In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?” Here’s what they had to say.

How can we survive when plans always fall behind changes? As our climate drastically changes, monstrous natural disasters are inevitable. Whether it be a tornado or a tsunami, natural disasters disrupt our lives big time. Knowing this, how can we strategically plan to mitigate the disruptions? How can we support our communities as we all take hit of nature’s changes?

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0:00 Tornado and Money

4:58 Hurricane Irma

9:00 Hawaiian Tsunami

13:57 Being Broke for School

Imagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it.

Don’t let the numbers deceive you. Money decisions and experiences are all associated with feelings and emotions, but no one really talks about their money-feelings. In these bitesize chats with strangers, we reflect on how our life experiences are intertwined with money and how, in turn, we associate money with certain emotions. How do you feel about money? and How do you want to feel about money?

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