Logistics with Purpose

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...

In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and guest co-host Paul Courtney, President of Courtney Agencies, sit down with Rob Safrata—entrepreneur, CEO, and leader behind several purpose-driven companies including Novex Couriers and Fuse Power. Rob shares his journey from a young entrepreneu...

In this powerful 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 Dariya Mykyta , Head of Vector’s Ukraine Office. Dariya shares her deeply personal account of leading logistics operations in the midst of war — balancing humanitarian aid, commercial shipments, and the daily reality...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Satoshi Konagai, Executive Officer at Elephantech, to explore how the company is reshaping the future of sustainable manufacturing. Discover how inkjet-printed circuit board (PCB) technology is dramatically cutting carbon emissions, reducing...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , hosts Enrique Alvarez and Adrian Purtill sit down with Sandy Lake , Director of Logistics at the Georgia Center of Innovation , to explore how Georgia continues to lead the way in logistics and supply chain innovation. Sandy shares her incredible career journey—from early entrepreneurship and healthcare management to her current role driving collaborati...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , host Enrique Alvarez sits down with Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1 , a global giving movement and certified B Corp. Masami shares her inspiring journey from growing up as a shy child in Japan to becoming a world-traveling entrepreneur and changemaker. Along the way, she discovered the incredible power of small, consistent actions to create meani...

In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®, host Kristi Porter sits down with Jenn Harper , CEO and Founder of Cheekbone Beauty —a certified B Corp and one of Canada’s most powerful women in business. Jenn shares her remarkable journey from hospitality and sales to creating a purpose-driven cosmetics company that’s redefining sustainability and indigenous representation in the beauty ind...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tara Milburn, CEO of Ethical Swag, a Certified B Corporation transforming the promotional products industry with sustainability and purpose. Tara shares her inspiring journey from Montreal to Cape Breton and her diverse career spanning marketing, sports, and even the Vancouver 2010 Olympic bid. She op...

In this inspiring conversation on Logistics with Purpose®, 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, breakin...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez converses with Raj Sisodia and Timothy Henry, prominent figures in the Conscious Capitalism movement. Both founding members of the movement, Sisodia is a FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey, and Henry currently serves as the CEO o...