Immigrant Entrepreneurs

WFPL News presented a series of radio stories honoring and celebrating immigrant entrepreneurs in our community. The five-part series began November 10 and culminated in a public forum on Nov. 29. You can listen to the forum here.

As News Director Gabe Bullard explains, “Starting and running a business is difficult enough, but doing so after immigrating to the United States is an entirely different challenge.”

Phillip M. Bailey interviewed five Louisvillians about the struggles, sacrifices and successes of their lives and businesses.

Listen to the interviews below:

• Yung Nuyen, co-founder of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) and CEO of IVS accessible voting system.
• Eddie Maamry, proprietor of the now-closed Road to Morocco.
• Kadiatu Jalloh, owner of Maa Sha-Allah West African Restaurant.
• Papa Gueye, owner of the African Millennium Market on Bardstown Road.
• Cedric Francois, founder of Apellis Pharmaceuticals.

This series is made possible by a grant from the Greater Louisville International Professionals.