Encore Episode - Women in the Postal Service

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Encore Episode - Women in the Postal Service

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Mar 28, 2023

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The original “Women in Postal Service History” episode debuted March 15, 2022.

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Mar 28, 2023

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As the official podcast of the United States Postal Service, Mailin’ It! takes you inside a thoroughly American institution, exploring the rich history of the USPS, going behind-the scenes of its present innovations, and discussing its dynamic future with organization and industry leaders. Join our host for a fun look at your United States Postal Service.

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Mailin It! Trailer: Welcome to the U.S. Postal Service's official podcast. Meet Yasmine Di Giulio and Dale Parsan as they describe what this podcast series is all about. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
2 min listen
The First Year of the Delivering for America Plan: This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by our Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy to talk about the Postal Service’s first year since implementing the Delivering for America Plan. We’ll learn more about how this 10-year transformation plan has impacted the Postal Service, plans for the future, and more! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
32 min listen
Mail’s Digital Dimension - Informed Delivery: On this episode, our hosts Yasmine and Dale chat with Bob Dixon, Product Technology Innovation Director for USPS, about one of the Postal Service’s flagship mail innovations of the past few years – Informed Delivery! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
32 min listen
Preparing for the Holiday Mailing Season by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
An Ode to the ZIP Code: Join us as we chat with the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum curator, Lynn Heidelbaugh, to examine one of the biggest game changers in the modernization of the Postal Service—the ZIP Code. We’ll talk about how a seemingly innocuous string of digits helped to increase delivery performance, as well as how USPS inspired nationwide adoption of the ZIP Code, including the introduction of Mr. ZIP! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
38 min listen
In-Person Proofing and Digital Fingerprints: This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Gary Reblin, VP of Innovative Business Technology, and Jeffrey Tackes, Director of Digital Business Services, to talk about some of the ways the Postal Service is helping fight fraud and identity theft. We’ll learn about a service called In-Person Proofing, how it works, why it matters, and the impact it has made on other agencies and organizations. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
The National Postal Forum – More than 5 decades of spotlighting the Postal Service’s latest and greatest: This week on Mailin’ It, we’re talking with the Maureen Goodson, Executive Director of the National Postal Forum – a longstanding partner of the United States Postal Service. We’ll learn more about NPF, its history, and how its annual spring trade show helps to connect the shipping industry with postal customers for four days of education and networking. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
30 min listen
An interview with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy: On this episode of Mailin' It, we're talking to the 75th Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, about his early entrepreneurial career, the Delivering for America transformation, and the future of USPS. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
33 min listen
America’s oldest law enforcement agency: The United States Postal Inspection Service: In this episode, our hosts are joined by Chief Postal Inspector Gary Barksdale to learn about America’s first federal law enforcement agency, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. We’ll take a deep dive into the role the USPIS plays in fighting crime and learn about the various careers available within the agency. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen
America’s First Communications Network: On this episode of Mailin’ It, take a step back in time with USPS Historian Jenny Lynch to learn about the early days of the U.S. Postal Service. We’ll talk about the role posts played in the American Revolution, how these events shaped the founders’ ideas about the way the U.S. Postal Service should support the new nation, and how those ideas are still present and relevant today. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
Small Businesses, the US Economy’s Engines of Growth: This week on Mailin’ It, we talk about the tools and services available for small businesses with Peter Timko and Susan McGowan from the Postal Service's Small Business Solutions group. Join us as we learn how the Postal Service supports small businesses across the nation with marketing support, shipping solutions, and much more! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
B Free Franklin Post Office, Philadelphia: This week on Mailin' It, we are on the road in Philadelphia visiting the Old City section of town filled with historical landmarks that date back to the earliest days of the United States. Join us, as we get an inside look at the B. Free Franklin Post Office and Museum, and talk about Old City’s unique history. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
23 min listen
Managing One of the World’s Most Iconic Brands: This week, we're talking with Amity Kirby, Manager of Licensing at USPS, to learn about managing one of the world's most iconic brands. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen
Operation Santa: As the holidays approach, the United States Postal Service is gearing up for one of its most beloved programs—Operation Santa®. This week, our hosts chat with Chris Karpenko, Executive Director of Brand Marketing and Sue Brennan, Senior Public Relations Representative about the origin of the program, how it works, and its impact on communities in need. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen
Your Questions Answered: This week on Mailin' It, our hosts dive into some of the biggest questions we get here at the Postal Service. We’ll address common questions like how stamps are chosen, what to do if your package is missing, famous Postal workers, and more! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
16 min listen
U.S. Postal Uniforms – An Iconic Look: This week, we’re joined by Alison Bazylinski, Assistant Curator at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, to talk about a symbol of public service, the Postal Service uniform! We’ll learn more about the history of the uniform, how it’s changed over time to reflect societal trends, and more. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
Women in Postal Service History: In honor of Women’s History Month, we're sitting down with USPS Historian Jenny Lynch to dive into the history of women in the Postal Service. We’ll talk about the first female postmasters, mail carriers and clerks, and how their contributions have helped shape what the Postal Service is today. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
32 min listen
Get Ready for USPS Connect: This week on Mailin' It, we're sitting down with Jakki Krage Strako, USPS Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer, to introduce the new USPS Connect program - helping businesses meet today's e-commerce expectations. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
32 min listen
International Mail: This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Mary Anderson, Executive Director of International Postal Affairs, to learn more about the Postal Service’s international mail operations. We’ll talk about how the Postal Service works to ensure letters and packages mailed reach their destinations anywhere in the world! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
37 min listen
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service Fights Consumer Fraud: In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, we’re sitting down with two of our esteemed postal inspectors to learn how the USPIS is preventing mail fraud. We’ll talk about the significance of the week, notable scams to look out for, and how consumers can report fraud when discovered. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen
Corporate Safety Office: This week on Mailin' It, our hosts are joined by Linda DeCarlo Senior Director, Occupational Safety and Health at the Postal Service to talk about how important safety is at such a large and diverse organization. Join us as we’ll learn more about employee training, safety and health planning, the impact technology has made, and more. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen
Military Mail: This week on Mailin' It, we’re talking about military mail with the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Curator, Lynn Heidelbaugh. We’ll learn more about the history of military mail, how you and members of the armed forces can use it to send mail, and more! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
30 min listen
Holiday Preparations and Delivering for America: On this episode of Mailin’ It, we’re talking to Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, about the upcoming holiday season and what the Postal Service has done to prepare for it. We’ll also discuss the progress made on the 10-year Delivering for America plan and the vision for the future! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
Rapid Results: How the Postal Service Delivered Millions of COVID-19 Test Kits: This week on Mailin' It, we are joined by Pritha Mehra, the Postal Service’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, and Linda Malone, our Vice President of Engineering Systems, to get the inside scoop on the test kit delivery operation. Join us as we’ll learn more about the operation logistics, its technical infrastructure, and the communication implemented to ensure successful test kit delivery to millions of homes across the nation. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
28 min listen
Direct Mail Delivers for Small and Local Businesses: This week on Mailin’ It, we talk about the power of direct mail with Thomas Foti, Vice President, Product Solutions here at the Postal Service. Join us as we’ll learn about its history, how it has evolved over time, and why it’s essential to any integrated marketing campaign. We’ll also discuss the role technology plays and what the Postal Service is doing to maintain the value of direct mail. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
28 min listen
How the Postal Service Prioritizes Customer Care: In this episode, we are joined by Marc McCrery, the Postal Service’s VP of Customer Experience, and Nathan King, Director of Consumer Advocate, to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Postal Service manages customer care. Join us as we learn more about the different aspects of customer experience, and how leaders across the organization work together to ensure customers are at the center of everything the Postal Service does. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
Native American Tribes and the Post Office: In this episode, we'll journey back to the late 1800s to explore how America's Indigenous population harnessed the power of education, specifically learning to read and write in English, as well as their utilization of the United States Postal Service. Here navigating us through this transformative period is Justin Gage, Author and Assistant Professor of History at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Get ready for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation! by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
27 min listen
The Postal Service’s Critical Role in Disaster Response: In this episode, we are joined by Mike Swigart, the Postal Service’s Executive Director for Continuity and Preparedness to talk about what happens when disasters strike. Join us as we’ll learn more about how the Postal Service works to ensure mail operations – essential for access to food, medicine, and other necessities during unfortunate events. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
31 min listen
Election Mail: This week on Mailin' It, we are joined by Adrienne Marshall, Executive Director for Election and Government Mail Services to talk about how the Postal Service handles election mail. Join us as we’ll learn about the Postal Service’s official role in the election process, the difference between election mail and political mail, and what you should know if you need or want to vote by mail. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
18 min listen
Sustainability: In this episode, our hosts are joined by the Postal Service’s Chief Sustainability Officer Jennifer Beiro-Réveillé to talk about what it means to take care of business while also taking care of the environment. Join us as we’ll learn about the Postal Service’s top priorities for sustainability and the important role it plays in the 10-year Delivering for America plan. by Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast
29 min listen

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Encore Episode - Women in the Postal Service

Encore Episode - Women in the Postal Service

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Titles in the series (53)

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