Introduction
I was so inspired by my next guest after spending a week with him in Rwanda, that I just had to have him on the show. Reza Marvasti is the Founder and CEO of The Power of Play – an NGO that builds sustainable playgrounds for children in underpriveledged communities all around the world. Reza is a former professional extreme athlete who after a life-changing event went on a journey of self-discovery. This led him to discover his life’s purpose of creating safe spaces for children who have experienced extreme hardship. By doing this, kids rediscover childhood, process trauma, and make sense of the world through creativity and play.
In this episode, Reza and I talk about his difficult childhood, how The Power of Play operates and builds playgrounds, and how, after searching for so long, Reza found the meaning of life.
Show Notes
03:29 Introduction to Reza
05:22 Speed flying
08:20 Reza’s sports background
11:37 How Reza found his purpose
13:50 How Reza connected to children
15:56 Reza’s journey
18:06 Reza’s first playground
29:00 The meaning of life
30:56 How The Power Of Play is funded
32:25 How a playground is built
36:37 How a playground impacts the community
40:00 The main goal for The Power of Play
44:37 Reza’s frustration with excessive wealth
48:33 One thing Reza wants to remind humanity of
51:00 Volunteer opportunities for families
52:30 Spencer’s favourite moments in Rwanda
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