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54: Gratitude in Supply Chain with Courtney and Katie

This short and sweet episode is a reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re leading a team, supporting colleagues, or simply connecting with friends and family, appreciation is free and powerful.
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Sid Meadows: Why Gratitude Is a Leadership Strategy (2026)
ADAA: Gratitude - A Mental Health Game Changer
 
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53: You Get What You Tolerate: Raising Standards in Supply Chain Leadership & Life

This week, we're diving into a powerful and transformative principle that applies to every facet of your professional and personal life. You get what you tolerate.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated by inefficiencies, or like you’re settling for "good enough," this episode is for you. Inspired by a thought from Dr. Julie Gurner, we're challenging you to reflect on where you might be tolerating "less than" in your career, from vendor relationships and team performance to your own personal growth. We’ll also cover how women leaders can model elevated expectations while maintaining empathy and inclusivity.
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HBR: Why Good Managers Let Bad Behaviors Slide
Forbes: How Women Leaders Can Set High Standards Without Losing Their Team
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52: Val Mack: Servant Leadership and the Heartbeat of the Supply Chain

 This week, we welcome Val Mack, a supply‑chain leader who’s worked across operations, logistics, and now people and culture. Val calls supply chain the “heartbeat” of a business, with people and leadership its heart. In this episode, Val tells the story of stepping straight from a development program into supervising factory shifts, explains the lessons of leading across generations and diverse teams, and shares practical leadership habits that keep teams healthy and productive.
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💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: 
ReFED Insights: How Food Waste Reduction Is Taking Shape In 2026
Food Logistics: Top 5 Food Waste Trends to Expect in 2026
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51: Kathy Fulton: The Power of Logistics—Applying Supply Chain Principles to Disaster Relief

This week, we welcome Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Kathy leads the nonprofit that connects private-sector logistics capacity with disaster-impacted communities to get food, water, medical supplies, and critical services where they are needed most.
Kathy explains how ALAN decides when and where to activate, why donated services like transportation, forklifts, and warehousing often deliver far more value than boxes of unsolicited goods, and how simple supply‑chain thinking can prevent wasted effort and landfill-bound donations. She shares hard lessons from Hurricane Harvey, Puerto Rico, Maui, and recent U.S. storms, and offers practical ways individuals and companies can strengthen community resilience.
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USAID CIDI: The Critical Role of Logistics in Humanitarian Aid
FEMA: Partnering with the Private Sector for Emergency Management
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50: 26.2 Brew and Beyond: Shelley Smith with Leadership Lessons from the Brewing Supply Chain

This week, we welcome Shelley Smith, Senior R&D and Lab Operations leader at Boston Beer Company, a chemical engineer turned brewer, one of only 28 Master Cicerones in the world, and the creator of the marathon-inspired 26.2 brew.
Shelley walks us through how a new beer goes from idea to shelf, the surprising upstream supply-chain constraints that shape production, and the R&D tactics her team uses to test quickly and scale thoughtfully. We talk yeast and flavor, the booming extremes in beer (high-alcohol flavor bombs and sophisticated non-alcoholic options), leadership lessons from long study hours to asking for help, and practical advice for founders on getting scrappy without over-scaling. 
 
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IFT: Scaling Up - The Intersection of Food Science and Brewing Operations
IWSR: The Evolution of No- and Low-Alcohol Transitions in Craft Brewing
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49: Simone Hardeman-Jones: How to Build Trust and Resilience with Stakeholders in the Community Supply Chain

Supply chain for social impact is the focus as we welcome Simone Hardeman-Jones, a policy expert and the founding Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities. From her time on Capitol Hill and in the Obama Administration to her current mission of transforming communities through locally driven change, Simone shares her journey of leadership and humility. This conversation highlights how listening to community voices creates the most efficient "delivery system" for lasting social impact.
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💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: 
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Using Venture Philanthropy to Scale What Works
Nonprofit Quarterly: The Power of Proximity in Social Justice Leadership
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48: Fail Fast, Pivot Faster: A Supply Chain Conversation with Carly Gunby

Building a career in the supply chain and freight tech sector is our focus as we welcome Carly Gunby, VP of Revenue at Transfix. From her beginnings as an Art History major to her current leadership role in a high-growth technology firm, Carly shares a powerful perspective on navigating this ever-changing field. Her journey highlights the importance of problem-solving, resilience, and a people-centered approach, proving that confidence and curiosity are the ultimate tools for mastering the human side of logistics.
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💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: 
FreightWaves: The Human Element in Digital Freight Brokerage
Supply Chain Dive: Why the Next Generation of Logistics Leaders Won't All Have Supply Chain Degrees
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47: The Trade Nerd's Triumph: Amy Morgan on the Power of Compliance Intelligence in Supply Chain

In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, Amy Morgan, a licensed U.S. customs broker and global trade compliance leader, joins hosts Katie and Courtney to discuss how trade compliance is evolving from a back-office necessity into a powerful corporate strategy. Amy draws on her experience at retail and e-commerce powerhouses like Nordstrom, Costco, and Amazon to break down how navigating tariffs, sanctions, and supply chain disruptions can actually build long-term business resilience. Now driving innovation at AI tech startup Altana, she shares her journey through 25 years of global trade evolution and explains how digital tools are reshaping the industry.
Beyond the regulatory frameworks, Amy opens up about her core leadership principles—curiosity, backbone, and service. She reflects on her career milestones to show how a passion for compliance can solve complex global problems, leaving listeners inspired by the world of international trade. By the end of this conversation, you might just find yourself wanting to be a trade nerd, too!
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Altana AI - The Network for Trusted Trade
Altana Product Passports: A Digital Pass for Trusted Trade
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46: The Future of Supply Chain and Navigating the Ecosystem with Regenia Sanders

In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, Regenia R. Sanders, Managing Partner at Ernst & Young (EY) in Atlanta, joins us to discuss the massive wave of digital transformation reshaping global supply chains. Regenia tracks her inspiring, unconventional path from mechanical engineering student at Auburn University to an elite industry leader, highlighting how data analytics, advanced technology, and real-time visibility are no longer just business add-ons—they are fundamental pillars of structural resilience.
She breaks down the strategic shift toward continuous evolution over one-off projects, sharing how organizations are optimizing end-to-end networks and embracing predictive planning to stay ahead of market disruptions. Beyond the technology, Regenia offers a powerful perspective on leadership, the vital importance of mentorship, and championing diversity to pave the way for the next generation of women in engineering and supply chain management. (And yes, she even drops a little knowledge on developing your own wine expertise along the way!)
 
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EY Insights - Building Resilience from Supply Chain to Growth Strategy
EY Analysis - Power of Predictive Analytics and AI in Supply Chain
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45: 1 Year Anniversary!

In this special live episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, hosts Katie and Courtney come together to celebrate a massive milestone: the one-year anniversary of the show! Reflecting on an incredible first year, they look back at how a simple idea evolved into a thriving platform for women in supply chain. The hosts share their favorite moments, behind-the-scenes memories, and the most impactful insights gained from their incredible lineup of industry guests over the past 12 months.
More than anything, this episode focuses on the power of community. Katie and Courtney engage directly with their audience, acknowledging the listeners who have helped build this network from the ground up. Looking ahead, they outline their future aspirations for the podcast, dropping exciting teasers about upcoming growth, new initiatives, and what the next year holds for the She Supply Chains community.
 
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HubSpot - Why Audio and Podcasting Continue to Grow
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