Born Quote by Amanda Hearst
“In 2009, designer Tina Tangalakis went on a volunteer trip to Ghana and instantly fell in love with the country and its people. It was from that trip that Della was born, a company that provides jobs, education, and skills training to women in Ghana.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Amanda Hearst on Della, 2020
A designer’s volunteer experience sparked a social enterprise that empowers Ghanaian women through employment and training.
In simple terms: A trip inspired a business helping women in Ghana.
Key Takeaway
Leverage personal experiences to create impact.
Themes
social entrepreneurship
women empowerment
education
skill development
Mood
inspired
hopeful
Type
storytelling
motivational
When to use this quote
- starting a nonprofit
- corporate social responsibility
- women’s vocational training
- microfinance
- local hiring
Key Concepts
impact investing
community building
sustainable development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal passion translate into sustainable ventures?
- What challenges arise when scaling community-focused businesses?
A Different Perspective
Scaling impact requires consistent funding and local partnership.
