In this episode of “Brazil (is not) for Beginners,” Isaac interviews Lina Kempf, co-founder of Aliança Empreendedora, about her organization's mission to support micro-entrepreneurs in Brazil, often from lower-income backgrounds. Lina shares her personal journey from Colombia to Brazil, detailing how her experiences with junior enterprises in Curitiba inspired her to focus on social ventures. Key takeaways from the conversation include:

·      The unique challenges faced by micro-entrepreneurs inlow-income communities;

·      The evolution and impact of Aliança Empreendedora’ssupport programs;

·      The critical role of public policy and advocacy inempowering micro-entrepreneurs;

·      Success stories highlighting the personaltransformation of individuals through entrepreneurship;

·      The cultural and economic importance of promotingentrepreneurial self-awareness and dignity among marginalized groups.

·      And lots more!