Logistics with Purpose

What if the future of ocean freight depended on a technology that once ruled the seas? For Michael Fernandez-Ferri, Managing Director of VELA, the answer lies in bringing wind-powered shipping back, not as a step into the past, but as a new approach to modern maritime transport. In this conversation with Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, Michael explains how VELA is rethinking transatlantic freig...

What happens when a system works on paper but still fails to reach the people it is meant to serve? For Quinten Sims, Deputy Logistics Director at Black Voters Matter Fund, the answer starts with listening, building trust, and understanding the communities. In this conversation with Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, Quinten explores how lessons from grassroots organizing can reshape the way busin...

Building healthier communities takes more than healthcare alone. It starts with understanding the people being served, the realities they face, and the cultural knowledge that already exists within the community. Dr. Crystal Lee, CEO and Founder of United Natives, joins Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter for a conversation about Indigenous health, community resilience, and innovation. From growing...

What separates companies that thrive for decades from those that struggle to sustain success? According to Daryl Brewster, the answer often comes down to leadership, employee engagement, and a clear understanding of who the business serves. As CEO of CECP (Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose), Daryl works with hundreds of the world's largest companies to help executives create long-term value f...

Across Asia, a growing number of businesses are challenging the idea that success should be measured by profit alone. Brian Selby, CEO of B Lab Singapore, and Sally Wren, Founder of Diversability Lab and Director of the B Community at B Corps China, are helping organizations rethink the role business can play in society. Through the B Corp movement, they are working with companies that seek to cre...

Delivering an appliance every ten seconds requires far more than an efficient supply chain. It takes thousands of people making decisions every day, staying connected to customers, and adapting to constant change. In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Marcia Brey, Vice President of Logistics at GE Appliances, for a conversation about the inters...

What happens when perfectly usable products become excess inventory? For businesses, surplus goods often mean rising costs, wasted resources, and sustainability challenges. But what if that inventory could create value instead of waste? In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and special co-host Nathan Chaney sit down with Abby Nawrocki, Founder and CEO of Stock, to explo...

Can businesses help solve one of the world's biggest environmental challenges? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables, to explore how innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and supply chain collaboration are reducing our dependence on single-use plastic bags. Jesse shares his remarkable journey from...

In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement and Chief Vision Officer of Me Too International, for an essential conversation about leadership, workplace culture, empathy, and creating safer organizations. While the Me Too Movement is often associated with social change, Tarana explains why co...

In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women's soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup. Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for soccer to becoming one of the worl...

In this inspiring classic Logistics with Purpose®️ episode, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra sit down with Honey Thaljieh — public relations manager for FIFA, international activist, and the trailblazing first captain of the Palestinian women’s national football team. Honey shares her remarkable journey from the narrow streets of Bethlehem to co-founding women’s football in Palestine, breaki...

In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now , hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Benjamin Reich and Ronny Horvath from Accenture for a powerful conversation about the future of supply chain, AI, resilience, and human-centered leadership. From AI-driven logistics and supply chain orchestration to trust, cul...

What does it really take to deliver lifesaving aid in the middle of war zones, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises? In this powerful episode of Logistics With Purpose® , Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Noemi Pazienti and Kelly Bradley from the Logistics Cluster, the World Food Programme-led coordination platform supporting humanitarian operations across the globe. From Leban...

What if your company isn’t broken… just misaligned? In this episode of Logistics With Purpose® , Fred LeFranc shares powerful insights from decades of leadership experience—revealing why most organizations struggle not because of bad strategy, but because of a lack of alignment, clarity, and purpose. From navigating complex global supply chains to leading companies through chaos and transformation...

What if your “waste” is actually one of your biggest profit opportunities? In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Stephanie Benedetto, CEO and co-founder of Alokia, to uncover the massive hidden problem inside global supply chains—and how companies can turn excess inventory into measurable profit and impact. Right now, businesses are sitting on an estimated $2 trillion in exc...

In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose® , Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop and the Better Business Network, to explore what it truly means to live and lead with purpose. From her early days in the music industry to launching a global movement for sustainable business, Hannah shares the deeply personal story behind her mission—includi...

What does it really take to build a purpose-driven brand that lasts? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Kristi Porter and Enrique Alvarez sit down with Alastair Dorward, a seasoned entrepreneur and brand builder who has helped scale mission-driven companies from startup to global success. From launching refrigerated soup ro...

In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez and co-host Jose Miguel Irarrazaval sit down with Oscar Herrera, CEO of ClickEat, to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive real change in the packaging industry. Oscar shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and explains how ClickEat is developing backyard-compostable alternatives to single-use plastic, helping bu...

For our 150th episode of Logistics with Purpose® , we’re honored to feature a guest whose career spans Hollywood, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and even the future of space exploration. Nadine Nicole Heimann — known to many as Clarissa Mao in The Expanse — joins us to share how her journey as an actress evolved into a mission-driven life centered on healing, ethical leadership, and human connect...

On this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, we sit down with Janine Firpo — co-founder of Invest For Better and author of Activate Your Money — for a conversation that connects finance, impact, and real-world change. With more than 35 years working across technology, philanthropy, and global development — including leaders...

Human trafficking is one of the most urgent — and often hidden — crises of our time. In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose® , we shine a light on the realities of modern-day slavery in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Our guests share their personal journeys into advocacy and activism, revealing how trafficking operates across industries, borders, and supply...

What does it take to deliver hope in the middle of crisis? In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose® , we spotlight the life-changing work of Lifting Hands International, a humanitarian organization providing critical aid to displaced communities around the world — with a focused lens on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Hayley Smith, Founder and D...

In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Joe Davis to the show, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and author of "The Generous Leader." Listen in as Davis shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of feedback, vulnerability, and inclusivity in leadership. He recounts his exper...

What does it take to climb the tallest mountain in Africa — and why would someone take on that challenge in honor of a loved one? In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Kieran Purtill to unpack his extraordinary journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, a climb driven by love, loss, and purpose. Kieran shares the deeply personal motivation behind the expedition —...

In this inspiring episode of ˆ® , presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with world-renowned artist and technologist Drue Kataoka. As CEO of Drue Kataoka Art Studios in Silicon Valley, Drue blends art, science, meditation, and emerging technologies to create visionary works that span more than 30 countries— includ...