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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 55 MIN

Turning Tragedy into Purpose: Stefan Wissenbach’s Mission to Build 100 Schools

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In this deeply moving episode of Spark Changemakers, host Nikki Giant sits down with Stefan Wissenbach — bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of the Magic Future Foundation. Stefan shares his powerful journey of turning personal tragedy into a global mission to build 100 schools in the world’s poorest communities.After the sudden loss of his son, Oli, Stefan and his family channelled their grief into purpose, creating lasting impact through education. Their foundation has already built over 27 schools, with many more in progress. Stefan discusses the power of vision, purpose, and values, the importance of collaboration, and how anyone can make a meaningful difference in the world.🎧 Listen in as we discuss:✔️How tragedy shaped the mission behind the Magic Future Foundation✔️The impact of education on breaking the cycle of poverty✔️The power of vision, courage, and taking action in the face of adversity✔️How you can get involved in building a school or supporting the initiative📌 Get Involved:Learn more about the Magic Future Foundation: www.oliverwissenbach.comGet a copy of Oli’s book: Sam Leaper’s Little Book of WisdomJoin the 30 in 30 team challenge to help build a school: https://oliverwissenbach.com/30in30 Follow Stefan on LinkedIn: Stefan WissenbachRead the book Stefan mentioned, Free to Focus 👉 Share this episode with a friend and help us spread the word!

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