In this episode, Steph delves into the complexities of hiring offshore support for online businesses. She explores the ethical considerations, potential benefits, and challenges of outsourcing, emphasizing the importance of aligning business practices with personal values and community impact. The big zinger? There is no cut and dry right or wrong answer. This episode explores critical thinking at it's core, truly discovering your values and aligning with those.

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Takeaways

1. Hiring offshore can be cost-effective but raises ethical questions.
2. Aligning business practices with personal values is crucial.
3. Globalization impacts local and international communities differently.
4. Outsourcing can offer significant scaling potential for businesses.
5. Ethical considerations include fair wages and community support.
6. Steph emphasizes the importance of women's empowerment globally.
7. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to offshore hiring.
8. Understanding cultural differences is key in global business.
9. Steph advocates for supporting local communities through business.
10. The conversation on globalization is nuanced and ongoing.