Dec 9, 2017
In this episode, we talk to Sarah Chapman, who left her job to start her own non-profit. Almost six years later, she shares stories about her journey, lessons learned and relevant advice from her father. Enjoy the show!
Show Notes:
4:20: How Sarah went from medical device sales to starting her own non-profit.
9:15: Why Benin felt like home when she landed.
11:30: "Fear or hope."
13:05: What her friends and family said when she told them she was moving to Benin.
16:05: Never steal papayas from your neighbor's trees.
18:20: How Sarah built trust with the village when she arrived.
23:47: "Yes is the answer. What is the question?"
32:01: 2016 was a rough year.
35:32: "Everything in life is temporary"
40:54: "I am not always right."
48:24: An ironic story that found Sarah being interrogated on the side of the road by armed policeman.
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Book Recommendation:
Hunter's Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases by David R Hill