Send us a text “You don’t get smarter in the crisis. We use what was built beforehand.” In this episode of Shared Ground, Sean and Allan talk with Dr. Dan Dworkis -emergency physician, performance coach, and author of The Emergency Mind - about what it means to prepare for, move through, and grow after high stakes moments. Dan speaks of individual,…

Send us a text Sean spends a few minutes reflecting on resilience with Amit Singh. CEO of startup fusion company, NearStar Fusion, Amit talks about childhood through fatherhood, learning the ropes through leading a cutting-edge energy company. He brings a pragmatic view to approaching difficult times, yet manages to do so with an underlying optimis…

Send us a text Today Allan and Sean talk with Joy Gruver about her response to the January fires in the LA region, and more broadly about responding when others are struggling. We weave between personal stories of giving and professional insights into textile sustainability. On the personal side, what started as delivering a basic care package with…

Send us a text What happens when everyday life collides with catastrophe? When a food delivery arrives at your doorstep just as wildfire races down the hillside toward your home? These surreal moments reveal who we truly are and how communities respond when crisis strikes. Stream the episode here, or follow on your favorite streaming service (Apple…

Send us a text Along with the longer episodes, Allan and I will share shorter conversations with amazing people we encounter that are working to enable resilient communities around the world. Stream the episode here, or follow on your favorite streaming service (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc). I met Torend during DC's inagural climate week. Her pers…

Send us a text In this first episode of Shared Ground (www.shared-ground.com), Allan sits down with Sean and Nina to explore the roots of the project and the personal stories that brought it to life. Together, we talk through the fires that changed everything for Sean and Nina's family—what it felt like, what was lost, and why those experiences pus…