EP 03: It’s time for a redesign

Pod of Gold host, Stefanie Overbeck, shares the story of building a sustainable “Swiss mountain” in the Dubai desert only to watch the foundation crumble underneath her. (10m 13s)

Founder of PolyMoney, Stefanie envisions a world of creativity, collaboration, and abundance. “When we can all see money as a tool, we can build a society where everyone wins.”  She also believes that knowledge should be free and accessible, a central tenet of the PolyMoney enterprise.

Relevant Facts and Links:

• Further reading on sustainable development in Dubai:
  • https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/urban-expeditions/green-buildings/dubai-ecological-footprint-sustainable-urban-city/
• Further reading on labor in the United Arab Emirates:
  • https://www.theguardian.com/global/gallery/2008/oct/08/1
  • https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gq889w/slaves-of-happiness-island-0000412-v21n8