S2E5 / Fight for a cause with Susan Banister

Susan Banister is head of business development at Hope for Justice and the Slave Free Alliance — two international organisations that are working hard to bring an end to modern slavery.

Susan has a background in business development and sales. But it was the story behind Hope for Justice where she really found her calling. With Hope for Justice she leads team that supports the victims of slavery. And with it’s sister organisation, the Slave Free Alliance she’s a consultant and advisor to businesses small and large… always aiming to educate and eradicate slavery from supply chains.

Today, Susan is one of the country’s most influential people when it comes to ending modern slavery. So in this episode, we sit down with Susan and find out how you can be more visionary by fighting for a cause.

KEY LESSON

Fight for a cause

HIGHLIGHTS

01:42 Introduction
03:15 Ben Cooley
05:05 William Wilberforce
06:54 Definitions of modern slavery 
09:22 Communicating a vision
12:36 Supporting the mission 
19:34 Advice to younger self
20:10 GETMO
22:12 Key lessons
23:36 Close

REFERENCES

The Slave Free Alliance
https://www.slavefreealliance.org

Hope for Justice
https://hopeforjustice.org