Simple Switch Podcasts

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, […]

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 […]

What do we mean when we talk about “Climate Policy?” How do we ensure climate policies are implemented in a way that supports our economic growth, environmental impact, and marginalized communities? Hear all of this and more in our conversation with Quinn Antus of Signal Tech Coalition.

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.

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.

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!

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 […]

“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 […]

We talk with Megan Birney, President of our partner Unite to Light. We hear the story of how Unite to Light got its start, the unique potential of solar power to empower the under resourced, the way they’ve shifted their model to best serve, and how much everyone I know loves their portable power banks.

I talked with Rosie Briggs about what Zero Waste really means, good waste diversion practices, and the controversy you may have heard around recycling. Zero Waste can be confusing. As always, with this episode we hope to help bring clarity and practical steps to your journey as you take action for the planet. Find out […]

We have Kathy Brooks from Second Story Goods on to talk about the importance of employment and empowerment through business, their work in Haiti, and to share some beautiful stories of impact. simpleswitch.org/collections/2nd-story-goods

In a slightly different kind of episode, we talk to Amy Chaddick from The Dream Stream, an awesome mobile Fair Trade Boutique in a renovated airstream! If you’re in Colorado, check out this creative way of purchasing Fair Trade.

We talk with CAUSEGEAR founder Brad Jeffrey about startling statistics on modern day slavery, why it’s important to sell impactful AND on-trend apparel, and changes in the fashion industry. simpleswitch.org/collections/causegear