Posts by Gina Rembe
The Lifehack Labs Series #2: Problem Solving with User Personas
This is the second in the series of our LIFEHACK Labs posts to share how we approach different aspects of launching social ventures.
There’s a great deal of research and understanding going into the best approaches to problem solving and …
Read MoreLifehack Labs : Call for Applications
The LIFEHACK Labs Series #1: Problem Solving with Design Thinking
This is the first in the series of our LIFEHACK Labs posts to share how we approach different aspects of launching social ventures.
Problem Identification & Understanding is at the heart of our LIFEHACK Weekends and Labs.
We recognise the …
Read MoreHere’s a reminder of a fantastic TED talk from awhile back.
Brene Brown on ‘The Power of Vulnerability’
Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key trait we focus on through LIFEHACK HQ program and events. We see it as integral …
Read MoreSocial Enterprise meets Design Thinking & Lean Startup
Today we wanted to introduce you to three key parts of the LIFEHACK toolkit which we’ll be talking about more as the months continue.
Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise is about tackling social and environmental challenges using a business model which …
Read MorePart II – The Lifehacker Co-Founder Journey
This blog follows hot on the heels of The Lifehacker Co-Founder Journey – Part I in which we caught up with Footsteps from Dunedin and talked about the importance of support and up-skilling to turn ideas into actual working tech …
Read MoreThe Lifehacker Co-Founder Journey – Part I
It’s been an industrious winter for the LIFEHACK team, though you may not have heard too much of what we’ve been up to. As part of our vision for LIFEHACK, we needed to take the awesome outcomes from the events …
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week – Design thinking helping us to connect
This past week was Mental Health Awareness week across Aotearoa & the theme was “connect”. From reading & experience, it seems clear that feeling cohesion with others, acceptance, inclusion & the ability to relate to others keeps our esteem high …
Read MoreExciting new phase of Lifehack
Since Silvia & Alanna visited the teams in July, the Lifehack governance group has been working hard in the background to find a team to take the project forward over the coming years. We recognised that the right mix of …
Read MoreUpdate from Tom in Dunedin
One of my big goals as the Dunedin Regional Co-Ordinator is to support any and all teams who are passionate about the LIFEHACK goals of creating innovative tools to help young people suffering from mental illness.
With that in mind …
Read MoreLifehack is hiring!
Want to work with digital innovation and social enterprise, and make a difference for young NZers? The Lifehack Governance Group are looking to form the best team possible to achieve improved wellbeing for young NZers.
We are now accepting applications …
Read MoreSilvia’s Lifehack Journey So Far
Touching Base in Auckland and Dunedin
I had an amazing trip to Auckland and Dunedin. I met up with members of each top 10 team in those cities, as well as the wider community of Lifehack supporters. Thanks to everyone who took the time to come …
Read MoreHello, Nice To Meet You – We’re Coming to Visit!
There is much news from LIFEHACK HQ! By now you should have heard about some of the changes to the team, but the best news yet is that a couple of our newbies, Alanna & Silvia from the Enspiral Network …
Read MoreA FAREWELL, AND A WELCOME
We’re nearing the end of the first series of LIFEHACK. So, we’re making time to reflect on all of the amazing things that have happened so far, and how we can keep sharing, and growing all of the energy and …
Read MoreIt’s been awesome
What a year it’s been so far. LIFEHACK has been the most amazing ride, and I’m so proud of everything that’s come out of it.
LIFEHACK has shown me that there are so many awesome people who all believe in …
Read MoreTop Idea Videos LIVE!
The time has come. After months and months of preparation, they’re finally ready – the 10 top ideas of LIFEHACK 2013.
It is with great pleasure that we introduce these to you in no particular order.
Judging begins today (Friday …
Read MoreDunedin Wrap Up – saving the best ’til last!
Our final LIFEHACK Weekend for 2013 went down in Dunedin, and once again we were blown away by the ingenuity and talent on display.
The weekend kicked off at The Hunter Center, located at The University of Otago’s health sciences …
Read MoreLIFEHACKING in Christchurch!
Wow, what a weekend! Here in Christchurch, we’ve turned community spirit into an art form, and this was evident during our LIFEHACK Weekend. Everyone pitched in to make sure the event was a memorable one.
Olivia and I knew we …
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