28. Maura Oerding
Hey there Risers & Thrivers!
In this episode, Maura Oerding, CEO of Kaffee Kooperative joins the podcast to talk about driving change and sustainability in the coffee industry. Maura outlines the challenges faced by coffee farmers, particularly women, and how the Kaffee Kooperative’s model is fostering economic independence and equitable trade practices. The discussion delves into:
The coffee industries colonial roots
The importance of community, collaboration, and consumer responsibility,
The concept of “Fair Chain”
Maura also shares her backstory as an inventor and the journey that led her to becoming a CEO. The episode emphasizes the power of informed consumer choices and collective efforts in bringing about systemic change.
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Acknowledgments
This episode was made possible thanks for our partners at Factory Network, who provided us with the space to record this episode.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Welcome to Maura Oerding
02:10 Challenges in the Coffee Industry
07:12 Fair Trade vs Fair Chain
07:40 Empowering Women in Coffee through the Kaffee Kooperative
10:45 Consumer Responsibility and Impact
25:11 The Role of Cooperatives
31:09 Maura’s Journey to Becoming a CEO
36:51 Advice for Aspiring Leaders
40:49 Future Hopes and Conclusion
