The weekly podcast tells the stories of curious-minded, purposeful people, creating positive change for social good.
Our guests include creative problem-solvers, storytellers, activists and artists, social impact entrepreneurs, and philanthropists from across the arts, business, science, and technology, working to solve some of our more pressing problems.
Each week, host Mark Fallows explores who his guests are as humans, who or what made them, what they are working to achieve or impact in the world, and where serendipity has impacted their journey.
Learn, gain insights, and be inspired by how a diverse range of people have broken through obstacles, fearlessly exceeded the boundaries society sets, and taken chances, regardless of risk, that most fear, in pursuit of their ‘impossible’.
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The weekly podcast tells the stories of curious-minded, purposeful people, creating positive change for social good.
Our guests include creative problem-solvers, storytellers, activists and artists, social impact entrepreneurs, and philanthropists from across the arts, business, science, and technology, working to solve some of our more pressing problems.
Each week, host Mark Fallows explores who his guests are as humans, who or what made them, what they are working to achieve or impact in the world, and where serendipity has impacted their journey.
Learn, gain insights, and be inspired by how a diverse range of people have broken through obstacles, fearlessly exceeded the boundaries society sets, and taken chances, regardless of risk, that most fear, in pursuit of their ‘impossible’.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last week, I sat down with Stephen Davies, a unique voice in sustainable architecture and community development. Stephen's journey from the gritty streets of Bolton and the Manchester party scene to a cycling enthusiast and socially-conscious designer in a quiet town in Cornwall was both unexpected and inspiring.
He reflected on how personal challenges and a near-death experience shaped his perspective on life and work. His approach blends philosophical musings with practical solutions to the problems of globalism by embracing a localism strategy for building sustainable food systems, communities, and building practices. Stephen is particularly passionate about hempcrete, a carbon-negative building material that he sees as a game-changer for the construction industry and local economies.
Stephen embodies the power of embracing change and is a testament to how personal transformation can drive broader social and environmental change.
I hope you enjoy this refreshing and thought-provoking take on creating resilient communities in an uncertain world. Thanks to Alex Fish for the recommendation.
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Who is Stephen as a human?
05:13 Who or What Made Him?
10:34 Education and Party Culture
14:49 Cycling and a Life-Changing Accident
18:16 Pursuing Architecture
30:10 Social Conscience and Family Dynamics
37:26 Localization and Community Building
49:49 Community Projects and Company Formation
51:27 Skills Training and Women in Construction
52:07 Innovative Use of Hempcrete
53:06 Challenges and Solutions in Sustainable Building
58:00 Funding Strategies and Community Support
01:00:20 Collaborating with Local Authorities
01:05:31 Philanthropy and Commercial Partnerships
01:11:47 Personal Reflections and Inspirations
01:23:57 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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