Community Matters Media

Community Matters Media

Calling all creatives, advocates and friends… Welcome to the next chapter of this ever-growing content journey. This is your space. These stories are for you. This is Community Matters Media. Please continue to follow us as part of our connected, authentic community where you show up just as you are.

  1. 07/16/2025

    Recovering from Conflict

    In this episode, Jacqui examines the nature of recovery after conflict and discusses attempts to regulate in her own life and shares some considered, empathic observations along the way. This latest episode will challenge your ability to self-reflect and support you in discovering your own way to recover following a conflict that seems unmanageable in your life. "We must never stop bringing our whole self to the table. After conflict, we must always remember to be kind to ourselves." "Know that there is an end to all things - no matter how enduring and incapacitating it is in that moment. Hang on to the hope that it ends. There is an end, and you will be okay." If you want to discuss this episode further or any other queries about how we can work together next year, get in touch on connect@communitymattersmedia.org Stay tuned for the next episode as we build your capacity with Community Matters Media. Stay strong and #StayConnected Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: U6EWJCDDX8XNCHJ7 I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    8 min
  2. 03/31/2025

    The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Marketing

    In this episode, Jacqui is joined by digital marketer Danny Morris to dive deep into the world of storytelling in marketing. Together, they explore how powerful and authentic brand stories connect with audiences and build lasting trust.  Danny shares his insights on how storytelling, despite being a buzzword, doesn’t require perfection—just authenticity and a clear message.  They discuss the challenges many businesses face when it comes to embracing storytelling, from fear and misconceptions to the pressure of getting it “right.” With a focus on small businesses, Jacqui and Danny highlight how the true power of a brand’s story lies in its ability to resonate with its community, build relationships, and ultimately empower entrepreneurs to take ownership of their narrative.  Tune in for practical advice on how to make your story matter in a noisy world! Connect with Danny here: Home: A Digital Marketer in Perth, Western Australia. or: adigitalplatform@gmail.com  I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    34 min
  3. 02/27/2025

    From our Eyes to our Ears - the Stories of Art (Pt 2/2)

    An AT Chat and Community Matters Media Collaboration (Pt 2/2) As we join Sarah Empey and Jacqui O'Leary on the second part of this podcast conversation about art, audio description, assistive technology and accessibility, we continue with the meaningful discussion on advocacy, morals and ethics, diversifying communication styles and understanding and interpreting art. Painting our stories through audio description. At the end of this episode, we have a special live demonstration of art describing, to give the listeners an in-depth behind-the-scenes' insight into the process of art describing.  We are connecting with AT Chat by focusing on the power of storytelling within the disability community, whilst highlighting the connection with peers, and how sharing assistive technology experiences provides valuable insights into usability and accessibility of specific tools for people with low vision.  If you want to discuss this episode further or any other queries about how we can work together, or collaborate on storytelling projects, get in touch on connect@communitymattersmedia.org Stay tuned for the next episode in Season 4, as we build your capacity with Community Matters Media, #StayConnected and tell the stories that matter together. Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Show links: Listen to Part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1880557/episodes/16666232  Connecting Assistive Technology Users | AT Chat  Best Practice| AT Chat From our eyes to our ears - the stories of art Joyful but functional, this is my AT - Nerine's story Empress Joséphine's Garden | Western Australian Museum https://www.verge-gallery.net/exhibitions-new/youre-welcome Evening shadows, Numinbah by William Robinson, 1999 | William Robinson Gallery https://vocaleyes.co.uk/audio/audio-archive/ https://vocaleyes.co.uk/website-accessibility/  https://www.portrait.gov.au/content/audio-description/ I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    36 min
  4. 02/21/2025

    From our Eyes to our Ears - the Stories of Art (Pt 1/2)

    An AT Chat and Community Matters Media Collaboration (Pt 1/2) Through the following podcast: ‘From our Eyes to our Ears - the Stories of Art’ we explore the story-telling process with legally blind Art Describer Sarah Empey, as she sheds light on her personal experience. Through this episode, we aim to educate the audience about the impact of assistive technology on accessibility, art interpretation, and inclusivity.  We are connecting with AT Chat by focusing on the power of storytelling within the disability community, whilst highlighting the connection with peers, and how sharing assistive technology experiences provides valuable insights into usability and accessibility of specific tools for people with low vision.  If you want to discuss this episode further or any other queries about how we can work together, or collaborate on storytelling projects, get in touch on connect@communitymattersmedia.org Stay tuned for the next episode in Season 4, as we build your capacity with Community Matters Media, #StayConnected and tell the stories that matter together. Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Show links: Connecting Assistive Technology Users | AT Chat  Best Practice| AT Chat From our eyes to our ears - the stories of art Joyful but functional, this is my AT - Nerine's story Empress Joséphine's Garden | Western Australian Museum https://www.verge-gallery.net/exhibitions-new/youre-welcome Evening shadows, Numinbah by William Robinson, 1999 | William Robinson Gallery https://vocaleyes.co.uk/audio/audio-archive/ https://vocaleyes.co.uk/website-accessibility/  https://www.portrait.gov.au/content/audio-description/ I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    30 min
  5. 12/17/2024

    Living Sustainably Beyond the Green

    In this important episode, Jacqui discusses how we need to apply a sustainable approach to all the things that we decide to do and take action on.  Sustainability is so much more than living green.  Whilst this is crucially important too, we need to apply this ‘green thinking’ to our energy, time and the decisions we make, to live a sustainable life that gives us balance, wellness and purpose. If you want to discuss this episode further or any other queries about how we can work together next year, get in touch on connect@communitymattersmedia.org  Stay tuned for the next episode in this FINAL Mini-Season for 2024, as we build your capacity with Community Matters Media. Finish strong and #StayConnected Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: U6EWJCDDX8XNCHJ7 To visit the Community Creatives shop, you can view the listings here: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CommunityCreativesAU Children's Edition Affirmation Card Pack - Etsy Australia I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    8 min
  6. 12/13/2024

    Head Vs Heart and Where to Find the Middle Ground

    In this episode, Jacqui takes us through the challenges of seeing life through a black and white lens and navigating the difficult area in between, where all the most conflicting questions arise. This is where that personal work is important and this is how we learn to navigate head vs heart.  “If you’re anything like me, you lead with your heart. When you do this, there’s a lot of room for error and emotion, and at times, you may not be making the right decisions,” Jacqui said.  If you had time to reflect, and slow down, then maybe you would make a different decision. Head vs heart - which one is the right one for you? How to resolve this? Reflection, time with self, and getting to know the core of yourself is essential to this growth. You have to understand your head and how your heart aligns to this. If you want to discuss this episode further or any other queries about how we can work together next year, get in touch on connect@communitymattersmedia.org Stay tuned for the next episode in this FINAL Mini-Season for 2024, as we build your capacity with Community Matters Media. Finish strong and #StayConnected Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: U6EWJCDDX8XNCHJ7 To visit the Community Creatives shop, you can view the listings here: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CommunityCreativesAU Travel, Wellness and Reflection Journal - Etsy Australia  I’d love to know what you thought about this episode and what content you would like to see next! Reach out to Community Matters Media now. Support the show Thank you for your support! Please consider giving to the Channel to support Jacqui in tackling important issues and sharing stories through advocacy, collaboration and lived experience. Make a regular contribution in recognition of continuing the work we do. Community Matters Media (Community Matters Media +) This is Community Matters Media.

    9 min

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Calling all creatives, advocates and friends… Welcome to the next chapter of this ever-growing content journey. This is your space. These stories are for you. This is Community Matters Media. Please continue to follow us as part of our connected, authentic community where you show up just as you are.