The Impossible Network 065: Hunter Johansson - The Social Activist Twin to Scarlett
Guest Overview
Born and raised in New York to an American Mother and Danish Architect Father, a community activist grandmother, and twin brother to Scarlet Johansson, he’s on a mission to save lives through renewable energy, is this week’s guest Hunter Johansson.
(In part one) Hunter shares his experience of growing up in Manhattan, the values passed on to him by family, friends, and mentors, and finding his path and purpose in life.
(In part two ) Hunter explains his NGO’s mission to save lives in hurricane-hit regions by installing solar power units in first responder fire and police stations and how he co-founded Solar Responders, with London born Las Vegas-based fire captain Richard Burt.
Hunter discusses his mission to help the disadvantaged people of Puerto Rico, still devastated by the 2017 Hurricane and his vision to extend the renewable technology to other regions threatened by the ever-increasing risk of life threaten hurricanes and climate change
Finally, we cover his principles, influences and advice.
I hope you enjoy the humble, yet the indomitable spirit of Hunter Johansson.
What We Discuss
Hunter’s upbringing in NYC
The importance of family
His relationship with his twin Scarlett
Hunter discusses finding his path to purpose in life
His love of the environment
The Impact of Hurricane Sandy
The enduring memory of 9/11
His respect for the first responders and fire crews
His many work experiences
Hunter’s passion for helping people
The effect Hurricane Maria had on him
Meeting Captain Richard Burt
Forming Solar Responders
How Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson supported his mission
The impact of solar technology on future hurricanes
The challenges of raising funds for the NGO
Empowering the Puerto Ricans locals
His principles
His hard choices
Who has made him reevaluate himself
Where he goes to discover new ideas
His impossible question answer
Where and when in history
The book he recommends
Social Links
Links in the Show
Terry Tempest Williams Erosion
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