Leila Janah, an entrepreneur who started her company with limited funds, talks about overcoming poverty and building successful businesses that help others. She discusses her journey from cleaning toilets to employing nearly 10,000 people and helping almost 35,000 people move above the poverty line. The podcast covers topics such as resilience, overcoming adversity, personal growth, and finding purpose. It also explores the importance of compassion in the face of criticism and the challenges of running a socially impactful business.

Leila Janah, founder of Samasource and LXMI, is a trailblazing social entrepreneur dedicated to reversing poverty through sustainable employment. In this discussion, she shares her journey of grit and resilience, from cleaning toilets to creating impactful businesses. Leila emphasizes the importance of post-traumatic growth and introduces a four-step process for emotional well-being. Hear her insights on the power of pausing for reflection in decision-making and how empathy-driven entrepreneurship can change lives.

Leila Janah, founder and CEO of Samasource, discusses how digital work can reduce poverty and empower marginalized individuals. She challenges the idea of separating profit from social good, promoting 'impact sourcing' as a way for businesses to have a positive impact while being profitable. Janah delves into the gig economy, stressing the need for fair wages and protections, and highlights the importance of measuring outcomes over costs. Her insights encourage a shift towards integrating social entrepreneurship into the core of business practices.