This past weekend, I attended the RegenWorld Summit | Envisioning a Regenerative Los Angeles, a gathering of thought leaders, visionaries, and changemakers dedicated to building a more sustainable future. The event was an inspiring deep dive into regeneration, innovation, and community-driven solutions, and it left me with plenty to reflect on.
Three Speakers Who Stood Out
While there were many insightful panelists and hosts throughout the day, three individuals particularly resonated with me:
Micha Mikailian – CEO, Geoship
My interest in Geoship was sparked by a previous visit to Cal Earth, where my girlfriend and I learned about sandbag earth-made structures. Geoships are different, but equally impressive, offering a new approach to sustainable, fire-resistant, and climate-adaptive housing. Built using bioceramic materials, these homes are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, making them a viable solution for fire-prone California as well as cold regions like Alaska.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Geoships is their Lego-like construction—mostly prefabricated in a factory with simple assembly instructions that allow even those with no construction experience to put them together in under four weeks. This scalability could revolutionize housing accessibility. Although Geoships aren’t yet legal in California, changing regulations in fire-prone areas may soon allow for their widespread adoption.
Sacha Stone – Founder, New Earth Haven
Sacha Stone’s talk was radically idealistic, deeply anti-establishment, and powerfully inspiring. His vision challenges conventional structures—governments, churches, and financial systems—and instead promotes a world where communities solve problems at the grassroots level, eliminating the need for laws, incarceration, and even traditional economies.
He believes that by living communally, growing food locally, and embracing regenerative systems, basic necessities like food and hygiene products could become practically free. While his ideas may be controversial, his passion for sustainable living and community-driven solutions is undeniably motivating. He has already built stunning regenerative communities in places like Bali and Africa, proving that his vision can be realized in tangible ways.
Peter Oppermann – Future Self Institute
Peter Oppermann, whom I had previously met at another event in Topanga, led a powerful Future Self visualization exercise. This guided meditation invited participants to imagine the regenerative community they wanted to create and then use an AI-powered tool to generate an image of their envisioned space, which was then displayed on a large screen.
Inspired by the moment, I took the leap and shared my vision with the audience. I spoke about how my Topanga home burned down in the Palisades Fire—a pivotal event that ignited my interest in sustainable and regenerative architecture. My AI-generated image featured geodesic domes, inspired by Micha Mikailian’s Geoship models, built on the very land where my home once stood. It included hiking trails, meditation labyrinths, and a breathtaking canyon view overlooking the Pacific Ocean—a vision of resilience and renewal.
Final Thoughts
The RegenWorld Summit was a catalyst for deep reflection and renewed commitment to sustainability. From hearing about scalable regenerative housing to envisioning community-driven futures, I left feeling energized about the possibilities ahead.
This event reaffirmed my belief that meditation and mindfulness are deeply intertwined with regenerative living. By fostering inner peace and clarity, we can better envision, create, and nurture the sustainable communities of tomorrow.
I’m excited to continue this journey and explore ways to integrate meditation, sustainability, and community-building into a cohesive practice.