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Going back to college as a working adult isn’t just about hitting the books—it’s about navigating broken systems, managing 70-hour workweeks, and finding the time to study after everyone else’s needs have been met.

In this episode, Gia gets real about what it means to return to school while working full-time in logistics, caring for family, and still pushing toward something greater. From formatting papers in APA while coordinating freight, to the mental weight of financial aid mix-ups—this episode speaks to every adult who’s gone back to school for a reason bigger than themselves.

After completing her AAS in Supply Chain Management, Gia thought she was done. But now she’s back—pursuing a Bachelor’s in Project Management with a minor in HR—because when you know there’s more in you, you go for it.

In this episode:

• Why finishing matters more than a title
• What no one tells you about adult learning and financial aid
• How real-world logistics doesn’t match outdated academic expectations
• The toll of juggling work, school, caregiving, and exhaustion
• Why SMART goals and self-made systems are survival tools
• Encouragement for rewriting your story, one deadline at a time

“We carve out the time—after work, after dinner, after bedtime. We show up for everyone else, then sit down and meet our deadlines. Why? Because we want better. For them. And for us.”

“People say, ‘You brought this on yourself.’ Maybe we did. But we did it to build wealth and knowledge. Because it’s never too late to finish what you started.”

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In this episode of Holding the Line, Gia unpacks how copper has transformed from a basic industrial metal into a critical driver of global logistics, electrification, and supply chain strategy.

Discover why surging demand—from EVs to AI-powered data centers—is colliding with shrinking inventories and looming tariffs. We’ll break down the “Six Ds” fueling what many call a new commodity super cycle and explore two possible scenarios for copper prices in 2025.

Most importantly, we connect the dots to logistics: how copper costs are rippling through fleet upgrades, warehouse modernization, and transportation networks worldwide.

Whether you’re managing procurement, moving freight, or tracking market volatility, this episode will help you stay informed and ready for what’s next.

✅ Topics Covered:

• Why copper demand is exploding
• Recent price rallies and market volatility
• The looming impact of tariffs
• The Six Ds driving the commodity supercycle
• How copper is reshaping transportation and logistics

🔗 Listen now to learn why copper is no longer just a building material—it’s a barometer of the global economy.

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In this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia breaks down essential terms in the shipping and logistics industry that often get overlooked. From ETA vs ETD and LCL vs FCL to MAWB vs HAWB, Gia explains the jargon that drives global trade and logistics operations. Whether you're in the industry or just curious about how goods get from point A to point B, this episode will give you the knowledge you need to better understand the logistics world.

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between ETA and ETD and why it matters
• LCL vs FCL and choosing the right container load
• Understanding MAWB and HAWB in airfreight
• How these terms impact the efficiency of global trade and logistics

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