Simple Switch Podcasts
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S2E4: Adventures with wine, empowering farmers, and beyond climate neutral with Alex Katz from Protector Cellars Wine
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 purchase to fight both poverty and the climate crisis, and what it was like to […]
Jun 18, 2021
54 min
Climate policy, advocacy opportunities and economic solutions to environmental issues, with Quinn Antus
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, the “true cost” of carbon, and much more. Links from the episode:www.signaltechcoalition.orgSimpleSwitch.org This episode is sponsored by PlasticScore, […]
Mar 4, 2021
37 min
Becoming a BCorp, Butt Tattoos, & How We Handled COVID19  with Founder Rachel Kois
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 to crowdfund for marketing costs, getting certified as a BCorp, and much more. Links from the […]
Feb 16, 2021
32 min
Business with a Purpose: Molly Stillman
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 comedy group, and the way her faith drives her focus.
May 18, 2020
28 min
Empowering Exploited Women in Bolivia – SutiSana Founder Cara Strauss
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 Strauss, founder of Sutisana, about the incredible heart of this organization, and how it got its start.
May 18, 2020
31 min
Change the World By How You Shop: LeAnne McCoy
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!
May 12, 2020
16 min
Starfish Project Founder Jenny McGee
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 Jenny built the business from something very small to what it is today, and […]
Dec 4, 2019
31 min
Positive Purchasing on a Budget with Laura Isanuk
“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 teaches us the tricks to budgeting and financial planning while […]
Aug 27, 2019
40 min