After graduating from prestigious institutions like Smith College and Oxford University, Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo faced the harsh reality of limited opportunities that aligned with her passion for international development. So, with all of the right credentials, skills and experience, she decided to start her own social enterprise with her husband, Peter.
Their nonprofit is called DIFFvelopment, a groundbreaking organization empowering people of the African diaspora to become socially conscious entrepreneurs. DIFFvelopment’s innovative “consultrepreneurship” program combines intensive education in Black history and economics with practical entrepreneurship skills, helping participants build wealth while serving their communities.
Key highlights of DiFFvelopment’s accomplishments include:
- Launch of their flagship program in 2017
- Successful gala event in 2018
- Transformative impact on 2,500+ participants’ lives
- Unique curriculum blending history, economics, and entrepreneurship
- Focus on community-minded business development
Listen to this inspiring conversation about turning personal challenges into a movement that’s reshaping opportunities for the global Black community. Learn how Esi’s journey showcases the power of persistence and faith in creating meaningful and lasting change and donate to DIFFvelopment to help further the cause.
Featured Guest: Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo, CEO & Co-Founder of DIFFvelopment
Connect with DIFFvelopment: diffvelopment.org and @diffvelopment
