Great Quarter, Gals
Hosted by FreightWaves, Kaylee Nix, Grace Sharkey
Great Quarter, Gals covers the state of freight from a data driven research powered approach. FreightWaves FreightIntel Research Team dives deep into the numbers, surveys, and people who drive the decisions behind the nation's movement of goods and the surface transportation of freight.
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- Hosts
- FreightWaves, Kaylee Nix, Grace Sharkey
- Category
- News
Website: https://transportation-nation.simplecast.com/
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Recent episodes
Goodbye Gals
· 43 min
Kaylee 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Women in the Workplace 2024
· 28 min
Grace 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, Ga
Bringing Barbie to the Highway
· 27 min
Kaylee 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 truck
Barbies & Big Rigs
· 27 min
Grace 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 Podcast Other FreightWav
Fraud, its legit, everywhere
· 28 min
Grace 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm
The Women Who Ruled F3
· 28 min
Kaylee 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.
It's time for change
· 30 min
Kaylee 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raise capital, attend conferences
· 28 min
Emily 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making the most out of packaging
· 29 min
Grace 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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do you REALLY want??
· 28 min
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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. V