Serenbe Stories

About Serenbe Stories

Serenbe Stories is a podcast about making an impact, building a better life, and the extraordinary power of nature and community. Hear from founder Steve Nygren about Serenbe’s unlikely origins and from the many residents, artists, environmentalists, and thought leaders who have influenced the community’s development over the years. Join us as we share stories and conversations that capture the essence of this extraordinary place.

Publisher

Serenbe Media Network

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2019

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 172 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Building A World Through Words with Spoken Word Poet Sarah Kay

   Host [Host Name] interviews spoken word poet Sarah Kay about discovering the power of words and storytelling through performance.

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   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Introducing Season 14 of Serenbe Stories

   Host [Host Name] interviews impactful individuals like artists and community leaders, exploring the stories and ideas shaping Serenbe's unique blend of nature, arts, and community.

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   25 May 2026

   BONUS | From Biophilic Solutions: Steve Nygren & Katharine Wilkinson on Navigating Climate Emotions

   Biophilic Solutions is a podcast all about the connection between humans and nature. In this episode, host Monica Olsen is joined by guest co-host Steve Nygren and climate activist Dr. Katharine Wilkinson to explore what it means to move from climate anxiety to action, the importance of community in times of uncertainty, and the power of intergenerational collaboration in shaping a more hopeful future. Katharine is an acclaimed writer, teacher, and thought leader who has helped shape the mode...

Inside a recent episode

Building A World Through Words with Spoken Word Poet Sarah Kay

Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And so I came back the next week and then I was a 14 year old in a dive bar. And I said, Hello, I'm here for the poetry. And they said, Okay, sit over there and don't order any alcohol. And, and I did. And that is how I ended up being in the same space as all of these adult poets who came every week to share with each other in an open mic or poetry slam or as a feature. And I just watched and I listened and I absorbed. And miraculously, they made room for me as a 14-year-old. And they took me seriously as a poet and they listened to what I had to say and the way that I said it. And it was monumental on my formation of self, really, because it was communicated to me that there was room for me in poetry and And also that the art form was something that other people took seriously, that I could take seriously. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

72 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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