Alfa Demmelash grew up on less than a dollar a day against the backdrop of torture and murder in Ethiopia. Today, she is living the American dream and helping others do the same.
Alfa started a nonprofit, Rising Tide Capital, where small business owners, including women, minorities and other underserved populations, learn the skills they need to be successful.
Watch this amazing video of small business owners describing how Alfa has helped them grow their businesses.
In the next video, Alfa tells her own story of escaping Ethiopia to pursue the American Dream.
Alfa is a shining example of passion in action. I hope you enjoyed her story as much as I did. Special thanks to my sister-in-law, Lynn Morin,for sharing this amazing story with me.
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Welcome to my blog. You may know me as Laurie Morin, a somewhat wonky law professor, business owner and friend to the downtrodden. But beneath this mild-mannered exterior lies the soul of RENAISSANCE GIRL. She sings arias, she dances with the stars, she writes poetry and speaks 20 languages. She is on a journey around the globe to spread a message of love and prosperity. Read on to join her adventures. 