80k After Hours Highlights: #207 – Sarah Eustis-Guthrie on why she shut down her charity, and why more founders should follow her lead
Dec 2, 2024
In this conversation, Sarah Eustis-Guthrie, co-founder of the Maternal Health Initiative, shares her journey of establishing a charity focused on maternal health. She discusses the emotional toll of leadership and the often unseen challenges founders face. Sarah emphasizes why more charity founders should consider shutting down their organizations if they aren't making the expected impact. The discussion delves into the dynamics between donors and beneficiaries, questioning the effectiveness of long-standing charities and the need for strategic pivots.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Postpartum Planning Challenges
01:51 • 6min
Emotional Challenges of Charity Leadership
07:55 • 9min
Understanding Charity Dynamics: The Power of Donors vs. Beneficiaries
16:55 • 3min
Navigating Nonprofit Challenges: The Power of Strategic Pivoting
19:43 • 3min