The Cost of Courage: Trusting the Journey When There Is No Plan with Jessica Zapata

Quiet Empire Podcast by Safaa Alam

Episode notes

Jessica Zapata — global social impact leader and founder of the Winged Foundation — talks about leaving corporate tech in Canada for purpose-driven work in international development.

Jessica shares her unexpected move to Nairobi, what it really takes to run a 100% volunteer-operated NGO, and how the Winged Foundation provides English scholarships and technology to youth in Colombia.

They also get personal — on leading with empathy, maintaining dignity in storytelling, and redefining success beyond income.

Timestamps:

02:02 – Corporate tech to international development

05:41 – Identity across cultures

07:54 – Love & visibility in Nairobi

16:03 – The moment that changed everything

31:53 – Scholarships & tech for youth

45:12 – Dignity in social impact storytelling

58:21 – Rapid-fire ... 

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