CAMARA JACKSON - Crispy Courage

About this episode

Camara Jackson shares her journey of transforming her battle with sickle cell disease into a nonprofit that supports youth and families in New York City.

In this inspiring episode of Eating While Broke, host Coline Witt sits down with entrepreneur and changemaker Camara Jackson, founder of Elite Learners, Inc. Discover how Camara transformed her personal battle with sickle cell disease into a powerful mission—building a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uplifts youth and families across New York City. Camara shares the real story behind Elite Learners: from overcoming challenges and securing funding, to developing innovative youth programs and advocating for community safety. You’ll get a glimpse into her daily resilience, the impact of COVID-19, and how a simple fried chicken meal connects to her roots and vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Coline Witt

Guest: Camara Jackson

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• nonprofit
• youth programs
• community safety
• personal resilience

Keywords

• sickle cell disease
• nonprofit
• youth empowerment
• community advocacy
• COVID-19 impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elite Learners, Inc.

Products: fried chicken

Places: New York City

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