Learning Podcasts: I Love Learning and On the Front Line

Dr. Gina Anderson
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Two different shows with similar purpose! To help people and organizations win with learning! My I Love Learning podcast highlight individuals who have overcome the impossible to make a better life for themselves. We all have hurdles so I wanted to create a channel for sharing those stories. My On The Front Line podcast I’ll introduce you to the trailblazers💥💥the top leaders, quiet heroes, and bold change-makers who are creating better outcomes for the people who move our world.

  1. Legacy, Leadership & the Long Haul: BuildingLegacy, Leadership & the Long Haul: Building Culture from the Cab to the C-Suite with David Price Culture from the Cab to the C-Suite with David Price

    1D AGO

    Legacy, Leadership & the Long Haul: BuildingLegacy, Leadership & the Long Haul: Building Culture from the Cab to the C-Suite with David Price Culture from the Cab to the C-Suite with David Price

    On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with David Price, Executive Vice Chairman of United Petroleum Transports — a 60-year-old, family-founded company that grew from one truck and a bold idea to nearly 900 trucks and 1,500 associates operating across the U.S. and beyond. David shares what it means to lead with flat hierarchy, why safety isn’t a competitive advantage in tanker trucking, and how innovation in a decades old industry moves slowly but powerfully. He also opens up about legacy, what it means to carry a family business forward. He talks about why people are the next great challenge in trucking and not technology. If you’ve ever wondered how real leadership gets built in a high-stakes, high-risk industry, this episode is for you! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why frontline workers are the engine, and leaders are just steering wheel How United Petroleum Transports built a culture of trustWhere is fuel hauling innovation is headingWhy legacy isn’t something you planConnect with David on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-price-95863a59/ Want to learn more about David's work? Check out the United Petroleum Transports website, https://www.drive4upt.com/ Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply, https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/ Subscribe to On the Frontline for more insights on safety, compliance, learning, and operations in the world of mobile, distributed, and high-risk workforces.

    25 min
  2. Dr. Emily Rooney, When Learning Hurts: Addressing College Student Mental Health

    5D AGO

    Dr. Emily Rooney, When Learning Hurts: Addressing College Student Mental Health

    Mental health is not separate from learning, it shapes it. In this deeply important episode of I Love Learning, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Dr. Emily Rooney, Assistant Professor of Psychology at The Citadel, whose research focuses on the mental health of college students. Recent tragedy in the Charleston community has reminded us that behind every student ID is a human being navigating pressure, identity, uncertainty, and often silent struggle. Across the United States, young adults are facing rising levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress — and our campuses must respond with more than academic rigor alone. In this conversation, we discuss: • The growing mental health crisis among college students • Why high-achieving environments can mask emotional pain • Warning signs educators, parents, and peers should not ignore • How institutions can create cultures of psychological safety • What it truly means to support the “whole learner” If we care about student success, we must care about student wellbeing. This episode is honest, compassionate, and necessary. If you or someone you know is struggling in the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.

    18 min
  3. 20 - People Before Metrics: How Safety and Leadership Intersect in Transportation with Brandon Randall

    FEB 23

    20 - People Before Metrics: How Safety and Leadership Intersect in Transportation with Brandon Randall

    On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Brandon Randall, Corporate Safety Manager at Performance Food Group. Brandon sits at the intersection of safety, strategy, analytics, and operations building systems that turn complex compliance data into decisions leadership can actually act on. But his real passion? The humans behind the data. With a background in education, Brandon brings a rare lens to frontline leadership in trucking and logistics: one that puts people before metrics, every time. In this conversation, Brandon challenges the industry to stop promoting the best worker and start developing the best leader — and shares what it actually takes to close that gap. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why promoting your best worker into leadership without training is setting them up to fail How the energy a frontline leader brings either builds trust — or destroys it The shift from measuring everything to measuring what actually matters How data visibility is helping safety teams move from reactive to proactive Why Brandon believes if the answer isn't your people, you're asking the wrong questions Want to learn more about Brandon’s work? Check out the Performance Food Group website HERE. Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE. Subscribe to On the Frontline for more insights on safety, compliance, learning, and operations in the world of mobile, distributed, and high-risk workforces.

    26 min
  4. Michael Lombard, Trucker Turned Triathlete

    FEB 20

    Michael Lombard, Trucker Turned Triathlete

    Michael Lombard is living proof that small choices create big transformation. In this episode, Michael shares how he went from long-haul trucking and burnout to becoming a triathlete one disciplined decision at a time. We talk about identity, resilience, and how consistent habits can reshape your health, confidence, and future. Power of Small Tip: Discipline creates freedom — small decisions change your life.

    33 min
  5. 19- Building the Future: Why Gen Z is Scared to Graduate and What Trucking Can Do About It with Lindsey Trent

    FEB 3

    19- Building the Future: Why Gen Z is Scared to Graduate and What Trucking Can Do About It with Lindsey Trent

    On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Lindsey Trent, President and Co-Founder of Next Generation in Trucking Association, reveals why nearly 60% of Gen Z turns to TikTok and Instagram for career guidance, and how the industry must meet them there with authentic voices, not polished corporate messaging. Lindsey reveals why authenticity beats polish when reaching Gen Z, how giving employees a platform to share their stories creates loyalty, and why listening to young voices isn't just good PR—it's the key to solving the industry-wide talent crisis. She also shares NextGen's groundbreaking "What is Trucking?" social media campaign and the simple ways companies can get involved in their own communities.If you're struggling to attract and retain younger talent, this conversation offers practical strategies for making an impact in your own backyard.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why 60% of Gen Z explores careers on social media—and what trucking must do to show up thereHow NextGen works state-by-state to build relationships that create CDL, supply chain, and diesel tech programsThe power of employee-generated content: Why real stories beat corporate messaging every timeHow connecting young people to industry professionals reinvigorates current employeesConnect with Lindsey on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseytrent/Want to learn more about Lindsey’s work? Check out the Next Generation in Trucking Association website, https://nextgentrucking.org/Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply, https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

    20 min
  6. Melissa Cohen, Detach Your Identity from Your Job; Lead with Self-Compassion

    JAN 29

    Melissa Cohen, Detach Your Identity from Your Job; Lead with Self-Compassion

    n Season 3, Episode 11 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Melissa Cohen, personal branding and LinkedIn strategist, to explore identity, career transitions, and the mindset shifts that lead to meaningful growth. Melissa shares how being laid off from her dream job forced her to confront who she was beyond her title—and how that moment led her to build a purpose-driven brand rooted in authenticity and self-trust. From redefining leadership to practicing self-compassion and making small but powerful changes, this episode is packed with insight for professionals navigating change, burnout, or reinvention. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode resonates with you!

    23 min
  7. Taylor Vandersteenhoven: Focus on Gratitude; Let go of Negativity

    JAN 16

    Taylor Vandersteenhoven: Focus on Gratitude; Let go of Negativity

    In Season 3, Episode 10, I’m joined by Taylor Vandersteenhoven, who has spent her entire career in the trucking industry and she shares a simple habit that completely rewired the way she feels about herself and her life: gratitude.Taylor starts every morning and every night with a quick journal entry: 3 things she’s grateful for 3 good things that happened that dayThat’s it. Simple… but powerful.Because when you start and end your day focusing on what’s good, your mindset gets lighter—and when you focus on the light, you naturally feel lighter. Taylor’s #1 tip to prevent burnout:Learn how to say NO.Protecting your energy and putting your needs first will take you further (and keep you healthier) than saying yes to everything and everyone.She also talks about:🔹 paying attention to how you speak to yourself🔹 cutting out unnecessary noise🔹 stopping negative thoughts before they spiralBecause at the end of the day… it’s all about mindset.

    20 min
  8. Carolyn Dowdy, When Caring Hurts: Choosing Yourself So You Can Care for Others

    JAN 8

    Carolyn Dowdy, When Caring Hurts: Choosing Yourself So You Can Care for Others

    Season 3, Episode 9 begins 2026 with a deeply moving and honest conversation about self-care, love, and survival. In this episode, “Carolyn Dowdy”, we sit with a story that so many caregivers live, but few talk about out loud.When Carolyn’s husband suffered a stroke, her life changed in an instant. Overnight, she became a caregiver, carrying the weight of responsibility, fear, and love all at once. Through exhaustion and uncertainty, Carolyn learned a powerful truth the hard way: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Without boundaries and self-love, burnout doesn’t just harm the caregiver, it also impacts the person they are trying so desperately to care for.Carolyn shares how choosing happiness, practicing gratitude, and protecting her mental health became acts of love, not selfishness. By focusing on positivity and honoring her own needs, she found the strength to show up fully and compassionately for her husband.This episode is a reminder that caregivers matter too. Your well-being is not optional, it’s essential.For practical mental health tools and self-care strategies for caregivers, visit Carolyn’s website:👉 https://caregivermentalwellness.com/

    24 min
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Two different shows with similar purpose! To help people and organizations win with learning! My I Love Learning podcast highlight individuals who have overcome the impossible to make a better life for themselves. We all have hurdles so I wanted to create a channel for sharing those stories. My On The Front Line podcast I’ll introduce you to the trailblazers💥💥the top leaders, quiet heroes, and bold change-makers who are creating better outcomes for the people who move our world.

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