Episode #39 — Making THE Simple Switch with Rachel Kois

Rachel Kois, Founder & CEO of Simple Switch

Rachel Kois is the founder and CEO of Simple Switch, an online marketplace for ethical and sustainable shopping and an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon. Labeled “Amazon with a heart”, Simple Switch is a way for you to shop easily online for anything you need, while spending money in alignment with your values. Its mission is to make the normal online shopping we do be a force for good in the world, and make the idea of people voting with their dollar easily accessible to everyone, not just those who are more ecologically conscious.

Show Notes

Many consumers are starting to be more conscious about what they are buying, and want to know more about where their products are coming from. We want to do better and shop in a sustainable way, but with the convenience of a company like Amazon, it can feel more difficult than we would like. Luckily, I have just the solution for you this week.

Rachel Kois is the founder and CEO of Simple Switch, an online marketplace for ethical and sustainable shopping and an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon. Labeled “Amazon with a heart”, Simple Switch is a way for you to shop easily online for anything you need, while spending money in alignment with your values. Its mission is to make the normal online shopping we do be a force for good in the world, and make the idea of people voting with their dollar easily accessible to everyone, not just those who are more ecologically conscious.

Simple Switch is a gamechanger in the impact space, so join us this week to hear some of the incredible work Rachel is doing in her business, and why she believes it is the future of sustainable retail. Hear how Simple Switch creates an equitable and impactful economy for all involved – from the folks making the products to the folks buying them – and why making a positive impact doesn’t have to be difficult.

    What You'll Learn

  • How Simple Switch is tackling acceptability to using online shopping as a positive impact.
  • Why Rachel doesn’t believe in guilting or shaming people into change.
  • The personal consumer commitment Rachel made with regards to her spending and buying from companies.
  • Where greenwashing comes from and why it’s such a problem.
  • Rachel’s biggest challenge in her business journey.
  • How easy it is to fall into imposter syndrome as a woman entrepreneur.
  • Some common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

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