How One Man Is Empowering Women In Ghana To Escape Sex Work Through Business Skills | The Making of Me

What if business could become a pathway out of exploitation and into dignity, ownership, and freedom?In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Michael Podolny — former Wall Street banker and founder of Theodora Africa — shares how a life-changing encounter in Ghana led him to build a social enterprise that empowers women to transition out of sex work through business training, digital skills, and remote work opportunities.Through the story of Mary and many others, Michael explains how intentional business design can create real, sustainable change while giving women the tools to rebuild their lives with independence and purpose.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The turning point from finance to social impact entrepreneurshipHow Theodora Africa helps women build new careersThe role of business skills in breaking cycles of exploitationWhy ownership is key to sustainable empowermentChallenges of building impact-driven organizations in vulnerable communitiesHow one encounter can spark a global movementThis conversation is a reminder that business, when designed with purpose, can become one of the most powerful tools for human transformation. Change begins with opportunity.🔗 Connect with Theodora Africa: https://theodoraafrica.com/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if you believe business can create real social impact🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — what role do you think business should play in solving social issues?#TheMakingOfMe #MichaelPodolny #TheodoraAfrica #SocialImpact #WomenEmpowerment #HumanTraffickingAwareness #BusinessForGood #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #AfricaStories #PurposeDrivenBusiness #MakingOfMePodcast