These are the stories of social entrepreneurs from across the globe. Each podcast is a short conversation with people who lead Fair Trade Enterprises that put people and planet first.
Social Enterprise + Fair Trade (WFTO)
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Published: 3rd October 2018
Toys, twitter and social enterprise - building a brand through social media. In this podcast, Erinch chats with Samantha Morshed about the social media strategies deployed by Pebble. Pebble is a social enterprise (and WFTO verified Fair Trade Enterprise) making toys in Bangladesh for consumers around the world.
Published: 30th November 2018
This is a podcast with Erinch Sahan (WFTO) and Rafik Riad (Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto) interviewing each other. Rafik runs the Buy Good Feel Good Expo in Toronto, connecting consumers with ethical brands.
The podcast is a great conversation about Rafik's ethical trade show in Toronto, latest trends in sustainability and how to tell if an enterprise is truly mission-led. Rafik also shares his insights on what makes for commercial and social success.
Published: 28th November 2018
Designer and social entrepreneur Priscila Menezes talks about trends, colors, quality and production of stylish textile design and colours weaved by Guatemalan Maya women, using a fusion of traditional and modern artisanal techniques.
Published: 26th November 2018
Maggie’s Organic: The story of an inspirational entrepreneur and her flourishing Fair Trade Enterprise. The conversation takes us through worker ownership in supply chains, the business case for Fair Trade and the ingredients for commercial success.
Published: 17th October 2018
Solid Rock: Mixing circular economy with Fair Trade is proving to work and this story from Ghana showcases how. The story of an inspiring local social entrepreneur who is taking products from his community to global markets.
Published: 17th October 2018
Creative Handicrafts and Sasha: Two successful Fair Trade Enterprises from two ends of India. This is the story of two pesky business leaders who grapple with the trade-offs of running a business that puts people first.
Published: 17th October 2018
Tony Hall: A business leader turned Fair Trade activist, this is the story of Tony Hall and his role in the Fair Trade movement in the US.
Published: 17th October 2018
Divine Chocolate: What does business look like if it fully embeds a social mission? This is the story of a Fair Trade pioneer and the ideas that have shaped social enterprise.
Published: 17th October 2018
Classical Handmade Products: When a business family builds a Fair Trade Enterprise and thrives. The story of growth and scale from Bangladesh.
Published: 17th October 2018
Saidpur Enterprises: Can a business flourish if it remains committed to some of the most marginalised artisans? The story of a social enterprise building bridges between ethical consumers and artisans in Bangladesh.
Published: 17th October 2018