Carly O'Neill is the Communications & Content Coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance. She is an editor on multiple organization newsletters, including: Women in Print Alliance, Industry Ink, ColorPro, and Industry Advocate. She also runs the Member Spotlight program, which features different members of the Alliance on printing.org and in Industry Ink.
This episode of The Broadcast brings together women journalists covering the printing industry to share candid, behind-the-scenes perspectives on their careers, reporting experiences, and the evolving media landscape. Adriane Harrison, Women in Print Alliance Professional Advisor and the Alliance’s VP of HR Consulting, interviews Denise Gustavson, editorial director for Alliance Media Brands, along with Gabby Houck, associate editor, and Toni McQuilken, senior editor. Together, they discuss how a historically male-centric industry is becoming more inclusive, with stronger networks of support—such as the Women in Print Alliance—fostering connection, professional development, and visibility for women across the industry.
Taylor Preston didn’t grow up planning a career in print — in fact, she found her way into the industry through a mix of curiosity, hands-on learning, and a moment of opportunity she chose to act on. Today, as an install coordinator at Quality Custom Signs & Graphics, she balances time in the field installing signage with managing complex project schedules. In this episode of Her Imprint, Taylor shares how she built her career through experience, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in and figure things out.
Charity Jackson never planned to build a career in the sign industry — but when the company she worked for closed its doors, she and her future husband took a leap and started their own business. More than 30 years later, Visual Horizons Custom Signs has grown into a trusted provider of vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, and signage, built on relationships, reputation, and a deep understanding of what customers need.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Charity shares what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up — without a roadmap, while offering a powerful perspective on women in manufacturing and the trades.
Amanda Nicassio, a Women in Print Alliance member, didn’t plan to build a career in print — she started as a temporary receptionist and discovered an industry where curiosity and adaptability could take her far.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Amanda shares how she grew within Dumont Printing over the past decade, gaining experience across operations, ERP systems, production, and leadership before stepping into her current role in sales.
Amanda offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to succeed in print today. She also opens up about imposter syndrome, growth through discomfort, and the importance of staying curious.
Crystal Savage, a Women in Print Alliance member, didn’t set out to build a career in print — she brought a background in operations, finance, and problem-solving into her brother’s growing reprographics business and learned the industry along the way.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Crystal shares how she evolved from supporting operations to stepping fully into leadership, helping scale Alliance Reprographics while expanding its services beyond traditional drawings into large-format and visual print solutions.
Crystal opens up about the realities of leadership — from managing teams and learning sales to navigating imposter syndrome and building confidence over time.
Linda Fox, a Women in Print Alliance member and an Educator in the women in print community, didn’t follow a traditional path into print. After years in healthcare administration, HR, and raising her family, she stepped into entrepreneurship by purchasing an existing SpeedPro studio during one of the most uncertain times — right after COVID. In this episode of Her Imprint, Linda shares how she took over a struggling business and rebuilt it from the ground up, learning the print industry firsthand while navigating major personal and professional transitions.
Susan Foley, a Woman in Print Alliance member, grew up rollerblading through the halls of her family’s envelope manufacturing plant. Today, she leads Diamond Envelope as CEO, producing more than a billion envelopes each year while helping shape the future of the direct mail industry.
On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Susan shares how growing up in the business prepared her to lead through economic downturns, industry shifts, and the constant pressure to innovate.
Lidia Latrowski’s career didn’t begin in print — it began in fashion, photography, and creative direction. But over the past 25 years, she has built a career at the intersection of creativity and production, ultimately leading her to Duggal Visual Solutions, as Executive Vice President of Creative Solutions. On this episode of the Her Imprint...
Ashley Cooney grew up around the printing industry, but stepping into leadership at Hudson Printing was anything but automatic. After starting on the production floor and working her way through multiple departments, Ashley eventually took on the role of general manager during a pivotal moment for the company.
On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, she shares how taking that leap helped her prove not only her capability as a leader, but also the importance of understanding every aspect of the business from the ground up.
Melissa Vitali didn’t start her career in print — she began in kitchen and bath design before an opportunity in the graphics industry changed her path. More than two decades later, she now serves as President and CEO of Graphix Unlimited, a company that designs and manufactures graphics for RV manufacturers, marine industries, and specialty vehicles.
On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Melissa shares how she built her career through relationships, curiosity, and a willingness to learn every part of the business — from sales to production.
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