Logistics With Purpose®

There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell her story and talk about how she and her team give back.

There are challenging final mile logistics and then there are CHALLENGING final mile logistics. Brad Hendrickson (a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad) is currently working in the Donbas region of Ukraine to lead evacuations and deliver aid to the people and animals living one day at a time. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Brad joins co-hosts Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager to tell his amazing story and share the combination of factors that led him to the front lines of the war in Eastern Europe.

Many of us have a career path that is long and winding. How we see each of those twists and turns – as a setback or an opportunity – often determines how successful we will be at the end of the journey. Laura Cyrus followed a particularly windy path to get to Truckers Against Trafficking, a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empower, and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking. She picked up web skills and voiceover experience in different positions that she now leverages for a whole new reason. In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, Laura tells Logistics with Purpose hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter: · How new graduates or job seekers ‘take inventory’ of seemingly random professional experiences into a capability profile that will help them find their next role · Why drivers and other members of the supply chain / trucking industry are uniquely positioned to combat human trafficking – if they are properly trained · Some of the best (and most amazing) success stories that have come out of the Truckers Against Trafficking movement

Born and raised in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Ismail Safi observed firsthand how proper planning and logistics can make a sustainable difference in people’s lives. In this episode, he joins Kristi Porter to detail his professional journey, how Islamic Relief USA matches aid to real-time needs and supports long-term impact through livelihood projects, key challenges for non-profits and some of his organization’s current projects.

BrightDrop is decarbonizing last mile logistics—and Steven Hornyak is here to tell you all about it. Tune in to this episode of Logistics with Purpose as Enrique and Adrian chat with Steven about his professional path to BrightDrop, how the company is disrupting industries like grocery with more efficient curbside fulfillment options, his advice to his younger self and more.

Having grown up in Florence, Italy, Anna Bottinelli developed an appreciation for art and its cultural significance early in life. Then, what started out as a research assistantship with Robert M. Edsel on his bestselling book Saving Italy flourished into an illustrious career dedicated to recovering and returning lost and/or stolen cultural objects from WWII. In this episode, Anna joins Enrique and Kristi to share her professional journey, the story of the Monuments Men, the Monuments Men and Women Foundation’s current goals and methodologies, what it was like hanging out on set with George Clooney, and other stories from over a decade of restitution.

As president and CEO of MedShare, a company that has delivered critical medical equipment to over 100 countries, Charles Redding knows a thing or two about complex supply chains and coordinating with shipping partners to help communities in need. But throughout his international career, he’s gained an even greater understanding of how to encourage effective leaders, get proactive on disaster relief, and navigate cultural differences – both across borders and within companies – to drive long-term growth. In one of Scott’s favorite episodes of Logistics with Purpose, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, listen for inspiration, advice – and a whole new view of philanthropy.

Meet Christopher Hussaini, one of the many bold logistics leaders in the United States taking action through logistics to support Ukrainians with necessary relief. In this episode, he sits down with Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell his story and tell us more about Hapag-Lloyd’s humanitarian efforts. From early entrepreneurial ambition to pandemic pivots, charitable partnerships and professional guidance, there’s something for everyone in Christopher’s fascinating life story and professional trajectory.

When they said “shoot for the stars,” Susan Kilrain took it literally. As one of only three women to pilot a space shuttle, she has broken barriers and opened doors in countless ways. In this episode, Kristi and Maureen sit down with Susan to learn about her professional trajectory from the Navy to space and on into motivational speaking, advisory boards, motherhood and more. Find out what it’s like to stare down at Earth for the first time, plus get Susan’s advice for young dreamers and their parents.