Ground Zero: Courage, Service, and the Stories We Must Never Forget Guest: Solange Schwalbe

The Wisdom Transfer · Aug 13, 2026 · 22m

History…

is remembered…

through…

stories.

But some…

stories…

can only…

be told…

by those…

who were…

there.

In this episode of The Wisdom Transfer, Solange Schwalbe shares her remarkable journey from Emmy Award-winning Hollywood sound editor to Ground Zero safety monitor, offering a rare firsthand account of the recovery effort following the September 11 attacks.

Together, we explore service, courage, resilience, storytelling, leadership, sacrifice, remembrance, and the extraordinary humanity displayed during one of America’s most defining moments.

Whether you’re interested in history…