FAIR Talks Podcast
by Fair Trade LA
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About this podcast
How do I make a difference in the world? What can I do to help end human trafficking? What are sustainable solutions to ending global poverty? How can I be a part of the solution and not part of the problem?
Whether you are trying to be a conscious consumer or start your dream business or nonprofit to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, we’re here to help.
The FAIR Talks Podcast educates everyday people for extraordinary change. Together, we’ll be diving into fair trade, sustainability, and working effective solutions to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems. From combatting human trafficking to what coffee to drink, we are going to cover the ‘who, ‘how, and ‘why’ all the topics about the people behind the products we buy every day. You’ll hear from industry experts, social entrepreneurs, and fellow world changers with experience working on the ground from some of the world’s most difficult places. Be inspired with actionable steps and tips to help you make better daily decisions to create extraordinary change.
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Episodes
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- Where Does the Fair Trade Movement Go From Here | Fairtrade America, World Fair Trade Organization, Fair Trade USA · 47 min · Episode 58Where does the fair trade movement go from here? To kick off Season 9 of FAIR Talks and celebrate World Fair Trade Month, we're bringing together leaders from Fairtrade America…
- Another World Is Possible | Harriet Lamb · 54 min · Episode 57What does it take to build a global movement for Fair Trade? In this episode, Harriet Lamb shares the story behind decades of advancing Fairtrade around the world, from helping…
- Fair Trade at the World Cup | Senda · 43 min · Episode 56In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Santiago Halty, Founder & CEO of Senda Athletics, alongside Sian Brown from Fair Trade USA, to explore what it looks like to…
- What Fair Trade Actually Means | Fairtrade America · 44 min · Episode 55In a world full of “ethical” and “sustainable” claims, how do you know what actually makes a brand fair trade? In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Amanda Archila…
- What 20 Years of Fair Trade Have Taught Us | Joan Harper + Katherine Bissell Córdova · 54 min · Episode 54In this special World Fair Trade Day episode of FAIR Talks, Joan Harper of Fair Trade LA and Katherine Bissell Córdova of Chicago Fair Trade reflect on nearly two decades of…
- More Than Employment: Rethinking Poverty Through Community | Joyya · 46 min · Episode 53In this special 50th episode of FAIR Talks, we sit down with Anthony “Ants” Watt, CEO of Joyya, for a powerful conversation on rethinking poverty, impact, and what it truly takes…
- Behind Every Bite Is a Person: Fair Trade, Farmworkers, and the Stories Behind Our Food | Oppy · 28 min · Episode 52In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Karin Gardner, Vice President of Marketing at Oppy, to explore the stories behind the produce we buy every day, from global…
- Protagonists of Change: Fair Trade's Next Chapter | Fair Trade USA · 44 min · Episode 51In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Felipe Arango, the new CEO of Fair Trade USA, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about the past, present, and…
- Never Sell Out: The Equal Exchange Story | Equal Exchange · 48 min · Episode 50In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Danielle Robidoux, an organizer and worker-owner at Equal Exchange, one of the original fair trade coffee companies in the…
- Know Who Made It: The KNOWN SUPPLY Story | KNOWN Supply · 54 min · Episode 49In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Kohl Crecelius, co-founder and CEO of KNOWN SUPPLY, to explore how a simple, handwritten signature has sparked a global…
- From Founder to Federation Leader: Meet the New Executive Director | Fair Trade Federation · 39 min · Episode 48In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Bethany Tran, the new Executive Director of the Fair Trade Federation and former founder of The Root Collective, to talk about…
- The Spice of Connection: The Burlap & Barrel Story | Burlap & Barrel · 1 h 0 min · Episode 47Becca sits down with Ori Zohar, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, a public benefit company reimagining how spices move through the world. From cardamom fields in Guatemala to pepper…
- Dignity Made and the Power of Fair Trade | Dignity Made · 41 min · Episode 46We’re kicking off Season 7 of FAIR Talks with a story that comes full circle. Twenty years ago, a university service trip introduced me to the realities of human trafficking and…
- The Future of Fair Trade | Fair Trade LA · 38 min · Episode 45In this bonus episode of FAIR Talks, Executive Director Rebecca Dunn sits down with longtime Fair Trade advocate and new Fair Trade LA Board Chair Michelle Chavez, co-founder of…
- Brewing Bold Impact: The BLK & Bold Story | BLK & Bold · 36 min · Episode 44Rod Johnson, co-founder of BLK & Bold, joins FAIR Talks to share how he and partner Pernell Cezar built the largest Black-owned coffee brand in the U.S.—with purpose at the…
- Rooted In Hope: Fair Trade In Palestine | Canaan Palestine · 40 min · Episode 43In this powerful episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Dr. Nasser Abufarha, founder of Canaan Palestine and the Palestine Fair Trade Association, for a conversation that is…
- Beyond the Label: Patagonia's Fair Trade Revolution | Patagonia · 43 min · Episode 42What does it really take to embed Fair Trade into the DNA of a global brand—and why does it matter? In this powerful episode, Becca sits down with Wendy Savage, Patagonia’s…
- Purchasing Power: How We Build A Fairer Future Together | Purchasing with Purpose · 52 min · Episode 41In this inspiring episode of FAIR Talks, Becca sits down with Rebecca Dray, Executive Director of Purchasing With Purpose—a collaborative working to make ethical and impactful…
- Beauty with Purpose: How e.l.f. is Redefining Ethical Beauty | e.l.f. Beauty · 33 min · Episode 40What if your favorite lip gloss could help fund a summer camp, support mental health programs, or empower women around the world? In this episode of FAIR Talks, Becca chats with…
- Buying into Change: Paul Rice on Fair Trade’s Global Impact · 49 min · Episode 39Join Becca for a fascinating conversation with Paul Rice, founder of Fair Trade USA and author of Every Purchase Matters. In this episode, Paul Rice reflects on his 26 years with…
