Sarah Beisly is the co-founder of The Loyal Workshop, a Kolkata-based social enterprise empowering women trafficked into the sex trade through dignified employment. Originally from New Zealand, she’s driven by faith and a passion for justice.

In this episode, we cover:

• The gritty realities of the sex trade and how deception traps women.
• Why building trust is the foundation of freedom.
• The wild challenges of the workshop’s first two years—and how they overcame them.
• How faith shapes a business that empowers.
• The power of lament in creating a workplace that heals.

• • Practical advice for anyone dreaming of starting a social enterprise.

  
  

  00:00 Introduction to the Loyal Workshop

  05:35 Journey to Kolkata and Founding the Workshop

  10:29 Understanding the Impact of the Sex Trade

  15:32 The First Two Years of Challenges and Triumphs

  20:38 The Path to Freedom for Trafficked Women

  30:36 Capacity Challenges and Growth Goals

  34:47 Market Expansion and Sales Strategy

  37:16 Faith Integration in Business

  40:46 Cultural Dynamics and Spirituality

  44:57 The Importance of Lament

  54:21 Advice for Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs

  
  

  
  

  Follow Sarah & her work:

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloyalworkshop/ (@theloyalworkshop)

  Email: sarah@theloyalworkshop.com

  
  

  You can purchase The Loyal Workshop Goods here: https://theloyalworkshop.com/

  
  

  Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/upsidedownpeople/