Lisa Craven from Stormsaver

SummaryLisa, 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:55 Early Life and Inspiration09:49 Overcoming Challenges and Starting Again13:42 Role Transition and Company Growth21:41 Recruitment and Values26:08 Skills and Fit in Hiring30:09 Rainwater Harvesting and Filtration33:54 Using Rainwater and Applications35:45 Water scarcity in the UK36:52 Water neutrality and rainwater harvesting37:48 Flood prevention and rainwater collection38:54 Benefits of rainwater harvesting40:20 Balancing water resources41:46 Challenges of sustainable urban drainage systems44:36 Changing consumer behaviour towards water usage46:03 Water reuse and meeting regulations49:09 Importance of education and awareness50:34 The role of mentors and support networks53:22 Overcoming challenges as a woman in leadership57:52 Finding inspiration and motivation59:06 Empowering and nurturing others01:02:30 Defining success and pride in the business01:06:46 Finding personal time and interests01:08:23 The importance of pets and mental health