Human trafficking is one of the darkest realities in our world today, but what if your business could be part of the solution? In this episode of Answer the Call, I sit down with my dear friend, Meredith Limoges, founder of Beaudin Designs and the Door of Hope nonprofit, to explore how she built a freedom business that provides hope, dignity, and financial independence for survivors of human trafficking.

💡 What is a Freedom Business?

A freedom business is a mission-driven business model designed to provide employment, training, and support for survivors of human trafficking. Rather than relying on donations, these businesses create sustainable solutions that help survivors regain financial independence and rebuild their lives.

💡What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Meredith turned a handbag business into a mission-driven movement

• The struggles of balancing business and ministry — and what she learned

• The biggest mistakes mission-driven entrepreneurs make (so you can avoid them!)

• Practical steps to start and scale a business that actually makes an impact

• Why profit and purpose can coexist—and how to build a sustainable freedom business

• The truth about human trafficking that most people don’t know

If you’ve ever felt called to start a business that truly makes a difference, this episode is for you.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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⌚️TIME STAMPS

00:00 Meet Meredith Limoges, founder of Beaudin Designs

04:32 How She Turned Her Calling Into a Business That Rescues Survivors

07:10 - The Hardest Part of Starting a Freedom Business  

10:25 - How to Start a Business That Supports Human Trafficking Survivors

15:30 - The Reality of Running a Trauma-Informed Workplace

28:20 - The Dark Reality of Pattaya, Thailand & The Birth of Door of Hope

45:14 - Connect with Meredith + Donate to Door of Hope