In this episode of The Fire Break, Steve Wolf sits down with Mesut Bilgili, founder of the initiative Life After Disaster. Mesut shares his journey from a career in advertising to disaster recovery work, inspired by the devastating earthquake in Turkey that affected his family’s hometown. He discusses the challenges of rebuilding communities after such disasters and the importance of listening to those impacted. Mesut emphasizes the need for human connection and collaboration as the foundation for recovery efforts. Together, they explore the potential for creating global networks of grassroots organizations to share knowledge and better prepare for future disasters. Through personal experiences and reflections, Mesut’s story illustrates how even small acts of support can make a significant impact in the midst of large-scale devastation.