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Your August Listening Guide: The Circuit and the Circus of Trade

2 min readAug 29, 2025
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July was a month of mid-year reflection. August, as always, feels like a bridge between summer adventures, family time, and new beginnings. It’s also the last long weekend before the rhythm of business life returns to the cities in full force. If you’re in international trade, or thinking about entering the field, I invite you to spend this time with both #purpose and a bit of #entertainment.

🎧 I’ve compiled all episodes of my podcast “Circus & Circuit: Unraveling Global Trade” in one place for easy listening.

This podcast is all about understanding the two sides of global trade — the structured systems (the Circuit) and the unpredictable challenges (the Circus). Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about international business, it lays the foundation for why mastering both order and chaos is essential for success.

🔎 Listen to them all, or dive into the topics that interest you most.

⏭️ For a quick mid-year review, jump straight to Episode 13.

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🔹 Ep. 1: Welcome to the Circus & Circuit

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🔹 Ep. 2: The Trade Routes That Shaped the World

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🔹 Ep. 3: Containers, Chaos, and the Shipping Crisis

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🔹 Ep. 4: The Secret Life of a Commodity Trader

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🔹 Ep. 5: Women in Commodities

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🔹 Ep. 6: Trade Wars & Tariffs: Who Really Wins?

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🔹 Ep. 7: Sanctions in Motion: The Unseen Battles of Global Trade

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🔹 Ep. 8: The Inclusion Imperative — DEI in Global Trade

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🔹 Ep. 9: Sustainability in Commodities Trading

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🔹 Ep. 10: Culture as a Commodity

Part 1: The Marketplace of Meaning🎙️ Listen

Part 2: Glocalization, Hybridization & Instagrammability🎙️ Listen

🔹 Ep. 11: Trade and AI — The Robots Are Here

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🔹 Ep. 12: TikTok Trade Winds — Social Media’s Role in Global Commerce

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🔹 Ep. 13: 12 Trade Lessons in 12 Episodes | Mid-Year Recap

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🔹 Ep. 14: The Electric Bill of Intelligence — Energy and AI

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Thank you for listening — and stay tuned!

🎙️ Episode 15 is on the way.

@ Katsiaryna (Kate) Foronda

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#GlobalTrade #PodcastSeries #KateForonda #InternationalBusiness #Commodities #SupplyChain #WomenInTrade #AIinTrade #EnergyTransition #BusinessPodcast #CircusAndCircuit #DEI #Sustainability #CultureAsCommodity

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Kate Foronda
Kate Foronda

Written by Kate Foronda

A serial entrepreneur, innovative thinker, and published writer with expertise in international trade, import/export, technology, and communication.

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