Empowering Gender Diversity: Women in Trade Compliance with Kellie Kemock and Whitnie Carter

The latest episode of the Simply Trade Podcast, hosted by Andy, brings valuable insights into the world of trade compliance. Guests Kellie Kemock and Whitnie Carter discuss a range of topics, from the importance of gender diversity to nurturing new talent and building successful careers in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key topics and insights from this comprehensive conversation include:

• Empowering Women in Trade Compliance: Kellie Kemock's Women in Trade initiative highlights the roles of women in the industry and emphasizes the need for greater gender diversity across the board.

• Attracting New Blood: Whitnie Carter underlines the need for industry-specific training and networking to help recent graduates and young professionals break into the trade compliance sector.

• The Value of Mentoring: All participants unanimously agree on the importance of mentorship, sharing personal experiences about the positive impact their own mentors had on their careers.

• Adopting a New Role: Technical Advisor Eddie discusses his transition from a government role to working in private companies and stresses the importance of industry knowledge and adaptability.

• Aligning Interests with Careers: Andy highlights the significance of following your personal interests and aptitudes to find the best fit in trade compliance vocations, making proactive career planning crucial for overall satisfaction and success.

• Exploring Opportunities: Whitnie Carter recommends freight forwarding as a stepping stone for newcomers, while Kellie and Whitnie stress the importance of selecting specific interests in the trade compliance field to build a fulfilling career path.

• Independent Thinking: The conversation concludes with an emphasis on the value of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, key skills that will serve professionals well in the trade compliance industry.

This episode of the Simply Trade Podcast showcases a diverse range of insights and personal experiences that are invaluable for anyone seeking to learn more about the trade compliance field. With its focus on championing diversity, nurturing new talent, and providing practical career advice, this episode is not to be missed.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

• Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 

• Whitney Carter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitnie-carter/ 

• Kellie Kemock - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-kemock-jd-lcb-536b4311/

• Kellie's podcast is Women In Trade and is available wherever you listen to podcasts.  You can find more info here: https://kelliekemock.wixsite.com/womenintradepodcast

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