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
011: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Embracing Personal Responsibility and Future Thinking with Watch Duty with John Mills
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“A shared vision of reality where we can all see what's happening allows us all to respond to the same thing accordingly.” —John Mills
Prepar…
010: Day 1: TALK STORY: From Crisis to Community: Service and Integration Post-Maui Fires
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“There's a lot that can be done if you open up the doors and just change the way that you do things.” —Jim Alvey
“We don't do anything global…
009: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Enhancing Survivor Assistance - Adapting to Unprecedented Climate Disasters with Chris Smith
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Our mission should be developing communities to better withstand the challenges of our climate, building better and smarter in the first place…
008: Day 1: TALK STORY with The Little Dozer with Ken Donnell and Nance Presser
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“The critical resources we used for this were imagination and creativity— things that are always with us, even immediately after a disaster. An…
007: Day 1: PANEL: Enduring the Crisis: Ensuring Personal Sustainability for Leaders in Disaster Management
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Allow yourself the best you can to just release into all things in due time.” —Jacqui Jorgeson
“It's important as leaders that we show those…
006: Day 1: KEYNOTE: The Power of Recovery Knowledge for Fire Impacted Communities with Jolie Wills
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“After disaster, there is plenty of information that you have to absorb, there's plenty of decisions you've got to make, there's plenty of prob…
005: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Disrupting FEMA— Innovating Service Delivery in the Era of Climate Disasters with Brock Long
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We need to stop looking at people in this country being victims all the time, but actually being the true first responder in every community, …
004: Day 1: TALK STORY: The Maui Fires and Leadership with ʻĀina at the Center
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We were rendering aid— food, medical, and those immediate needs until such that the government arrived. So we were in operation for 30 days.” …
003: Day 1: The Sail Plan: A Vision for Reimagining Lahaina For All with Archie Kalepa
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“We have one chance, and we have one chance to get this right. If we rebuild Lahaina only for Lahaina, we will fail. We have to rebuild Lahaina…
002: Day 1: KEYNOTE: Opening Remarks with Richard Bissen, Mayor of Maui
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“Nothing else mattered more than helping our people… Together, we have the chance to not only rebuild, but to do so in a way that honors our pa…
001: WELCOME TO DAY 1! From Flames to Futures: Navigating Wildfire Leadership with Hope and Resilience with Jennifer Gray Thompson | Land Acknowledgement with Paʻele Kiakona
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“The most important people in the room are the people who have lived it, who went to bed one night and the next day when they woke up, their li…
020: Day 2: TALK STORY: Caring for Kids: Effective Strategies for Supporting Children After Megafires
2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Episode Description:
“The biggest component of it is making sure that everyone's talking as much as possible, that there is collaboration and you're working togethe…
019 Encore: Coordinating Response and Maximizing Resources During Crisis with Aristotle Wolfe
“If you're just doing a very limited role and not maximizing your contribution, you're selling yourself short. And it's probably not why you were selected.” -Aristotle Wolfe
Episode Description:
W…
018 Encore: Managing the Wildland— Strategies for Protecting Private Lands from Mega Fires with Algeo Che Casul
“You do have to bring in some science and some education. But there is something that people who have this generational knowledge can teach.” -Algeo Che Casul
Episode Description:
Mega fires pos…
017 Encore: Emergent Leadership: The Power of Community in Disaster Recovery and Rehousing Efforts with Margie Foster
“Don't expect to go through it yourself. People will want to help, ask for it. And then when you get through your disaster, pay it forward.” -Margie Foster
Episode Description:
When catastrophe st…
016 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essential Supplies to Extend Your Impact with Joshua Farrell (PART 2)
"Be prepared so you can help, because everyone needs everybody in this situation." -Joshua Farrell
Preparation isn't just about survival— it's about having the capacity to help others. Our ability …
015 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essentials for Your Go-Bag with Josh Farrell (Part 1)
“If you're prepared, you're not freaking out, you're taken care of, and you can help other people.” -Joshua Farrell
Being prepared for disaster is crucial for citizens and communities alike. When e…
014 Encore: How to Lighten the Load for Those Who Bear It with Sue Farren and Bailey Farren
“Don't isolate first responders by making them into heroes. The greatest thing that anyone can do is just say, ‘thank you for your service.’” -Susan Farren
“We owe it to our first responders to do…
013 Encore: How Unexpected Moments Can Reveal Your Inner Leader with Jocksana Corona
“Being a volunteer is a privilege… I wasn't documented so I volunteered a lot. And that volunteer work led many doors to be opened up for me.” -Jocksana Corona
Episode Description:
When disaster …
012 Encore: How to Rebuild as a Public Sector Official with Tennis Wick
“You're in that place where disaster hasn't hit you, but you know it’s coming. Start training now.” -Tennis Wick
Episode Description:
In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 wildfires that destro…