E4: Lisa Nesser - Building a social enterprise abroad

Lisa Nesser arrived in Thailand 15 years ago with $500 in her bank account and a round-trip ticket home. But after seeing the way Burmese refugees were being denied entrance to Thai schools, she decided to open her own school in her back yard. Since then, she’s created a small empire of social enterprises in Chiang Mai (a vegan restaurant, a zero-waste store, a donation center, and many more), and has mentored dozens of Burmese refugees to help them start their own successful social enterprises. Lisa is a powerhouse social entrepreneur, and it was an honor to sit down with her for this conversation. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in social entrepreneurship and not-for-profit work abroad.You can learn more about Lisa's non-profit, Thai Freedom House, at thaifreedomhouse.orgYou can get in touch with me, Sam Kern, at radicallydifferentpodcast.com or via Instagram @radicallydifferentpodcastHave feedback on this episode? I’d love to hear it. Your ideas are absolutely essential in helping me understand how to do this better. Tell me what you love, what you hate, what you want more of. Support the show