{"podcast":{"title":"Logistics with Purpose","slug":"logistics-with-purpose-4686659","podcast_index_feed_id":4686659,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/logistics-with-purpose/","website_url":"https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6b3fc5c4-3933-46cc-a965-c56dd663d0f7/_WCYVF6fOWBLqpu2zNcCXTG1.jpeg","author":"Supply Chain Now","episode_count":157,"summary":"The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single episode.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T14:21:04.158604+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659"},"episode":{"title":"A Journey of Purpose: The Epic Climb of Kilimanjaro for Leukemia Awareness","slug":"a-journey-of-purpose-the-epic-climb-of-kilimanjaro-for-leukemia-awareness","published_at":"2025-12-18T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/a-journey-of-purpose-the-epic-climb-of-kilimanjaro-for-leukemia-awareness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659","url":"https://supplychainnow.com/journey-purpose-epic-climb-kiliminjaro-leukemia-awareness-lwp145","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/37a5139c-7fb4-4717-b001-d558b21d9d7f.mp3","summary":"What does it take to climb the tallest mountain in Africa — and why would someone take on that challenge in honor of a loved one? In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Kieran Purtill to unpack his extraordinary journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, a climb driven by love, loss, and purpose. Kieran shares the deeply personal motivation behind the expedition — honoring his late mother — and how her legacy shaped every step of the journey. We dive into the physical, logistical, and emotional realities of preparing for and completing such a demanding climb, from months of training to the critical role of teamwork and support along the way. Kieran also reflects on the powerful lessons he learned about resilience, perseverance, mental strength, and community when facing adversity at altitude. Whether you’re an adventurer, someone navigating loss, or simply looking for inspiration to pursue a meaningful goal, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on your own purpose — and remind you that courage and connection can carry you further than you ever imagined. Additional Links & Resources: Fundraiser Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and in Honor of Kathy Purtill - https://diy.bloodcancerunited.org/fundraiser/6467059 Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/ Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/journey-purpose-epic-climb-kiliminjaro-leukemia-awareness-lwp145","meta_description":"What does it take to climb the tallest mountain in Africa — and why would someone take on that challenge in honor of a loved one? In this inspiring episod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1639,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/episodes/a-journey-of-purpose-the-epic-climb-of-kilimanjaro-for-leukemia-awareness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/a-journey-of-purpose-the-epic-climb-of-kilimanjaro-for-leukemia-awareness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}