She Supply Chains
Episodes
72: Scaling Compassion: Toni Scott on Managing the Complex Supply Chain of Food Banks
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chain leadership meets community impact in this episode. We are joined by Toni Scott, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Second Harvest Heartland, w...
71: Julie Johnson on the Regenerative Roots of the Wine Supply Chain
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the supply chain and sustainability. Julie Johnson, the owner and winemaker of Tres Sabores, shares her story of moving to Napa ...
70: Why 90% of Smart Supply Chain Projects Fail (and How to Fix It) with Jim Wetzel
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are thrilled to welcome Jim Wetzel, a true supply chain expert and "constructive disruptor". Jim’s journey spans from his start as a sh...
69: Integrated, Not Isolated: Building Global Supply Chain Impact with Manika Bhargava
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the She Supply Chains podcast, we dive into the world of supply chain strategy with Manika Bhargava, the Director of Integrated Sup...
68: Complexity, Careers, and Connecting in Supply Chain with Courtney and Katie
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation highlights major career transitions: Katie has returned to manufacturing and engineering at General Mills after 15 years, while Cour...
67: Unfiltered Leadership: Maria Villablanca on the Modern Supply Chain CSCO
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maria Villablanca, a prominent supply chain influencer and CEO, explains why 90% of transformations fail. As the co-founder of Future...
66: Tackling Food Waste Like a Boss: Kristy Ryan on the Impact Supply Chain
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, Kristy Ryan, Chief Operating Officer at Move for Hunger, breaks down how she transitioned from a div...
65: Supply Chain Kids’ Edition: Harper Takes the Mic with Mom
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special "Kidsode," our host Courtney Harper is put in the hot seat by a very special guest interviewer: her daughter, Harper! They dive into t...
64: Configure, Don’t Customize: Megan Fischer’s Golden Rule for Supply Chain Scaling
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of She Supply Chains, we go behind the scenes of the furniture industry. Guest Megan Fischer, COO of Sundays, Moe's Home Collection, a...
63: Stop Asking for Advice, Ask for Access: Accelerating Your Supply Chain Career with Angela Dodd
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of She Supply Chains, we sit down with Angela Dodd, founder of Females in Food and a 20-year veteran of the food and beverage industry...
62: Going Global: Managing International Teams & Supply Chain Context with Kelly Beecher
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Beecher, a leader in supply chain and the VP of Operations at Reduce, to explore the intersection of technical...
61: Speed, Risk, and "Big Ass" Soaps: Agile Supply Chain Strategies with Billy Boren
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Billy Boren, VP of Supply Chain at Duke Cannon, joins the She Supply Chains podcast to discuss the stark differences between operatin...
Operationalizing Compassion in the Supply Chain with Chef Ann Ahmed
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Ann Ahmed joins us to discuss supply chain leadership and the power of resilience. In this special on-location episode recorded at Khâluna, the ...
59: Season 4 Kick Off
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reflect on our journey through the past year, discussing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Emphasizing the importance...
58: From Firefighting to AI: Transforming the Supply Chain with Carolina de la Paz
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Carolina De La Paz, a 16-year veteran at Lenovo and the founder of the Women Enhancing Logistics (WEL) program. Caro...
57: The Power of Supply Chain: A Global Perspective with Sofia Rivas Herrera
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Sofia Rivas Herrera shares her journey from a curious child in Guadalajara, Mexico, to a passionate advocate for supply...
56: Business First Supply Chain Strategy with John Church
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome John Church, a leader whose career spans more than three decades at General Mills, where he helped guide everything from product...
55: Network Transformation in Supply Chain with Erin Mitchell
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Erin Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer of YMX Logistics. Erin describes herself as a logistics and operations nerd, someone who ...
54: Gratitude in Supply Chain with Courtney and Katie
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
53: You Get What You Tolerate: Raising Standards in Supply Chain Leadership & Life
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
52: Val Mack: Servant Leadership and the Heartbeat of the Supply Chain
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Val Mack, a supply‑chain leader who’s worked across operations, logistics, and now people and culture. Val calls supply ch...
51: Kathy Fulton: The Power of Logistics—Applying Supply Chain Principles to Disaster Relief
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Kathy leads the nonprofit that connects private-s...
50: 26.2 Brew and Beyond: Shelley Smith with Leadership Lessons from the Brewing Supply Chain
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
49: Simone Hardeman-Jones: How to Build Trust and Resilience with Stakeholders in the Community Supply Chain
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Simone Hardeman-Jones, a social impact leader, policy expert, and the founding Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities...
48: Fail Fast, Pivot Faster: A Supply Chain Conversation with Carly Gunby
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Carly Gunby, who shares her journey from an Art history major in college to the VP of revenue at Transfix, a freight technology ...
47: The Trade Nerd's Triumph: Amy Morgan on the Power of Compliance Intelligence in Supply Chain
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Amy Morgan, a licensed U.S. customs broker and global trade compliance leader who has worked at powerhouse companies like Nordst...
46: The Future of Supply Chain and Navigating the Ecosystem with Regenia Sanders
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Regenia R. Sanders, Managing Partner at Ernst & Young in Atlanta and a supply chain leader with more than 25 years of experi...
45: 1 Year Anniversary!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode celebrating the one-year anniversary of the She Supply Chains podcast, we reflect on our journey, share milestones, and engage wi...
44: The Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with Anna McGovern
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Anna McGovern, a consultant and author with over 35 years of experience across manufacturing, CPG, private equity, nonprofit, an...
43: Supply Chain in a VUCA World: Priscilla Burke on Risk, Resilience, and Relationships
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Priscilla Burke, head of supplier risk management at Stanley Black & Decker and a passionate advocate for resilient and resp...
42: Equity in Action: Mikisha Nation on Reimagining the Education Supply Chain
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Mikisha Nation, Executive Director of Teach For America Twin Cities, a national non-profit organization that believes all studen...
41: Operations with Purpose: Batala McFarlane's Blueprint for Non-Profit Impact
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our series highlighting non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities, this week, we welcome Batala McFarlane, executive director of Friends ...
40: The Power of Your Network: Lessons from Jenn Kobus's Career Transitions
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Jennifer Kobus, Global Supply Chain & Operations Executive at REI. Jennifer is a remarkable leader who has navigated the com...
39: The "Yes Girl" Mindset in Supply Chain: How MK Greenberg Embraces Opportunity
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome MK Greenberg, a value engineer at Celonis. She discusses her supply chain experiences at TJX and a startup called Perch, emphasi...
38: From Chemical Engineer to Chief Supply Chain Officer: Josh Chou's Path in Supply Chain
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome our first male ally, Josh Chou, CSCO at McCormick. We delve into the importance of allyship and diversity in today's workplace. ...
37: Season 3 Kick Off: Courtney & Katie Unscripted Supply Chain Q&A
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie and Courtney answer listener questions. They dive into the complexities of handling last-minute requests in the supply chain. T...
36: She Supply Chains Classic: The Heart of Operations – Erika Thiem's Journey to Nonprofit Leadership
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re counting down to Season 3 by re-releasing some of our top episodes from past seasons. With over 8,000 downloads across 70 countries, it’s ...
35: She Supply Chains Classic: Sousan Ortega on AI, Automation, and Empowering Frontline Teams
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the next three weeks, we are counting down to season 3 by we’re re-releasing some of our top episodes from the past two seasons. With over 8,000...
34: She Supply Chains Classic: Integrated Business Planning with Sabrina Carr
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the next three weeks, we are counting down to season 3 by we’re re-releasing some of our top episodes from the past two seasons. With over 8,000...
33: The $1 Trillion Supply Chain Challenge: Sylvia Ng on Tackling E-commerce Waste
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Sylvia Ng, tech veteran, environmental advocate, CEO of ReturnBear, and founder of Amidira, a purpose-driven cancer care brand. F...
32: Encouragement in Supply Chain Camille Batiste on How One Conversation Changes Everything
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Camille Batiste, who shares her journey from chemical engineer to global supply chain leader. She is currently the President of ...
31: Beyond the Bylines: Unearthing Supply Chain's Hidden Heroes with Marina Mayer
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Director of Content at Iron Markets, an...
30: Commercialization in Global Supply Chains: Trust, Foresight, and Collaboration with Supriya Madhavi Bal
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Supriya Madhavi, whose supply chain career spans diverse roles and geographies in the supply chain world. An award-winning globa...
29: From Freight to Founder: Sarah Barnes-Humphrey's Supply Chain Evolution
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of podcasts Let's Talk Supply Chain and Blended. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from her fami...
28: Beyond the Bio: Courtney & Katie Unscripted Supply Chain Q&A
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer listener questions. We reflect on our self-descriptions, supply chain career aspirations, and the challenges faced as women...
27: The Art and Science of Supply Chain: Inspiring the Next Generation with Stephanie Thomas
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Stephanie Thomas, Associate Professor of Practice & Executive Director of WISE at the University of Arkansas. Stephanie has ...
26: Strategic Thinking in Supply Chain Leadership: Looking Around Corners with Michelle Tartalio
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Michelle Tartalio, the head of marketing and corporate strategy for Clarkston Consulting. She has an impressive background in su...
25: The Human Side of Supply Chain Transformation with Wanda Johnson
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Wanda Johnson, a Supply Chain Technology Fellow at Deloitte Consulting. We discuss Wanda's extensive background in supply chain ...
24: Chicago Roots & Global Supply Chain Routes: Cindy Cochovity's Supply Chain Journey
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Cindy Cochovity, Chief Commercial Officer at FreightPath. She shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a leader...
23: Supply Chain Entrepreneurship: Solving Real-World Problems with Sarah Hamer and Elle Smyth
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Sarah and Elle, co-founders of Retail Ready, to discuss their journey from corporate careers to launching their own startup in t...
22: Cross-Functional Supply Chain Collaboration: Building Bridges with Jaimie Hortsman
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Jaimie Horstman, a Senior Supply Chain Planning and Operations leader with 24 years of end-to-end experience at Procter & Ga...
21: Supply Chain From Idea to Shelf: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Product Launches with Deidra Willis
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome, Deidra Willis, Senior Program Manager at Kings Hawaiian. Deidra shares her background in engineering and business, her career ...
20: Customer-Centric Supply Chains: Beyond the Metrics with Elsy Ocejo
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Elsy Ocejo, Vice President of Supply Chain at ILLES Foods. Elsy discusses her current role overseeing end-to-end supply chain pr...
19: Dana Craven's Four A's of Demand Planning in Supply Chain: Accuracy, Alignment, Accountability, and Actionability
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Dana Craven, the Senior Director of Demand Planning at Post Consumer Brands. With a background in Supply Chain and Marketing fro...
18: Global Supply Chain Dynamics: An India Perspective with Sharmishtha Niyogi
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome Sharmishtha Niyogi, Supply Chain Director at Merck Group. With over 20 years of experience at industry giants like Tata Cummins,...
17: Supply Chain Leadership & Navigating Change: Reframing Your Mindset with Angelique Obiri
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Angelique Obiri, a Transformational Leadership Coach. She discusses the key development areas for supply chain leaders and the im...
16: From Supply Chain to Sales, Leslie Marshall's Supply Chain Career Evolution
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Leslie Marshall, National Account Sales Manager at Atlas Copco. Leslie discusses the importance of being prepared, her experience...
15: Navigating the Future of Logistics and Supply Chain with Camille Blake
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Camille Blake, Senior Performance Manager at Amazon and founder of the Sistah Sips Society. Camille discusses the challenges of b...
14: Fostering a Supply Chain Culture of Continuous Improvement with Evelyn Watson
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Evelyn Watson, the Senior Director for Continuous Improvement at Perdue Farms. Evelyn discusses fostering a culture of continuous...
13: Building Supply Chain Community and Careers: A Conversation with Liz Raman-Grubbs of Supply Chain Gals
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Liz Raman-Grubbs, the creator of Supply Chain Gals, a vibrant community empowering over 20,000 women with the tools and resources...
12: Supply Chain Strategy and Finding Your Authentic Self with Maryn Weimer
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Maryn Weimer, the Chief Strategy Officer for Spencer Research. Maryn discusses her supply chain career journey, including ...
11: Leading with Humanity in Supply Chain: Sousan Ortega on Culture, Communication, and Diversity in Supply Chain
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we welcome Sousan Ortega, the Senior Vice President of Field Operations at Target. She shares her extensive supply chain experience discu...
10: Season 2 Kick Off: Supply Chain Reflections and What's Ahead with Courtney and Katie
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off season 2 with a recap of our journey through the first season, sharing supply chain insights and key takeaways from our guests. We ...
9: Supply Chain Career Coaching: Negotiate Your Compensation with Leah Murphy
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Leah Murphy, an executive coach and bestselling author. She shares her journey from being an engineer in supply chain to becomi...
8: Mindfulness in Supply Chain: Finding Peace in the Chaos with Jenn Tracy
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Jenn Tracy the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Caulipower. She shares her professional background in supply chain...
7: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Evolution: Leadership Insights from Ronda McKnight
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Ronda McKnight, Site Director at Mars, to delve into the exciting world of manufacturing and supply chain. We bust myths a...
6: Driving Supply Chain Efficiency: Creating a Positive Impact with Samhita Pennathur
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Samhita Pennathur, a seasoned professional in manufacturing and supply chain. Samhita shares her journey from engineering ...
5: Curiosity in Supply Chain Leadership with Whitney Shlesinger
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Whitney shares her extensive journey through the supply chain industry, highlighting her diverse experiences in manufacturing, planni...
4: One Size Doesn't Fit All: Debra Lin on Tailoring Supply Chain for Company Size
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Debra Lin, VP of Supply Chain at Bel, shares her journey from a mechanical engineering background to a successful career in supply ch...
3: Nonprofit Supply Chain: Demand Planning for a Greater Good with Erika Thiem
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Erika Thiem, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America, discusses her transition from the corporate world to a mission-drive...
2: Supply Chain Integration: Breaking Down Silos with Sabrina Carr
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Sabrina Carr, Director of Integrated Business Planning for the Clorox Cleaning Division. Sabrina will discuss the importanc...
1: Connecting Women Across Supply Chain: Meet Katie & Courtney
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will hear about our journeys in supply chain, what makes supply chain special, and why we want to see more women in this space. I...