What does it take to tackle one of the world’s greatest needs—clean water access? In this episode, host Mark Porteous speaks with Paul Brown, founder of Walk for Water, who is currently walking across Africa to raise awareness and funds for sustainable water wells. A former U.S. military service member turned humanitarian, Paul shares how his journey is inspiring global support while equipping local communities with tools, training, and technology to create lasting solutions. This isn’t just a story about walking—it’s about love, faith, and determination fueling a movement for change.

Key Takeaways:

– Why Paul Brown is walking across Africa and how it’s raising global awareness.

– Paul’s personal journey from U.S. military service to leading global impact initiatives.

– How Walk for Water provides tools, training, and technology for lasting clean water solutions.

– How immersive narratives inspire worldwide participation and support.

– Why love and persistence are key to solving one of humanity’s greatest challenges.

About the Guest:

Paul “Waterboy” Brown is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, endurance walker, and founder of Servant Leadership Charities. His life purpose is to end the global water crisis by 2034. His 18-month, 8,500 km Walk for Water across Africa is both a personal challenge and a call to action—raising awareness & funding for water access and, where possible, equipping local teams to drill wells and transform entire communities.

A former soldier with leadership training in over 30 countries, Paul blends the calm precision of an operator with the heart of a servant leader. His for-profit real estate company provides affordable housing for 50+ people, generating sustainable income that covers his living expenses—so 100% of donations go directly to water projects.

Learn more: https://www.servantleadercharities.org/ 

About Me:

Hi, I’m Mark Porteous; the Soul Connector.

My stand is for ALL people to recognize themselves as Divine Beings who have chosen the human experience for a reason and to live in alignment with that knowing, so they can THRIVE in their purpose of transforming lives.

I help mission driven entrepreneurs to make their Soul Connections so that they can impact and change the world, scale their businesses to six and seven figures, and enjoy thrilling Soul Success in every arena of their lives.

Connect with me at:

https://markporteous.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcporteous 

https://www.instagram.com/mark.porteous1/ 

https://www.facebook.com/markcporteous/ 

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