The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh Steph Speirs Will Change How You Think About Money—For Good
May 6, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, Steph Speirs, co-founder of Solstice and board member of the Sierra Club Foundation, challenges traditional notions of wealth. She argues for a shift towards defining wealth by sustainability and community well-being rather than mere accumulation. They explore how the clean energy transition can empower communities, especially in disadvantaged areas, and emphasize the importance of collective action and local initiatives. The conversation inspires listeners to consider how we can all contribute to a thriving future for both people and ecosystems.
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Redefining Wealth Beyond Money
- Wealth should be redefined as the ability to enjoy abundance like clean air, water, well-being, and community inclusion.
- True wealth includes time, health, education, and belonging beyond financial measures.
Poison and Healing Coexist
- Steph got a painful rash from a poison ivy-like plant in rural India, but a local used a nearby plant to heal it.
- This showed her how poison and healing coexist in nature, highlighting nature's complexity.
Financial System vs. Planetary Health
- Our current financial system prioritizes short-term monetization that harms human and planetary health.
- We must shift trillions from extractive economies to regenerative ones by valuing well-being over GDP.