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Proof you can raise millions building tech for social justice w/ Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Season 3 · Episode 31

Proof you can raise millions building tech for social justice w/ Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

Black Tech Green Money · The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

September 28, 202141m 55s

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Show Notes

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is a social justice advocate and CEO at Promise, which helps people avoid utility shutoffs, license revocations, sky-high interest fees, and even incarceration with flexible, interest-free payment plan, a range of payment options, and 24/7 client support. She was also a union organizer and previously served as Princes manager.

On this episode, Phaedra talks with Will Lucas about how tech can amplify social justice work, how one experience prepares you for the next, and how to pivot gracefully.

Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas

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