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.
Lisbeth Lyons Black, director of the Women in Print Alliance, sat down with Richard Romano, managing editor at WhatTheyThink, to discuss Women in Print Alliance's origin story, the types of benefits offered to members, and all the Women in Print Alliance events that will be taking place at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Orlando. Tune in to the full interview here!
On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Andrea Lake, the entrepreneur at the helm of Sticker Junkie and Women in Print Alliance member, recounts her unconventional journey—from launching one of the internet’s first custom sticker generators in 1999, to fully scaling production in‑house. After a seven‑year retirement, she shockingly woke up $1.8M in debt and rebuilt the brand from scratch—living in her warehouse, coaching her team, and creating the now‑infamous ‘Sticker Gate’ campaign that catapulted her brand into political relevance.
Join Women in Print Alliance members on September 11, from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET, as we tackle how to be an authentic, effective spokesperson for your company and industry, while also building your personal thought leadership brand. Elevate your executive presence and command respect in any room with this dynamic workshop designed specifically for women in the print industry. Register for our Q3 Professional Development Workshop today!
On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Lisbeth Lyons Black, the director of Women in Print Alliance, shares the compelling origin story—from grassroots volunteer beginnings to a structured, formal membership model that’s now celebrating its one‑year anniversary. Lisbeth unpacks the Alliance’s twin pillars of workforce development and community building, and how enrollment now spans students, individual professionals, and supportive corporations. Together, they reflect on what it means to turn visibility into belonging—and why mentorship moments are so vital in lifting women across all functions and scales of the industry.
The printing industry has long been perceived as a "boys' club," but that narrative is shifting — and fast. In this roundtable episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, associate editor Gabby Houck hosts a dynamic conversation with fellow PRINTING United Alliance editors Denise Gustavson, Ashley Roberts, Cassie Green, and others to explore how far women have come in the printing industry. Highlighting the influence of the Women in Print Alliance and how workplace culture is evolving post-COVID, this episode dives into allyship, support systems, and the flexibility required to retain top talent.
Find all the event highlights in Women in Print Alliance’s Guide to PRINTING United Expo 2025. Once you register for the Expo, learn more about our dedicated hotel block, networking luncheon, meet-ups, dine-around, booth, and more. Select events are exclusively for members, so make sure to apply to become a member today to get the full Women in Print Alliance experience in Orlando!
What happens when a geographer, a Kinko’s manager, and a shared entrepreneurial spirit launch a print company? For Liz Richardson, a member of Women in Print Alliance, it turned into a two-decade journey of transformation, growth, and staying true to her values. On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Liz—co-founder and co-owner of Indigo Ink, shares how she and her husband launched their Maryland-based digital print shop in 2003, pivoted through economic downturns, weathered tough equipment decisions, and ultimately built a company rooted in sustainability and people-first culture.
We’re planning our largest presence at PRINTING United Expo yet! Our networking and education events will include a mix of open invitations, ticketed events (with member discounts), and exclusive member benefits. To make the most of your Women in Print Alliance experience at Expo, we strongly encourage women planning to attend or exhibit to join our membership community today. Bonus! By joining now, you’ll be able to access all of our member benefits leading up to the big show.
The annual Apparel Decoration Summit, which took place from June 2-4 in Nashville, Tennessee, offered industry professionals a space to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insights. With curated 1:1 business meetings, targeted networking opportunities, and strategic information-sharing sessions, the event fostered meaningful conversations that helped attendees strengthen partnerships and uncover new business opportunities. The event...
Leanne Herman, a Women in Print Alliance member, didn’t start her career in printing, but once she discovered the world of postal affairs, she never looked back. On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Leanne, Director of Postal Affairs at Sepire, shares her 27-year journey through the print and mail industry—from buying her first Heidelberg press to driving a car with a license plate that reads “MAIL ROCKS.”
