Amber Runyon is the founder of Eleventh Candle Co., a social enterprise in Columbus, Ohio partnering with Legacy to redeem, restore, empower and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation and addiction. A once trafficked woman in Columbus, Ohio is employed while a village in Ethiopia is supported and orphaned children there are welcomed into homes when you purchase their products.
Useful links:
- Eleventh Candle Co. – Save 25% with code LIZBIZ
- Eleventh Candle Co. on Facebook
- @EleventhCandleCo on Twitter
- @EleventhCandleCo on Instagram
Show notes:
- “No one would ever describe me as sweet.”
- Amber was originally a nurse involved in social justice work.
- She shares her story behind her interest in social justice – sex-trafficking.
- Safe people, safe place, safe purpose – which is the link between addressing sex-trafficking and creating employment opportunities.
- People don’t know Africa is a continent.
- “You can’t always choose your chapters.”
- Why candles? This will surprise you.
- How many women she employs.
- How do they get the word out?
- What’s different about the way Amber speaks?
- On selling your stuff: “Show your clients what they need. And then show them how you fill that need.”
