[CAREERS] Breaking Barriers in Trade & Tech: Amy Morgan's Journey

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🎙️ Simply Trade: Roundup – Careers Edition with Amy Morgan Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Amy Morgan (VP of Trade Compliance, Altana Technologies) Published: September 4, 2025 Length: ~33 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🌍 From Trade Nerd to Trailblazer: Amy Morgan’s Career Journey In this special Careers Edition of the Simply Trade Roundup, host Annik Sobing sits down with Amy Morgan, Vice President of Trade Compliance at Altana Technologies, to explore her remarkable path through the world of global trade, compliance, and technology. From starting out in Seattle’s port-driven economy to shaping compliance strategies at Nordstrom, Costco, Amazon, and now leading trade innovation at Altana, Amy’s career story is one of curiosity, resilience, and trailblazing leadership. Known as the founder of the Trade Nerds community and an advocate for women in trade and tech, Amy shares how she turned challenges into opportunities — and why she believes AI is redefining the future of compliance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Early Roots – How growing up in Seattle’s port city culture sparked Amy’s interest in trade. Finding Her Path – From Nordstrom to Amazon to Altana, and the moments that shaped her career. Breaking Barriers – Challenges faced as a young woman in trade, and how mentors shaped her journey. The Power of Community – Why she launched the Trade Nerds network and how it’s grown. AI in Compliance – How technology is transforming compliance from reactive to strategic. Life Lessons – The advice she would give her younger self about confidence, curiosity, and taking up space. Key Takeaways: Trade compliance is no longer just about fixing problems — it’s about shaping business strategy. Communities like Trade Nerds empower professionals to connect and thrive in uncertain times. Gender barriers exist, but grit, mentorship, and excellence help break through. AI and data transparency are driving the future of resilient, sustainable supply chains. Passion and success don’t have to be separate — you can have both. 📌 Resources & Mentions: Learn more about Amy Morgan and her work at LinkedIn Producer: Lalo Solorzano - LinkedIn Guest: Amy Morgan - LinkedIn Subscribe & Follow: New Roundup episodes every week. Presented by: Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. 👉 www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Connect with us: Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks! Want to Be on the Show or Have Topic Suggestions? Reach us at [email protected] or DM us on Twitter/X @SimplyTradePod

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🎙️ Simply Trade: Roundup – Careers Edition with Amy MorganHost: Annik SobingGuest: Amy Morgan (VP of Trade Compliance, Altana Technologies)Published: September 4, 2025Length: ~33 minutesPresented by: Global Training Center 🌍 From Trade Nerd to Trailblazer: Amy Morgan’s Career Journey In this special Careers Edition of the Simply Trade Roundup, host Annik Sobing sits down with Amy Morgan, Vice President of Trade Compliance at Altana Technologies, to explore her remarkable path through the world of global trade, compliance, and technology. From starting out in Seattle’s port-driven economy to shaping compliance strategies at Nordstrom, Costco, Amazon, and now leading trade innovation at Altana, Amy’s career story is one of curiosity, resilience, and trailblazing leadership. Known as the founder of the Trade Nerds community and an advocate for women in trade and tech, Amy shares how she turned challenges into opportunities — and why she believes AI is redefining the future of compliance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Early Roots – How growing up in Seattle’s port city culture sparked Amy’s interest in trade. Finding Her Path – From Nordstrom to Amazon to Altana, and the moments that shaped her career. Breaking Barriers – Challenges faced as a young woman in trade, and how mentors shaped her journey. The Power of Community – Why she launched the Trade Nerds network and how it’s grown. AI in Compliance – How technology is transforming compliance from reactive to strategic. Life Lessons – The advice she would give her younger self about confidence, curiosity, and taking up space. Key Takeaways: Trade compliance is no longer just about fixing problems — it’s about shaping business strategy. Communities like Trade Nerds empower professionals to connect and thrive in uncertain times. Gender barriers exist, but grit, mentorship, and excellence help break through. AI and data transparency are driving the future of resilient, sustainable supply chains. Passion and success don’t have to be separate — you can have both. 📌 Resources & Mentions: Learn more about Amy Morgan and her work at Altana Technologies Join the Trade Nerds community at major industry conferences and events Amy’s blog post on shifting compliance from reactive to strategic Insights on AI and trade innovation from Altana’s leadership team Credits Host: Annik Sobing - LinkedIn Producer: Lalo Solorzano - LinkedIn Guest: Amy Morgan - LinkedIn Subscribe & Follow: New Roundup episodes every week. Presented by: Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals. 👉 www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Connect with us: Simply Trade Podcast on LinkedIn Global Training Center on LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Trade Geeks Community Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your fellow trade geeks! Want to Be on the Show or Have Topic Suggestions? Reach us at [email protected] DM us on Twitter/X @SimplyTradePod

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