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Driving Forward PodcastGrace Sharkey Returns: New Role, Same Bold VoiceShe’s back! With a new role and the same bold energy. June 19th, we’re joined on Driving Forward by Grace Sharkey, now stepping into her new role as Sr Manager of Communications & PR at Orderful. From journalism to SiriusXM to shaking up supply chain tech, Grace talks career pivots, storytelling in freight, and what’s next for one of logistics' most recognizable voices. And yes, Nate Johnson is back in the host seat after a well-earned vacation.
2025-06-201h 03
Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for GuysFeeling Pressure To Be "The Man". At 22. Will's Story - Let's Get Real Radio ShowWhat do you do when life feels heavy… and you’re only 22?In this raw and real call, we hear from Will — a young guy who bought a house not for himself, but for his 72-year-old dad and teenage sister. At an age when most guys are figuring out adulting 101, Will is already carrying the weight of fatherhood, caregiving, and responsibility. And yet, like so many of us, he still wonders, *“Am I doing enough?”*This segment from the April 5th Live Radio Show, hits hard in all the best ways. Michael and Spanish talk with Will...
2025-04-1004 min
Love and LeadershipLeadership Book Club: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, Part TwoIn the second part of their deep dive into Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality, Mike and Kristen explore the leadership lessons that transformed Eleven Madison Park into the world's best restaurant. From breaking traditional fine dining rules to creating moments of surprise and delight for guests, Guidara's approach proves that true hospitality extends beyond simply serving excellent food. His philosophy challenges leaders to build strong teams, empower staff through trust, and create authentic connections with those they serve. Whether you lead a team of two or two hundred, this episode reveals how small, thoughtful gestures—what Guidara calls "grace notes"—can...
2025-03-191h 06
Love and LeadershipLeadership Book Club: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, Part OneIn this first part of a two-part series, Mike and Kristen dive into Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. While it might not seem like a traditional leadership book at first glance, it's packed with lessons for anyone serving customers or managing teams. Mike brings a unique perspective to this discussion, having spent 17 years in the restaurant industry before transitioning to senior living. He shares personal insights about the intense world of restaurants, where excellence isn't just encouraged—it's demanded every single day. The conversation weaves through Guidara's journey from young food runner to co-owner of one of the world's mo...
2025-03-1258 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastFrom Freight Fraud to AI: Navigating the Wild World of Supply Chain with Grace Sharkey of FreightWavesHighlights from their conversation include:Grace's Journey into Supply Chain (1:14)Early Career in Brokerage (3:17)Current Market Conditions (7:02)Adoption of AI Tools (10:08)Addressing Freight Fraud (15:15)Technology Solutions for Security (18:51)Challenges of Evolving Technology (20:19)The impact of freight fraud (22:23)Arctic shipping developments (25:51)Building relationships with journalists (27:35)Importance of storytelling in PR (30:01)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:25)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
2025-02-1236 minLet's Get Real - A Talk Show for GuysWhat If It ALL Works Out??? Let's Get Real Radio Show Live SegmentHey Let's Get Real Community! Excited to share this segment with you from the December 7th live call-in show. 🔔 HIT SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW 🔔 And don't forget to check us out, live on Saturdays at 12N ET at www.theboneonline.com (or however you listen to streaming audio)In this segment, Michael and Spanish dive into the power of talking things through. Ever feel like your thoughts are stuck on a negative loop? You're not alone. Michael shares a moving conversation with his friend Kevin, who’s facing big life challenges like job loss and family struggles...
2024-12-1912 min
FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP123 Fraud Watch, Freight Fraud and everything in between with Grace SharkeyIn today’s episode we’re joined by Grace Sharkey, staff writer, podcaster, communities leader and SiriusXM host, to dive into her recently launched Fraud Newsletter and talk about her experience and reporting on freight fraud. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1027 min
Loaded And RollingFraud Watch, Freight Fraud and everything in between with Grace SharkeyIn today’s episode we’re joined by Grace Sharkey, staff writer, podcaster, communities leader and SiriusXM host, to dive into her recently launched Fraud Newsletter and talk about her experience and reporting on freight fraud. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1027 minLet's Get Real - A Talk Show for GuysMy Dad Died. Part Five. Unlocking The Past Through A Lost Box of Memories.NOTE: These segments are being published in order from the November 23rd show for everyone. But mostly this is how my family listens to the show and the easiest way for everyone to hear these reflections.------🌟 Losing my dad: The lessons, love, and letting go 🌟This week’s episode of Let’s Get Real gets personal as Michael shares the profound experience of losing his father and the reflections it brought. From finding a box of childhood keepsakes to uncovering a birthday card he wrote at 16, Michael takes us on a jou...
2024-11-3014 minLet's Get Real - A Talk Show for GuysFinding Peace in the Chaos 🙃 Real Talk on Anxiety and Grace | Let's Get Real"🎙️ Welcome to the Let's Get Real Community!In this segment from the August 17th "Let's Get Real," Live radio show, Michael and Spanish talk about dealing with tough feelings and finding peace 🧘♂️. Michael shares how he’s learning to give himself grace and handle his anxiety 🤯. It’s all about listening to that little voice inside and trusting the process 🙏.Spanish and Michael remind us that we can’t control how other people act, but we can control our own reactions 😌. They also chat with a caller who’s been working through a tough time in his relationship 💔. It’s a r...
2024-08-2209 min
Rethinking DadsFiguring Out What You Want. And Asking For It.In this episode, Michael and Kevin talk about the importance, as Dads to balance our giving to family and also doing the things that we enjoy and that nurture us.Kevin shares a heartwarming story about his dad's experience at a pool tournament and how it taught him the value of claiming moments of joy. We delve into the sacrifices Dads often make and the challenges of balancing personal wants with family needs. It also touches on the role of Moms in delaying gratification and the importance of applying grace to different perspectives....
2024-06-271h 02
Everything is LogisticsFreight Friends: The State of Freight, Warehouse Drones, and Snack Production LogisticsJoin Grace Sharkey and Blythe for the latest installment of Freight Friends, where they unpack the current state of the freight market and its economic drivers. Discover cutting-edge business ideas like using drones to streamline warehouse inventory, leveraging digital twin technology for optimizing manufacturing, and implementing AI-driven phone systems for smoother logistics operations. Plus, don't miss their exploration of the logistics behind the diverse flavors in the booming snack industry and the hype surrounding themed movie theater popcorn buckets.LINKS:Grace’s LinktreeJB Hunt Q1 ReportGatherAIFreightwaves Future of Supply ChainTMSA’s ELEVATE Conf...
2024-04-302h 01FreightCastsLoaded and Rolling EP88 Freight Conferences and Industry Events with Grace SharkeyIn today’s episode Grace Sharkey, writer, podcaster and host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM joins us to talk about the value of industry events and highlight her recent and upcoming trips. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0528 minLoaded And RollingFreight Conferences and Industry Events with Grace SharkeyIn today’s episode Grace Sharkey, writer, podcaster and host of FreightWaves Drive Time on SiriusXM joins us to talk about the value of industry events and highlight her recent and upcoming trips. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0527 min
Great Quarter, GalsGoodbye GalsKaylee and grace link up one last time to say goodbye to the show that launched ladies. We’ll miss you, GQG!Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-3044 minGreat Quarter, GalsWomen in the Workplace 2024Grace reviews several women in the workplace surveys to address what leaders should focus on within their business to increase diversity measures. She also invites the Tenney Group’s Meghan Meurer to discuss the challenges of M&A deals in 2023 and what to expect in 2024.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-0227 minGreat Quarter, GalsBringing Barbie to the HighwayKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey chat with Danielle Bansch, a national account manager at TransForce, about the group’s "Barbies in Trucking" campaign. They discuss its inspiration and how it aligns with TransForce's commitment to diversity, aiming to break gender stereotypes in the male-dominated trucking industry. The hosts explore the impact of encouraging women in transportation careers and celebrate TransForce's recognition as a Top Place for Women to Work in Transportation.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-1927 min
FreightWaves NOWGrace Sharkey’s 2023 in radioGrace Sharkey - SiriusXM Radio Host - FreightWaves - Lansing, MI
2023-12-1509 minGreat Quarter, GalsBarbies & Big RigsGrace and Kaylee talk about a new initiative to get the world’s most iconic doll behind the wheel of a truck. They also welcome on Courtney Muller to talk about Manifest, the second most poppin’ freight conference (second only to F3 of course).Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-0527 minGreat Quarter, GalsFraud, its legit, everywhereGrace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix talk about the load board fraud plaguing the industry, how NOT to fire half of your company, and the way forward for women-owned transportation companies.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-2127 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe Women Who Ruled F3Kaylee and Grace review their experiences at F3 and the incredible women who represented their companies at the event. They also review a fan favorite, the Women in Trucking conference.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1427 minGreat Quarter, GalsIt's time for changeKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to Melzie Wilson about making career moves, upward mobility, and knowing when to pursue a new opportunity.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-2429 minGreat Quarter, GalsRaise capital, attend conferencesEmily Feliton joins the gals to talk TMS on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals. Her, Kaylee Nix, and Grace Sharkey dive into raises, conferencing, and mentorship!Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1027 min
3PL LiveNavigating Freight, Radio, and the Stage with Grace SharkeyIn this episode of 3PL Live, host Jeremy Thone chats with the ever-dynamic Grace Sharkey of FreightWaves.
Discover Grace's journey from her writing role at FreightWaves to taking the helm of her very own Sirius XM radio show.
Listen in as she sheds light on the highs and lows of radio broadcasting and shares invaluable insights into mastering public speaking.
Whether you're in the freight industry or just a lover of inspiring stories, Grace's infectious energy is sure to captivate. Don't miss out on this conversation!
2023-10-0552 minGreat Quarter, GalsMaking the most out of packagingGrace Sharkey & Kaylee Nix host Delanie Thurlow from Grounded Packaging to talk sustainability, using resources efficiently, and getting the most out of your packaged goods.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2628 minGreat Quarter, GalsWhat do you REALLY want??Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to professional driver Ingrid Brown about driver appreciation, what actually matters when showing gratitude, and how to thank a truck driver this week and every week.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1228 minGreat Quarter, GalsGirl Scouts learn logisticsGrace describes various supply chain patches awarded to the Girl Scouts and invites Kelsey Scott of Legacy Trucking Consulting to discuss common compliance hurdles.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-2928 minGreat Quarter, GalsGetting Smarter with SmartHopKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey chat with SmartHop’s Courteney McDonnell about investments in FreightTech, investments in career growth, and investments in yourself. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-2228 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe power of Girl MathKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey discuss female purchasing power and how girl math is driving current discretionary spending. They also invite Sworkz’ Maria Cardenas to discuss how to build a powerhouse marketing team.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1532 minGreat Quarter, GalsBankruptcies aboutKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell about her thoughts on Shellie Corp, Surge Transportation, and the other companies falling victim to the freight down cycle.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0130 minGreat Quarter, GalsTaking on a new ventureKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey invite Amy Mack, partner at Venture53, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on FreightTech. Amy shares stories from her career, challenges she had overcome and what it takes to pivot into the venture capital space. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-1830 minGreat Quarter, GalsKeeping startups up and runningKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey take a look inside a Chattanooga nonprofit aimed at supporting news business opportunities for the advanced mobility space.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-1332 minGreat Quarter, GalsIntegrity matters in the world of expediteGrace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix zoom in to expedited niches with Melanie Patterson, CEO and Founder of Integrity Global Logistics.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0628 min
The Lombard Trucking ShowFreightwaves and Sirius XM's very own, Grace SharkeyGrace Sharkey is a professional in the logistics and transportation industry with experience in journalism, digital content creation and decision-making roles in the third-party logistics space. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Grace led a startup brokerage to more than $80 million in revenue, holding roles of increasing responsibility, including director of sales, vice president of business development and chief strategy officer. She is currently a staff writer, podcast producer and SiriusXM radio host for FreightWaves, a leading provider of news, data and analytics for the logistics industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Michigan State University. You ca...
2023-06-051h 31Great Quarter, GalsTalking supply chainKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey up their supply chain conversation game talking to one of the best podcast hosts in the logistics biz, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-3028 minGreat Quarter, GalsC.H. Robinson cares about carriersKaylee nix and Grace Sharkey welcome Cody Griggs from C.H. Robinson to talk about how one of the nation's largest brokerages takes care of business from employees to carrier relations.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-2328 minGreat Quarter, GalsIMO International Day for Women in MaritimeGrace Sharkey promotes the 2nd annual International Day for Women in Maritime. She is also joined by Rebecca Tisbe, owner and CEO of JVR Freight, a logistics company that focuses on last-mile, dedicated services.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-1626 min
TransfixThe Transfix Take On: The Macro Evolution of the Supply Chain with Grace SharkeyIn this episode of The Transfix Take On, Grace Sharkey is taking on The Macro Evolution of the Supply Chain. From her time as a Chief Strategy Manager to her shift to becoming a content connoisseur, Grace takes us on a deep dive into why carriers need to be in the conversation of the freight tech revolution, how shippers can improve relationships with their carriers and brokers, and how mental health can impact performance both on the clock and off. PLUS, Grace reveals her top 5 music artists and hint hint - Beyonce is king. You don't want to miss this...
2023-05-0544 minGreat Quarter, GalsLeading HR at XPOGrace gets the opportunity to sit with Carolyn Roach, chief human resources officer at XPO. With four months under her belt, we will learn how the LTL company continues to grow its employee's skills along with its LTL offerings.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-04-2529 minGreat Quarter, GalsUsing AI to start your own businessKaylee and Grace chats with entrepreneur and industry content creator Blythe Brumleve about bringing more women into our workforce. We break down a number of websites that leverage AI to help grow your business to success.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-04-1828 minEverything is LogisticsMental Models, Highway Care, and Retailers Battling Tight Markets with Grace SharkeyIn this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve and guest Grace Sharkey of FreightWave discuss mental models, an interstate healthcare network for truck drivers, import reports, and how retailers are coping with a tightening market and a wacky economy. They also briefly discuss the drama surrounding Meghan Markle and the royal family. Tune in to hear their insights on all these topics.LINKS: Connect with Grace and scope her workInterstate HealthMarch Import ReportTIME STAMPS: [00:01:55] Mental models for problem-solving.[00:03:58] Decision-making and Hi...
2023-04-1859 minGreat Quarter, GalsTime travel with BrielleKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey host FW Deputy Editor Brielle Jakel to talk about her show, Tracks Through Time. The three look at her journey to freight, the pasta of becoming a history buff, and some of the best parts of writing about the past. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-04-1129 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe Future of WITGrace and Kaylee speak with Ellen Voie, founder of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), about the group’s new CEO, Jennifer Hedrick, and why she was Ellen’s pick for the role. Hedrick also tells us her goals for WIT and its role in promoting diversity and inclusion.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-04-0427 minEverything is LogisticsOpenAI, Freight Layoffs, and TikTok Ban with Grace SharkeyIn this episode of "Everything is Logistics," host Blythe Brumleve and guest Grace Sharkey discuss various topics related to freight and technology. They cover AI's dominating presence in the news, recent layoffs in the freight industry, and the possibility of TikTok getting banned. LINKS: Connect with Grace and scope her workThomas' AI segmentTIME STAMPS: [00:01:42] AI advancements dominating industry.[00:03:54] The marketing strategy of AI.[00:07:25] AI and Data-driven decision making.[00:12:24] Repurposing old content.[00:18:31] Revolutionizing movie-making with AI.[00:19:37] AI...
2023-03-2250 minGreat Quarter, GalsA day for Pi & Women in STEMGrace celebrates #DressForSTEM Day and shares women in STEM facts. She also welcomes Tiffanie Stanard of Stimulus to discuss how her platform is making it easier for diversity-led businesses to compete for your business.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-03-1427 minGreat Quarter, GalsTalking TikTok with @caitisbookedGoing viral on the internet is no easy feat and staying viral is even harder. Today Kaylee and Grace sit down with Cait Gillespie to talk TikTok, breaking down difficult info, and the ruthless world of the internet. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-03-0728 minGreat Quarter, GalsSinging for St. ChristopherKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey sit down with country singer Lindsey Lawler to talk about her experience as a SiriusXM host and how singing will help support one of freights best nonprofits.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-02-2828 minEverything is LogisticsWhat's Going On in Freight Tech with Grace SharkeyThe freight tech space can feel overwhelming at times with what software to invest in, what software is bullsh*t, and what software is yet to come. That's why we've got podcast favorite and conference bestie Grace Sharkey back on the show to break down what you need to know when it comes to what's going on in the freight tech world. LINKSConnect with Grace Sharkey on LinkedinSupport Spartan Strong after the tragic events at MSU Shipbob dramaTIME STAMPS: 7:12 What's on the way out i...
2023-02-2341 minGreat Quarter, GalsNiches make richesGrace and Kaylee discuss the incredible shippers participating in FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. They also chat with Lorena Camargo, founder and chief executive officer of courier service provider PearlTrans Logistics. Lorena shares the risks and rewards that come with the courier side of supply chains.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-02-2128 minEverything is LogisticsCreating a conference strategy with Grace Sharkey and Lars WardJump to the 2:44 minute mark to skip the initial laughter that surrounds a conference conversation between myself and good friends Grace Sharkey of Freightwaves and Lars Ward of Freightvana. Once we get to the 3-minute ish mark of the show, we settle into a great discussion defining how each of us approaches a conference. We cover strategies such as: What are you doing before the conference?Where are the best conversations happening during the conference?And how do you tackle your post-conference strategy?All this plus more during a live recording of Everything is...
2023-02-0842 minGreat Quarter, GalsGreat Editing, GalsGrace and Kaylee introduce you to another wonderful, behind-the-scenes woman at FreightWaves, deputy editor Brielle Jaekel. They discuss her journalism career, time covering supply chains and how she would be supporting supply chains if she wasn’t writing. They also take time to honor amazing black women in our industry.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-02-0727 minGreat Quarter, GalsLogistics really is globalKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey welcome Priyanka Ann Saini for a conversation about the differences in consulting for logistics companies outside of the US. They talk about emerging trends and technologies and look at how global culture differences drive differences in industry representation. Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-01-2427 minGreat Quarter, GalsKeeping safety top priority for all driversTo prepare for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Kaylee and Grace share with drivers the red flags that signal human trafficking behavior. We also invite industry veterans, Debbie Sparks, executive director of NMFTA, and Linda Hagopian, to discuss their book series that introduce children to the wonderful world of trucking.Follow the Great Quarter, Gals PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows
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2023-01-1028 min
Your Podcast CoachPatience, Grace and Letting Success Come To YouAhhhh... it's New Year's Eve 2022. Tomorrow will be a brand new year! And on this day of reflection, I share with you a story of how I made a big mistake a few years ago, and used this past 365 days doing my best not to repeat that mistake. In turn, learning more about grace and patience and not "forcing" work, but letting it come to me. Thanks for listening and enjoying Your Podcast Coach and I hope you have a wonderful New Years!
2022-12-3017 minGreat Quarter, GalsGreat 2022, GalsKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey wrap up a helluva year with some of their favorite moments, story highlights, and hot takes going into 2023. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-12-2028 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe story of a trucking guruKaylee and Grace interview Kierra Henderson, self proclaimed trucking guru, who has dedicated her career toward trucking and dispatch education, bringing equity to underrepresented communities in transportation. Henderson shares her views on recent FMCSA dispatcher and broker guidance and gives her thoughts on how the industry can better recruit and retain women of color.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-12-0625 min
Let's Talk Supply ChainWomen in Supply Chain, Grace SharkeyIn today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Grace Sharkey – writer, podcaster and self-confessed freight tech nerd. Grace started her career as an account rep at Fifth Wheel Freight, a 3PL consistently honored on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Over her time with FWF, Grace honed her skills in roles across sales, operations, business development and strategy, before deciding to pivot in 2021, when she joined FreightWaves. Utilizing all of her supply chain knowledge, Grace thrived as a writer and, earlier this year, also became the host of popular radio...
2022-12-0449 minGreat Quarter, GalsFormer U.S. chief economist views on transportation electric futureGrace invites former chief economist at Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Obama administration to discuss her thoughts on our current economy. We also dive into her favorite line of work, electric vehicles, and get her opinion on what infrastructure needs to be built to reach this country’s EV goals.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-11-2927 minGreat Quarter, GalsLIVE from Women in Trucking Accelerate! Conference & ExpoKaylee and Grace are live from the Women In Trucking Accelerate! Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-11-1528 minGreat Quarter, GalsWhat it takes to head the FMCSAKaylee and Grace host Robin Hutcheson, the new Administrator of the FMCSA.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-10-2528 min
Check CallSpooky Ghost Stories with Grace SharkeyFreightWaves own Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey share the spookiest stories in freight in this special Halloween themed episodeFollow Check Call on Apple PodcastsFollow Check Call on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-10-2528 minGreat Quarter, GalsConference GalsKaylee and Grace chat about industry conferences on the horizon — Women in Trucking’s Accelerate conference in Dallas, Texas and the one-and-only Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They break down conference content and the impact each event will have on the future of the supply chain industry.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-10-0428 minGreat Quarter, GalsWhere to go this peak season Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey welcome Madeliene Doetsch from Ware2Go to talk about leadership, ecommerce, and what to expect in the changing future on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-09-2728 min
Transportation & LogisticsEpisode #51 Plug Yourself: Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse 2022 Q3 Networking Mixer with Special Guests Josh Henry of Apex Synergy Logistics and Grace Sharkey of FreightWavesQ3's networking session began by highlighting the growth of Josh Henry's Apex Synergy Logistics as he has scaled his company from a single cargo van to now running dedicated routes with his multiple box trucks. We talk about his experience at the Home Delivery Link conference that was held in Philadelphia, PA and the importance of networking as a business owner. He shares a personal testimony on how giving exceptional service will catapult you to the head of the pack when new opportunities arise.
We were also joined by the awesome, awesome, awesome Grace Sharkey who...
2022-09-081h 41Great Quarter, GalsAuditing freight, intelligentlyKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey welcome Hannah Testani from intelligent audit to talk about the world of data analytics In freight.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-08-3028 minGreat Quarter, GalsWriting about the wide world of freightFreightWaves Editor in Chief Meg Scarbrough joins Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix to talk about her shift into freight media, what it takes to run a trucking publication, and how interesting this industry has become to her. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-08-2328 minGreat Quarter, GalsA new era at XPOKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey sit down with incoming XPO CEO Mario Harik to discuss the company trajectory and goals as he takes over leadership. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-08-0927 minGreat Quarter, GalsAutomation means accessible and attractive jobsKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey break down how industrial automation is crucial to expanding the workforce and making for diverse labor talents on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-08-0228 minGreat Quarter, GalsLeveraging partnerships in a DE&I strategyThe Gals discuss the equity gap in venture capital investments and welcome Grace Maher, chief operating officer at rebranded OTR Solutions to discuss her career growth and how the company leverages partnerships to reach its DE&I goals.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-07-1928 minGreat Quarter, GalsTransfix’s outlook on the rest of 2022Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey welcome Lily Shen of Transfix to the show to talk about the conditions for startups halfway through 2022.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-07-0524 min
Everything is LogisticsGrace Sharkey's One-Woman Content Marketing StrategyI don't know how else to say it but Grace Sharkey is legitimately one of the most hard-working people in all of freight. She writes. She hosts shows. She also cohosts and does guest appearances on shows like Cyberly. And when she's not doing all of that, she's hosting a radio show 5 days a week. How does this former freight broker turned c-suite leader now creator do it all? Well, she breaks it down for us in this interview live from Freightwaves The Future of Supply Chain. Follow Grace Sharkey on Linkedin and her wor...
2022-06-2327 minGreat Quarter, GalsHitting the high seasKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey are joined by The Maritime Professor, Lauren Beagen to discuss hot topics in ocean shipping, marine law, and what it takes to start your own podcast. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-06-2128 minGreat Quarter, GalsGQG…. On IceKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey learn about the coolest community in freight with Running on Ice host Sydney Edwards. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-06-1428 minGreat Quarter, GalsGet us into the boardroomKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey look at a survey about female representation in c-suite roles and welcome Rachel Premack to the show to discuss her journey in B2B journalism. Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-06-0728 min
CyberlyGrace Sharkey is a one-woman freight show machineI don't know how else to say it but Grace Sharkey is legitimately one of the most hard-working people in all of freight.She writes. She hosts shows. She also cohosts and does guest appearances on shows like Cyberly. And when she's not doing all of that, she's hosting a radio show 5 days a week.How does this former freight broker turned c-suite leader now creator do it all? Well, she breaks it down for us in this interview live from FreightWaves The Future of Supply Chain.
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2022-06-0226 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe women keeping operations leanGrace discusses women in maritime, as the industry celebrates its first International Day for Women in Maritime. She also welcomes the authors of “Steel Toes and Stilettos”, a story of women in manufacturing and their success in lean transformations in operations. They explore lean and leadership lessons learned throughout their career.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-05-2428 minGreat Quarter, GalsLive From Northwest Arkansas: A Conversation with Shelley SimpsonGrace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix are joined by J.B. Hunt's Chief Commercial Officer, Shelley Simpson, LIVE at the FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain Conference.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-05-1828 minGreat Quarter, GalsBreaking the barriers of finance and freight On this episode of Great Quarter, Gals, Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix break down their experiences at the Future of Supply Chain event last week and talk about getting into both freight and finance as a woman.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-05-1728 minGreat Quarter, GalsThe woman leading ESG goals at GXOGrace and Kaylee discuss Kaylees adventures on the road to the Future of Supply Chain in Rogers, Arkansas. They duo also invite chief compliance officer and ESG officer of GXO, Meagan Fitzsimmons, to discuss the company’s first ESG report since spinning off XPO Logistics in August.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-05-0327 min
Transportation & LogisticsEpisode #16 The State of Freight with Grace Sharkey, FreightWaves Staff Writer and Host of SiriusXM's Drive TimeThe Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse welcomes staff writer extraordinaire, Grace Sharkey, of FreightWaves to discuss the current state of freight. 12.15.2021
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2022-04-271h 29Great Quarter, GalsExploring the Redwood way of businessOn this episode of Great Quarter, Gals, Grace Sharkey and Kaylee Nix sit down with Emily Weiser from Redwood to talk about how the company is working through the unexpected in this market.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-04-1928 minGreat Quarter, GalsUnderstanding the impacts of cross-continent brokerage marketsKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to Varstar Alliance about the challenges that come with expanding brokerage networks across a continent and eventually across the globe on this episode of Great Quarter, Gals.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-03-2927 minGreat Quarter, GalsInnovation comes from collaboration, not competitionKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey talk to Anthony Sutardja about Parade’s approach to supply chain innovation through industry investment and step-ladder collaboration.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-03-2228 minGreat Quarter, GalsCelebrating International Women’s DayKaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with an hour-long episode featuring Cassandra Gaines and LaQuenta Jacobs.Follow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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2022-03-0859 min
Full of Ship: A Vizion PodcastFull of Ship Episode Eleven: Guest Grace Sharkey - Part 2Grace Sharkey and Kyle Henderson continue the conversation talking about why are we seeing more partnerships between tech players and platform suites, investments into proactive management, and predictions of M&A activity in 2022. 1:33 With all this attention on the supply chain, what is the c-suite doing to address the issues?7:46 10% of every effort we make goes into moving stuff8:27 What M&A activity do you see for 2022?11:45 Why are we seeing more partnerships between tech players and platform suites?14:54 Are investments into proactive management of freight the right move?21:21 How should...
2022-03-0230 min