Ms. Patricia Marseille discusses her entry into the field of international trade and how she was able to transition between many different sectors such as micro-electronics, defense technology, oil & gas, textiles, and now consumer goods.  She explains how a benchmarking activity early on in her career really gave her that broad understanding of compliance work and how company culture plays into the perception of the trade compliance role. It is evident throughout this episode that she has a passion for leadership development.  Her executive leadership coaching aims to ease ..read more

In this episode, the Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Brenda Smith, shares her insight on the field of international trade.  In welcoming the next generation of trade professionals, she says, "Come on in the water's fine!"  Listen in as she shares her advice for choosing a career path and for creating mentor/mentee relationships. Information on the Executive Assistant Commissioner role can be found here:  https://www.cbp.gov/about/leadership-organization/executive-assistant-commissioners-offices Guest Bio: Brenda Smi ..read more

Darie Achstein has many years of experience in industries such as textile, wine, and medical devices but her primary focus has been in the technology field. She describes compliance as an “insurance plan” to help goods get to where they need to go. In this episode, she shares her insight about building a trade compliance career, why it is such a dynamic career path, and how it has changed in the last 5 years. Listen in to hear some great stories and lessons she has learned along the way.  Contact us: Email:  womenintradepodcast@gmail.com  Twitter: @Tradepodcast Full episode tr ..read more

Maria (Mia) Åsenius talks about the highlights of her 5 years as the Head of Cabinet for Cecilia Malmström (EU Commissioner of Trade). She discusses the "Trade for All" initiative and how it helped to guide the negotiations of the bilateral agreements negotiated under their administration:  EU - Singapore (re-visited and split into FTA an investment agreement), EU - Vietnam, EU - Japan, EU - Canada (CETA), and EU -MERCOSUR (concluded but not ratified). Maria discusses what goes into negotiating these agreements and why Commissioner Malmström has been so successful in doing so.  Other ..read more

   Contact us:  Email:  womenintradepodcast@gmail.com  Twitter: @Tradepodcast The full transcript for this episode can be found on my website:  Season 1: Episode 6 (kelliekemock.wixsite.com ..read more

Janice Gilbert-Early is the Director of Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at an importer/distributor/manufacturer of food serviceware. Her role includes trade compliance, quality assurance and product stewardship. She first gained her trade knowledge while working for an import broker and then made the switch to using that knowledge to work for an importer. She discusses what she learned while working for the broker and how the rolls are different. Other discussion topics: how her industry is regulated by FDA and the struggles of ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. how to ask for a ..read more

Lila Landis talks to me about her career path through multiple different industries and roles.  She discusses what she looks for when hiring a trade professional, her leadership style, and her thoughts on mentoring. Contact us: Email:  womenintradepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Tradepodcast A full transcript of the episode can be found on my website: Season 1: Episode 4 (kelliekemock.wixsite.com ..read more

Mary started out as a master scheduler and project manager. She was brought in on a project to close an on-site customs audit that had been dragging on excessively (3 years). She learned about Ch 98 or Ch 99, drawback, country of origin, marking, classification, valuation audits, and compliance improvement plans. Then her career just expanded from there, gaining experience in multiple industries: high-tech, consumer electronics, chemicals, and apparel and footwear. Today, as part of the customs insight team at Thomson Reuters she evaluates clients processes and how software could help them imp ..read more

Career Path:  Trade compliance was not her initial practice area right out of law school.  Midway through her career she found an interest in trade compliance and has been in the industry now for 9 years. US export compliance compared with other countries:  US export regulations are far more reaching than other country's regulations.  Deemed exports and secondary sanctions are unique to US regulation. Academic side of trade compliance:  She teaches law and trade compliance to law students and also teacher through the Denver World Trade Center. World Trade Center:   ..read more

In this episode, Suzanne summarizes research she conducted while getting her masters degree from Loyola university.  Suzanne recently completed a Master of jurisprudence in enterprise risk management and shares the results of her thesis research on the effects of export sanctions requirements on exporters as well as best practices for companies setting up an export compliance program.  She shares her career advice for up and coming professionals and best practices for setting up a mentoring relationship.   ..read more