Ep 31 Rebecca Scott - role modelling social systems that work for the people in them

Rebecca Scott of STREAT is a socially-responsible and refreshingly quirky role model for our times. A self proclaimed 'hustler’ since childhood, Bec sees the value in everyone and everything. What's more, she knows how to bolt it all together to build an egalitarian vision that contributes to the social betterment of our world. With 11 social enterprises under the STREAT banner, Bec's quest to provide a sense of belonging and hope to our youth -- catalysed by the simple question “whose problem is that really?” -- will inspire and challenge you in equal measure. Language warning: one or two f-bombs dropped.SHOW NOTESSTREAT has fed over 3 million people since opening in 2010Why her school teachers aren't surprised that she's become a ‘social entrepreneur’Harnessing collaborative energy, social capital, political capitalA working class kid with a talent for “hustling” - not bossy but capableAn intrinsic sense of egalitarianism - everyone in a community can add valueUsing creativity to solve problems and affect changeThe joy of co-founding a social enterprise with her 10 year old sonWhat is a social enterprise?Using the margins to stimulate the creative process - in line with other random collaboratorsTaking years to connect dots of systems thinking using creativity and visual promptsHer aversion to creating projects on her own - co creation makes sparks fly and reality happenFor every one idea that happens, 100 don’t come to fruition. That’s ok.The queen of side projects Following the path of the energy flowMoving on if a project comes up against inertiaManaging her phenomenal restlessnessInhabiting 2050 in her mindWhy she looks like a “messy innovator”Connecting all her projects without being linearSpotting patterns through the noiseValuing latent potential Needing pace and slowness simultaneouslyBeing the equal master of the small and fast, the quiet and loudDon’t give up your day job and still make a differenceHave you assessed your environmental footprint?Why we must stop externalising slaveryWhy corporate companies are just an extension of our individual buying habitsThe power of arming yourself with knowledge and building a likeminded tribe Seeking humans who inspire through gentle humilityBelonging and social inclusion is the secret sauce for homeless youthWhose problem are the homeless?The beauty of a new budEverything worthwhile starts with a simple conversationLINKS YOU'LL LOVESTREATChicken Soup for the SoulSupport the show