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In today\u2019s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I\u2019m joined by one of the Let's Talk Supply Chain family - a woman who is helping leaders discover the value of connected planning, with supply chain best practices and stories that matter: it\u2019s Naomi Sylvian.

Naomi has 16 years of experience in telling brand stories, powering sales enablement, and increasing brand exposure and online lead generation. Naomi\u2019s marketing career has seen her assume leadership roles at a number of healthcare and technology brands, before taking on her current role in supply chain solution marketing at IT firm, Anaplan. Naomi is passionate about empowering women, and also has a decade of experience in mentoring other marketing and creative professionals.

Today Naomi will be talking to us about her career so far; embracing a career in supply chain; collaborating with me on my women in supply chain blog series; and the importance of mentors. Plus, she\u2019ll be sharing her experiences as a woman in supply chain, as well as her words of advice for all of the women following in her footsteps.

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This Women in Supply Chain feature was sponsored by Sifted. As a business dedicated to empowering confidence within the shipping industry, we\u2019re proud to support Women in Supply Chain. Sifted is the leading logistics intelligence software that combines insights with expertise to empower bigger, smarter shipping decisions. As growth and disruptions present ongoing challenges for supply chain leaders, thousands rely on Sifted to set their businesses up for success.\xa0Learn more about Sifted here.

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[07.46] Naomi reflects on what being featured in Let\u2019s Talk Supply Chain\u2019s Women in Supply Chain series means to her, and she shares her experience as a panellist on Blended.

\u201cYou, and the women in supply chain who I\u2019ve been writing about and lifting their voices \u2013 you\u2019ve all inspired me through the most challenging times\u2026 it\u2019s been a big part of what\u2019s kept me hopeful.\u201d

[11.42] Naomi\u2019s journey: how she developed her career in marketing, and discovered a love of supply chain.

\u201cIn Beyonce terms: I fell crazy in love when I was introduced to supply chain!\u201d

[18.53] Naomi shares her experiences as a woman in a typically male-dominated industry, and discusses why she thinks that times are changing.

\u201cI think there\u2019s been a culture shock, since I broke into corporate, for some people, but I really think that women who are strong make an impact.\u201d

[21.41] Naomi discusses her work mentoring at-risk teens in her local community, and what that means for her, both personally and professionally.

\u201cBeing able to show up, as a reliable adult for them, and set a positive example for a healthier future makes a difference.\u201d

[27.05] Naomi\u2019s five key mentors and inspirations.

\u201cI\u2019m energized by people who are as tenacious as they are kind.\u201d

[32.40] How Naomi found her voice, and how it continues to grow and develop.

[37.23] Naomi shares what she\u2019s learned about herself along the course of her journey so far, and what the future might hold.

\u201cI\u2019m continuously learning that you can never stop learning!\u201d

[38.56] Naomi\u2019s advice for all of the girls and women looking to follow in her footsteps.

\u201cFocus on making a habit of raising other people up with you.\u201d

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You can connect with Naomi Sylvian over on LinkedIn.

If you'd like to hear more from Naomi, check out episode 23 of Blended \u2013 The Rise of Asian Discrimination. And if you want to find out more about one of Naomi\u2019s inspirations in the industry, listen to episode 287 of our Women In Supply Chain series, featuring the fabulous Jolene Peixoto.

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