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Episode 54: Jess with Crazy Love Africa
30 minutes Posted May 26, 2026 at 1:10 pm.
Introduction & Guest Welcome
Episode Overview: Crazy Love Africa
Interview Kickoff: Personal & Professional Background
Faith Journey & Values
Adoption Story & Founding Crazy Love Africa
Economic Empowerment: Micro-Business Grants
Child Sponsorship & Education Needs
Sisterhood Support Circles & Savings Groups
Program Growth & Healthcare Challenges (USAID withdrawal)
Impact Story: Tina & Rosemary
Survival, Pride & Community Outcomes
Fair Trade Artisan Crafts & Ethical Sales
Skills Training: Sewing, Serger & New Product Lines
Local Leadership, Mentorship & Sustainability
Inspiration: Dignity over Saviorism & Mutual Aid
How to Get Involved: Shop, Sponsor, Volunteer
Closing & Final Call-to-Action
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In this episode Amanda and Bret speak with Jess Wiederholt, founder of Crazy Love Africa, about how adopting children from East Africa inspired her to empower single mothers in Western Uganda through micro-business grants, sisterhood support circles, fair-trade artisan work, and child sponsorships.
Hear how a community-centered, dignity-first approach transforms lives, builds local leadership, and offers practical ways listeners can help through shopping fair-trade, sponsoring a student, volunteering, or donating.