Episodes

#58: 2025: Trends Shaping the Future of Associations with Angela Shelton, Olena Lima and Belinda Moore
Join Angela Shelton, Olena Lima, and special guest Belinda Moore as they dive into the Associations Evolve Journal, exploring the trends that will define the association world in 2025.
#57: Association Hub Podcast: Our 2024 Year in Review
As we close out 2024, Angela and Olena are here to bring you a fun and engaging year-in-review episode packed with the best moments from the past 12 months. If you missed any episodes, this is the ultimate recap you need!

From incredible stories to inspiring leaders, we’ll highlight our top episodes ...
#56: 130 Years Strong: How AusIMM Became Association of the Year with Stephen Durkin and Melissa Holdsworth
In this episode, Stephen Durkin and Melissa Holdsworth, proud recipients of the Association of the Year Award, unveil how they transformed a 130-year-old organisation into a dynamic, forward-thinking association.
#55 Small Steps, Big Impact: Advocacy Framework for Small Associations with Elaine Abery
Drawing from her extensive background in government relations, Elaine shares a practical framework designed to help associations set realistic goals, tailor their messages, and establish meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.
#54 Stronger Together: Amplifying Small Business Voices Through Association Collaboration with Luke Achterstraat
In this episode, Luke Achterstraat, CEO of COSBOA, shares how the power of collaboration amplifies the voices of small business owners who form the backbone of the Australian economy.
#53 From Campsites to Canberra: Stuart Lamont on Powerful Advocacy and National Campaigns
Join Olena as she chats with Stuart Lamont, CEO of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, to uncover how bold strategies and relentless optimism fuel national advocacy and consumer campaigns.
#52: Never Waste a Crisis: Paul Zahra on Leading Through Challenges and Change
In this inspiring episode, Olena catches up with Paul Zahra, outgoing CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Paul reflects on his journey leading the ARA through some of its toughest years—think COVID-19, economic shifts, and rapidly changing customer preferences.
#51: Growing Pains: When Membership Growth Shakes the Business with Rob Di Leva 
Rob takes us behind the scenes to discuss the necessary changes driven by Speech Pathology Australia's recent remarkable expansion.
#50: Leading Through Growth and Advocacy: Elevating the Surveying Profession with Michelle Blicavs 
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena chats with Michelle, CEO of Surveyors Australia, about her dynamic journey in transforming a long-standing association into a thriving, forward-thinking organisation.
 #49: Unlocking Member Engagement with the 2024 Index with Nikki Walker
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Angela Shelton sits down with Nikki Walker, Global VP for Associations & Communities at MCI Group, to dive into the 2024 Association Engagement Index.