Welcome back to ANDEDAN! On this inspiring episode, we sit down with Fabiah Lherisson, the brilliant mind behind Ayizan, an innovative online marketplace linking Haitian artizans to the world. Fabiah shares her deeply personal journey, starting from her roots in Haiti and the profound experience of leaving her homeland at a young age. She recounts how her return visits ignited a powerful desire to contribute to Haiti's future, leading her to a pivotal moment at the base of Citadelle Laferrière. It was there, through a simple yet powerful encounter with a street vendor, that her focus shifted from nonprofit work to entrepreneurship. This encounter solidified her conviction that business, not just aid, holds the key to truly uplifting Haiti. But Fabiah's path wasn't without its challenges. She candidly discusses the unexpected hurdles she faced when starting Ayizan, including a crucial cautionary tale about trademarks – a lesson every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear to save themselves a lot of heartache. Today, Ayizan is making Haitian art, craftsmanship, and magic accessible globally, empowering local creators and sharing Haiti's vibrant spirit. It’s creating a platform where you can "immerse yourself in our spirited works of art" and "experience a little bit of our magic – right at home." Get ready to be inspired by Fabiah's incredible resilience and her unwavering commitment to Haiti's future. Tune in! On IG: Ayizan: @ayizan.ht ANDEDAN: @andedanpod Naomie Labaty: @iamnaomiel Nan epizòd ANDEDAN sa a, nou chita pale ak Fabiah Lherisson, vizyonè ki dèyè Ayizan, yon platfòm sou entènèt ki konekte atizan Ayisyen ak lemonn antye. Fabiah rakonte istwa pèsonèl li, depi anfans, doulè li te santi lè li te kite peyi l tou piti, epi kijan vizit li te fè Ayiti yo te limen yon gwo dezi pou kontribye nan avni peyi a. Dekouvri moman kle sa a, nan pye Sitadèl Laferrière, ki te oryante l vè antreprenarya: yon rankont senp, men ki gen anpil fòs, ak yon machann nan lari ki te fè l konprann pi byen ke se biznis ki pral vrèman ede Ayiti vanse. Fabiah pale tou ouvètman sou defi inatandi li te rankontre lè li te kòmanse Ayizan, tankou yon istwa enpòtan sou trademark ke chak antreprenè k ap kòmanse dwe tande. Se yon leson ki ka sove pwopriyetè biznis yo anpil tèt chaje. Ayizan ap rann atizay, atizana, ak maji Ayisyen aksesib pou lemonn antye, sa ki bay kreyatè lokal yo pouvwa epi pataje lespri vibran Ayiti a. Dekouvri kijan platfòm sa a ap kreye yon espas mondyal pou atis ak atizan Ayisyen, sa ki pèmèt ou "plonje tèt ou nan zèv atistik plen lespri nou yo" epi "viv yon ti moso nan maji nou an – lakay ou menm." Pare w pou w enspire pa detèminasyon Fabiah ak angajman san fay li pou avni Ayiti.
