Learning Podcasts: I Love Learning and On the Front Line

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Lindsey Trent, President and Co-Founder of Next Generation in Trucking Association, reveals why nearly 60% of Gen Z turns to TikTok and Instagram for career guidance, and how the industry must meet them there with authentic voices, not polished corporate messaging. Lindsey reveals wh...

n Season 3, Episode 11 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Melissa Cohen, personal branding and LinkedIn strategist, to explore identity, career transitions, and the mindset shifts that lead to meaningful growth. Melissa shares how being laid off from her dream job forced her to confront who she was beyond her title—and how that moment led her to build a purpose-driven...

In Season 3, Episode 10, I’m joined by Taylor Vandersteenhoven, who has spent her entire career in the trucking industry and she shares a simple habit that completely rewired the way she feels about herself and her life: gratitude. Taylor starts every morning and every night with a quick journal entry: 3 things she’s grateful for 3 good things that happened that dayThat’s it. Simple… but powerful....

Season 3, Episode 9 begins 2026 with a deeply moving and honest conversation about self-care, love, and survival. In this episode, “Carolyn Dowdy”, we sit with a story that so many caregivers live, but few talk about out loud. When Carolyn’s husband suffered a stroke, her life changed in an instant. Overnight, she became a caregiver, carrying the weight of responsibility, fear, and love all at onc...

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Nikki Thomas, Vice President of Industry Affairs at the American Trucking Association and leader of ATA Women in Motion. Nikki has three years of transforming how the trucking industry supports women and 20+ years in program and event management. Nikki explains how a partnership with...

In Season 3, Episode 8 of the podcast, “Jillian McLaughlin: Find Your Word. Shape Your Year,” listeners are invited to step into the new year with clarity, purpose, and emotional intelligence. Jillian shares a powerful approach to setting intentions by choosing a single “theme word” that serves as a compass for decisions, growth, and alignment throughout the year. Rather than relying on traditiona...

When Josee was just 12 years old, she longed for a new bicycle, a simple dream, but one her family couldn’t afford. Instead of letting disappointment settle in, she let that moment light a fire inside her. She picked up a paper route, began babysitting, and worked for the bike she imagined herself riding. Josee says she’s learned something powerful along the way: every hurdle in her life has held...

Don has been part of the transportation industry since 1987, spending three decades as a professional driver before transitioning into a safety leadership role. One of the greatest challenges in that transition was building confidence. After years of working independently behind the wheel, Don had to learn to speak up, share his ideas, and contribute in new ways. As his insights began to gain trac...

Dr. Courtney Beck shared her career in sports laid a strong foundation of life lessons for her. After spending 3 years away, she realized she had another chance to be part of a team again when her coach allowed her to walk back on. Through this small action, she attributes so much personal growth and confidence. Sometimes it’s little things that have the biggest impact or teach you the biggest les...

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Blake Grolmus, SVP of Government Relations at Iowa Motor Truck Association.  Blake challenges the "tenure trap" that keeps fresh voices on the sidelines. He shares why his best safety innovations came from people outside the safety team. Drivers who asked "why do we do it that way?"...

Dr. Marline shared the smallest step that had the biggest impact for her was being brave enough to share her story. She set aside the fear that no one else would care and made the decision to tell her story through her book. That small step fueled her passion to connect with others and led her to speaking engagements and then onto the TedX stage.

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Tom Johnston, Safety Manager at Keizer Management, LLC, who's spent nearly 30 years proving that the best safety culture isn't built on enforcement—it's built on empathy. Tom shares why safety leaders must reject the "safety cop" mentality, how his role as a caregiver for his wife sha...

Every passion is going to have roadblocks, but Fabi shares how these are all learning moments. The best thing to do is try to understand what those roadblocks are trying to tell you and remember everything doesn’t always flow smoothly and there are choppy waters. That’s life. The best thing we can do is step away and get inspired instead of getting stuck.

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Elizabeth Nicholson, Director of Education and Training for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). With experience spanning medical societies, airport associations, and now trucking, Elizabeth brings a member-first mindset to workforce development. Elizabeth challenges the passive...

We all have a date in which we enter this world and exit this world. In between, there’s a singular dash and it’s what you do on this earth that defines that dash. Sean discussed how he wants to make that dash as long, positive and inspirational as possible to help other people make a lasting positive impact. How will you live your dash?

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with William Lusk, Director of Education and Government Relations at the National Tank Truck Carriers, where he represents 500 member companies across North America.  William shares his journey of building trust by showing up, keeping promises, and connecting members with real solutions. W...

New Season of I Love Learning! The Power of Small with Daniel Westmoreland: Every Day is a New Day to Get it Right. Daniel shared that staying engaged reminds him just how far he has come and that his journey isn’t just about himself, but about helping others find their own way forward. He knows that you can’t do anything halfway and expect it to last. Growth requires showing up every day, reignit...

It was a pleasure to sit down with Dr. Amelia Kelley this week! She is an author, professor, trauma therapist, and art therapist, and co-hot of The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast. Be sure to tune in to hear more from Amelia about her goal of helping people and how she stays passionate!

I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with  Bruce jones , a professional tank truck driver and 2024 Illinois Driver of the Year! With 28 years of experience in truck driving at  G&D Trucking, Inc./ Hoffman Transportation, LLC , Bruce has a wealth of stories and insights to share. Tune in to hear more about how he believes anyone could reignite their passion in the trucking industry.

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with James McDaniel, serves as editor for Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines, bringing two decades of journalism experience to the trucking industry. Jason discusses his commitment to preserving print magazines despite industry trends toward digital-only content, and w...

Listen to Clayton Dew discuss why failure is not an opportunity but rather a valuable teacher that shapes resilience and determination. He shares insights on how setbacks reveal areas for growth and innovation, inspiring us to reflect and refine our approach. Instead of viewing failure as an end, Clayton encourages embracing it as part of the journey toward mastery and purpose. He reminds us that...

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Ed Nagle III, CEO of Nagle Companies, a transportation business grounded in dignity, respect, and genuine care for people. Ed shared his philosophy on leading by example and treating employees as family rather than just workers. He talks about the importance of continous improvement t...

It was a pleasure sitting down with Amna Shabbir this week! She is a a well-being and high performance strategist, podcast host, and TedX speaker. Be sure to tune in as she talks about the myth that being hard on yourself will make you successful and invites everyone to be kind to themselves!

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Amy Roosa, founder and CEO of the Safety Rack, a nonprofit organization working to close the personal protective equipment gap for women across all industries.  Amy shares her journey from safety professional to nonprofit founder. She experienced firsthand the challenges of wearing me...

This week, I was joined by International TEDx Speaker and best selling author Lori Tsugawa . After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she was drawn to her Japanese heritage and began studying Ancient Samurai Wisdom. Now she shares her journey and the ancient wisdom she has learned to help others! Be sure to tune in to hear her incredible story of never giving up. Follow Lori Tsugawa : email: Lori...