Just A Girl Talkin Trash
by Tomilynn Shorter
Just a Girl Talkin Trash is a podcast focused on women in waste, environmental services, leadership, and the real life experiences behind the industry. From leadership lessons and workplace realities to mentorship, growth, and difficult conversations, this podcast creates space for honest dialogue, personal stories, and empowering conversations from the frontlines of an industry most people never see.
Episodes
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Stop Asking Employees for Feedback If You're Not Going to Listen
You asked for their feedback. They gave it to you. Now what? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn gets real about one of the biggest mistakes leaders make: asking employees for feedback and then doing absolutely nothing with it. Your frontline employees see things leadership may...
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Your Frontline Employees Know More Than You Think
Your Frontline Employees Know More Than You Think Think you know what's happening in your operation? Your frontline employees probably know more than you think. In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin' Trash, Tomilynn gets real about why the people doing the work every day are often the first to…
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Your Supervisor May Be the Most Important Leader in Your Organization
Executives set the direction. Senior leaders create the strategy. But who turns all of that into the experience employees actually have every single day? The supervisor. In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn talks about why supervisors are one of the most important connections...
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The Difficult Employee: Leading the Passionate Personalities on Your Team
Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest? Operations managers, supervisors, drivers—we want to hear from you! 📧 Email: [email protected] There’s always that one employee the constant complainer, the driver unhappy with their route, or the person who needs to know why they…
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Maintenance and Operations: Why Are We Fighting Each Other?
The drivers say the shop won’t fix their trucks. The shop says the drivers complain about everything. Sound familiar? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn draws on her experience at a hauling site with an A1 maintenance team to talk about why tension can exist even when both…
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No, I’m the Manager: When They Assume You’re the Assistant
Have you ever walked into a room and been mistaken for the assistant even though you were the manager? In this episode of **Just A Girl Talkin Trash**, Tomilynn talks about what it feels like to be a woman leading in a male-dominated industry. From being underestimated before speaking a word to...
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Your Team Shouldn't Have to Guess Which Leader They're Getting
Does your team check your mood before bringing you a problem? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn explores why your team shouldn’t have to guess which leader they’re getting. From handling mistakes to navigating a stressful shift, we’re talking about managing your reactions,...
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Details Matter. Documentation is Key.
“I thought somebody else handled it.” Sound familiar? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn breaks down why details matter and how clear, accurate documentation strengthens everyday leadership. From shift handoffs and equipment concerns to coaching conversations and employee...
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Consistency Is Leadership Skill
# The Power of Consistency in Leadership > Why being a dependable leader can transform your team dynamics. Consistency is often overlooked in discussions about leadership skills, yet it can be the cornerstone of effective management. In this episode of Just a Girl Talking Trash, host Tomilynn…
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If I Said TRIR would YOU know what I am Talking About ?
If I Said TRIR… Would You Know What I’m Talking About? TRIR is one of those acronyms that gets thrown around in safety meetings, leadership discussions, and performance reviews but how many supervisors and managers actually understand what it means? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash,...
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Before It Becomes an Incident: Situational Awareness and TRIR
Safety isn’t just about policies, procedures, or numbers—it starts with seeing the risk before something happens. In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, Tomilynn breaks down situational awareness, complacency, and the responsibility leaders have to stay engaged in the field. She also...
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Stop Waiting for the Title
Stop Waiting for the Title You’ve been working hard. You’ve put in the years. You’ve applied for the promotion, sat through the interviews, and watched someone else get the opportunity maybe more than once. So what do you do when you know you’re hungry for more, but the opportunity hasn’t come…
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Leadership Isn't About Building Resumes', It's About Building People
What kind of legacy will you leave as a leader? When your career is over, people probably won’t remember your title, your office, or the number of meetings you attended. They’ll remember something far more important—how you treated them. In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin’ Trash, Tomilynn...
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Never Stop Being Teachable
Episode 10: Never Stop Being Teachable The best leaders never stop learning. In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin’ Trash, we explore one of the most overlooked qualities of exceptional leadership—being teachable. No matter your title, years of experience, or position, growth begins the moment...
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Episode 7 - HR is Not Your Enemy, But They are Not Your Manager Either
In today’s workplace, misunderstandings about the role of Human Resources (HR) are rampant. Many people often perceive HR as a complaint hotline, where they go to address every little issue that arises. However, this perception can lead to unrealistic expectations and frustrations. In this blog...
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Becoming A Better Leader - How to Have Difficult Conversations
How to have effective difficult conversations
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Episode 6 - Leadership is not a Title, It's a Choice
Leadership is messy and challenging, often revealed in tough moments. It’s about trust, not titles. When things get tough, people look to those who have earned respect through actions, not authority. I've learned that leadership isn't found in conference rooms but in the trenches, where real...
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Episode 5 - Leadership Fundamentals & Leadership Development Plans
In this episode of Just A Girl Talking Trash, we break down what real leadership fundamentals look like and why most organizations fail to intentionally develop their leaders. From communication and accountability to emotional control and coaching, we dive into the core skills every leader needs,...
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Acquisitions: Being One of the Chosen Ones
What does it really mean to be "one of the chosen ones" during an acquisition ? In this episode of Just A Girl Talking Trash, we dive into the realities of leading through organizational change. From earning the trust of unfamiliar teams to navigating uncertainty, pressure and high expectations,...
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The Day I Joined my Frontline Team in my Leadership Role
Servant Leadership
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Episode 02 — What It’s Really Like Being a Woman in Waste & Environmental Leadership Roles
Episode 02 of Just A Girl Talking Trash dives into the raw reality of being a woman in waste and environmental leadership roles. From earning respect in a male-dominated industry to balancing people, pressure, performance, and purpose — this episode is an honest conversation about the challenges...
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The Week That Tested Me
In the very first episode of Just A Girl Talking Trash, we’re starting with honesty. This week tested me in ways I didn’t expect, and as a leader in a male-dominated industry, difficult seasons can feel even heavier. In this episode, I open up about the pressure that comes with leadership, the...
About this show
Just a Girl Talkin Trash is a podcast focused on women in waste, environmental services, leadership, and the real life experiences behind the industry. From leadership lessons and workplace realities to mentorship, growth, and difficult conversations, this podcast creates space for honest dialogue, personal stories, and empowering conversations from the frontlines of an industry most people never see.
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Tomilynn Shorter
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