Every Purchase Matters w/ Fair Trade USA Founder Paul Rice

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Aware with Seb

Sebastian Naum Leon

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A top 3% global podcast on Money, Consciousness, Leadership, Business, Self Development, and beyond. Purpose-driven profits by badass conscious leaders are shaping the future. Join Sebastian Naum Leon, a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, and top-notch interviewer, as he dives deep with visionary conscious leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs who are changing the game. This isn’t your typical podcast. It’s raw, real, and unfiltered—where powerful stories meet laughter, awkward moments, and everything in between. Learn more at SebastianNaum.com and follow @Sebnaum on Instagram

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Every Purchase Matters w/ Fair Trade USA Founder Paul Rice

Aware with Seb

1 hour 12 minutes 54 seconds

4 months ago

Every Purchase Matters w/ Fair Trade USA Founder Paul Rice

We welcome Paul Rice, founder of Fair Trade USA. He shares his journey from working with Nicaraguan farmers to establishing a fair trade certification system in the U.S. The conversation explores the impact of fair trade on communities, challenges of maintaining standards amid corporate interests, and the importance of conscious consumerism. Rice discusses the evolution of fair trade, sustainability, and conscious capitalism, inspiring listeners to consider the power of their purchasing decisions in creating positive global change.

Topics Discussed:

Paul’s Journey to Fair Trade
Inspiration for Fair Trade
First Fair Trade Co-op
Paul’s Nicaraguan Experience
Fair Trade USA’s Mission
Certification Standards
Market Premiums & Pricing
Impact on Farmers & Communities
Story of a Colombian Coffee Farmer
Conscious Capitalism
Shift in Perspective on Capitalism
Sustainability vs. Profitability
Traits of a Conscious Leader
Greenwashing & Fair Trade Advertising
Resignation from Labeling Organization
Challenges of Maintaining Standards
Expansion to Larger Farms
Every Purchase Matters
Changing Consumer Behavior
Ethical Sourcing as an Outlet
Growth of Fair Trade Products
Vision for the Future of Fair Trade USA
Holistic View of Sustainability
Organic & Environmental Standards
Social Sustainability & Living Wages
Future of Fair Trade Standards

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