005: Team Dynamics and Giving Back to the Community with Denzel Austin Thompson

Denzel Austin Thompson grew up in North Philly. During a service trip to New Orleans he got the idea to plant urban gardens in empty lots in his neighborhood back home. He is the co-creator of the Philadelphia Urban Creators and has since received multiple awards for his continued commitment to the community and his neighbors.

One purchase for $100 or less that’s drastically impacted your life

• Small backyard greenhouse (pictured below)

Sustainable Mindset Book

• The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities by Will Allen

Parting piece of guidance

• Think more like a plant, they’ve been around far longer than we have and we have a lot we can learn from them.

Interview Links

• Denzel’s Facebook Page 
• Denzel’s Instagram

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