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Sourceress is a podcast about demystifying and decolonizing supply chains. The show is hosted by two women who have spent years building international supply chains in coffee and tequila. Colleen and Carolyn sit down with industry leaders who are approaching sourcing in innovative ways in their respective specialty industries. Together, they explore the immense amount of effort it takes to source outside of commodity trading and the quality and flavor differences that are possible when we source differently.
After the interview, music curator and ethnomusicologist, Danielle Maggio, delivers her Sonic Sauce segment inspired by the episode's featured topic. She explores the evolution of music through the lens of gender, power, colonialism, and cultural hybridity.
Have a question or topic you’d like to see covered on the Sourceress Podcast? Go to sourceresshq.com and reach out to us. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Spices : Burlap & Barrel : Spice Rack Soundscape
Colleen and Carolyn travel to Jackson Heights, Queens, NY to the home of Ethan Frisch. Together, they converse on the farmer's role in the value chain, and the clear differences in flavor between freshly harvested spices and those that sit in warehouses for years before making it home.
This episode also features Ethnomusicologist Danielle Maggio for a segment on how globalization has affected music-making and music listening. Danielle poses the question: what exactly is world music?
Check out Ethan's current selection of spices here:
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Rice: Rice Girl : Japanese Female Boogie from the 1980s
Colleen and Carolyn discuss rice as a global staple. Colleen meets with Momoko at Sourceress HQ to discuss the evolution away from traditional, natural methods of growing rice in her home country of Japan. Early on her sourcing journey, this episode highlights how cultural preservation and environmental activism shapes food justice movements.
This episode also features Ethnomusicologist Danielle Maggio for a segment on City pop, a soundscape of one of Japan’s most opulent eras.
To see the work that Momoko is doing, check out her website here:
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Oysters : Real Oyster Cult : American Folk Revival
Carolyn and Colleen discuss why they chose this international perspective, as our neighbors to the north create a supply chain on a national level. Alison joins Carolyn to discuss the evolution of the legalized market, organic farming practices, vertical integration, capitalism, and the allowance of interstate commerce.
This episode also features Ethnomusicologist Danielle Maggio for a segment on reggae, which was drastically influenced and in many ways formed by the communal use of cannabis.
Check out Rob & Sims' current selection of oysters here: https://realoystercult.com/ -
Cannabis : 48North : Roots, Rock, Reggae
Alison Gordon, CEO of the Canadian cannabis company 48North and the Sourceresses discuss the evolution of the legalized market in the country that is our neighbor to the north: organic farming practices, vertical integration, capitalism, and the allowance of interstate commerce.
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Cannabis Compassion: Sweetleaf Collective & Operation EVAC
Cannabis compassion programs are crucial to be included in the legislation as decriminalization and legalization progresses world-wide. Colleen speaks with Joe Airone of the Sweetleaf Collective about his 20+ years sourcing and managing his compassion program that donates free cannabis for low-income, terminally ill, HIV+ patients.
In part two, Ryan Miller of Operation E*V*A*C, speaks with Colleen about the impact and importance of cannabis access for both active duty and military veterans.
To learn more how you can support our guests' Compassion Programs here:
https://www.sweetleafcollective.org/
http://www.opevac.org/
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Hemp / CBD : Tonic CBD & Tricolla Farms : Jive Jazz + Blues
Colleen and Carolyn discuss visiting a hemp research center. Brittany joins Carolyn in a conversation about the blossoming hemp and cannabinoid industry in the state of New York. From the pursuit of day-one-equity in legislation, to advancing genetics in hemp cultivation, Brittany and her team are right on the front lines.
This episode also features Ethnomusicologist Danielle Maggio for a segment on the birth of modern American music, and the ways in which cannabis use constructed the cultures of blues and jazz.
Check out Brittany's current selection of CBD products here: https://www.tonicvibes.com/
Customer Reviews
Very Unique and exceptionally well done podcast !
It’s great to hear these women discuss complex subjects that have a direct impact on our everyday lives. Discussions are detailed, yet conveyed in a very “down to earth “ manner resulting in their being both entertaining and highly informative. Colleen particularly seems to be a natural for this type of venue and obviously brings with her a great depth of subject knowledge.
Sourcery at its best
This podcast should be in your weekly rotation. They navigate complex concepts and ideas (supply chain, ethics and transparency, etc) in an informed way that enables you to really engage with their ideas. The topics are relevant and interesting, the music is dope, and you'll find yourself wanting more from each episode.
More please!
Really fun approach to learning about things we interact with every day. Well researched and highly produced. Playlists and musical segment are 💯 Plus, all women run which I love.