28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding

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 rootsThe importance of community, collaboration, and consumer responsibility, The concept of “Fair Chain”Mara 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.--Follow us on your favorite podcast streaming channels and social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/ontheupandup_podcastAcknowledgmentsThis episode was made possible thanks for our partners at Factory Network, who provided us with the space to record this episode⁠. --Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Welcome to Maura Oerding02:10 Challenges in the Coffee Industry07:12 Fair Trade vs Fair Chain 07:40 Empowering Women in Coffee through the Kaffee Kooperative10:45 Consumer Responsibility and Impact25:11 The Role of Cooperatives