In this conversation with Amanda Shepherd we discuss the work of Green Fox Studios, a social enterprise that provides graphic design training and employment opportunities to people serving time in Queensland Prisons. They discuss Amanda's background in graphic design and how she transitioned from the corporate world to working in a maximum security men's prison teaching graphic design. Amanda shares her experiences and the impact of teaching creativity to the men the team work with. Time Stamps 04:13 Background and Shift to Green Fox Studio 08:15 Teaching Graphic Design in a Prison 13:13 Impressions of Green Fox Studio in a Prison 14:22 Programs and Skills Taught in the Prison 20:53 Working with Clients and Social Procurement 29:18 Expanding Reach and Working with Different Cohorts 38:56 Team Size and Reach 44:27 Adapting to Industry Changes 44:56 Introduction and Background 45:23 Challenges with Traditional Tools 46:18 Adapting to New Software and Tools 47:26 Remote Work and COVID-19 48:39 Partnerships and Pathways to Employment 51:27 Creating Safer Communities 52:55 Establishment and Expansion Plans 55:16 The Importance of Relationships 56:39 Mick's Final Question Contact us via: Email - [email protected] Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast Follow us on: Instagram - @ymca_rebuild Facebook - @YMCA Rebuild We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Time to ReBuild is recorded on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land. Credits: Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson Sound Editing - Mark Wilson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.