Impact Policy Podcast – Episode 50: Thoughts and Reflections | Unpacking some key learnings, challenges and highlights of the journey so far.
In this special milestone episode, we celebrate our 50th with Holly West, one of Impact Policy’s original team members and a passionate driving force behind our research and strategy. Holly, a mum of two and long-time advocate in the community sector, joins us for a deep, reflective conversation about the Impact Policy Podcast’s journey so far.
Looking back at the past 28 episodes, we unpack what’s resonated, what’s changed and how these conversations can challenge both us and the systems we navigate, and hopefully add some value to the sector and broader community.
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Chapters:
02:09 – Meet Holly West: Research, strategy, and community roots
04:04 – Surviving past 50 episodes
07:01 – Impact beyond podcasting: unexpected stories & community reach
13:18 – Reflecting on milestones and learning from guests
16:14 – Patterns and the power of relationships across diverse topics
18:11 – Most memorable episodes
24:36 – Storytelling as valid evidence and learning
26:09 – Guests who challenge and shape our thinking
30:01 – Reimagining community care and responsibility
39:13 – Building our studio and looking ahead
44:47 – The challenges of facilitation and holding space
46:04 – What we hope this podcast leaves behind
50:08 – Country, design, and environment in policy dialogue
58:53 – Building and activating the podcast community
1:06:01 – Creating an accessible platform for community storytellers
1:08:01 – The vision for the next 50 episodes
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