How to Build Communities of the Future ft. Real Estate Developer Natalie Voland of GI Quo Vadis - Impact Everywhere

Impact Everywhere | Positive Impact in Unexpected Places

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Is it possible to make money while doing good, or are these two concepts mutually exclusive? Joining us on the show to testify about her experience is Natalie Voland, the president of GI Quo Vadis, GI Quo Vadis is a mission-driven real estate development company with the vision of consciously building communities through the preservation and restoration of historically significant buildings, adaptively repositioning these assets to create employment opportunities for entrepreneurs. With a background in social work, Natalie was somewhat of an outsider in the real estate world when she first inherited the failing family business. Her strong focus on sustainability and community initially got her far more criticism than support. But after 25 years, she has earned the admiration of everyone in her circle, from employees and tenants to once-hostile community members.

In this episode, Natalie talks extensively about the problem with planned obsolescence, the consequences of failing to pay attention to sustainability, and why people, profit, and the planet deserve equal consideration whenever any decision is made at their table. Tuning in, listeners will hear how she convinced others about the credibility of her vision, what she did to turn enemies into advocates, the measures of her success, and why you have to stand up for what you believe in at all costs. Check out the full episode at your preferred podcast platform linked below:

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