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She Supply Chains
Hosted by Supply Chain Experts | Katie Holman & Courtney Andersen · EN
She Supply Chains is the weekly podcast celebrating women shaping the future of supply chain, logistics, operations, and manufacturing. Hosted by Courtney and Katie, each episode features candid conversations with leaders, innovators, and rising stars from procurement to production. Guests share hard-earned lessons, career growth strategies, and actionable insights on navigating challenges like global supply chain disruptions, demand planning, sustainability, and leadership transitions. Whether you’re a supply chain professional, operations manager, or aspiring leader, you’ll discover fresh perspectives, practical tools, and inspiring stories to fuel your career. New episodes every week — because supply chains need more voices like yours.
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83: Sustainability Series: Building Future Fit Supply Chains with Supply Chain Queen Sheri Hinish
Yesterday00:49:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with global sustainability leader Sheri Hinish, the "Supply Chain Queen," to discuss her journey from a first-generation college student to advising Fortune 500 brands and governments. Grounded in her perspective as a working mother, Sheri breaks down why supply chains are the operating system of civilization—shaping everything from who has food and clean water to how women break through systemic corporate barriers. Turning to strategy, we explore how to build a truly regenerative supply chain, reframing the circular economy as a massive revenue opportunity rather than just a sustainability checklist. Sheri tackles the complexities of scope three emissions, the tsunami of new regulations, and the paradoxical role of AI as both a decarbonization tool and an energy-guzzling challenge. She leaves listeners with a simple, radical challenge: call your top suppliers this week to build genuine partnerships that can transform daily logistics into world-changing impact. ✨ Connect with Sheri! 📱LinkedIn | Sheri 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Regenerative Sourcing: Transforming Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: Best Strategies ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →82: AI Series: A Masterclass on Responsible AI with Diya Wynn
1w ago00:41:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Diya Wynn, a public policy leader and Responsible AI champion, to unpack the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. Inspired by her personal mission as a mother and her three-decade career in emerging technologies, Diya explains how "Responsible AI" is fundamentally about managing risk and operationalizing ethics across people, processes, and tools rather than just adjusting technical code. From evaluating automated systems based on their unique risk profiles to tackling the "lost in translation" disconnects between corporate strategy and frontline execution, she offers a practical blueprint for supply chain professionals dealing with messy, siloed data. Beyond the tech, Diya shares invaluable advice on advancing STEM equity and building inclusive talent pipelines simply by identifying whose voices are missing from the room, wrapping up the conversation with a rapid-fire round of AI myth-busting. ✨ Connect with Diya! 📱LinkedIn | Diya 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Responsible AI for the greater good: insights from AWS's Diya Wynn. Making AI Work for Supply Chain Risk Management | BSI. ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →81: AI Series: Standard AI CEO Angie Westbrock on Retail Tech and Supply Chain Optimization
2w ago00:42:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we continue our Summer Learning AI series with an incredible guest: Angie Westbrock, the CEO of Standard AI. Bringing a refreshing, non-traditional career trajectory to the table—spanning major roles at Anheuser-Busch, HelloFresh, and Lyft—Angie breaks down exactly how computer vision and machine learning are revolutionizing the physical supply chain. If phrases like "artificial intelligence" feel a bit overwhelming, Angie demystifies the tech jargon using plain, real-world language. She explains how her company converts standard in-store security camera feeds into anonymous data analytics. This process gives brick-and-mortar retail stores the exact same high-fidelity conversion metrics that online e-commerce platforms have relied on for years. Listeners will get a deep-dive look at how tracking real-time consumer foot traffic and display engagement can eliminate massive supply chain blind spots, optimize warehouse replenishment, and dramatically improve inventory demand planning. Beyond the technology, Angie shares invaluable, battle-tested leadership lessons forged from her early days managing midnight shifts in manufacturing plants. ✨ Connect with Angie! 📱LinkedIn | Angie 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: AI Foot Traffic Analysis For Retail: AI-Driven Workflow NRF 2025: Standard AI | Computer Vision Insights ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →80: AI Series: Now What? Michelle McBride's Take on Agentic AI in Supply Chain
3w ago00:41:42Tap to summarizeThis episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast officially kicks off the "Summer School Series" with a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence. We welcome Michelle McBride, the Head of Product for Envoy AI, to separate flashy AI marketing from real-world logistics value. With over two decades of industry experience, Michelle shares her front-row perspective on the evolution of transportation management systems. She explains how the industry has shifted from basic data centralization to the modern era of "agentic AI"—technologies designed to actively solve execution problems and act as the crucial "now what?" when supply chain disruptions occur. The conversation also tackles the cultural hurdles of change management and how companies can build a successful AI mindset by targeting their most frustrating, repetitive tasks. ✨ Connect with Michelle! 📱LinkedIn | Michelle 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: "How AI Agents Are Transforming Supply Chains" – Boston Consulting Group (BCG) "Does AI spell the end for freight brokers?" – Kearney ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →79: Summer School Kick Off
4w ago00:05:50Tap to summarizeThis episode kicks off our summer series, focusing on how AI and sustainability are transforming supply chain management. Hear all about upcoming guest experts, practical insights, and opportunities for young professionals to get involved. ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →78: Why You Should Want Power: Cheryl Bethune on Leading Your Supply Chain with Purpose
May 1800:46:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode Cheryl Bethune, a global HR executive and leadership veteran, reveals how her journey from engineering to top-tier talent strategy has shaped her approach to leading in diverse and complex environments. You'll discover her unique perspective on leveraging systems thinking in HR, understanding the importance of frontline leaders, and harnessing the power of learning agility and emotional maturity to identify high-potential talent worldwide. Cheryl emphasizes that great leaders aren't just born, they are made through continual growth, courage, and the willingness to step into uncomfortable spaces. ✨ Connect with Cheryl! 📱LinkedIn | Cheryl 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: "Systems Thinking for Designers" "How systems thinking can help HR spot risks before they escalate" ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →77: Supply Chain Kids’ Edition: Mother's Day Special with Virginia and Lou
May 1100:10:15Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of She Supply Chains, host Katie's kids Virginia and Lou take over the microphone to ask questions about supply chain, leadership, mistakes, and future plans, all in the spirit of Mother's Day. A playful yet insightful discussion that reveals lessons from careers and aspirations. ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →76: From the Shop Floor to Software: Blake Strickland on Supply Chain Connected Worker
May 400:45:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, VP of Product Management at Redzone Blake Strickland joins hosts Katie and Courtney to discuss the transformative power of connected worker technology in manufacturing. Blake recounts her journey from a chemical engineering student at Ohio State to an industry leader, highlighting how digital tools and real-time data can empower the frontline, reduce turnover, and foster a "winning mentality" through friendly competition. She shares impactful success stories, including a produce plant that achieved a 60% reduction in turnover using specialized learning modules, and discusses the future of AI in manufacturing as a tool to solve problems before they even happen. Beyond the technology, Blake offers an "unfiltered truth" for women in male-dominated fields, reflecting on a time when her college engineering building lacked proper women's restrooms to emphasize the importance of authenticity and finding one’s voice. ✨ Connect with Blake! 📱LinkedIn | Blake 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Gartner - Future of Work Trends 2026 Samsung Business Insights - A Day in the Life of a Connected Manufacturing Worker ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →75: The Supply Chain of Style: Jodi Mayers on Wardrobing for the Executive Woman
Apr 2700:50:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, we sit down with Jodi Mayers, a former corporate executive turned professional stylist. Jodi shares her journey from human resources and consulting at giants like Wells Fargo and Cargill to founding her own wardrobing service. We explore how she uses her corporate background to help women view their wardrobes not as a vanity, but as a strategic business tool for building credibility and influence. ✨ Connect with Jodi! 📱Instagram | Jodi Get tickets for Style Edina Weekend 2026 — May 29-31! 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Why the best leaders treat their wardrobe like a strategic tool - Fast Company Building Your Business Professional Wardrobe on a Budget - Pearson ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
Transcribe →74: The Supply Chain Power Couple: Sharron and Trea Northern on Career and Partnership
Apr 2000:45:46Tap to summarizeThis episode of She Supply Chains features Sharron and Trea Northern, a dynamic duo who have navigated over two decades in the industry as a dual-career couple. Throughout their journey across Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas, the Northerns explain that their success is rooted in a fundamental commitment to partnership and alignment, which included intentionally deciding whose career would take the "lead" at different stages of their life. The conversation also explores leadership and the evolving workforce, with Trea highlighting how vulnerability and grit are essential for building a culture where employees "root for each other," while Sharron discusses the critical need for critical thinking and AI fluency. The episode concludes with evergreen advice on resilience, specifically the "three-prong pie" analogy, which emphasizes that life is rarely perfectly balanced across health, family, and career. ✨ Connect with Trea and Sharron! 📱LinkedIn | Sharron 📱LinkedIn | Trea 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: How dual-career couples find fulfillment at work Supply Chain Trends for 2025: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence 💵 Arise Financial Check out Arise Financial Coaching and their Financial Goal Accelerator program, and let them know She Supply Chains sent you! ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
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