Change Happens

POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED.

“My 5ft tall grandmother Dorothy had inserted herself between Goliath and this poor girl on the checkout and said how dare you talk to that young woman like that, you apologise....... I said grandma that was so brave, and she said honey if you walk past it you tell the world it's OK."

Holly Ransom is a globally renowned content curator, powerful speaker and thought leader, who delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, she was Sir Richard Branson’s nominee on a ‘Smart List’ of Future Game Changers to watch, and was personally requested by Barack Obama to interview him on stage. The list of change-makers she has met is impressive – however, the leader she admires most is her grandma. Find out why in this Power Bite mini episode and how she believes we can all be leaders no matter what our role or title.

Host: Jenelle McMaster - Deputy CEO and Markets Leader at EY Oceania

Guest: Holly Ransom - Speaker, Facilitator and Content Curator. Find Hollys website here

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Dr Jemma Green has helped create one of the biggest innovation transformations to the energy market in years...

“And lots of people would say, well, you can't do the Uberfication of electricity because it's different. And for me, it was like, well, it's not like you can't, but it takes something more. And maybe we're really naive in anticipating actually what it would take, but it actually can happen.”

Dr Jemma Green, Co-Founder and Chairman of Powerledger, joins our Change Happens podcast host Jenelle McMaster, to discuss her entrepreneurial story about how she disrupted the electricity market by starting a technology company that uses blockchain for energy and environmental commodity trading.

Host: Jenelle McMaster is Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.

Guest: Dr Jemma Green is Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Powerledger, EY Fintech Entrepreneur of the Year

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“I deeply deeply believe that innovation is so critical to any society, any business, because it defines the human essence - our creativity, our ability to innovate and change and redefine, is what creates value... across all the value chains.... Innovation is this constant pursuit of improvement of doing things better and smarter.”

In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by David Thodey AO, Board Chair and active in public policy initiatives. In this conversation, David is warm and openly vulnerable in sharing his lessons as a change leader, along with his passion for innovation, and technology with an authentic human approach.

Host: Jenelle McMaster is Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.

Guest: David Thodey AO is a Board Chair and active in public policy initiatives.

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“Whenever I speak to refugees the three things that they would say are priorities are.... Number one security, once you’ve achieved that, it’s education...the stepping stone and something you can not take away, you can lose everything else but you can hold on to your education, and the third thing, is to have proper livelihoods and income so you can support your family and that’s where the private sector has a broader role.”

Naomi Steer is the founding National Director of Australia for UNHCR established in 2000, an Australian charity which grew from a small start-up to one of Australia’s top Not-For-Profits, raising more than $400 million from individual Australians to support the humanitarian work of UNHCR - the UN Refugee Agency. She was also recently appointed Advisor and Representative to the UNHCR Global Private Sector National Partner Standing Group. After 22 years as National Director of Australia for UNHCR, Naomi talks with Jenelle about stepping away from this transformative role, the daily challenging changes she dealt with, and what’s next for this remarkable change leader.

Host: Jenelle McMaster is Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.

Guest: Naomi Steer is the previous National Director of Australia for UNHCR. A highly experienced CEO and board member, keynote speaker, media commentator and contributor on humanitarian situations, global displacement, philanthropy, gender and equity

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"Light gives safety, light gives hope, and I can see why children see the magic in it."

Alice Min Soo Chun is a humanitarian entrepreneur whose journey began with a simple yet profound idea: light can change lives. From creating origami-inspired solar lights to distributing them in disaster-stricken areas and war zones, Alice’s work has impacted vulnerable communities worldwide. Her innovations were featured on Netflix's Gutsy by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, showcasing her relentless drive to make a difference.

In this episode, Alice shares:

• The impact of light in preventing violence and providing hope in war zones and disaster areas
• Bringing solar lights to Haiti after the earthquake, and the ripple effects it had globally
• How small steps and a relentless drive to serve have led to global recognition
• The power of beauty, wonder, and awe in igniting hope

Alice’s story is one of perseverance, innovation, and creating change through hope.

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This podcast discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault and suicide.

If you'd prefer to skip these sections, they occur at the following times.

Sexual assault/Human trafficking: 10:30 min -12.00 mins

Injuries endured by children in wartime: 15.40 min and 22:30 mins

Suicide: 23 mins

If you need support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.

Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.

Guest: Alice Chun Founder and CEO SOLIGHT DESIGN Inc.

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