25. Rachel Kois: CEO & Founder of Simple Switch

04/05/22 • 46 min

For episode 25 we are joined by Rachel Kois, CEO & Founder of SimpleSwitch.org - an online marketplace for ethical and impactful shopping. (Think “like Amazon” except every one of the 3,000+ products has a positive social or environmental impact.) They aim to shift some of the HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS spent online this year to everyday products and gifts that support orphan care, plant trees, combat climate change, and more. Simple Switch exists to bring ease and convenience to ethical and impactful online shopping, and change the world through positive impact purchasing. Rachel believes deeply in the power of entrepreneurship to solve some of our most serious global problems.

In this episode you’ll learn:

what her early career journey looked like + first entrepreneurial venture selling Harry Potter scarves
where she came up with the concept for Simple Switch, and how she got started
why it's important to normalize + destigmatize ethical shopping
the power of harnessing capitalism for positive impact

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Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfromsimpleswitch
Connect with Simple Switch: https://www.simpleswitch.org/

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In this episode you’ll learn:

what her early career journey looked like + first entrepreneurial venture selling Harry Potter scarves
where she came up with the concept for Simple Switch, and how she got started
why it's important to normalize + destigmatize ethical shopping
the power of harnessing capitalism for positive impact

Use code GIRLS for 20% off your first purchase!

Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfromsimpleswitch
Connect with Simple Switch: https://www.simpleswitch.org/

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For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com

Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa

Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order

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24. Lisa Cooper: Founder & CEO of Figure 8 Investments

For episode 24, we’re joined by Lisa Cooper, CEO & Founder of Figure 8 Investments. Lisa Cooper has worked in sustainable and impact investing before people even started using those terms. For over three decades, Lisa has been a trailblazer in the ESG investing space, managing portfolios for high net worth and institutional investors at Smith Barney Asset Management (now Clearbridge Investments) in New York and Trillium Asset Management, based in Boston, before founding Figure 8 in 2016. Figure 8 is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm founded in 2016, with a diverse staff hailing from three continents, speaking six languages, and having earned decades of investment experience. From their headquarters in Boise, Idaho, Figure 8 manages hundreds of millions of dollars for clients across 20+ states.

In this episode you’ll learn:

what led her into the investment world, and to founding Figure 8 Investments
the wonderful name origin story behind Figure 8
the most common misconceptions people have around investments
why it’s important for Figure 8 to be woman-led
her top tips for anyone looking to get started in investing

Connect with Figure 8: https://figure8investing.com/

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26. Christy Roger: Sales Manager at Our Gorongosa

For episode 26, I’m joined by Christy Rogers - a seasoned sales professional who’s helping us continue to support Our Gorongosa’s mission to significantly elevate the standard of living of communities around Gorongosa National Park by dedicating 100% of profits to support sustainable development and conservation initiatives.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Her early life in a typical, quant city in the U.S
How her love of wine and her competitive nature led her to her first role in sales
Why working for an impact based company aligns with her values
Her selling style and core values when it comes to selling

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Connect with us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourgorongosa/

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For more information on Our Gorongosa, please visit ourgorongosa.com

Connect with us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ourgorongosa

Use code PODCAST for 15% off your first order