The Woman Behind the Mic – Meet Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Founder and CEO

Let’s Talk Supply Chain is a new show for the Asian market, but it’s not a new brand. Let’s Talk Supply Chain North America has been growing steadily for the last eight years – and now it’s ready to take on the world! So we’re honored that we have the founder as our very first guest.

Today, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey – entrepreneur, founder, CEO, podcast host, author and award-winner – joins me to talk all about her journey, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the big conversation defining supply chain in 2026, and why world domination is next on her to-do list.

Guest bio:
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey has spent more than two decades in supply chain — building, leading, and learning what it actually takes to create change in this industry. She is the Founder and CEO of Let’s Talk Supply Chain™, a global media platform and top 1% podcast dedicated to the leaders, innovators, and operators shaping the future of supply chain and logistics. She also hosts Thoughts & Coffee, a weekly LinkedIn Live breaking down the biggest stories in the industry. Sarah is the founder and host of Blended podcast, the founder of Blended Pledge, a non-profit focusing on increasing diverse representation on stages and in leadership, and the founder of The Secret Society of Supply Chain, a community that brings professionals together for real conversation, not just networking. Sarah is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller ‘I Buried Her in a French Press,’ and has been recognized by numerous industry awards.

 

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

 

[04.57] From talking logistics at the dinner table as a child to climbing the ranks, Sarah’s background and experience in supply chain.

“I started when I was 16. My family’s business was a 3PL and I would spend summers in the office!”

[08.24] The founding and evolution of Let’s Talk Supply Chain North America, and why the industry was ready to embrace a digital media business.

“I started the podcast just to be the voice of the family business, to be able to articulate to everyone in the industry who we were, what we did, and real life examples of how we helped our customers… And, to this day, it’s still what the brand is all about.”

[11.34] From AI to bridging the gap between vendors and buyers, where Let’s Talk Supply Chain North America is eight years later, and why now is the right time for global expansion.

[16.08] A sneak peak into the launch of Let’s Talk Supply Chain Europe.

“We want to better understand how they’re doing things, and that’s how we innovate across borders.”

[17.25] How Sarah feels about taking the next step in Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s global brand expansion, and handing her ‘baby’ over to Fauzan for its next steps!

[21.51] The one big conversation defining the industry in 2026.

[23.17] The challenges and opportunities happening in AI right now, and Sarah’s advice for organizations and individuals looking to bridge the gap.

[27.41] Sarah’s advice to other entrepreneurs or small business owners for founding and scaling a business.

“It’s not failure – it’s learning along the way.”

[30.05] What still excites Sarah about supply chain after more than 25 years in the industry.

[33.19] What Sarah has learned about herself on her journey so far, and how that’s informed the way she moves forward with her businesses.

[35.29] The future for Sarah, and for Let’s Talk Supply Chain.

“World domination!”

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You can find out more about Sarah and her journey over on her website, or follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube.

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