Between Two Cones

TL;DR: What happens when an agency executive is dubbed the "Jiminy Cricket of the DOT"? You get 36 years of absolute integrity, systems-thinking victories, and a masterclass in workforce continuity. Lee Wilkinson strips away the "keynote speaker" polish to give us the raw operational blueprint for building a true learning organization. If you want to know how to protect your te...

TL;DR – BK Moody hooks up Space Invaders to defensive driving, revamps TxDOT safety programs, and spends his weekends dodging flying tires on the independent monster truck circuit. It’s a masterclass in high-stakes operations, real-world grit, and down-to-earth leadership. What happens when your weekday safety instructor spends his Saturdays standing on the dirt floor of a stadium arena while 12,0...

"There’s a whole world happening behind the cones, cameras, and gantries we drive under every day." Most of us treat toll roads like a "set it and forget it" utility. But for Fabiola Bowers , Traffic and Incident Manager at the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), the highway is a living, breathing system that requires 24/7 tactical management. In this episode, Fa...

Former transportation executive Marc Luiken joins Mandy and Trish to share his battle-tested strategy for turning "work obligations" into high-performance culture zones. If you’re tired of meetings that feel like a waste of time, this episode is your manual for change. In this episode, we break down: The "Rank-Free" Zone: Why the best ideas happen when titles are left at the do...

TL;DR - Leadership is not just strategy and structure. It is showing up when life hits hard. Kelly Hutchinson shares what happens when public service becomes deeply personal, and why the most important leadership moments often happen off the org chart. In this episode, Kelly Hutchinson joins us to talk about what really happens when leadership stops being theoretical and starts getting personal. W...

TL;DR: If you’re navigating constant change, supporting others through it, and still expected to keep things moving, this episode is for you. This conversation offers a grounded take on leadership, resilience, and purpose in the space where real decisions get made. ⛔️⛔️⛔️ Most leadership doesn’t happen in big moments or bold declarations. It happens between strategy and delivery , between plans...

This quick trailer gives you a taste of what’s coming on Between Two Cones . Hosted by Trish and Amanda, the show dives into the people, ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories shaping transportation. Hit follow so you don’t miss our next episode!