How to Disaster
Welcome to "How to Disaster," the ultimate podcast for navigating the challenges of climate-based disasters, the defining crisis of our generation. With the increasing frequency and severity of these calamities, it's not a matter of if, but when you'll be affected. Whether you're a disaster survivor or seeking proactive strategies, this podcast is your beacon of hope.
In each episode, we delve into the profound stories and lessons from those who have triumphed over adversity. Hosted by the CEO of After the Fire USA & #Forbes 50 over 50 Impact leader (2022) Jennifer Gray Thompson, this podcast focuses on the stories of individuals from public, private and non-profit sectors that have encountered a disaster.
Join us as we bring you the most compelling insights, innovative solutions, and best practices to equip you with the tools to face any disaster head-on.
Recognized by top leaders in government, business, and the nonprofit sector, "How to Disaster" is the go-to podcast for those seeking a 360-degree view of disaster management. From gripping survivor accounts to exclusive interviews with experts, each episode offers a unique perspective that transcends conventional thinking.
Gain invaluable knowledge as we explore groundbreaking strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable approaches to disaster resilience. Our mission is to empower you with actionable steps to safeguard yourself, your community, and the planet. Together, we can shape a more resilient future.
Don't miss out on the transformative insights of "How to Disaster." Subscribe now to unlock the secrets of overcoming disaster and ensure you're prepared for whatever lies ahead. Together, we can turn the tide of catastrophe into a beacon of hope.
Listen to "How to Disaster" on Apple’s iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Listen, and all other major platforms and discover a new era of resilience.
Keywords: climate-based disasters, global problem, hope, resilience, strategies, innovations, best practices, top leaders, government, business, nonprofit sector, survivor stories, 360-degree view, actionable steps, safeguard, resilient future.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
032: Day 3: Closing Remarks with Jennifer Gray Thompson
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We are not hopeless against mega-fires. We are not hopeless against the era of climate change. We can do these things together because we are …
031: Day 3: KEYNOTE: Aloha, Hello and Goodbye with Kuʻuleinani Maunupau
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Aloha does not mean hello and goodbye. Aloha has a much deeper meaning of love and respect. Hello to the return of our Indigenous kupuna knowl…
030: Day 3: TALK STORY: IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home Program: The Road to Implementation with Amanda West and Mark Vaughn
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We're not powerless. We are not powerless against wildfire. We know what we need to do.” —Amanda West
“I try not to use the word remove. Just …
029: Day 3: KEYNOTE: Funding Disaster Recovery Through a CDFI with Emily Nilsen
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“As the recovery process continues, you have to continue to adapt.” —Emily Nilsen
Disaster recovery is a complex challenge, but innovative len…
028: Day 3: KEYNOTE: Empowering Heirs: Fannie Mae's Program for Retaining Ownership and Returning Home After Disaster with Tim Carpenter
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Home ownership is about stability. Homeownership is about building wealth. Homeownership is about families. But if you don't have a clear titl…
027: Day 3: PANEL: Federal Advocacy: Championing Megafire Communities and Raising Awareness in DC
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“How you frame your argument is how you get them to listen.” —Jeff Okrepkie
“We're willing to help anybody out that is going through this now…
026: Day 3: TALK STORY: State-Level Perspectives: Future-Proofing Recovery Senator Angus McKelvey and Senator Troy Hashimoto
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
This recovery is slow, it's painful, and it's costly. We need patience, and aloha, and support because we're all in this together.” —Angus McK…
025: Day 3: WORKSHOP: Paying It Forward: Creating a Community of Practice for Long-Term Fire Recovery
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Trust is so important to building a community of practice. And part of that trust comes from understanding where people are and where they sta…
024: DAY 3! From Flames to Futures: Navigating Wildfire Leadership with Hope and Resilience with Jennifer Gray Thompson
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“It's not enough just to give, you have to always receive as well with the same grace and gratitude and aloha.” —Jennifer Gray Thompson
“Aloh…
023: Day 2: KEYNOTE: Ohana Means More Than Family: Maui's Response Through the Lens of Cultural Values with Kainoa Horcajo
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Indigenous values can shift how we deal with disasters.” —Kainoa Horcajo
Disaster recovery isn't just about rebuilding infrastructure— it's…
022: Day 2: Frontline Support of the Most Vulnerable Through Grassroots Leadership After Megafires
- 2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We are making a change and we are making a difference, and it all starts with culture.” —Kukui Keahi
“[The silver lining] is neighbors helpi…
021: Day 2: PANEL: Business Recovery Post-Megafire: The Crucial Role of Private Sector Support
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“It is becoming a cheerleader for the community that we're [private sector] back.” —Tim Zahner
“It takes all of us to make a recovery. There a…
019: Day 2: KEYNOTE: Future-Proofing Our World: Nanotech's Innovations in Climate Resilience for Homes, Vehicles, and Beyond
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“The fact that the fire's not near you, it doesn't mean that energy is not going to affect you.” —Hani Taan
“What we're trying to shore up i…
018: Day 2: TALK STORY: From Past Lessons to Future Innovations— Climate Resilience and Land Management in the Age of Megafires
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“The solutions are creating those resilient landscapes.” —Marco Bey
“It's going to come back to you. Is going to come back to how prepared y…
017: TALK STORY: Revolutionizing Wildland Management—Integrating Technology and Wisdom for Better Mitigation
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We're going to have to come together in order to be climate resilient.” —Elizabeth Christy
“The earth knows how to respond.” —Caitlin Corn…
016: Day 2: TALK STORY: From Ashes to Allies: Local Government Leaders Discuss Mutual Aid and Best Practices Post-Megafires
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“There's no greater power, no greater strength, and no greater drive to persevere than when you're fighting for your family and you're fighting…
015: Day 2: Keynote: Innovative Living— ICON’s Vision for 3D Printed Homes and AI-Driven Architecture Focused on Humanity
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“If we're not building with sustainable materials and we're not designing with sustainability in mind, we'll be in an even worse place environm…
014: Day 2: TALK STORY: Rebuilding Stronger: Climate Resilience with Equity and Community at the Center
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“You got to be able to get out there and be able to assess the situation, not only from the building standpoint but the infrastructure standpoi…
013: Day 2: Day 2: Embracing Relentless Imperfect Progress in Disaster Recovery with James Gore
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We have to grow the ‘we’ if we're going to survive in the future.” —Supervisor James Gore
Effective leadership is not about commanding autho…
012: WELCOME TO DAY 2! From Flames to Futures: Navigating Wildfire Leadership with Hope and Resilience with Jennifer Gray Thompson
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“It's never about benefiting our organization, it's about benefiting the cause.” —Jennifer Gray Thompson
Day 2 of the 2024 Wildfire Leadershi…