Betts on the Future

Exploring Strategic Partnerships in Recycling with Paula Summers Join us on this episode of Betts on the Future as we welcome Paula Summers, Founder and President at Summers Engineered Capital. In an engaging conversation, Paula shares her journey into the recycling industry, starting from her background in civil environmental engineering to joining her family business and becoming a key player in...

Exploring the Coil Coating Industry with Lisa Shelton Join us in this enlightening conversation with industry veteran Lisa Shelton as she shares her 30 years of experience in the coil coating sector. From her humble beginnings answering a newspaper ad to becoming a key figure in the steel and metals industry with Ryerson, Lisa discusses the evolution of prepainted metals, women's role in this trad...

Women Driving Change in the Metals Industry: Insights from Steffi Klein & Tanja Winter of Aurubis In this unique episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer welcomes two first-time guests, Steffi Klein and Tanja Winter from Aurubis, to discuss their pioneering initiative, Women4Metals. Recorded across different continents, the episode delves into the origins, goals, and challenges of the Wo...

Exploring Careers in the Metals Industry with Amy Oldham Join Jennifer Betts, a veteran in the metals industry with nearly two decades of experience, as she sits down with Amy Oldham, Regional Director of United Metals Recycling, to discuss the fascinating and often overlooked career opportunities in the metals and recycling sectors. In this episode of 'Betts on the Future', they explore why metal...

Empowering Women in the Metals Recycling Industry: Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders   In this engaging panel discussion, metals industry veteran Brett Ekart moderates a discussion with four accomplished women to talk about their career paths in the metals recycling industry. The panelists include Autumn Barnes, Vice President of Trade at United Metals Solutions Group; Shawn Harre, Executive...

Breaking Barriers: Women in Shipping and Commodities - A Conversation with Zoe Upson In this engaging episode, Zoe Upson, Director of Freight and Commodity Talent at FACT and founder of Women Together, shares her inspiring journey in the male-dominated shipping and commodities industry. Zoe discusses the challenges she faced, her unexpected entry into the industry, and her efforts to empower women...

Exploring 26 Years in the Recycling Industry with Deanne Toto In this podcast episode, Deanne Toto, the editorial director of the Recycling Today Media Group, joins the discussion to share her insights from over 26 years in the recycling industry. She discusses her extensive experience at GIE Media, the evolution of the recycling sector, and her background in the metals industry. Deanne also touch...

Empowering Women in the Metals Industry: A Conversation with Christine Saavedra Welcome to a special bonus episode of Betts on the Future ! Join Jennifer Betts as she speaks with Christine Saavedra from SA Recycling. Christine shares insightful advice for newcomers, discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, and highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in the metals recycling industry. Wi...

Navigating Careers in the Metals Industry: An Inside Look with Sarah Moran In this episode, Sarah Moran, General Manager of Sales for Ryerson Singer, shares her journey from a hospitality background to a prominent role in the metals industry. Tune in to hear her discuss her daughter's career prospects, the challenges and opportunities within the metal sector, and the significance of metals in our...

Exploring the Steel Industry with Becca Moczygemba, MBA: Career Paths, Networking, and Industry Insights In this episode, host Jennifer Betts, a seasoned veteran of the metals industry, chats with Becca Moczygemba, reporter for Steel Market Update. Becca shares her unorthodox journey into the steel industry, starting from a communications degree to becoming a seasoned professional in steel trading...

The Untold World of Metal Recycling: Insights from Corinna Ceballos of Coastal Wire Company In this episode, we welcome Corinna Ceballos, the regional sales manager for Coastal Wire Company, to discuss the fascinating world of metal recycling and the metals industry. Corinna shares her journey as a fourth-generation scrapyard professional, her return to the industry after a career in hospitality,...

From Bartending to Metals: Meaghan Fariello's Journey Join us as we uncover Meaghan Fariello's unique journey from working in behavior management and bartending, to becoming a sales representative for Fidelity PAC Metals Ltd, a major metals distributor in Canada. This episode delves into her transition into the metals industry, how COVID-19 impacted her career path, and her experiences and challen...

Exploring Careers in the Metal Recycling Industry with Christine Saavedra Join host Jennifer Betts as she interviews Christine Saavedra, Community Outreach Manager at SA Recycling, the largest network of metal recycling facilities in North America. With nearly 22 years of experience, Christine shares her journey in the metal recycling industry, her achievements, and the importance of community out...

Exploring Careers in the Metals Industry: A Conversation with Amy Hinton Join Jennifer Betts on Betts on the Future as she dives into the dynamic world of the metals industry. This episode features an insightful conversation with Amy Hinton, the North American scrap editor for FastMarkets. Amy shares her journey from being a linguist to one of the leading figures in the ferrous scrap market. Learn...

Navigating Sustainability and Careers in the Metals Industry with Rosa Laxamana Join Jennifer Betts in an insightful Betts on the Future Podcast  episode as she chats with Rosa Laxamana, VP of Sustainability at Granges Americas. Rosa shares her journey into the metals industry, emphasizing the importance of recycling, sustainability, and innovative career paths. Learn how education, networking, an...

Breaking Barriers in Recycling: A Journey with Nidhi Turakhia  Join host Jennifer Betts in this inspiring episode of Betts on the Future as she interviews Nidhi Turakhia, a partner at Allied Alloys in Houston, Texas. Explore Nidhi's unique journey from an aspiring lawyer to a leader in the metals recycling industry. Gain valuable insights into the operations and significance of recycling in the su...