All posts tagged: Change Maker

#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. They also believe 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, …

#19 | Inspiring communities and companies to be more innovative, purposeful and impactful with Tom Dawkins

Tom Dawkins is one of Australia’s, and the Worlds, leading thinkers, action-takers and change makers in the social entrepreneur space. I dub him the Social Impact King! His journey is a real inspiration, full of adventure, giant leaps of faith, hilarity and many key takeaways to influence everyone that listens. Be sure to check out these projects that Tom mentions in the episode: https://startsomegood.com/farmer-meets-foodie https://startsomegood.com/seaweedery As well as his new venture he gave the heads up on which is launching on the 18th of September. The Start Some Good Community Network – be sure to keep an eye on the facebook page for more info on how to get involved! https://www.facebook.com/StartSomeGood ABOUT TOM:  Tom Dawkins is the Co-Founder and CEO of social impact crowdfunding platform and innovation agency StartSomeGood. Tom is a leading speaker and advocate for social enterprise and teacher of community-building and fundraising skills. StartSomeGood partners with companies, funders and governments to inspire, unearth, skill-up and launch innovative social impact projects. Tom also founded award-winning youth organisation Vibewire, opened the first co-working space …

#09 | Creating World Wide Change with Steph Woollard

Get ready to hear from one of the most inspiring and insightful beings I have even met! Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at age 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination. 15 years on and over 5,500 women have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women, providing the tools to lift themselves out of poverty. Stephanie has been internationally recognised with numerous global awards including the UN Rotary International Responsible Business Award and more recently the Order of Australia. Seven Women is dedicated to Empowering disabled and marginalised women in Nepal through drawing out their human potential. Steph shares insights on her belief that to making real and lasting change, is about drawing out the full potential in others; starting with oneself.  It was a true honour and privilege to speak, connect and learn from this inspirational lady, who is no where near finished in providing help, support and value to the world. …