Community Treasure Hunter Stories of Strength, Connection & Possibility

Dimitrios Papalexis
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If you're passionate about uncovering hidden strengths in people and places, you're in the right spot. Hosted by Dimitrios Papalexis, this podcast shares real stories from the frontlines of youth and community development — where changemakers, artists, and everyday people are sparking hope and possibility. Each episode highlights practical initiatives, creative approaches, and powerful voices building stronger, more connected communities. Learn more at www.soul-gen.com.au

  1. 09/03/2023

    The Unique Journey of a Disability Advocate

    Check out our newest episode, "The Unique Journey of a Disability Advocate," where our student with Soulgen Nora is interviewing Nidhi Shekaran about her experience as a disability advocate and volunteer. Nidhi talks about her own disabilities, challenges, strengths, passions, learnings, and dreams. Nidhi also highlights systemic issues and barriers for people, especially women, with disabilities from multicultural backgrounds. Enjoy listening to this podcast and enter in contact via our website or email info@soul-gen.com.au for any questions, comments, or ideas for collaboration 😀

    14 min

  2. 10/24/2022

    Community as the best "safety net" when it comes to mental health & suicide?

    This is a podcast about the importance of community as the safety net when it comes to mental health and suicide. It is inspired by a traumatic incident in a public setting that Dimitrios recently offered Critical Incident Consultancy for and it quotes an article in the news. It discuss first response, vicarious trauma, grief cycle, best practice, deeper conversations and community mobilising when it comes to addressing complex mental health issues and reducing suicide. See article about incident here: https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/aussies-push-for-westfield-change-after-spate-of-deaths/news-story/96a605b7ceea7fa5f1d448b87b30d310 see article about social connectedness here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/social-connectedness-pollyanna-syndrome-matter-life-death-soulgen Enter in contact for any questions or colabs: info@soul-gen.com.au

    46 min

  3. 05/24/2022

    Building Compassionate, Connected and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces with Richard Holmes, KCA

    This is a podcast episode with Richard Holmes, KCA passionate community builder, educator and sector leader in the UK about Asset Based Community Development and how to build compassionate, connected and inclusive communities and workplaces. Enter in contact for more info via info@soul-gen.com.au and stay tunned for part 2

    39 min

  4. 01/16/2022

    How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 3

    This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 3, we delve into how Ojok rediscovered and mobilzed a cultural asset in his village, the shea tree to launch a shea butter cooperative and social enterprise that created business, education and financial opportunities for his community. We also got to talk about how to overcome challenges when it comes to engaging community in bottom-up work. Ojok is also giving a message of hope to all inspiring changemakers out there. Thanks for listening and If you wish to support Okere's City Community Development Initiative, you can do it by donating directly to his cause: https://www.givingway.com/organization/okere-city

    39 min

  5. 01/09/2022

    How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 2

    This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 2, we delve into Ojok's work with his community, how he harnessed local assets to create opportunities, how he used the power of education to empower children and adults, how he created the Okere Bank and other amazing initiatives that talk to the true essence and power of Asset-based Community Development Work. Stay tuned for episode 3 and If you wish to support Okere's City Community Development Initiative, you can do it by donating directly to his cause: https://www.givingway.com/organization/okere-city

    35 min

  6. 12/21/2021

    How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 1

    This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 1, we delve into Ojok's past and childhood experiences that ignited his passion for social justice, his quest for understanding social inequalities and how the Okere City Community Development Initiative began. We hope you enjoy and get inspired by this episode. If you wish to support Okere's City Community Development Initiative, you can do it by donating directly to his cause: https://www.givingway.com/organization/okere-city

    21 min

  7. 12/06/2021

    19 Care Homes & A Moon Boot

    Welcome to a special edition podcast episode for our show The PoWEr of CommUNITY! In today's episode "19 Care Homes & a Moon Boot" our guest host Bernie Garamvolgyi is interviewing our special guest Gemma Clarke, international award winning photographer, PR specialist, community builder, storyteller and all around an amazing human being. We hope you enjoy and get inspired by Bernie and Gemma's soulful conversation as they take a deep dive into Gemma's life and career story, her passion for connecting people through art, community development, soulful marketing and discovering the beauty waiting to be found in each moment. If you wish to collaborate with us on a future episode, enter in contact via info@soul-gen.com.au or visit our website: http://www.soul-gen.com.au/

    56 min

  8. 11/09/2021

    Finding Balance - French Pantoum Poem

    Many times doing community development work is an act of balance. Trying to understand others, ourselves, what makes people click, our gifts, their special strengths... finding creative ways to bring change, empowering others while showing evidence and outcomes... finding meaning, navigating conflict, giving and receiving... in my journey to find balance, I have found art a very loyal companion. Here is an atrempt to paint a picture and perhaps tell a story through words and metaphors as expressed though this poetry form: French Pantoum. Enjoy!

    1 min
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If you're passionate about uncovering hidden strengths in people and places, you're in the right spot. Hosted by Dimitrios Papalexis, this podcast shares real stories from the frontlines of youth and community development — where changemakers, artists, and everyday people are sparking hope and possibility. Each episode highlights practical initiatives, creative approaches, and powerful voices building stronger, more connected communities. Learn more at www.soul-gen.com.au

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