Social Impact Leader

Passing the Torch with Sarah Buchanan-Sasson

Episode Summary

Sitting down with us today is Atlanta native, founder and former executive director of Kula Project, Sarah Buchanan-Sasson. Kula Project is a nonprofit eradicating poverty through the development of entrepreneurs in Rwanda. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of her nonprofit, Sarah reflects on her experiences and what she has learned personally about herself and being a nonprofit leader. Listen as she tackles the topics of “burnout”, stepping down to best empower the oganization, and transitioning into a new position. The nonprofit leader also shares the impact of Kula Project in Rwanda. Wanna learn more about Sarah and the inspiring work of Kula project? Click the link to listen!

Episode Notes

Sitting down with us today is Atlanta native, founder and former executive director of Kula Project, Sarah Buchanan Sasson. Kula Project is a nonprofit eradicating poverty through the development of entrepreneurs in Rwanda. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of her nonprofit,  Sarah reflects on  her experiences and what she has learned personally about herself and being a nonprofit leader. Listen as she tackles the topics of “burnout”, stepping down to best empower the oganization, and transitioning into a new position. The nonprofit leader also shares the impact of Kula project in Rwanda.  Wanna learn more about Sarah and the inspiring work of Kula project? Click the link to listen! Learn more about Kula Project here.

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