunities for supporting emerging Indigenous leaders. 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 536 with Owen Café on in...

May 22, 202519 min

Episode 568 (2025) Ryan Salzke On Creating Employment Opportunities For People With Barriers To Work

On Episode 568 of Impact Boom, Ryan Salzke of Vanguard Laundry discusses the power of employment in overcoming a multitude of individual barriers, and how uplifting one person can transform an entire community. 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 384 with Kurt Gruber on supporting Indigenous youth through a sustainable data security enterp...

May 15, 202525 min

Episode 567 (2025) Andrea Kanaris On Supporting Purpose-Driven Professionals

On Episode 567 of Impact Boom, Andrea Kanaris of All Things Social Impact discusses how professionals can reframe social impact as a core value driver, the importance of early and integrated assessment in business strategy, and the practical tools and skills needed to succeed in a purpose-led career aligned with personal values. 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 episod...

May 13, 202523 min

Episode 569 (2025) Billy Blackett On Global Education Access And Student Wellbeing

On Episode 569 of Impact Boom, Billy Blackett of Global Scholars Club discusses how equitable access to international study opportunities can build self-efficacy in students, and why prioritising mental health is essential for young entrepreneurs aiming to create lasting social 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 442 with Rachel Do...

May 13, 202521 min

Episode 574 (2025) David Reiling On Values-Based Banking Driving Community Development

On Episode 574 of Impact Boom, David Reiling of Sunrise Banks discusses the transformative potential of values-based banking and community-focused finance to reduce inequality, and strategic partnerships between progressive financial institutions scaling sustainable social, environmental, and economic 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 Ep...

May 10, 202525 min

Episode 566 (2025) Miriam Altman-Reyes On Investing In Start-ups Driving Opportunity

On Episode 566 of Impact Boom, Miriam Altman-Reyes of Brass Ring Ventures discusses empowering underrepresented tech founders to scale impact-driven innovations, and key lessons from start-up leadership to help you unlock economic mobility and achieve both financial sustainability and measurable 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 ...

May 08, 202524 min

Episode 565 (2025) Manny Ohonme On Visionary Leadership Driving Global Health Equity And Hope

On Episode 565 of Impact Boom, Manny Ohonme of World Shoe Inc. discusses how receiving a single pair of shoes as a child sparked a global movement, the role of visionary leadership in catalysing sustainable impact, and how purpose-driven manufacturing in African is advancing health, dignity, and community empowerment. 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 che...

May 06, 202527 min

Episode 564 (2025) Jared Walker On Disrupting Systems And Relieving Medical Debt

On Episode 564 of Impact Boom, Jared Walker of Dollar For discusses eliminating medical debt through systems change, education, and advocacy, and how policy transparency can transform healthcare for underprivileged communities and empower patients. 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 362 with Matt and Noah Davey on improving healthcare out...

May 01, 202524 min

Episode 563 (2025) Audrey Barucchi On Systemic Climate Change Education And Environmental Narratives

On Episode 563 of Impact Boom, Audrey Barucchi of People For Nature discusses how environmental education is empowering communities to tackle biodiversity loss, why systemic climate literacy is essential for sustained action, and how redefining narratives can drive purpose-led start-ups. 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 490 with Nina Al...

Apr 29, 202527 min

Episode 562 (2025) Patrick Nash On Lessons Learned After 40 Years Of Building Social Enterprises

On Episode 562 of Impact Boom, Patrick Nash discusses his extraordinary 40-year journey building a myriad of impactful organisations, the importance of centring compassion and generosity in leadership, and why aligning mission with commercial viability is essential to creating sustainable, values-driven social enterprises. 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, the...

Apr 24, 202540 min
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