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43 Episodes

41 minutes | Feb 22, 2021
#43| Master of Art by Mr Joy Bomb with Alen Kasumovic
Alen is an unstoppable force; he is Mr Joy Bomb!  From Zagreb, Croatia, Alen had every reason to feel like a victim. Born with Arthrogryposis, he cannot walk and has a limited range of motion in his hands. However, Alen never had the point of view that he is a victim: To quote him: “I never judged my body for not being able to walk and do stuff others do.I was always comfortable in looking different.” Since he can’t use his hands as others do, he uses his mouth to paint, take photos, type on the laptop and phone with my lips and a lot of other things - basically, his mouth are his hands!” It was with Alen’s exceptional drive and determination that saw him accepted to the prestigious Fine Arts Academy in Zagreb, Croatia. From there, his talent and conviction led to his work being shown in multiple cities across the globe. Alen is a creator and a seeker, he is never still and always craves more! “For Alen, nothing is impossible. He invites others to the possibility of creating change in their own lives.” CONNECT WITH ALEN: https://alenkasumovic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/alensgallery/ https://www.instagram.com/alensgallery/
25 minutes | Jan 23, 2021
#42 | Walking Around Australia for Beyond Blue with Warren Wright
Warren Wright from Tamworth New South Wales has always loved challenging himself and helping people out. He is a qualified personal trainer and has also worked in the nursing industry for 26 year's. During his life Warren has experienced moments of mental health challenges and Beyond Blue was always there for him when he needed it the most. The caring, understanding and help staff were pivotal in providing him solutions and action steps to help get my mental health back on track. Being an adventurer at heart, Warren has pledged to walk over 40,000 kms around Australia to raise awareness of mental health and money for Beyond Blue. Warren left his home town on the 21st of September 2020 and predicts that it will take him 3 years to complete the full lap of the incredible country of ours. So if you see a man with Blue hair and a bright blue buggy please wave or stop by to say hello, it's our mate Wazza. You can follow along on the journey on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Wazza-Bluey-2-walk-around-Australia-for-Beyond-Blue-for-mental-health-103109744795053/?notif_id=1610534938136020&notif_t=page_fan&ref=notif To donate: https://fundraise.beyondblue.org.au/wazzas-walk-around-australia-for-mental-health-and-awareness-for-beyond-blue?fbclid=IwAR0-Ef840dKS7cMMlSTL1ShUQjtlfp3BToAb-Rl_Viz3OPiDgFDS9XNs1nQ
47 minutes | Jan 8, 2021
#41 | Breaking the limitations of education with Martina Geromin
Today we hear from the incredibly inspiring CEO & Co-Founder of School Beyond Limitations Martina Geromin. For Martina Education has always been part of her life. As a 5 years old child she dreamed of becoming first a teacher and then a school leader who would take care of her own creation. She wanted to make space for the wonder of learning and knowledge, for the beauty of each single individual – something that deeply inside her felt like being the most important purpose of life: finding her/his own potential and making it available to oneself and society as a whole. Martina fulfilled her childhood dreams and became an expert in education, knowledge management and leadership. As a teacher, university lecturer, trainer, adult educator and executive in international educational institutions. Her motivation has always been and continues to be, committed to helping each person realize their uniqueness and bring it to the world. Having worked internationally, she sees education and personal development as the vehicle for real change. One day she called me (I was a participant of one of her marketing coaching courses), by asking me: ‘Martina, where does your heart belong to?’ Promptly I answered that it beats for education and giving young students the opportunity to live their full potential. After 30 years in the field Martina was asked by a good friend Katharina & now business partner ‘Wouldn’t it be possible to create an online school?’ That was the starting point for the creation and the design of School Beyond Limitations: A school that would see the student as a whole human being – a school that would go beyond limitations. CONNECT WITH MARTINA: https://www.school-beyond-limitations.com/ https://www.facebook.com/schoolbeyondlimitations https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martina-geromin-24129417/
53 minutes | Jan 4, 2021
#40 | Finding your powerful voice with Louise Mahler
Your voice, your body language and your mindset create the unconscious messages that undermine your presence. Dr Mahler trains these to deliver confident messages instead. She will give you the authentic manner of a leader who commands respect whether you are negotiating an eight-figure sale, presiding over a boardroom meeting, pitching for new business, being interviewed or trying to inspire the crowd from a stage. Dr Louise Mahler, is one of the most original thinkers in business communication today. Louise began her further education studies with an economics degree majoring in statistics, it’s an interesting journey of how she has now become an expert in presence and influence! Louise spent a decade singing opera in Europe with some of the greatest divas of our time or a soloist’s contract at the Vienna State Opera, but it was a Masters in Organizational Psychology and a ‘PhD in Business’ that brought it all together. Louise has established The Mahler Method which is a complete program of building presence and influence that changes lives. Her work has had a transformative effect on many people’s lives. Dr Mahler’s extensive knowledge is supported by cutting-edge processes that identify and resolve your personal stumbling blocks. She will then guide you through the process of developing the professional style that identifies you as a force to be reckoned with. That tells people you are here to lead. Louise is a guest presenter for leaders and leadership-teams worldwide and coaches federal politicians, heads of international business and rising corporate talent when the need to give voice arises. Louise makes regular TV appearances, has a series of videos with the Australian Financial Review and is a constant feature for comment on radio and has published a book ‘Resonate’ with Penguin Random House is for ‘people who need to be heard’ CONNECT WITH LOUISE: https://louisemahler.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisemahler/ https://www.facebook.com/DrLouiseMahler
50 minutes | Dec 15, 2020
#39 | Untypical approach to helping regional communities with Neil Butler
Our guest today is Untypical in more ways than one! Neil Butler started his professional life as a school teacher in the early 1980s. After 5 years, he stepped out into the corporate world where he has spent the past 30+ years sharing his Energetic personality and highly competent transformation leadership skills across a wide range of disciplines and industries within Australia and in national, regional and global roles. Most recently, Neil has taken a more entrepreneurial path, establishing a range of products under the business name Untypical - a name that reflects his untypical approach to problem solving and the generation of ideas. These include business transformation, broadcasting and most, recently, community and business-focused podcasting activities, with a specific focus on regional Australia. Neil is passionate about helping regional communities to flourish, not just exist. His newest podcasting product is Regional Podcasts - a service that provides a voice to the people who live or work in, and/or around, a regional town or city. Conversations with decision-makers, business people and other local characters - providing entertainment and information with a focus on your community. Also with the launch of Smallbiz TV Neil provides an affordable option for small businesses who want to use video but don't have the budget and/or expertise to create their own. CONNECT WITH NEIL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilabutler/ https://www.untypical.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/untypical.au
72 minutes | Dec 7, 2020
#38 | Comedy Genius to national advocate for employment of people with disabilities with Tim Ferguson
For the last 40 years Tim Ferguson has been a staple feature in numerous TV shows, comedy acts, movies and well pretty much everywhere! For the last 30 Tim has been living with Multiple Sclerosis. Tim's view on the whole situation - “I don’t suffer Multiple Sclerosis; it suffers me!” Despite his condition, Tim has vowed to never stop making audiences laugh. Tim continues to pursue his love of comedy. He continues to work in international stand-up, making movies & TV. He loves giving Keynote Speeches about overcoming challenges (like his MS) as well as promotes employment for people with disabilities. His mission is to teach writers & producers how to create screen comedies based on his teaching of lifelong learning from his mentors and colleagues & ancient comic writings, synthesised in Tim's comedy writing manual, 'The Cheeky Monkey'.  Behind the screen Tim is also a very accomplished artist, just like his comedy his art work is unique, remarkable, outstanding and nothing like you have ever seen before.  To make this episode even better Tim was gracious enough to make time on his birthday! There is even a special guest camo by Maynard the JJJ Legend! Get in touch to commission your very own Tim special, or to become a screen writer or discover your comic genius at: https://www.cheekymonkeycomedy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealtimferguson/ https://www.facebook.com/TimFergusonComedian/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timferguson2/
42 minutes | Dec 3, 2020
#37 | Spreading the cool word of kindness with Naomi Lambert
Naomi Lambert is the founder and CEO of The Cool To Be Kind Project and self-professed Kindness Ninja. After a devastating battle with infertility and a subsequent hysterectomy, Naomi found other ways to make an impact on this world and proudly shares her story of survival, courage and finally finding her reason. She offers peer support advice and visits (both in person and virtually) to other individuals / couples currently struggling with becoming parents. The Cool To Be Kind Project started in January 2018 now it is a global social initiative with the important goal of sharing kindness wherever and whenever we can. That human quality within us all which often gets forgotten in the hustle and bustle of life. So far their Kindness has been found in Australia, US, Brazil, England, Spain, NZ, Thailand and South Africa. And because kindness doesn’t cost anything there are no boundaries to where we can be or who we can help. Naomi is determined to ensure this movement will be around for a long time because unlike the latest fad, kindness will always be cool. There are so many terrible things going on in the world right now so it’s as good a time as any to share the kindness and make people smile. CONNECT WITH NAOMI: https://www.thecooltobekindproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/thecooltobekindproject https://www.instagram.com/thecooltobekindproject/
46 minutes | Nov 27, 2020
#36 | Delivering products & support for Breast Cancer Warrior's with Katrina Houghton
Driven by ambition and motivation Katrina Houghton has exceeded expectations academically and through her sporting career. A skilled and passionate public service professional with over 10 years experience at Manager and Director levels. She has also represented Australia in Junior Hockey. In 2018 Kat’s world fell apart when Kat was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer at just 37. She had 3 cancerous lesions in my right breast and after further scans, found that the cancer had also travelled to her lymph nodes. Katrina immediately put her full time job as an economist on hold and started a cancer management journey which included 16 rounds of chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, and 18 weeks of herceptin. During Kats cancer journey she decided it was important to use her skills and experience to help fellow cancer warriors.  This kickstarted the  Know Your Knockers Breast Cancer Pocket Guide, which provides lots of content and information on products and services available for patients.  She then started to design and manufacture her own range of pocketed fashion. Utilizing the talents of a local designer they set the sights on producing and showcasing Australian made products. They are determined to ensure delivery of amazing products to all of the beautiful women that have been touched by this disease! CONNECT WITH KAT: https://www.fuukcancer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fuukcancer/ https://www.instagram.com/fuukcancer/
48 minutes | Nov 23, 2020
#35 | Brightening the lives and celebrating Women of the land with Alicia McClymont
Growing up on the family cattle property in north west Qld, Alicia did distances education until she was 10. She finished school at boarding school in Cairns then went on to study fashion design in Brisbane.  Alicia was inspired by her mother and grandmother who despite the limitations when living in the harsh rural and remote areas of Australia, they never compromised on their sense of style and femininity. Because of this, Alicia grew up expressing herself through what she wore. After university Alicia moved back to the station for what was meant to be only 1 year to pay off her HECS debt - however it turned into 10 years. In this time she travelled around Australia, overseas, brought a property off her dad and got her helicopter licences. During her time on the farm and working at other properties she was always limited to the standard blue, green, pink and red work shirts that bore a striking resemblance to her brother’s. They didn’t quite fill the fashion conscious girl with excitement each morning, so she began her quest to create a fashionable solution, and Antola Trading was born. An authentic, empowering and reliable work wear because life is busy enough on the land without having to worry about your wardrobe. Antola Trading shirts have been designed for long days in the sun, and they're ready for any hard work you do while you're wearing them. As a commitment to the amazing women that live and work in her community, Alicia has named each shirt after the property on which she lives or grew up on because they represent what Antola Trading is all about and to remind you of the close community of strong and vibrant women you are a part of. CHECK OUT ANTOLA TRADING! https://www.antolatrading.com/ https://www.facebook.com/antolatrading https://www.instagram.com/antola_trading/
37 minutes | Nov 18, 2020
#34 | Sharing Dignity, Love and Kindness across Australia with Rochelle Courtenay
Share The Dignity has quickly become a household name! Rochelle Courtenay founder and Managing Director; affectionately known as the ‘Pad Lady’ a title she is most proud of, leads a team of volunteers collecting around 2.7 million sanitary products across Australia. When Rochelle first learnt of homeless women going without basic sanitary items during their menstrual cycle, she decided the question was not, “why is no one doing anything” but rather, “what’s stopping me from doing something?” In March 2015, Rochelle took matters into her own hands collecting sanitary items with her local community and distributing to local shelters. As a result, a simple idea of giving dignity to women, Share the Dignity was created and has grown to a national charity. It now has over 5,600 volunteers Australia wide, and most noteworthy, provides multiple initiatives aimed at giving dignity to women. Share the Dignity works to make a real, on the ground difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough. We distribute period products to those in need and work to end period poverty here in Australia. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period. Further to her simple, genius idea Rochelle has grit, determinations and drive to support and serve others is a way that gives you Goosebumps and forces you to look at how you can give back, help and support in anyway possible. Warning there is some ugly crying involved in this episode which only further highlights the nature of this remarkable woman and incredible story.  FOLLOW THE SHARE THE DIGNITY:  https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/
43 minutes | Nov 15, 2020
#33 | Awarding Ordinary People doing Extraordinary things with Annette Vawser
We always hear about the incredible people being nominated, being finalist and winning the esteemed awards such as Young Achiever, Regional Achievement and Community Awards. I never considered the business and massive effort behind these awards programs. These awards make such a huge impact on individuals and communities with having their efforts noticed, rewarded and celebrated in a prestigious and public way. In this episode I speak with Annette Vawser - Annette is Co-Director of Awards Australia, a family owned business, with the sole purpose of finding “ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things in their communities’ and recognising them with their Awards programs which they run in every state and territory of Australia. Having worked for over 20 years in the Events, Engineering and Finance industries, Annette brings a breadth of skill sets to Awards Australia. Her job role includes Finance, HR, software integration, social media marketing, content strategy and podcast production – a diverse role which keeps her very busy. Established in 1989, Awards Australia has created Corporate Partnerships with a point of difference. Specialising in awards recognition programs on a state and national level, our corporate partners and the community receive win/win opportunities and outcomes through established marketing and branding, media and event management expertise. This year through COVID, she created an Alumni group from Winners and Finalists as far back as 2005 and has initiated and is the Producer on a Podcast sharing the Alumni’s story and highlighting their achievements and passions. Connect with Awards Australia and Annette: https://awardsaustralia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-vawser-griffin/ https://awardsaustralia.com/podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdxDVxiNq5bWqC1MRmVmO
50 minutes | Nov 10, 2020
#32 | Backbone of Australia to Protector of Products Internationally with Robert Mackenzie
PLEASE if you can help Robert in his plight to save his farm from being cut up for a highway, I urge you to reach out to him at the details below. Hear the details of his fight in the episode. We all know farmers are the salt of the earth. None more so than Robert Mackenzie! Robert is 5th Generation Producer of the Prestigious Mack’s Australian Black Angus Beef. This incredible mans grit and determination to uphold the legacy passed down from his Grandfather and Great Aunties is a story this great country was built upon. He shares openly about the challenges, struggles and constant knocks a farming life offers. This stoic people deserve all of our love and respect with the mammoth amount they selflessly give to their animals, the land, industry and especially their community. Even in the midst of one of the toughest years, without any help or support from the government, still found ways to donate left, right and centre to make sure those in need received help, support and a decent feed. The Mackenzie's have even gone to massive extremes to support charities by riding postie bikes across Australia! Hearing how Robert is assisting and constantly advocating better protection of farmers produce shows a real unique ingenuity. Link below to read more of this game changing innovation that will save our farmers millions of dollars. Mack’s Australian Black Angus Beef - this is a family success story built on passion, quality and commitment. CONNECT WITH ROBERT: https://www.australianangusbeef.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mackenzie-147a8576/ https://www.facebook.com/MackasAngus
43 minutes | Nov 4, 2020
#31 | The real life of Super Mum, TV Personality, Lawyer, Entrepreneur & Photographer with Eloise Grace
High achiever, hard worker and committed are just 3 describers for the awesome Eloise Grace. Eloise is a mum of 3 kids, including 7 year old Will who has severe autism and is non-verbal.  Eloise is a lawyer, tv journalist, writer, actor, model and photographer. working as a tv journalist in around 20 newsrooms, solicitor in a very respected firm in Sydney covering all areas before specialising in Employment Law and representing clients in Court Australia-wide. Eloise is also the co-owner of Andy Grace Media, a software and video production company. She has started selling her photographic work under the name  EloiseG and aims to work on more arms of the business. Connect with Eloise: https://www.eloiseg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloise-grace-15a50152/ https://andygrace.com/
64 minutes | Oct 29, 2020
#30 | Taking Children from “from Inspiration to Aspiration" with Dr. Ger Graus
Teacher, writer and social activist, Dr Ger Graus has recently been awarded an Order of the British Empire for services to children. Ger is a renowned figure in the field of education and currently he holds the position of the first Global Director of Education at KidZania. Ger Graus has been at the heart of innovation and project development such as ‘KidZania World Online’, ‘KidZtalk’, ‘KidZania Careers Week’, ‘KidZania LitFests’; education ‘Think-Tanks’, ‘Ambassador Schools’ Ger is now spearheading a ‘Futures Awareness’ campaign to introduce careers education into the primary phase. After all, as he frequently reminds us: “Children can only aspire to what they know exists.” Ger started at KidZania London in 2014, where he has been responsible for developing the UK-wide education strategy, including partnerships with schools, Higher Education, commercial and third sector learning partners. KidZania is a place where children aged 4 to14 can experience the world of work through role-play, and is designed to inspire and empower: “from inspiration to aspiration”. Since its inception in 1999 in Mexico City, KidZania now has a presence in 24 cities on 5 continents with plans for further developments in some 20 locations Ger now works with and advises organisations globally on the learning agenda.
67 minutes | Oct 22, 2020
#29| Recognising and celebrating the differences in children with Sharon Murphy
Mother and Daughter team like no other!  Raising the standards for children with disabilities, mentally and physically, and making sure they are seen, respected, and have the technology needed to thrive in their education. Sharon Murphy joins us to share her story, and that of Keeley's Cause and what a story and message it is!! Sharon Murphy is the Director of Keeley's Cause, and mother of 3 children, 2 of those have Autism and youngest , Keeley, has an Intellectual Disability on top of her Autism diagnosis. Keeley's Cause was founded by Keeley In 2017 at age 13, created the Organisation after her own personal journey with the inability to learn current taught curriculum in schools without the use of an iPad or technology. Keeley decided the gap for children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities needed to be bridged, and Keeley's Cause was created. Keeley’s Cause provides iPads for children diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual disabilities. The cause was established by Keeley and her mother Sharon after seeing first hand the benefits technology can bring to children with Autism and Intellectual disabilities. Keeley's Cause is now a National Charity assisting children across Australia, with a number of Awards including the Diana Award in the UK on July 1st  this year For Outstanding Contribution in Society in memory of Princess Diana. Keeley was 1 of only 2 Australian recipients to receive this prestigious award.  Since recording the episode Keeley has since been nominated for Victoria’s Young Australian For Australian of the Year Awards and received 2020 Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards. CONGRATULATIONS KEELEY! You are an absolute superstar! CONNECT WITH KEELEY'S CAUSE: https://keeleyscause.org.au/ facebook.com/keeleyscause https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-murphy-88b264181/
43 minutes | Oct 18, 2020
#28 | Inspiring, strengthening and empowering our future leaders with Wil Massara
The journey of Wil Massara is one you don't want to miss hearing! I am in awe of this young mans determination, vision and  mission to re-engage youth within schools and communities around Australia through Youth Leadership and  Empowerment.  To build a positively sustainable future through youth leadership and empowerment and ensure all young people have access to skills that empower them, regardless of their financial situation. Since the age of 13, Wil has demonstrated a willingness to step forward and take on leadership roles within his own community, including his school’s Student Executive and the Shire of Collie Youth Advisory Committee. In 2016, Wil took his leadership skills outside his own community and volunteered to obtain grant funding for the Magic Moments Foundation. This led to the Australian Youth Committee hosting an international event at Sydney with over 300 participants from 10 different countries. At the age of just 15 - Wil launched the Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) with the mission of empowering future leaders. Wil has been recognised for his work, by being one of four finalists in the WA Youth Awards in Community Leadership for two consecutive years. In early 2018, Wil was awarded 2018 International Young Philanthropist and was also a semi finalist in the 2020 WA Young Achiever Awards. Wil is on a mission to help youth develop leadership skills that have positive ripple effect of young people impacting young people. Connect with Wil and YLAA Team: https://www.ylaaus.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wil-massara/ https://www.facebook.com/YLAaus/ https://www.instagram.com/ylaaustralia/
43 minutes | Oct 14, 2020
#27| Improving the lives of others through Entrepreneurship with Lauren Sherson
Hear the inspiring journey of a dedicated freedom fighter and advocate for those in need of the wonderful Lauren Sherson. Her entrepreneurial journey started at just 8 years old! From this age she has embraced her natural ability to solve problems and provide solutions for those in need to build, run and exit many businesses. The pandemic has only ramped up her drive to help and serve those in her community and during this time has founded four businesses to help Australians through the pandemic. Drive-in Gigs to give live entertainment a safe stage and artists paid gigs; Backyard Business, an ebook for parents to give their children entrepreneurial skills that prepares them for unknown futures and The Local Venture Group, which has invested in two ventures designed to increase social connectedness and drive local business activity.  Lauren  is an entrepreneurial behaviourist who develops people, ventures and communities. Her mission is to help people create healthy minds and healthy businesses through social connectedness and generating local business activity. She has spent a decade lecturing at Universities in Entrepreneurship, started and exited two data companies and was the Liberal Candidate for Melbourne in the 2019 Federal Election and currently running for her Local Melbourne City Council. Lauren looks at the psychology, entrepreneurship and politics of a situation, specifically the social interactions that make progress. She is on the Board of Self Employed Australia advocating economic policy and also completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at Melbourne University. Connect with Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensherson/ lauren@laurensherson.com
47 minutes | Oct 11, 2020
#26 | Collaborate to create change with Zizi Charida
"To invigorate and inspire community mindedness for better connected, inclusive and resourceful communities across the world" - Vision of Community Minds Inc. Zizi Charida is a strong advocate of empowering people and building their capacity and skills as opposed to just "helping" people and communities. I also strongly believe that in working with people there is an exchange of learnings and benefits regardless of the context in which that exchange takes place. Zizi is the Founder and CEO of Community Minds Incorporated. Community Minds Inc aims to work with community (sector, as well as groups and citizens), schools, businesses, corporate and government to strengthen and build capacity of staff, services and programs and to work collaboratively with community stakeholders to build, engage and strengthen communities, to ensure that communities are empowered, resourced and citizen-driven.  Community Minds Inc believes that no desired change can occur in our local, national or global communities if we do not instill and harness community minded thinking in people, to encourage thinking, perceptions and actions that benefit others, ultimately contributing to health and wealth of communities. And that the 'work' of a community doesn't lie in the hands of community 'professionals' rather it's everyone's business. With Over 20 years experience in community development and capacity building projects Zizi is pairing her vast experience and passion to create a  unique position of understanding and working with both the community sector and business and corporate sector, and has created the opportunity to work on the ground in developing social enterprises. She has organised and presented workshops on various aspects of community development and engagement, as well as cultural diversity, where we look at innovative ways to engage and celebrate cultural diversity. CONNECT WITH ZIZI and COMMUNITY MINDS INC: https://www.communityminds.org.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zizi-zahia-charida-a5b83b19/ https://www.facebook.com/comminds/
43 minutes | Oct 7, 2020
#25 | Change-maker for Regional Business Futures with Julia Spicer
Julia Spicer is a vibrant rural woman, a real Change-maker for Regional Business Futures. Julia was named in the Top 100 most influential women in 2018 by the Australian Financial Review, has completed the Australian institute of Company Directors course and has held many roles and positions on boards at a local, regional, state and federal level. Founder of two regional businesses based in Goondiwindi, Qld - Engage & Create Consulting and the Goondiwindi Business Hub; Julia's mission is to contribute to the vibrancy and viability of rural and regional Australia by helping businesses grow. Growing up in a small rural community, Julia learnt from an early age the value of everybody contributing. She founded Engage & Create Consulting upon these principles - that by helping to achieve something much greater than ourselves and contributing our unique skills and leveraging our community, we bring together diversity and empower people to create their destiny. Engage & Create consulting helps rural, regional and remote businesses and nonprofits to grow! We do this by facilitating strategic planning sessions, sourcing and writing grants, offering workshops & training and one on one coaching. Engage & Create Consulting is based in Goondiwindi Queensland, but operates all over Australia. Julia believes ”Strong regional futures are inspired by people who are authentic and true to themselves. Passion and community fuel our growth, and it is so important to remember that we are part of something bigger, and always working to create something better. With the company of her husband, Tony & a menagerie of animals both large and small, Julia's passion may be spread far and wide but her home truly is where her heart is. CONNECT WITH JULIA: https://engageandcreateconsulting.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-spicer-69a9ab27/ https://www.facebook.com/EngageandCreateConsulting
48 minutes | Oct 4, 2020
#24 | Just Be Nice Project with Josh Reid Jones
Pioneering a new path for social enterprise in Australia, Josh Reid Jones is developing entrepreneurial businesses with a social conscience. With a decade of entrepreneurial success under his belt, Josh has turned his hand successfully to a number of fields building a unique and broad skill set with a common theme of social and business development. Josh is the founder of the Just Be Nice Project which aims to move people to an equality of opportunity through three core streams: housing, employment and mental health. The Just Be Nice Project fills the space between buzz-words and actual outcomes for people in need, through partnering with and building character-led organisations and individuals. Josh's passion is to help people, help people. With a belief that making it easy for people to do the right thing builds long lasting and sustainable positive change. Passionate about bridging the gap between social responsibility and corporate accountability to commercial outcomes, Josh extensively consults and mentors businesses and entrepreneurs, both non-profit and for-profit entities to provide commercially viable, socially responsible outcomes. CONNECT WITH JOSH: https://www.joshreidjones.com/ https://www.jbnproject.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JustBeNiceProject
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