Trade Wins by the World Trade Centers Association

26:Success Stories from the 2021-2022 WTCA Champions Award Winners

Highlights from the conversation: * What it means to be a winner (1:30) * What makes your WTC unique (20:46) * Perspectives on global trade (29:19) * Anecdotes to share (37:42) Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

25: An American Story Towards Leadership of the Port of New York and New Jersey with Bethann Rooney

Highlights from the conversation: * Beth’s background and career journey (1:01) * Ports and the global supply chain (8:21) * How to get a large team to work together (13:05) * Managing growth with low staff (19:25) * Recruiting supply chain operatives (24:45) * Reflections on the industry (28:37) Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

24: A Diplomat’s Journey Promoting Trade with Ambassador Louise Blais

Highlights from the conversation: * Life after diplomatic service (0:44) * How promoting Canadian trade is different (2:23) * What's happening in today’s trade environment (9:13) * Trade disconnect within the Americas (12:53) * Create opportunities for businesses (17:04) * What Ambassador Blais is doing today (20:02) Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

23: Honeybees and Peace Through Trade with Sade Shofidiya

Highlights from the conversation: * About Sade Shofidiya (0:53) * The importance of bees (1:48) * Where the bee colonies are (2:53) * Decrease in the bee population (4:05) * The root of Sade’s passion (5:52) * Sade’s internship experience at WTC Savannah (9:18) * The shaping influence of foster care (12:36) * Overcoming impostor syndrome (15:19) * To young student entrepreneurs (17:32) Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

22: Africa: Opportunity & Beauty with Robin van Puyenbroeck

Highlights from the conversation: * How World Trade Centers can help drought and famine (1:14) * Investing in Africa without losing money (5:06) * How Africa can support international trade (6:26) * World Trade Center resources for upgrading skill (8:21) * The future of the world economy (10:43) Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.