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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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Every Purchase Has Power: The Future of Fair Trade | Fair Trade LA
Episode 45
Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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-founder of The Tote Project. Michelle shares her journey from discovering Fair Trade in college to building a mission-driven brand that empowers survivors of human trafficking and donates 10% of profits to support their healing and career goals. She reflects on what it means to lead Fair Trade LA into its next chapter, including growing business memberships, preparing for the LA28 Olympics, and strengthening partnerships across the city. This conversation is a reminder that every purchase has power and that small, conscious choices can create big change.
