In The Driver’s Seat

Staying in the Driver's Seat: Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness with Endurance Racer Phil Hanson

Get ready to shift into high gear with our latest In the Driver's Seat episode. This time, we're spotlighting health and wellness, exploring how to stay in peak condition whether you're behind the wheel or stuck at a desk. Our special guest, endurance racing champion Phil Hanson, shares his incredible insights on the unique physical demands of his sport, revealing the importance of hydration, electrolytes, and mental endurance. Phil breaks down his training regimen, offering practical tips that anyone can use to improve their health and wellbeing.  He also emphasizes the crucial link between physical fitness and safety, reminding listeners that staying in optimal shape can lead to better performance and safer driving. So buckle up and join us for an empowering conversation with Phil Hanson where you'll learn valuable strategies to stay in the driver's seat of your own life. Remember to visit merchantsfleet.com [http://merchantsfleet.com/] and follow us on LinkedIn for more insightful episodes!

Blazing New Circuits: Celebrating Women's Engineering Day with Cristina Gutiérrez and Lisa Drake

In the premiere episode of "In the Driver's Seat," Samantha Therrien celebrates Women's Engineering Day with two extraordinary guests who are breaking barriers in male-dominated fields: * Cristina Gutiérrez is a Driver for NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. This all-electric off-road racing series highlights the impact of climate change while providing an equal platform for male and female drivers. Cristina shares her non-traditional journey into motorsports, tracing her passion back to driving her father's car at age 6. She discusses the challenges women face in the male-dominated motorsports industry. * Lisa Drake is the Assistant Director of Fleet Electrification at Merchants Fleet. Lisa discusses how her father and grandfather instilled in her an ethic of environmental stewardship that drew her to engineering and sustainability roles. She shares advice for young women pursuing STEM careers - focus on the problems you want to solve and the impact you want to make. Cristina and Lisa offer inspiring perspectives on overcoming barriers, the importance of support networks, and the future of greater women's involvement in motorsports, engineering, and fleet electrification. The episode aligns with Merchants Fleet's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.