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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