Episode 107: The Journey of Mother's Choice with Alia Eyres

Beyond The Pale

Alia Eyres holds a Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Centre and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the George Washington University, where she was also a member of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Rowing Team. She shares with Steve & Tammy her journey that led her out of the world of corporate law to become the director of Mother's Choice, a Hong Kong based charity bringing hope and new stories to vulnerable teenage mothers and families across the city.

Along the way Alia shares about the racism she encountered growing up as a “mixed race” child, how kindness and hospitality were instilled in her by her parents, as well as how her faith in Christ has sustained her through life’s challenges.

Go Beyond the Pale with Alia Eyres!

Episode Index:

:35 (Intro) Steve & Tammy discuss the effects of the COVID-19 virus

15:27- Conversation with Alia Eyres begins

21:51- Mother’s Choice

23:17- Coming from a mixed race, faith, culture family

30:02- Learning Hospitality, Generosity, and Kindness from a young age

40:45- Leaving law to lead Mother’s Choice

47:57- Alia learns that God is better than she ever thought possible