Building a Better Future for Malawi’s Children with Alaina Baker - Ep.327
Release Date: 06/11/2025
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info_outlineHave you ever felt a quiet pull inside, a persistent tug toward something bigger than yourself? Something that keeps showing up, even when you try to take the “safe” path? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Alaina Baker, Executive Director of Uplift Malawi, to explore what happens when you finally answer that calling. From a Midwest childhood to leading a global nonprofit, Alaina shares how a career in corporate marketing couldn’t silence the voice inside telling her to make a deeper impact. What began as a side passion became her life’s mission, empowering children in Malawi through sustainable education, community development, and health access.
Alaina doesn't just talk about building schools, she reveals how Uplift Malawi creates entire ecosystems of support that meet students’ basic needs and set them up for long-term success. You’ll hear how they overcame corrupt contractors, how they use data to track impact, and how they’re tackling the HIV/AIDS epidemic with education and dignity.
This episode is more than inspiring, it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever wondered if following their heart could change the world.
What You Will Learn:
The importance of building sustainable, community-rooted education models in places like Malawi.
How Uplift Malawi supports both students and teachers with housing, nutrition, and mental well-being.
What a 100% donation model is and how it builds trust with supporters.
How life skills programs like sewing, agriculture, and sanitation education help break the cycle of poverty.
Why menstrual education and gender-specific support are vital to keeping girls in school.
How access to clean water and solar energy transforms a school into a thriving community hub.
The ripple effect of educating one child and how it impacts entire families and villages.
What makes Malawi unique as a peaceful but underserved nation in need of educational support.
Why it takes long-term commitment, not quick fixes, to create global educational equity.
How to align your career with your deeper purpose by listening to your inner call for impact.
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