Episodes

#66: Rebranding with Purpose: Samantha Hunter on Transforming Occupational Therapy Australia
Samantha Hunter, CEO of OTA, shares insights on their recent rebrand—why they did it, how they navigated the process, and what’s next. She discusses aligning brand identity with mission, engaging members, and ensuring a smooth transition.
#65: What Does It Take to Become Small Association of the Year? with Leanne Boase
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, we hear from Leanne Boase, CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), to unpack their journey to winning Small Association of the Year 2024.
#64: The New Era of Association Chapters with Cecilia Sepp
In this episode, Cecilia Sepp, an association and non-profit management expert and author of Association Chapter Systems: From Frustrating to Fruitful, shares how to transform outdated chapter systems into vibrant, member-focused networks.
#63: Insights from the Association CEO Index with Sarah Morgan
Sarah shares her journey from journalist to corporate communicator, explaining how her experience working with an association led her to establish her own agency.
#62: Driving Change: How the Australian Property Institute is Redefining Member Success
In this episode, Amelia Hodge, CEO of the Australian Property Institute (API), and Sheila Kushe, GM of Corporate Affairs, share how they’re designing innovative, future-ready solutions that support both members and the broader industry.
#61: The Art of Change: Steffi Jackson on Leading a Global Community
Steffi shares the story behind this success, starting with Change Management Institute being named Small Association of the Year in 2023, followed by their 2024 win for External Campaign of the Year.
#60: Fundraising Reimagined: Trust, Transparency, and Impact with Katherine Raskob, Fundraising Institute of Australia 
In this episode, Katherine Raskob, CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA), reveals how fundraising isn’t just about collecting donations—it’s about building trust, creating impact, and driving meaningful progress.
#59: Seaweed, Startups and Sustainability: How to Build an Association with Impact with Lindsay Hermes
In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Lindsay Hermes, CEO of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance, shares how ASSA grew from an idea to a thriving organisation, securing an $8.1M government grant.
#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!

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