About this episode

Charles Schwartz interviews Paul Hutchinson about his journey from entrepreneur to advocate against human trafficking and the importance of purpose in business.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Charles sits down with Paul Hutchinson, founder of The Child Liberation Foundation, to explore how purpose, courage, and conviction can transform unimaginable darkness into a mission for global impact. Paul opens up about his journey from entrepreneur and investor to undercover operative helping rescue children from human trafficking networks around the world. He shares what led him to step into some of the most dangerous environments on earth, revealing how faith, responsibility, and moral clarity became the foundation of his life's work. From high-stakes rescue operations to the emotional aftermath of witnessing exploitation firsthand, Paul unpacks the psychological toll, and the unshakable resolve, required to fight modern slavery. Together, they dive into the reality of human trafficking, the misconceptions surrounding it, and what individuals and leaders can do to become part of the solution. They explore the intersection of business success and humanitarian responsibility, challenging the idea that purpose and profit must live in separate worlds. This isn't just a conversation about rescue missions. It's a blueprint for living…

Topics covered

• human trafficking
• entrepreneurship
• global impact
• rescue operations
• business and purpose
• moral responsibility

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