FAIR Talks Podcast

Where Does the Fair Trade Movement Go From Here | Fairtrade America, World Fair Trade Organization, Fair Trade USA

Where 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 A

Another World Is Possible | Harriet Lamb

What 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 h

Fair Trade at the World Cup | Senda

In 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 l

What Fair Trade Actually Means | Fairtrade America

In 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

What 20 Years of Fair Trade Have Taught Us | Joan Harper + Katherine Bissell Córdova

In 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

More Than Employment: Rethinking Poverty Through Community | Joyya

In 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 tru

Behind Every Bite Is a Person: Fair Trade, Farmworkers, and the Stories Behind Our Food | Oppy

In 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 g

Protagonists of Change: Fair Trade's Next Chapter | Fair Trade USA

In 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

Never Sell Out: The Equal Exchange Story | Equal Exchange

In 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

Know Who Made It: The KNOWN SUPPLY Story | KNOWN Supply

In 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 globa

From Founder to Federation Leader: Meet the New Executive Director | Fair Trade Federation

In 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 ta

The Spice of Connection: The Burlap & Barrel Story | Burlap & Barrel

Becca 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 t

Dignity Made and the Power of Fair Trade | Dignity Made

We’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 traffick

The Future of Fair Trade | Fair Trade LA

In 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-fou

Brewing Bold Impact: The BLK & Bold Story | BLK & Bold

Rod 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 t

Rooted In Hope: Fair Trade In Palestine | Canaan Palestine

In 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

Beyond the Label: Patagonia's Fair Trade Revolution | Patagonia

What 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

Purchasing Power: How We Build A Fairer Future Together | Purchasing with Purpose

In 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 impa

Beauty with Purpose: How e.l.f. is Redefining Ethical Beauty | e.l.f. Beauty

What 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 cha

Buying into Change: Paul Rice on Fair Trade’s Global Impact

Join 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 ye