Summary
Lisa, the co-founder of Storm Saver, shares her journey asan entrepreneur and the importance of rainwater harvesting. She discusses her background, the influence of her father, and the challenges she faced in starting and growing the business. Lisa emphasises the importance of values,passion, and empowerment in building a strong team and company culture. She also explains the process of rainwater harvesting and the various applications for collected rainwater. The conversation discusses the importance of water conservation and the concept of water neutrality. It highlights the need to reduce water consumption and find alternative sources of water, such as rainwater harvesting and water reuse. The conversation also touches on theimpact of water scarcity on the environment and the need for education and awareness about water conservation. The role of women in leadership and the challenges they face in male-dominated industries is also discussed.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:55 Early Life and Inspiration
09:49 Overcoming Challenges and Starting Again
13:42 Role Transition and Company Growth
21:41 Recruitment and Values
26:08 Skills and Fit in Hiring
30:09 Rainwater Harvesting and Filtration
33:54 Using Rainwater and Applications
35:45 Water scarcity in the UK
36:52 Water neutrality and rainwater harvesting
37:48 Flood prevention and rainwater collection
38:54 Benefits of rainwater harvesting
40:20 Balancing water resources
41:46 Challenges of sustainable urban drainage systems
44:36 Changing consumer behaviour towards water usage
46:03 Water reuse and meeting regulations
49:09 Importance of education and awareness
50:34 The role of mentors and support networks
53:22 Overcoming challenges as a woman in leadership
57:52 Finding inspiration and motivation
59:06 Empowering and nurturing others
01:02:30 Defining success and pride in the business
01:06:46 Finding personal time and interests
01:08:23 The importance of pets and mental health
