78: Why You Should Want Power: Cheryl Bethune on Leading Your Supply Chain with Purpose

78: Why You Should Want Power: Cheryl Bethune on Leading Your Supply Chain with Purpose

In this episode Cheryl Bethune, a global HR executive and leadership veteran, reveals how her journey from engineering to top-tier talent strategy has shaped her approach to leading in diverse and complex environments. You'll discover her unique perspective on leveraging systems thinking in HR, understanding the importance of frontline leaders, and harnessing the power of learning agility and emotional maturity to identify high-potential talent worldwide. Cheryl emphasizes that great leaders aren't just born, they are made through continual growth, courage, and the willingness to step into uncomfortable spaces.   ✨ Connect with Cheryl! 📱LinkedIn | Cheryl [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-bethune/] 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  * "Systems Thinking for Designers" [https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/systems-thinking-for-designers/] * "How systems thinking can help HR spot risks before they escalate" [https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/how-systems-thinking-can-help-hr-spot-risks] ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/] 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/] 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast] 🎧 Call to Action * Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app * Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show * Share this episode with someone you think would love it

77: Supply Chain Kids’ Edition: Mother's Day Special with Virginia and Lou

In this special episode of She Supply Chains, host Katie's kids Virginia and Lou take over the microphone to ask questions about supply chain, leadership, mistakes, and future plans, all in the spirit of Mother's Day. A playful yet insightful discussion that reveals lessons from careers and aspirations.   ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/] 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/] 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast] 🎧 Call to Action * Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app * Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show * Share this episode with someone you think would love it

76: From the Shop Floor to Software: Blake Strickland on Supply Chain Connected Worker

In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, VP of Product Management at Redzone Blake Strickland joins hosts Katie and Courtney to discuss the transformative power of connected worker technology in manufacturing. Blake recounts her journey from a chemical engineering student at Ohio State to an industry leader, highlighting how digital tools and real-time data can empower the frontline, reduce turnover, and foster a "winning mentality" through friendly competition. She shares impactful success stories, including a produce plant that achieved a 60% reduction in turnover using specialized learning modules, and discusses the future of AI in manufacturing as a tool to solve problems before they even happen. Beyond the technology, Blake offers an "unfiltered truth" for women in male-dominated fields, reflecting on a time when her college engineering building lacked proper women's restrooms to emphasize the importance of authenticity and finding one’s voice.   ✨ Connect with Blake! 📱LinkedIn | Blake [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-strickland-a001872b?trk=people-guest_people_search-card]   💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  * Gartner - Future of Work Trends 2026 [https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/future-of-work-trends] * Samsung Business Insights - A Day in the Life of a Connected Manufacturing Worker [https://insights.samsung.com/2026/04/01/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-connected-manufacturing-worker/] ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/] 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/] 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast] 🎧 Call to Action * Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app * Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show * Share this episode with someone you think would love it

75: The Supply Chain of Style: Jodi Mayers on Wardrobing for the Executive Woman

In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, we sit down with Jodi Mayers, a former corporate executive turned professional stylist. Jodi shares her journey from human resources and consulting at giants like Wells Fargo and Cargill to founding her own wardrobing service. We explore how she uses her corporate background to help women view their wardrobes not as a vanity, but as a strategic business tool for building credibility and influence.   ✨ Connect with Jodi! 📱Instagram | Jodi [https://www.instagram.com/jodimayerssps/] Get tickets for https://tixfox.co/e/NJ6eoTNoLy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcARbfwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacrC_K6a0r5puk19kM8iuEvc0fo8JOjLVsovyJNdZJEVJ-byhbdM8nxYKaGaQ_aem_SFK45xgkgaivztDWlxCqgQStyle Edina Weekend 2026 — May 29-31! [https://tixfox.co/e/NJ6eoTNoLy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcARbfwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacrC_K6a0r5puk19kM8iuEvc0fo8JOjLVsovyJNdZJEVJ-byhbdM8nxYKaGaQ_aem_SFK45xgkgaivztDWlxCqgQ]   💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  * Why the best leaders treat their wardrobe like a strategic tool - Fast Company [https://www.fastcompany.com/91468619/why-the-best-leaders-treat-their-wardrobe-like-a-strategic-tool] * Building Your Business Professional Wardrobe on a Budget - Pearson [https://www.pearson.com/en-us/higher-education/insights-and-events/students-blog/2024/03/building-your-business-professional-wardrobe-on-a-budget.html] ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/] 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/] 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast] 🎧 Call to Action * Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app * Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show * Share this episode with someone you think would love it

74: The Supply Chain Power Couple: Sharron and Trea Northern on Career and Partnership

This episode of She Supply Chains features Sharron and Trea Northern, a dynamic duo who have navigated over two decades in the industry as a dual-career couple. Throughout their journey across Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas, the Northerns explain that their success is rooted in a fundamental commitment to partnership and alignment, which included intentionally deciding whose career would take the "lead" at different stages of their life. The conversation also explores leadership and the evolving workforce, with Trea highlighting how vulnerability and grit are essential for building a culture where employees "root for each other," while Sharron discusses the critical need for critical thinking and AI fluency. The episode concludes with evergreen advice on resilience, specifically the "three-prong pie" analogy, which emphasizes that life is rarely perfectly balanced across health, family, and career.   ✨ Connect with Trea and Sharron! 📱LinkedIn | Sharron [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbnorthern/] 📱LinkedIn | Trea [https://www.linkedin.com/in/treavon-n-66760945/]   💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  * How dual-career couples find fulfillment at work [https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/how-dual-career-couples-find-fulfillment-at-work] * Supply Chain Trends for 2025: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence [https://mem.grad.ncsu.edu/2026/03/17/supply-chain-trends-for-2025-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence/]   💵 Arise Financial Check out Arise Financial Coaching  [https://www.arise.financial/]and their Financial Goal Accelerator program, and let them know She Supply Chains sent you!   ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/] 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/] 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast] 🎧 Call to Action * Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app * Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show * Share this episode with someone you think would love it