Sozo Podcast – Episode 9: The Rest of the Story with Amanda Campbell

In this episode, Haley sits down with Amanda Campbell, the Marketing Director for Sozo Children, to share the incredible story behind her journey from corporate life in Birmingham to full-time mission work in Uganda.

Amanda opens up about what it was like to leave a comfortable job in marketing and take a leap of faith. First as a volunteer, then as a missionary living and working alongside the Sozo community. She talks about the joys, the challenges, and the life-changing relationships she built along the way.

Here are some highlights from their conversation:

• How Amanda felt called to something more and what it took to make the leap from corporate life to the mission field.
• Preparing, emotionally and practically for her first three-month trip to Uganda.
• What it was like to get to know the Sozo kids, learn their names, and become part of daily life at the homes.
• Her journey from intern to missionary, to leading women’s ministry and helping start Sozo’s Kids Club.
• Stories of impact, like the growth of women’s Bible studies and how Kids Club came to life.
• What it was like to travel with the first Sozo Choir on tour in the U.S., and all the behind-the-scenes moments that came with it.
• Reflections on long-term relationships, child sponsorship, and why the work of Sozo Children continues to matter so deeply.

Amanda’s story is full of heart, courage, and faith and it’s a beautiful reminder of what can happen when you say “yes” to something bigger than yourself. If you’re curious about mission work, passionate about nonprofit leadership, or just love a good story of transformation, this one’s for you.

Want to get involved? Visit sozochildren.org
 to learn more about child sponsorship, mission opportunities, and how you can support the work in Uganda.

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Thanks for tuning in to The Rest of the Story. See you next time!