In this powerful episode, we meet Elca Grobler, a remarkable leader who left behind a lucrative career in finance to answer an undeniable calling to fight gender-based violence in India.
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Discover how her organization has peacefully resolved over 20,000 domestic violence cases and educated more than 4 million people about human trafficking prevention. Our guest shares the profound rewards of purpose-driven work, the importance of building a community of "Dragon Slayers" who share both the burden and the mission, and the practical realities of sustaining meaningful work when financial compensation isn't the primary reward.
This conversation explores the delicate balance between passion and practicality, the transformative power of getting "up close" to social problems, and how courage spreads between those doing difficult but vital work.
Content note: While this episode doesn't go into explicit detail, it does touch on sensitive topics including domestic violence and human trafficking. Please consider your personal well-being when choosing to listen.
Keypoints:
- Founder of My Choices Foundation addressing gender-based violence and sex trafficking in India
- Transitioned from corporate finance to social justice at age 40, moving her family to India
- Developed a holistic approach to supporting women and girls through community-led interventions
- Founded a program with an 87% peaceful resolution rate in family cases
- Focuses on breaking cycles of violence by working with both survivors and perpetrators
- Key mission: Providing women and girls with freedom of voice, choice, and potential
- Emphasizes the importance of "getting close" to social problems to create meaningful change
- Believes courage is contagious and transforms communities through empowerment
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