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FAIR Talks PodcastAuthor: Fair Trade LA
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 worlds biggest problems, were here to help. The FAIR Talks Podcast educates everyday people for extraordinary change. Together, well be diving into fair trade, sustainability, and working effective solutions to tackle some of the worlds 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. Youll hear from industry experts, social entrepreneurs, and fellow world changers with experience working on the ground from some of the worlds most difficult places. Be inspired with actionable steps and tips to help you make better daily decisions to create extraordinary change. Shownotes: https://www.fairtradela.org/podcast Follow us on social @FairTradeLA Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Protagonists of Change: Fair Trade's Next Chapter | FAIR TRADE USA
Episode 51
Friday, 19 December, 2025
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, and future of the fair trade movement. Felipe shares how growing up in Colombia, in a country shaped by inequality and powerful social movements, influenced the way he thinks about justice, dignity, and economic power, and how those early experiences continue to guide his leadership today. Together, they explore what it really means to see farmers, fishers, and workers as protagonists of change, how fair trade has evolved over the past 25 years, and why community, collaboration, and listening are more essential than ever in a world facing climate shocks, cost-of-living pressures, and fragile supply chains, offering a thoughtful and hopeful look at what the movement’s next chapter could be.
