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Creating Opportunity: Inclusive Employment in Hospitality & Social Enterprises
In this episode of 'Room for All,' hosts Andrea Comastri, CEO of Hotel Etico, and Saraya O'Connell, COO, dive into inclusive employment practices for people with disabilities. They are joined by special guests Jane Marx from The Beautiful Bunch and Ninna Larsen from Reground. Jane shares insights on her social enterprise florist initiative that supports young women from refugee and migrant backgrounds, while Ninna discusses Reground's mission to divert coffee grounds from landfills to community gardens. The conversation touches on the importance of philanthropic funding, the challenges of sustainable growth, and potential future expansions. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and best practices for creating inclusive work environments.
00:00 Introduction to Inclusive Employment
01:41 Meet Our Special Guests: Jane Marx and Ninna Larsen
02:13 The Social Fellow Program
03:37 Ninna Larsen's Journey with Reground
08:17 Jane Marx and The Beautiful Bunch
22:03 The Flower Strategy
22:18 Debating Growth in Social Enterprises
23:02 Expansion Plans and Urban Centers
23:54 Franchising and Remote Models
26:14 Philanthropy and Business Feasibility
28:27 Challenges in Funding and Government Support
34:27 Rooftop Roses and Vertical Integration
39:31 Final Thoughts and Future Vision
41:58 Fun Questions and Wrap-Up
Reground is a social enterprise dedicated to helping organisations and individuals build a circular economy through innovative waste collection and sustainable waste management initiatives. Reground operates Australia's largest collection system for ground coffee, which goes back into community and local gardens.
www.reground.com.au
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