EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 34 MIN
Inspired to Soar with Hannah with Guest - Ben Smith - Episode #29
from Radio Western Port · host Radio Western Port
Episode #29 — Ben Smith | Community, Compassion, and the Power of Showing Up Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change. This week, I’m honoured to be joined by Ben Smith, father, small-business owner, and CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre. Ben’s work supporting people through homelessness, housing insecurity, and financial crisis is reshaping what community care looks like on the Mornington Peninsula. In this episode, Ben opens up about: 🧠 The mental health toll of loneliness and disconnection 🏡 What true community support means during times of crisis 👨👧👦 What being named 2024 Victorian Father of the Year means to him 🎤 The impact of his TEDx talk and why we must choose connection over independence Ben’s story is a beautiful reminder that real leadership is rooted in empathy, resilience, and love. 💛 Whether you’re feeling disconnected or ready to take action in your own community, this episode is for you. Listen now, and don’t forget: you are not alone.
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Episode #29 — Ben Smith | Community, Compassion, and the Power of Showing Up Welcome to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the podcast where real stories spark real change. This week, I’m honoured to be joined by Ben Smith, father, small-business owner, and CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre. Ben’s work supporting people through homelessness, housing insecurity, and financial crisis is reshaping what community care looks like on the Mornington Peninsula. In this episode, Ben opens up about: 🧠 The mental health toll of loneliness and disconnection 🏡 What true community support means during times of crisis 👨👧👦 What being named 2024 Victorian Father of the Year means to him 🎤 The impact of his TEDx talk and why we must choose connection over independence Ben’s story is a beautiful reminder that real leadership is rooted in empathy, resilience, and love. 💛 Whether you’re feeling disconnected or ready to take action in your own community, this episode is for you. Listen now, and don’t forget: you are not alone.
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Inspired to Soar with Hannah with Guest - Ben Smith - Episode #29
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