Building a Better Future for Malawi’s Children with Alaina Baker - Ep.328
Release Date: 06/11/2025
Educating for a Free Society with Marsha Familaro Enright - Ep.341
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What does it really take to thrive in a free society, especially when the internet can feel like one giant, loud village? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Marsha Familaro Enright to unpack intellectual independence, self-reliance, and why the classics still matter. They explore how to evaluate information, resist social pressure, and design learning that transforms students into confident problem-solvers at any age. What You Will Learn: The real meaning of intellectual independence and why it’s the backbone of a free society. How...
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Breaking Free from Self-Doubt and Finding Your Voice with Amy L. Bernstein - Ep.334
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Finding the Joy in Career Reinvention with Michelle Schafer - Ep.332
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Finding the Joy in Career Reinvention with Michelle Schafer - Ep.331 What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Michelle Schafer, certified coach, author, and career transition expert. After spending 25 years in what she thought were “secure” corporate roles, Michelle was twice restructured, which ultimately led her to create a thriving coaching business. Michelle shares practical strategies for preparing for career change before crisis hits, negotiating from a place of value, and finding...
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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