Changing lives starts with an adventure. My vision is “Changing Lives, one adventure at a time”. I believe that it only takes a small action to drive a big change in the world… therefore everyone can be a life-changing adventurer. The power is in understanding the ‘Circle of Change’. Just like in the ‘circle of life, the ‘circle of change’ consists of a complex interconnected system. Making a small change in the life of one person will lead to a big impact on the world. Charles strongly believes in always finding opportunities to make a difference. This was his motivation behind starting Inkwazi Adventures three years ago. Through unique and immersive adventures, to date they have changed the lives of over 100 school students in South Africa. These life-changing impacts are long lasting and far reaching, improving communities and encouraging the conservation of nature. In turn, these adventures also have a life-changing impact on Inkwazi Adventures supporters, encouraging them to reset, reflect and reconnect with what is important in their own Australian life… all part of power in the circle of change. Charles works as a strategist and specialises in helping organisations navigate and adopt emerging technologies to transform their businesses and meet the future needs of their customers. He is also currently studying a Doctorate in Business Administration, looking to research the impact of digitisation and technology on work-life well-being. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Charles Street is the co-founder of Inkwazi Adventures (https://www.inkwaziadventures.com.au/) and TEDx speaker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnwY0Nf6uBo) , and has joined the podcast today to share his work in providing bicycles for students in some of the poorest parts of Africa. Many children travel around 10-20km to school on foot every day, and by the time they get to school they are exhausted, in turns impacts their ability to learn. Through BIKES4ERP (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U1w4Omr_-A&feature=youtu.be) , Charles tell the story of Ria, a young girl whose life got a new direction with just one bicycle, and how they were able to help hundreds of children like Ria, taking the school's pass rate went from a low bar of 35% to 85% in a short time. Charles also shares about the mission of Adventure by Cycle, as well as the preparation and experience of being a TEDx speaker, and his growth mindset and what it is to 'play in the grey'. Thanks so much to Charles for joining the podcast and can't wait to continue to see the impact that Inkwazi Adventures and BIKES4ERP continue to have. 'Adventure by Cycle' Front Wheel: Changing the Lives of People Back Wheel: Life Changing Experiences • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/streetcharles/ • Charles Street TEDx Talk (https://youtu.be/hnwY0Nf6uBo?si=r30Wx2t8yKt-7Y76) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnwY0Nf6uBo • Inkwazi Adventures BIKES4ERP drop 2023 (https://youtu.be/8U1w4Omr_-A) • Fundraising Page (https://uhambo2024.raisely.com/) for our campaign 2024 • Inkwazi Adventures Website (https://www.inkwaziadventures.com.au/uhambo2024) - https://www.inkwaziadventures.com.au/ • Inkwazi Adventures LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkwazi-adventures/?viewAsMember=true) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inkwazi-adventures/ • Inkwazi Adventures FB Page (https://www.facebook.com/inkwaziadventures) - https://www.facebook.com/inkwaziadventures Did you enjoy the episode? Send us a text! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2201146/open_sms) ______________ Thanks for joining us on the Lead with Courage podcast, bought to you by Luminate Leadership. We trust this episode has given you some insights and joy to empower you live your biggest, best life. If you enjoyed it, we'd be grateful if you like, share and subscribe to hear our future conversations. To find out more about the work we do Luminate Leadership connect with us: Luminate's Website (https://www.luminateleadership.com.au) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminateleadership/) and on Instagram : Luminate_Leadership (https://www.instagram.com/luminate_leadership/) and Cherie Canning (https://www.instagram.com/cheriecanning_/) Until the next episode, we hope you live and Lead with Courage! Cherie x ______________ Luminate Leadership is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training ----------------- #Digital Transformation #Social Impact #Charles In this episode, I reconnect with Charles to reflect on our past experiences working together and the lessons we've learned from challenging situations. It’s fascinating to hear how Charles has evolved, now leading digital transformation at a bank in Australia. He shares his inspiring journey, launching a project called Inkwazi, which combines adventure with a mission to make a difference in South Africa. Listening to him navigate the complexities of registering Inkwazi, his organisation, as a business instead of a charity, and how they partnered with a registered charity to meet their goals, was enlightening. What stood out to me the most was hearing about the life-changing impact of providing bicycles to children in remote South African communities. It's incredible to see how this initiative has boosted education and empowered these kids, with Charles detailing how he closes the loop with donors by sharing the tangible results of their support. It’s a powerful conversation about leadership, transformation, and creating meaningful change. linkedin.com/in/streetcharles https://www.inkwaziadventures.com.au/ This episode is sponsored by Smaply https://www.smaply.com/?thisishcd Become a member: https://www.thisishcd.com/landing/circle-a-community-for-ethically-conscious-designers-changemakers Book a Coaching Chemistry Call: https://calendly.com/gerryscullion/coaching-chemistry-call 😀 Follow/Like Us Socially 😀 Instagram - /thisishcd Twitter - /thisishcd YouTube - /thisishcd Empowering Kids with Bicycles 🚲 The Ride That’s Changing Lives in Remote Villages 🚴‍♂️ How One Project is Bridging Hope and Education Digital Banking to Social Impact: Charles' Inspiring Journey 📈 Vision for South Africa! 🌍 The Untold Story of Education on Two Wheels 🚲 Transforming Lives: Charles’ Inspiring Journey with Inkwazi 🚀 The Adventure That’s Empowering Kids in Africa! Transforming Communities with Bicycles 🚲 digital transformation in south africa Keyword: digital transformation, social impact, education empowerment, bicycles for education, community upliftment, innovative leadership, sustainable development goals, donor accountability, adventure philanthropy. human centered design, design network. #DigitalTransformation #CommunityEmpowerment #AdventureLeadership

Relive the Inkwazi Adventures BIKES4ERP bicycle drop that changed the lives of 100 students. This is one of the many highlights that formed part of our UHAMBO 2024 Adventure. Together, we are changing lives, one adventure at a time.

Changing lives, one adventure at a time... This 5min video showcases the #BIKES4ERP experience from our #IMPISI2023 adventure. These children often walk up to 20km a day to get to school and back. One bicycle changes their lives for ever. Go to https://www.inkwaziadventures.com.au/ to find out how you can be part of our next life-changing adventure