This Thanksgiving and holiday season, we’re bringing you an inspiring conversation with Elisha C, a trailblazer on a mission to end poverty in Haiti. Elisha shares how her passion for sustainable change started during a mission trip in college and grew into a lifelong commitment, including creating jobs, investing deeply in the village of Fond Doux, awarding close to 500 scholarships to go to school. 

Now, she’s combining her love for movement and giving back with Rise Beyond All Odds, a challenge that’s all about biking, running, or walking to raise funds and awareness for education, jobs, and meals in Haiti. Tune in to learn how you can join the movement, stay motivated during the busy holiday season, and make an impact from anywhere in the world.

This episode is packed with Elisha’s incredible story, practical tips for fitness beginners, and the power of gratitude in action. Let’s pedal, run, or walk toward a better future—together!

Learn More About Rise Beyond All Odds:

You can join people across the U.S. and the nations and bike, run, and walk in December to bring awareness to Haiti's struggles and fundraise support for a mission of hope. Rise Beyond All Odds is a movement challenge raising funds to fight for the disadvantaged to rise above the odds and pursue their dreams.

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About Elisha C:  

Elisha C is a changemaker whose journey to fight poverty began in 2009 during a mission trip to Haiti as a UCLA sophomore. Witnessing families without basic needs sparked her passion for creating long-term solutions. In 2013, she launched Impactful Market to support sustainable, fair trade jobs for artisans and farmers in Haiti. She also established a scholarship program in Fond Doux, providing close to 500 scholarships and celebrating the village’s first-ever graduation in 2016.

As Executive Director of Fair Trade LA since 2018, Elisha has championed fair wages for global artisans and helped designate Los Angeles as North America’s largest Fair Trade City and championed efforts to make the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics a Fair Trade Olympics. She also hosts the FAIR Talks Podcast, exploring fair trade, sustainability, and solutions to global issues.

With over $220,000 invested in Haiti and a commitment to empowering communities, Elisha’s work is a testament to the transformative power of education, fair trade, and economic opportunity.

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