
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 • 12 episodes
Circus AND Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade with Kate Foronda
Latest Episodes
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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15:34

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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12:28

Episode 10, Part 1: Culture as a Commodity: The Marketplace of Meaning
What do Netflix, Disney, BTS, and McDonald’s have in common?They don’t just sell content, music, or meals — they sell culture. And they’ve built billion-dollar strategies around turning identity into product.
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Episode 10
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12:07

Episode 9: Sustainability in Commodities Trading
Can you call your business sustainable if your supply chain pollutes — or your company avoids taxes? In this powerful Episode 9, host Kate Foronda unpacks one of the most urgent shifts in global trade: the rise of s...
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Episode 9
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19:32

Episode 8: The Inclusion Imperative: DEI in International Markets
Why does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matter in international business — and why are so many people still being left out of global trade?In this episode, host Kate Foronda breaks down the critical connection betwe...
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Episode 8
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16:54
