#5 - Betsy Small

Betsy Small grew up aware of both her privileged place in the world and her family's rapid rise from poverty and persecution. Both left a mark, resulting in decades of empathy and action--at home and in some of the most vulnerable places in the world.

For more information about Betsy, check out her website here.

Betsy Small

Getting started in Sierra Leone, 1984

A day at the Tikonkor Primary School, 1985

With Ms. Sando's daughter and namesake, Bondu Betsy

Visiting the village church, now a pre-school, 2013

Betsy's book (find it here on Amazon)

Show Credits:

SP/FS Producer & Host: Christopher Wurst

Opening Voices: Dmitri Wurst, Elena Wurst, Kjara Wurst, Christopher Wurst

Show Artwork: Kate Furby

Voice of Dubious Aunt Deb: Cathy Zielske

Cold Open Music: BWM – The Brina Band

Dubious Ant Deb Music: Cass County Beauty Queen – Alan Singley

Episode Music:

Interview date: June 24, 2025