35 part 1: Women in Logistics: Building Connections & Empowering Future Leaders

In the first of this 2-part series, guest host Amanda Meadows of Redo sits down with KJ Swaggert of ProShip and Tamsen Fricke of Shipium to share their unique journeys into logistics and discuss how women are shaping the industry.

Key takeaways:

✨There’s no single path into logistics—diverse experiences that create valuable opportunities.

🤝Mentorship matters. One connection can open doors and change a career.

👩‍💼Women are shaping leadership through collaboration, flexibility, and new perspectives.

⚖️Logistics offers endless possibilities across technology, sales, carrier partnerships, analytics, strategy, and global supply chains. There are countless opportunities for those willing to explore them.

The message to the next generation: Be curious, build relationships, seek mentors, and recognize the value of your skills.

Here’s to celebrating women’s achievements and building a stronger, more inclusive future in logistics! Listen now and check back for Part 2 on October 20 or wherever you obtain your podcasts. Leave a comment or message for the panel.

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Katie Jo "KJ" Swaggert is a supply chain and logistics executive who leads Enterprise Alliances at ProShip, Inc., focused on strengthening partnerships and driving joint go-to-market strategies across complex, high-volume shipping environments. She joined ProShip after four years as Director of Strategic Solutions at Redwood Logistics, where she drove growth across parcel, technology, and modern 4PL strategies which earned her a 2024 Pros to Know Award. Before that, she spent nearly a decade at UPS, leading teams across the Northern Plains district and building a deep understanding of global parcel networks. KJ is also a passionate advocate for Women in Logistics, recently honored with the Empowering Women in Logistics BCS Award at the Broker-Carrier Summit. She's based in Alexandria, Minnesota, with her husband and two teenage sons.