Dimitrios Papalexis - Podcast Details

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Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The Unique Journey of a Disability AdvocateCheck out our newest episode, "The Unique Journey of a Disability Advocate," where our student with Soulgen Nora is interviewing Nidhi Shekaran about her experience as a disability advocate and volunteer. Nidhi talks about her own disabilities, challenges, strengths, passions, learnings, and dreams. Nidhi also highlights systemic issues and barriers for people, especially women, with disabilities from multicultural backgrounds. Enjoy listening to this podcast and enter in contact via our website or email info@soul-gen.com.au for any questions, comments, or ideas for collaboration 😀 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2023-09-0314 min

Collaboratory Values in ActionReflecting on the values, mindsets and attitudes that we bring to our work is critical for fostering co-creativity. Our guests Dimitrios Papalexis and Aruna Venkatachalam, who work within the community development arts and corporate sectors, share insights about what guides their work and how they have put these values into practice. Topics explored include: How Dimitrios and Aruna’s unique life experiences, cultural influences and exposure to different worldviews have shaped their values and how they work Useful frameworks and tools for fostering co-creativity and identifying the strengths of a community or organisation, such as asset-based community development (AB...

2023-04-2836 min

Collaboratory Season 1 Values in ActionReflecting on the values, mindsets and attitudes that we bring to our work is critical for fostering co-creativity. Our guests Dimitrios Papalexis and Aruna Venkatachalam, who work within the community development arts and corporate sectors, share insights about what guides their work and how they have put these values into practice. Topics explored include: How Dimitrios and Aruna’s unique life experiences, cultural influences and exposure to different worldviews have shaped their values and how they work Useful frameworks and tools for fostering co-creativity and identifying the strengths of a community or organisation, such as asset-based community development (AB...

2023-04-2836 min

Collaboratory Skills for Co-Creative RelationshipsWhat are the skills and capabilities that are really important to facilitate co-creative processes? In this episode we hear thoughts on this question from a range of collaborative practitioners including three main guests David Lilley, Johanna De Ruyter and Callie Doyle Scott, who share insights from their diverse practice across theatre, business, social change and role play games. Topics we explore include: The mindsets and attitudes conducive to collaborating effectively with others What we can learn from tabletop role play game facilitation skills and improv theatre The essential, but often overlooked, soft skills we need, such as listening...

2022-11-1736 min

Collaboratory Season 1 Skills for Co-Creative RelationshipsWhat are the skills and capabilities that are really important to facilitate co-creative processes? In this episode we hear thoughts on this question from a range of collaborative practitioners including three main guests David Lilley, Johanna De Ruyter and Callie Doyle Scott, who share insights from their diverse practice across theatre, business, social change and role play games. Topics we explore include: The mindsets and attitudes conducive to collaborating effectively with others What we can learn from tabletop role play game facilitation skills and improv theatre The essential, but often overlooked, soft skills we need, such as listening...

2022-11-1736 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Community as the best "safety net" when it comes to mental health & suicide?This is a podcast about the importance of community as the safety net when it comes to mental health and suicide. It is inspired by a traumatic incident in a public setting that Dimitrios recently offered Critical Incident Consultancy for and it quotes an article in the news. It discuss first response, vicarious trauma, grief cycle, best practice, deeper conversations and community mobilising when it comes to addressing complex mental health issues and reducing suicide. See article about incident here: https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/aussies-push-for-westfield-change-after-spate-of-deaths/news-story/96a605b7ceea7fa5f1d448b87b30d310 see...

2022-10-2446 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Building Compassionate, Connected and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces with Richard Holmes, KCAThis is a podcast episode with Richard Holmes, KCA passionate community builder, educator and sector leader in the UK about Asset Based Community Development and how to build compassionate, connected and inclusive communities and workplaces. Enter in contact for more info via info@soul-gen.com.au and stay tunned for part 2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2022-05-2439 min

Fala Beca Episódio 8 - Jornada do HeróiBem vindo ao episódio 8 do Fala Beca, um podcast semanal de quinta sobre literatura, artes e afins. Neste episódio, gravado em meados de 2021, nós conversamos com Dimitrios Papalexis, sobre a jornada do herói e a diversidade cultural. Ouça agora este episódio! O Fala Beca é produzido em parceria com o jornal O Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Indicação do episódio: Livro: A Mudança: Como Transformar Ambição em Significado de Wayne W. Dyer, O Herói de Mil Faces de Joseph Campbell e O Homem e Seus Sím...

2022-05-201h 35

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 3This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 3, we delve into how Ojok rediscovered and mobilzed a cultural asset in his village, the shea tree to launch a shea butter cooperative and social enterprise that created business, education and financial opportunities for his community. We also got to talk about how to overcome challenges when it comes to engaging community in...

2022-01-1738 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 2This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 2, we delve into Ojok's work with his community, how he harnessed local assets to create opportunities, how he used the power of education to empower children and adults, how he created the Okere Bank and other amazing initiatives that talk to the true essence and power of Asset-based Community Development Work. Stay tuned...

2022-01-1035 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility How a Local Citizen Transformed His destroyed village into a green town with Ojok Okello episode 1This is a new series of podcasts with a special guest Ojok Ojello who following academic studies and work in various NGO and policy bodies, returned to his destroyed village and transformed it to a green town through community development, social enterprise and education! In this episode 1, we delve into Ojok's past and childhood experiences that ignited his passion for social justice, his quest for understanding social inequalities and how the Okere City Community Development Initiative began. We hope you enjoy and get inspired by this episode. If you wish to support Okere's City Community Development Initiative, you can do...

2021-12-2121 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility 19 Care Homes & A Moon BootWelcome to a special edition podcast episode for our show The PoWEr of CommUNITY! In today's episode "19 Care Homes & a Moon Boot" our guest host Bernie Garamvolgyi is interviewing our special guest Gemma Clarke, international award winning photographer, PR specialist, community builder, storyteller and all around an amazing human being. We hope you enjoy and get inspired by Bernie and Gemma's soulful conversation as they take a deep dive into Gemma's life and career story, her passion for connecting people through art, community development, soulful marketing and discovering the beauty waiting to be found in each moment. If you wish t...

2021-12-0656 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Raising Concerns about Democracy and Expressing GratitudeThis is a podcast episode about democracy and when our communities are strong. Concerns are raised about the current state of affairs and how it might be impacting vulnerable people. We are also giving thanks to our parents, friends and acknowledge it takes a village to raise a child and a lot of courage and discernment to navigate complexity.

2021-11-1716 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Finding Balance - French Pantoum PoemMany times doing community development work is an act of balance. Trying to understand others, ourselves, what makes people click, our gifts, their special strengths... finding creative ways to bring change, empowering others while showing evidence and outcomes... finding meaning, navigating conflict, giving and receiving... in my journey to find balance, I have found art a very loyal companion. Here is an atrempt to paint a picture and perhaps tell a story through words and metaphors as expressed though this poetry form: French Pantoum. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2021-11-0900 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Place based approaches with David Lilley episode 2In this podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into place based approaches and community development. In episode 2 Dimitrios is exploring with David: The link between place based approaches and community development? How can CD and similar workers in the community can benefit by understanding better PBA? How can people and organisations involved in placemaking learn more about community development and much more! Enjoy listening to this second podcast, share with your networks and enter in contact for any questions of ideas for collaboration: info@soul-gen.com.au. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis...

2021-11-0119 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Poem ReviveWhat will it take for our collective spirit to revive? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2021-10-2801 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Place Based Approaches with David Lilley episode 1In this podcast series, we are taking a deep dive into place based approaches and community development. In episode 1 Dimitrios is exploring with David: How can we better understand place? What are the metaphors we can use to think about place? The importance of mindset when it comes to place based approaches and engaging the community and examples of place based initiatives. Enjoy listening to the podcast, share with your networks and enter in contact for any questions of ideas for collaboration: info@soul-gen.com.au. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2021-10-1925 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Community Members with Great Ideas... What Next?This is another podcast episode for the co-creative series The Power of Community with your Host Dimitrios Papalexis from Soulgen and special guests and collaborators. You submit a question about youth or community development, we co-create an answer. Our question for today's episode, submited by Andra Louie is the following: How individuals, citizens in our community can work with organisations if they have a grass roots community development idea they would like to see happen in their neighbourhood, where should one start? We consulted a broad range of youth and community development experts and included their answers in this episode...

2021-09-1713 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Imagine Chicago: The movement that changed her city and the world with Bliss Browne episode 3Bliss Browne is the Founder and President of Imagine Chicago, the movement that remagined Chicago and the world! In this episode Dimitrios is interviewing Bliss about her connection to Australia and the story of a hope rock travelling from an indigenous community of Australia to Chicago and then to Greece inspiring civic faith and action. Bliss also reveals her plans for the future. This is a must listen episode for all community workers, practitioners, public servants and aspiring changemakers that want to equip themselves, children, young people and organisations with the right methodology and tools to transform their communities. Enjoy...

2021-09-1021 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Weaving practices, conflict and authenticity in community development with Teodora RadulescuTune in for a very inspiring podcast episode with our next guest speaker Teodora Demetra Radulescu all the way from Switcherland Europe. Teodora is part of the global ecovillages movement and she has left no stone unturned when it comes to ecovillages in Europe. A digital nomad, creative practitioner space holder, Teodora is passionate about building resilient communities, ecovillages, climate grief, pemaculture and weaving many different frameworks and approaches when it comes to her work with organisations and diverse communities...We are excited to be recording two podcast episodes with Teodora. In this episode 2 she talks about how her passion...

2021-09-0345 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility All Things Youth and Community Development with Cosmin Luca episode 3Tune in for our new podcast series All things Youth and Community Development with Dimitrios and his special guest Cosmin Luca. In this episode 3, Dimitrios and Cosmin embark on a genuine conversation about the path of a changemaker, social entrepreneurship, impact of technology and glimpses of dystopia. About our guest: Cosmin is a young person, passionate about youth and community development. By the time he was 10, Lucas lived in 4 different continents and he never felt out of place. He is the Founder of Zoomers for Change, an organisation ran entirely by young people for young people. Zoomers for change build...

2021-08-2726 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Imagine Chicago: The movement that changed her city and the world with Bliss Browne episode 2Bliss Browne is the Founder and President of Imagine Chicago, the movement that remagined Chicago and the world! In this episode Dimitrios is interviewing Bliss about her journey quitting her corporate job to go on a treasure hunt at the margins of community and discover an abundance of blessings; how the Imagine Chicago movement changed her city and the world. This is a must listen episode for all community workers, practitioners, public servants and aspiring changemakers that want to equip themselves, children, young people and organisations with the right methodology and tools to transform their communities. Stay tuned for episode 3...

2021-08-2022 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Ecovillages, Transition Towns, climate grief and community development with Teodora RadulescuTune in for a very inspiring podcast episode with our next guest speaker Teodora Demetra Radulescu all the way from Switzerland Europe. Teodora is part of the global ecovillages movement and she has left no stone unturned when it comes to ecovillages in Europe. A digital nomad, creative practitioner space holder, Teodora is passionate about building resilient communities, ecovillages, climate grief, pemaculture and weaving many different frameworks and approaches when it comes to her work with organisations and diverse communities...We are excited to be recording two podcast episodes with Teodora. In this episode 1 she talks about her journey from...

2021-08-1343 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility All things Youth and Community Development with Cosmin Luca - Episode 2Tune in for our new podcast series All things Youth and Community Development with Dimitrios and his special guest Cosmin Luca. In this episode, Dimitrios and Cosmin embark on a genuine conversation about youth mental health and barriers for young people to access, safe spaces vs brave spaces, trauma and what a good methodology for youth and community development looks like. About our guest: Cosmin is a young person, passionate about youth and community development. By the time he was 10, Lucas lived in 4 different continents and he never felt out of place. He is the Founder of Zoomers for Change...

2021-08-0619 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Imagine Chicago: The movement that changed her city and the world with Bliss Browne episode 1Bliss Browne is the Founder and President of Imagine Chicago, the movement that remagined Chicago and the world! In this episode Dimitrios is interviewing Bliss about the idea behind the movement, how it all began, a powerful youth-led intergenerational inquiry and how Bliss's brave spirit dealt with opposition and design constraints. This is a must listen episode for all community workers, practitioners, public servants and aspiring changemakers that want to equip themselves, children, young people and organisations with the right methodology and tools to transform their communities. Stay tuned for episode 2 and reach out to us if you would like...

2021-08-0225 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility All things Youth and Community Development with Dimitrios Papalexis and Cosmin Luca - Episode 1Tune in for our new podcast series All things Youth and Community Development with Dimitrios and his special guest Cosmin Luca. In this episode, Dimitrios and Cosmin embark on a genuine conversation about the impact of covid for youth and community development, CD and online delivery, youth advisory groups, genuine participation, Zoomers for Change, youth consultations and the importance of a good methodology About our guest: Cosmin is a young person, passionate about youth and community development. By the time he was 10, Lucas lived in 4 different continents and he never felt out of place. He is the Founder of Zoomers...

2021-07-2321 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Moving from Reforming Existing Norms to Fostering a New Community Identity Based on Shared InterestsThis is another co-creative podcast episode for the Power of Community show. Your host Dimitrios Papalexis explores "answers " to two amazing questions submited by Roydon NG: How do we best manage tensions in community development when it comes to unifying people around a central aim and shared interest BY fostering a nnew community identity vs REFORMING existing norms and status quos? and Nicole Deen: How can we cocreate with communities and ensure that everyone's voice is heard when everyone's voice is different? How can we balance what people want, need and what we can provide? To know more about Dimitrios...

2021-07-1439 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Whats the Buzz with Codesign?What's the buzz with codesign?What value does it hold? How is it different from community development? Whats an example of good codesign? Thank you for tuning in for this co-creative podcast about codesign, its value and the difference with community development. Shout out to Hannah for contributing such an amazing question that fueled a lot of thinking and insights for me and hopefully for you too… If you want to connect to Hannah, you can do it via linkedin here: Enjoy the listen and as promised, see below some more resources: Article: Inspiring Environmental Stewardship in the Cooks River, a g...

2021-06-2122 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility New Co-creative Podcast AdventureTo any of my fellow youth or community enthusiasts out there: Im creating a new series of co-creative podcasts for my podcast show: The PoWEr of CommUNITY. I would appreciate if you could send me a question or two about youth or community development via this link? https://anchor.fm/dimitrios-papalexis/message I'm going to harvest those questions and use them to create new podcasts. Thank you so much and if you prefer to contribute a question in writing, please send to info@soul-gen.com.au --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2021-06-0101 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The Power of Being Different with Naj Sbei part 2Enjoy our brand new podcast episode: "The Power of Being Different" part 2 with our guest Naj Sbei joining Dimitrios for an exploration of her journey coming to Australia to pursue a better life. Who is Najla? Why challenges did she have to overcome to come to Australia? Dark nights of the soul... How does she sees herself and her identity? What helped her to accept herself and her journey? Some words of wisdom from Najla from her experience about trauma, identity, change and hope. Dealing with change, feeling different, moving to a new country can be a challenge that anyone...

2021-05-3033 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The Power of Being Different with Naj Sbei part 1Enjoy our brand new podcast episode: "The Power of Being Different" with our guest Naj Sbei joining Dimitrios for an exploration of her journey leaving her country to pursue a better life. Who is Najla? Why did she leave her country? What sacrifices, struggles and challenges she had to face on her journey? What happened when she decided to trust her own inner voice and intuition? Dealing with change and feeling different can be a challenge that anyone can face in their life as they are called to change and face the unknown. Listen to this podcast and see how Najl...

2021-05-1926 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility New Podcasts about the Power of Community to be releasedStay tuned for some brand new podcasts coming out soon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2021-05-0300 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Refugee Settlement Journeys - TeaserManal Younus, Eritrean storyteller who now calls South Australia home shared the belief that language and stories are the very fabric of our existence. In Soulgen, we believe the same and thats why we got so excited when Core Community Services invited us to run a series of podcasting, interviewing and storytelling trainings to train people from refugee background to tell authentic stories from their refugee settlement journey with a focus on youth related issues. Take the time to listen to some snippets of heartfelt stories and open your mind and heart, travel with us to the past and help u...

2021-04-2109 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Youth Week 2021 Events South Western SydneyLet's come together and celebrate young people in our communities during Youth Week 2021 with a special theme: "Together More than Ever". In this episode I'm presenting a few different youth-led events for Youth Week in South Western Sydney. See more details about the events in the links below: Future Proof: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-proof-welcome-event-tickets-148539871755 Heart of Heritage: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/heart-of-heritage-photo-exhibition-opening-night-tickets-143911187235?aff=eand Youth Story Expo: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/youth-story-expo Youth Week Festival: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/youth-week-festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

2021-04-0905 min

Inspirations In My Backyard From Finding My Light To Holding The Light For Others (Part 2) -Using Arts To Change Communities | Dimitrios PapalexisI stepped closer to Dimitrio's life to explore the most important lessons that he learned. Listen in and find out more: His top secrets of getting rid of self-limiting belief. Daily habits that keep him happy. Things that he wants to tell his younger self.

2020-10-2925 min

Inspirations In My Backyard From Finding My Light To Holding The Light For Others (Part 1) -Using Arts To Change Communities | Dimitrios PapalexisDimitrios Papalexis has won the NSW Youth Worker of the Year in 2019. Being a professional artist, he is passionate about using arts (e.g. dance and theatre), storytelling, and strengths-based approach to make social changes in community settings. Listen to Part 1 to find out: - How did he find his flow? - What differences that he noticed about communities between AU and Brazil? - How to find your strengths and mentors?

2020-10-2726 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Millers Point Monday Night Farmers Market - A community & love driven market in Sydney CBDCheck out another brand new podcast for the series ABCD on the Go with Dimitrios visiting the Millers Point Farmers Market and interviewing local stall holders, community members, volunteers and young people about the positive ripple effects of a local, small, community- led market that supports local farmers and businesses while also creating a safe, inclusive and loving space where neighbors can come together, buy fresh produce, meet their neighbors, listen to live music, feel connected and be part of something. A place where different generations can interact, a place that increases workability and walkability, a place that neighbors care...

2020-09-071h 06

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Action Cures Fear with Jahin Tanvir, Youth AdvocateCheck out our brand new episode "Action Cures Fear" with Jahin Tanvir, Youth Advocate. Jahin is a 19-year-old student, speaker, writer, policy adviser and youth advocate whose key aspirations reside in providing equitable healthcare, meaningful youth advocacy and health research. With a penchant of being multifaceted, Jahin possesses a strong background in youth leadership and advocacy in leading youth-led organisations such as Oaktree, World Vision, Red Cross and the United Nations to name a few. He has represented Australia on the global stage with highlights including being invited to speak at the Parliament House, guest speaker at the Australasian Aid co...

2020-07-1052 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Civic Innovation & People-led Change with Amelia LoyeListen to this brand new episode about Civic Innovation & People-led Change with Amelia Loye. Amelia specialises in community and stakeholder engagement with deep expertise in digital engagement. She is passionate about representative open government, sustainable development and civic innovation. She has many years of experience across Australia, New Zealand and British Columbia, Canada helping governments to consult community, working with stakeholders and considering social issues and impacts in the design and delivery of policy, programs and services. She currently runs a consultancy called engage2 and a NFP organisation called the Centre for Civic Innovation. Amelia talks to Dimitrios in this...

2020-06-2942 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The Power of Diversity with Naz Sharifi, Winner 2020 NSW Humanitarian Awards - Youth CategoryCheck out this podcast episode interviewing Naz about the power of diversity for social change and progress. We also talked about systemic change, positive representation of people of colour or immigrant background individuals, struggle with diaspora identity, finding your place in a new environment, fluid identities and a holistic approach to race and identify. Enter in contact via email abcdfamtour@gmail.com for any questions or comments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2020-06-2251 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility What can we learn about compassion and community care from an Indigenous lens with Yvonne DaddowThis is another episode for the series The PoWEr of CommUNITY with Dimitrios (host) interviewing Yvonne Daddow, Aboroginal Community Liaison officer at Western Power and Community Enthusiast. Yvonne talks about changing the stereotypes about Indigenous youth and providing opportunities to young indigenous people to move into managerial roles; the importance of inspiring confidence in young people to discover their unique assets and gifts. We also talked about the importance of elders in indigenous community and what indigenous wisdom can teach us about our current state of the world. How we can disrupt the current social trends by being more caring...

2020-05-1836 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Communities Changing the World with Dimitrios Papalexis (Host) and guest speaker Zizi CharidaCheck out our new episode Communities are Changing the World with Dimitrios Papalexis from Soul Gen and special guest speaker Zizi Charida, Director Community Minds. Zizi has a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom when it comes to social justice through engaged and empowered communities. She doesn't shy away from challenging the status quo and provides a lot of examples of flipping the script and changing the narrative when it comes to the resilience, creativity and confidence of our communities. Listen to this podcast and embark on a journey on Zizi's life and passionate work, get insights about Asset Based...

2020-05-1330 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The Power of Youth Led Practice with Dimitrios Papalexis (Host) and Natalie Chiappazzo from BYSAListen to this podcast about the Power of Youth Led Practice with Dimitrios Papalexis from SoulGen www.dimitriospapalexis.com interviewing Natalie Chiappazzo, Manager of Blacktown Youth Services Association (BYSA) https://www.facebook.com/BYSA2/about her 15 years of experience in the youth sector, the amazing youth led work they are doing at BYSA, challenges they have been through, assets and a great reflection on social impact, systems change, social capital and more. While Natalie is relating her insights and model she codesigned with youth people, Dimitrios is drawing parallels to the Asset Based Community-driven Development Framework and asking Natalie difficult...

2020-05-0457 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Daring facilitation, hosting and leading by stepping back by Dimitrios PapalexisThis is a podcast episode with ABCD practitioner and host Dimtrios Papalexis, founder of SoulGen, a social enterpise specializing in Asset Based Community Development, Storytelling and Arts for Social Impact. In this episode Dimitrios shares 3 examples, stories of daring facilitation that highlight the importance of being open to surrender to the unknown, trust your intuition and let go of control when it comes to holding space for individuals and communities. Dimitrios brings together his knowledge and skills in Psychodrama, Asset Based Community Development and Arts to tap into community power, social innovation and impact. If you wish to upskill on...

2020-05-0224 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility An Attitude of Gratitude during Covid 19 with Dimitrios Papalexis (Host) and Kate MunroCheck out this special episode, part of the podcast series ABCD on The Go with Dimitrios Papalexis (host) and special guest speaker Kate Munro, passionate youth advocate and community development practitioner who has more than two decades of experience in the youth sector. Dimitrios is interviewing Kate about how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude during our challenging times and why is this important for young people, families, individuals and communities. The conversation also touches on the Asset Based Community Development Framework and how some of its concepts such as the Glass half Full can be applied to help people...

2020-04-2033 min

Real Men Real Stories Interview with ABCD Community Expert Dimitrios PapalexisWe discuss the healing power of Men serving their community – Dimitrios shares the benefits for developing programs that inspire, connect and serve Men in their communities. How helping others benefits our own Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. We talk about integrating the masculine and feminine and how that helps develop compassion and empathy for others. We delve into community relationships and the need for connection, story telling and the removal of cultural barriers and indifference. We could of talked for hours which is why we will deliver a part 2 to this episode. Dimitrios has recently won the NSW 2019 Youth Worker of...

2020-04-1548 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility Navigating Difficult Emotions during Covid 19 with Dimitrios Papalexis (Host) and Dean QuirkThis is an episode for the ABCD On The Go podcast series where we dive into the topic of navigating difficult emotions. Dimitrios is interviewing Commmunity Development Practitioner Dean Quirk about his work with the community and practices he uses to navigate difficult emotions. Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed about new episodes and other amazing community, creative and healing initiatives at: https://dimitriospapalexis.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9f53740bf6cbd0632a3c56d0&id=27d18f8099 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2020-04-0645 min

Community Treasure HunterStories of Strength, Connection & Possibility The PoWEr of CommUNITY (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimitrios-papalexis/support

2020-04-0500 min