Liz On Biz With Liz Theresa

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.”