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Change is happening everywhere eliciting excitement and anticipation in its wake. How do we harness that excitement for ourselves when we find work to be overwhelming, monotonous, or dissatisfying and we’re ready for change? That’s the question we’re looking to answer as we talk with guests who have turned their passion into meaningful work!
Productive Passions - hosted by Christy Tagye - takes us on a journey with guests who have dared to reshape their lives and follow their dreams. In each episode, we have candid conversations with people who have embraced change jumping headfirst into uncertainty and following their passions. We’ll explore their stories, experiences, sources of support, and what fuels their motivation to persevere when things aren’t sunshine and rainbows. Hear from experts who provide valuable advice, and resources for actionable steps to begin your transformative journey.
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From Refuges to Retreats: Sustainable Shelters That Save Lives and Spark Luxury | Ep. 38
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From Refuges to Retreats: Sustainable Shelters That Save Lives and Spark Luxury | Ep. 38
Today’s Takeaways:
Answering a Higher Calling Nico walked away from a successful career to follow his true mission: bringing dignity to those facing the worst of humanity’s crises.
From Immigrant Dreamer to Global Changemaker Arriving with no connections, no English, and no funding, he turned a personal dream of emergency shelters into CMAX, a UN-recognized organization restoring dignity in disasters and conflicts.
Designing for Impact CMAX mobile shelters secure space for up to 10 people, boast a 30‑year lifespan, and support long‑term repurposed use.
Facing a Growing Crisis With 350 million displaced people today and projections of 1.2 billion in ten years, Nico’s scalable solution exemplifies how design and technology can meet future global needs.
A Call to Collective Responsibility “We belong to each other”—a stirring reminder that our shared humanity binds us to actively care for and protect one another in our darkest hours.
Redefining “Them” and “Us” Challenging the refugee label, Nico insists, “No, it’s WE we are refugees!” urging empathy and unity over othering.
Children: Our Future at Stake 60% of displaced people are children. What will become of our world when its next generation begins life amid profound trauma?
Healing Through Technology “We need to make use of our technology to heal the world,” he says—encouraging innovators to repurpose skills and tools for humanitarian good.
Life’s True Measure Reminding us that life ends in death, Nico urges: embrace uncertainty, live intentionally, and design the legacy you want.
Motivation Matters He warns against “do‑gooder” ego and recognition‑seeking, urging honest self‑questioning of our intentions before acting.
Self‑Care for Sustainable Service To best serve others, Nico stresses prioritizing one’s own well‑being; only at your healthiest can you truly uplift those in need.
Uniting in Shared Purpose What began as one person’s silent dream has grown into a movement “infecting” and inspiring many to build a more humane future together.
Find Nicolas:• Website: https://nicogarciamayor.org/• CMAXSolution: https://cmaxsystem.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-garcia-mayor/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmaxsysteminc/
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Change is happening everywhere eliciting excitement and anticipation in its wake. How do we harness that excitement for ourselves when we find work to be overwhelming, monotonous, or dissatisfying and we’re ready for change? That’s the question we’re looking to answer as we talk with guests who have turned their passion into meaningful work!
Productive Passions - hosted by Christy Tagye - takes us on a journey with guests who have dared to reshape their lives and follow their dreams. In each episode, we have candid conversations with people who have embraced change jumping headfirst into uncertainty and following their passions. We’ll explore their stories, experiences, sources of support, and what fuels their motivation to persevere when things aren’t sunshine and rainbows. Hear from experts who provide valuable advice, and resources for actionable steps to begin your transformative journey.
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