There is perhaps no one embodying our core value to “Be the change” quite like ATL native and Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, Kristi sits down with Wanona for an expert deep dive into Atlanta history, the journey…
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Everything Starts at Home: Manufacturing Opportunity with Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher
There is perhaps no one embodying our core value to “Be the change” quite like ATL native and Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher. In this episode, Kristi sits down with Wanona for an expert deep dive into Atlanta history, the journey to building more equitable communities through green manufacturing and modular…
Driving Impact and Creating Opportunities for All with Chrystal York, President of AME’s Southeastern Region
What are the core qualities of a truly effective leader? As the new, youngest, and first African American President of the Southeastern Region of AME, Chrystal York knows a good bit about leadership and joins Scott to talk all about it. Listen as Chrystal shares her upbringing and early exposure to servant leadership, what she…
Veteran Voices Classic: Reimagine, Reassess, Reinvigorate- Becoming The First Black Female Combat Pilot
Some barriers are harder to break than others – at least until the right person comes along. Vernice “Flygirl” had to fight to get into the Marine Corps, but once she got in, she was determined to rise to the top and seize every opportunity. Vernice is a retired United States Marine Corps Officer and holds the distinction of being the first black female combat pilot in the…
Lighting Up the World & Eradicating Energy Poverty with SolarBuddy Founder & CEO Simon Doble
On October 11, 2011, Simon Doble saw the light when it comes to global energy poverty. Now, his organization SolarBuddy works to create awareness and tackle this critical issue. Energy poverty is an obstacle to education, health, the environment and economic development around the world.Tragically, 3.8 million people die prematurely from the effects of energy poverty every year…
Speaking Out Loud and Clear, featuring Katheryn Basso, CEO of KADRI Clothing & Marine Corps Veteran
Having the right to speak up and feeling an obligation to speak out are two very different things. For many women in the military, standing out because of their gender makes them want to ‘go with the flow’ to fit in. But not all women – some view it as an opportunity to be the voice that speaks on behalf of everyone…
TEKTOK Crossover: Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader?
As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and…
Veteran Voices Classic: A Woman’s Place is in the Military with Marina Rabinek
In this classic Veteran Voices episode, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Marina Rabinek, President and founder of the Military Women’s Collective and a Veteran of the United States Navy. While still in the Navy, Marina faced the unwanted advances of a fellow service member, and although she reported it up the chain of command, no action was…
Logistics with Purpose Crossover: Making a ‘Decent’ Living with THRIVE Farmers’ Michael Jones
Highly complex fragmented supply chains may create a competitive advantage for the companies that build and maintain them, but the same isn’t necessarily true for all the tiers of that chain – particularly at the raw material production level. Michael Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of THRIVE Farmers, an innovative organization that is transforming the coffee industry…
Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader?
As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and…
The Business of Doing Good with David Hessekiel, Founder of Engage for Good
Concepts like corporate responsibility and volunteerism are table stakes now, but that wasn’t always the case. In this episode, Kristi chats with Engage for Good Founder David Hessekiel about the evolution of doing good and how companies are using cause marketing and corporate citizenship to build a better world AND bottom line…
How to Root out Human Trafficking & Change Lives with Mary Kate Soliva
Tragically, human trafficking and slavery aren’t relics of the past, nor are they confined beyond our borders. But luckily, outstanding individuals like our very own Veteran Voices host Mary Kate Soliva are taking action to eradicate these harmful practices around the world. In this episode, Scott chats with Mary about the Guam Human…