In this episode, Rachel speaks with Alex Katz, founder and “Chief Carbon Captor” at Protector Cellar Wines. They talk about why canned wine is perfect for camping and better for the environment, how Protector Cellars donates a tree with every p

S2E3 Fair Trade, Healthy Chocolate, and LGBTQ Certification with Ben Conard of Five North Chocolate

May 21st, 2021 36m 34s

Climate policy, advocacy opportunities and economic solutions to environmental issues, with Quinn Antus

Mar 4th, 2021 37m 22s

Quinn Antus is passionate about thoughtful, equitable, and economically sound climate policy. She talks about how to advocate for local policies that combat the climate crisis, what we should know about federal policies like the Green New Deal,

Becoming a BCorp, Butt Tattoos, & How We Handled COVID19 with Founder Rachel Kois

Feb 16th, 2021 32m 44s

To kick off season 2, Simple Switch founder Rachel Kois shares about her journey at the helm of Simple Switch in its second year, including navigating owning a small business during a pandemic, finding creative (and somewhat embarrassing) ways

A Basic Breakdown of Climate Policy: Quinn Antus from Signal Tech Coalition

Oct 30th, 2020 37m 22s

What do we mean when we talk about “Climate Policy?” How do we ensure climate policies are implemented in a way that supports our economic growth, environmental impact, and marginalized communities? Hear all of this and more in our conversation

Business with a Purpose: Molly Stillman

May 18th, 2020 28m 20s

In this episode we chat with Molly Stillman, who’s created a thriving community around the idea of “business with a purpose” through her podcast, Facebook group, and blog. She shares about valuing “progress over perfection” her days in a campus

Empowering Exploited Women in Bolivia – SutiSana Founder Cara Strauss

May 18th, 2020 31m 24s

Our partner Sutisana is a force for empowerment near La Paz Bolivia, where they fight human trafficking by employing women from the red light district facing sexual exploitation or domestic violence. In this episode, we’ll hear from Cara Straus

Change the World By How You Shop: LeAnne McCoy

May 12th, 2020 16m 54s

Join us as Rachel talks to LeAnne McCoy about her ethical shopping website, how we can make it easier for consumers to make impact with their purchases, and get a shoutout from her 3 year old daughter!

Starfish Project Founder Jenny McGee

Dec 4th, 2019 31m 52s

Starfish Project is one of our earliest partners. They have gorgeous on-trend jewelry, and their mission to restores hope to exploited women in Asia is deeply moving for our founder who worked with these women years ago. Listen to learn how Jen

Positive Purchasing on a Budget with Laura Isanuk

Aug 27th, 2019 40m 58s

“How can I change my purchasing habits when I don’t have a lot of extra cash?” “How do I become a conscious consumer on a college student’s budget?” This week we chat with Laura Isanuk, financial advisor and member of the Denver B-Corp Lab, who

Empowerment through Solar: Megan Birney of Unite to Light

Aug 7th, 2019 32m 30s

We talk with Megan Birney, President of our partner Unite to Light. We hear the story of how Unite to Light got its start, the unique potential of solar power to empower the under resourced, the way they’ve shifted their model to best serve, an

Eco Cycle’s Rosie Briggs on Zero Waste and Recycling

Jun 21st, 2019 45m 30s

I talked with Rosie Briggs about what Zero Waste really means, good waste diversion practices, and the controversy you may have heard around recycling. Zero Waste can be confusing. As always, with this episode we hope to help bring clarity and

Kathy Brooks of Second Story Goods and the Power of a Purchase

Jun 21st, 2019 36m 40s

We have Kathy Brooks from Second Story Goods on to talk about the importance of employment and empowerment through business, their work in Haiti, and to share some beautiful stories of impact. simpleswitch.org/collections/2nd-story-goods

Amy from The Dream Stream Mobile Fair Trade Boutique

Jun 21st, 2019 22m 14s

In a slightly different kind of episode, we talk to Amy Chaddick from The Dream Stream, an awesome mobile Fair Trade Boutique in a renovated airstream! If you’re in Colorado, check out this creative way of purchasing Fair Trade.

CAUSEGEAR: Brad Jeffrey and Tackling Slavery In Our Time

Jun 21st, 2019 42m 27s

We talk with CAUSEGEAR founder Brad Jeffrey about startling statistics on modern day slavery, why it’s important to sell impactful AND on-trend apparel, and changes in the fashion industry. simpleswitch.org/collections/causegear

ROHO Founder Caleigh Hernandez & The Importance of Listening

Jun 21st, 2019 35m 56s

I spoke with Caleigh Hernandez, founder of Roho Goods, about the way the company started, the wonderful Kenyan artisans she’s working with, and the importance of listening instead of moving forward with our own agendas.simpleswitch.org/collecti

The Simple Switch Genesis: How and Why We Started

Jun 21st, 2019 34m 46s

Founder and CEO Rachel Kois talks about how Simple Switch got its start, why “Positive Impact Purchasing” is important for global and local change, how our partnerships have grown, our company values, and more.simpleswitch.org