In this episode, host Ellie B. sits down with Claudia, a Logistics Coordinator at Scotland, to talk about her first three months working in a male-dominated freight environment. Claudia opens up about being underestimated, struggling to relate to “sports talk” and gym-bro culture, and the pressure to match the aggressive communication style many male brokers use. Instead, she leans into her strengths—kindness, logic, confidence, and calm communication. She shares how being one of the few women in the building fuels her motivation to prove herself and how she’s transitioning into sales by mastering prospecting and building her book of business. Her message to women: stay strong, be yourself, and kill them with kindness.

“I want to prove to people that I can do the job… I want to prove them wrong. That’s what gets me.”

“Being one of very few girls keeps me confident… being chosen feels really special.”

“Just because someone else is aggressive, doesn’t mean I have to be. As long as I get my message across.”

“Kill them with kindness.”

“Women are strong. We can do anything.”

00:00 – Introduction: Ellie introduces Claudia and frames the conversation around navigating freight as a woman early in her career.
Early Segment – First 90 Days: Claudia talks about being underestimated and adjusting to a workplace where she is one of the only women.
Middle Segment – Culture Shock: She explains the challenge of relating to coworker conversations centered around sports and gym culture—and the struggle of making friends because of it.
Mid Segment – Using Doubt as Fuel: Claudia shares that being doubted motivates her to work harder and prove she was hired for a reason. Being one of only a few women actually boosts her confidence.
Late Segment – Communication vs. Aggression: She pushes back against the expectation to be “aggressive like the guys,” explaining why women’s strength lies in clear, logical, kind communication.
Conclusion – Advice & Next Steps: Claudia encourages women in freight to be themselves, stay strong, and lead with kindness. She also talks about her transition into sales and her goal to build a strong book of business.

Women in Freight, Logistics Career, Scotland Logistics, Male-Dominated Industry, Sales Prospecting, Confidence at Work, Kind Leadership

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This episode features host Ellie B. and guest Destiny, a Logistics Coordinator at Scotland, diving into what it truly means to succeed as a young Hispanic woman in a male-dominated industry. Destiny shares how she navigates assumptions, stays level-headed in high-pressure situations, and uses logic as her superpower. She opens up about the “frat house” culture in freight, why being one of the few women is actually empowering, and how she learned to stand her ground in chaotic environments. Her message to women looking to enter the field? Just do it—don’t overthink it, don’t be intimidated, and don’t let titles scare you.

“She navigates high-pressure situations, solves problems in real time, and proves every day that women not only belong in freight—they can lead it.”

“As a woman… thinking less emotionally and more logically is actually a strength.”

“It’s empowering because we’re the ones breaking that notion of what freight ‘should’ look like.”

“If there’s one piece of advice… I would say just do it. Even if you’re nervous, just don’t think about it.”

“It definitely does give frat house vibes… definitely.”

00:00 – Introduction: Ellie introduces Destiny, highlighting her resilience and unique voice as a woman in freight.
Early Segment – First Impressions: Destiny discusses the assumptions she faced entering the industry—being young, Hispanic, and female—and the pressure to prove herself daily.
Middle Segment – Women as a Strength: A conversation about emotional regulation, logic, and how many men in the industry react under pressure versus how Destiny handles intense calls calmly.
Mid-to-Late Segment – Finding Her Voice: Destiny shares how she learned to assert herself, adapt quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ellie and Destiny explore how the lack of women at Scotland actually empowers those who are there.
Late Segment – Culture & Challenges: Destiny breaks down the “broish” / “frat house” culture in freight and what she wishes would improve to make the workplace more inviting.
Conclusion – Final Advice: Destiny offers her biggest encouragement to women entering the industry: “Just do it.” Ellie closes the episode.

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In this episode of Women on the Move, host Ellie B interviews Meesha, a top-performing freight broker at Scotland. Meesha shares his unexpected entry into logistics following the 2008 recession and how his Eastern European background and fluency in Russian and Ukrainian helped him build strong client relationships. He emphasizes the mindset that “failure is not an option,” the importance of persistence, maintaining a “Sense of urgency,” and embracing rejection as a stepping stone to success. His key advice for newcomers: “just be yourself.” Keep pushing forward and making moves!

Key Quotes:

1. “The will to succeed…failure is not an option. If anybody really went with that approach, I think you could do well in life.”
2. “Every rejection is one step closer to getting accepted and becoming great.”
3. “Sense of urgency is very important…It’s a domino effect.”
4. “Just be yourself…you will find people like you that will work with you.”
5. “The longer that you stay in the poker table, you’re bound to win big.”

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – 1:30 | Introduction and Background: Ellie B introduces Meesha and his path into logistics, highlighting her Eastern European roots and language skills.
• 1:30 – 2:30 | Success Mindset & Competitive Edge: Meesha discusses persistence, sales skills, and the “failure is not an option” mentality.
• 2:30 – 3:45 | Prospecting and Landing Big Clients: Comparing prospecting to golf, he emphasizes follow-ups, building trust, and demonstrating value.
• 3:45 – 4:45 | Handling Rejection: Meesha shares how every rejection brings you closer to success, tying it to the “numbers game” of sales.
• 4:45 – 5:45 | Daily Habits and Consistency: Importance of a “Sense of urgency” and awareness of the logistics chain.
• 5:45 – 6:45 | Final Advice and Conclusion: Meesha encourages being authentic in sales and staying persistent, closing with Ellie’s sign-off: “Keep pushing forward and making moves.”

Keywords/Tags:
Freight Broker, Logistics Industry, Sales Strategy, Sense of Urgency, Rejection, Eastern European Background, Scotland

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