421 episodes

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.

Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 13 Ratings

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.

    Episode 425 (2023) Maydina Penrith On Resilient Communities And Indigenous Australian Wisdom

    Episode 425 (2023) Maydina Penrith On Resilient Communities And Indigenous Australian Wisdom

    On Episode 425 of Impact Boom, Maydina Penrith discusses the role community led initiatives play in shaping the future, understanding the perspectives of Indigenous Australians when creating social impact, and the importance of listening to regional voices.

    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 282 with Joseph Wallace on inspiring community development with Indigenous business models -> https://bit.ly/3rpZF0j

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Maydena Penrith
    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.

    • 19 min
    Episode 424 (2023) Paul Mergard On Rescuing Victims Of Sex Trafficking And Systemic Poverty

    Episode 424 (2023) Paul Mergard On Rescuing Victims Of Sex Trafficking And Systemic Poverty

    On Episode 424 of Impact Boom, Paul Mergard of Destiny Rescue discusses saving over 13,000 children from the sex trafficking industry globally and how discovering your purpose will fuel your drive to become a changemaker.

    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 185 with Paula Woodman on the need for systemic change and how social enterprise is booming -> https://bit.ly/450JTqm

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Paul Mergard
    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.

    • 19 min
    Episode 423 (2023) Sam Jockel On Raising Children And Regulating Their Relationship With Technology

    Episode 423 (2023) Sam Jockel On Raising Children And Regulating Their Relationship With Technology

    On Episode 423 of Impact Boom, Sam Jockel of ParentTV discusses creating educational data-driven content so parents can learn to connect with their children and key systemic barriers faced by young people growing up as a digital generation.

    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 291 with Fleur Johnston on opportunities for education reform identified by big data -> https://bit.ly/43ZObhC

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Sam Jockel
    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.

    • 29 min
    Episode 422 (2023) Andreas Flodstrom On Ukrainian Tech For Good Adapting To Humanitarian Challenges

    Episode 422 (2023) Andreas Flodstrom On Ukrainian Tech For Good Adapting To Humanitarian Challenges

    On Episode 422 of Impact Boom, Andreas Flodstrom of Beetroot discusses how technology focused education can create a sustainable intergenerational impact, and the Ukrainian start-up ecosystems approach to grassroots humanitarian relief.

    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 328 with Celina de Sola on agile social enterprises becoming key respondents to crises -> https://bit.ly/3R9oyIi

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Andreas Flodstrom
    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.

    • 16 min
    Episode 421 (2023) Elaine Alec On Leading Social Impact And Healing Through Ancestral Connection

    Episode 421 (2023) Elaine Alec On Leading Social Impact And Healing Through Ancestral Connection

    On Episode 421 of Impact Boom, Elaine Alec of Naqsmist discusses why her team uses transformative storytelling to inspire organisational healing and how her work supports reconciliation, decolonisation and systems 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 287 with Brett Leavy on reconnecting with First Nations culture and history through virtual reality technology -> https://bit.ly/3PoOC0A

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Elaine Alec
    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.

    • 21 min
    Episode 420 (2023) Joe Kwon On Helping Incarcerated Australians Prepare For A Brighter Future

    Episode 420 (2023) Joe Kwon On Helping Incarcerated Australians Prepare For A Brighter Future

    On Episode 420 of Impact Boom, Joe Kwon of ConFit Pathways discusses how his time in incarceration led to him discovering innovative ways to reduce recidivism and why providing wraparound support to former inmates helps them thrive in the next chapter of their 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 376 with Helen Black on creating long-term change for incarcerated people through social enterprise -> https://bit.ly/3QUDb1V

    The team who made this episode happen were:
    Host: Sarah Ripper
    Guest: Joe Kwon
    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.

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Andieo1997 ,

A Must Listen!

I absolutely love this podcast! The show does a fantastic job of bringing on insightful guests who share how they are making the world a better place. The conversations are engaging and informative, and I always come away with valuable insights and inspiration. Highly recommend for anyone in the entrepreneurial space!

malfoxley ,

Great show!

The host of the podcast highlights all aspects of innovation, impact and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

MATT@CYB ,

Insightful, Educatonal, Awesome!

Tom is amazing podcast host with all the answers to being proud of yourself and the work you accomplish! Hard work is not easy by any means, but listening to this will increase your motivation to succeed while learning about a variety of topics! 5/5!

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