Carla Raynes
Change Warrier
Area of Expertise
Social Innovation
Leadership
Personal Development
Social Entrepreneurship
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#Homelessness #Gender Equality #Empowerment
Get to Know Carla:
Carla Raynes is the dynamic CEO and Founder of charity, Bridge It, and social enterprise,
Challenge The Label.
With 20 years’ experience of working in the trenches of the homelessness sector, she saw firsthand a system that was broken. Carla believes that a combination of innovation and collaboration is needed to tackle Australia's homelessness crisis.
Recognised for her leadership, Carla is part of MECCA's Mpowered Collective, a Westpac Social Change Fellow, a Social Impact Hub Fellow, and an AMP Tomorrow Maker.
Carla's deep focus extends to women, who have been labelled and limited due to
experiences in homelessness, sex work, or substance use. After becoming both a CEO and a mother at the same time, she saw that the labelling of women is a deeper societal issue.
Carla aspires to smash gender stereotypes, challenge norms, and push for gender equality.
Her initiatives offer tangible solutions, fostering hope and support for all women. Carla's journey embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination.
Experience and Experience:
Carla has worked in the homelessness sector in the UK and Australia, with a focus on supportive housing. She left the mainstream homelessness sector in 2018, and has since set up a charity and two social enterprises, as well as birthing and raising two children during this time. Carla has galvanised the corporate sector since launching her charity three years ago, generating nearly $5M in donations of funding, time, and product. Carla believes in the power of radical collaboration, and sees businesses as having a key role to play in making Australia a country where everyone can thrive.
Keynotes
From Silos to Synergy: Unlocking the Power of Corporate-Nonprofit Alliances:
This keynote ignites a revolution in social good, dismantling the walls between corporations and non-profits. We'll explore how to forge powerful partnerships that unleash innovation and maximize impact!
Do You Want to Be a Great Leader? Lead Yourself First:
I will share everything that I have learnt about self leadership whilst running my charity. We will explore all aspects of self leadership, including recognising your strengths, core values, and biases and enhancing your emotional intelligence.
From Lived Experience to Lasting Change: Harnessing the Power of Personal Stories:
This session dives deep into the transformative power of lived experience, starting with my personal story. Discover how to leverage the wisdom of lived experience to create sustainable solutions and drive real progress.
