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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