In this episode Melissa speaks with Joy Kolin, Executive Director and Board President of Giving Joy.   Joy has 20-years of experience in the field of international development, a career that has taken her to over 60 countries. Throughout her travels, Joy found herself touched by a common trend - the immense ability of women to affect positive change if given the resources and opportunities to do so. In 2018 she established Giving Joy as a way to harness and grow the power and the influence of women-led ventures the world over. Now, women from any country, across any trade or industry, can apply for a one-time grant between $250 to $500 to jump start and/or expand their operations.   To learn more check out: -       Giving Joy: https://givingjoygrants.org  -       Email: [email protected]  ***Thanks to Ziada Abeid for editing the show.***