Artisans as the Center of Community Economic Development - The Journey of Alicia Wallace
Her CEO Journey™: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women EntrepreneursShow Notes
Many businesses strive to create lasting social impact. To pursue this mission, you can invest in multiple endeavors and work with as many groups as you prefer. However, there’s one step you need to take for your efforts to truly matter. Listen to the people you want to serve; understand their needs. Alicia Wallace is the co-founder and COO of All Across Africa. She was driven to help people even before the organization's founding. By working with African families, they’ve created and refin...
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