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Maya Persaud

Maya Persaud

Co-founder and director of Espero Atelier/Espero France, a Paris social enterprise training refugee artisans for careers in luxury fashion.

Sep 1, 2026

Expressions of Leadership

Expressions of Leadership

From Refugees to Runways: Leadership, Human Dignity & the Story Behind Fabric | Maya Persaud & Sanam Hasan

Sep 1 · 55m

Michele Kawamoto Perry
Michele Kawamoto PerryHOST
4:22
What was the moment that convinced you that this was something that you needed to build?
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:28
Initially, in 2016, I co-founded Espero with three other people.
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:33
And it was around sustainable agriculture and beekeeping.
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:38
And then a friend of mine in 2020 during COVID died.
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:43
She had a friend who was looking for two tailors.
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:46
And she asked me if I knew anyone.
Maya Persaud
Maya PersaudGUEST
4:47
And I said, I don't know anyone, but I'll look.

12 MINS LATER

Sanam Hasan
Sanam HasanGUEST
17:19
order for someone to

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