
Circus AND Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade with Kate Foronda
”Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade” is a podcast hosted by Kate Foronda, a businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, and educator with over 20 years of industry experience. Kate delves into the structured systems and unpredictable challenges of international business, sharing compelling stories of market triumphs and setbacks. Each episode offers valuable insights, real-life experiences, and practical strategies to help listeners navigate the complexities of global commerce. Whether mastering the order (the ‘Circuit’) or adapting to unpredictability (the ‘Circus’), this podcast is educational, engaging, and free.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
Circus AND Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade with Kate Foronda
Latest Episodes
Episode 14: The Electric Bill of Intelligence: Energy and AI
Artificial intelligence may feel invisible — but its power bill is very real.In this episode of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda explores how AI’s explosive growth is putting pressure on the ...
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Episode 13: 12 Trade Lessons in 12 Episodes | Mid-Year Recap
In this mid-year special Episode 13 of Circus and Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade, host Kate Foronda recaps the first 12 episodes of the podcast, exploring the key lessons learned across commodities, sanctions, shipping, social commer...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: TikTok Trade Winds: Social Media’s Role in Global Commerce
In 2024, global social commerce sales hit an estimated $1.3 trillion — and by 2028, that number is expected to nearly double. What’s fueling this surge? Not traditional supply chains, but short videos, viral trends, and influencer-driven...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Invisible Intelligence: How AI is Transforming Logistics, Customs, and Negotiation
From U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using AI to catch fake goods at the border, to Amazon’s AI-driven warehouses and Maersk’s smart ports — Episode 11 explores how artificial intelligence is rapidly taking over global trade.
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Episode 11
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Episode 10, Part 2: Culture as a Commodity: Homogenization, Hybridization, Glocalization + Instagrammability
From McDonald’s glocal menus and Netflix’s global programming to fashion mashups and Instagram-optimized spaces, global trade is reshaping not just how we consume culture — but what culture even is. In Part ...
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Episode 10
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