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Carly O'Neill

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. 

Last Call! Register for Our Q3 Professional Development Workshop

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!

by Carly O'Neill

Her Imprint: Lisbeth Lyons Black Highlights How Women in Print Alliance Is Shaping the Industry’s Future

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.

Impressions Xchange Podcast: Is Print’s “Boy’s Club” Narrative Shifting? Honest Insight from Female Industry Editors

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.

Women in Print Alliance's Guide to Expo 2025

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!

by Carly O'Neill

Her Imprint Podcast: Liz Richardson

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.

Women in Print Alliance Membership Expo Perks

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.

by Carly O'Neill

Women Leaders Speak on the State of the Apparel Decoration Industry

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...

by Carly O'Neill

Her Imprint Podcast: Leanne Herman

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.”

Her Imprint: Larisa Teply's Secrets to Success in the Print Industry

Join the Her Imprint podcast in a conversation with Larisa Teply, the dynamic Customer Partnerships Manager at Imagine, a PRINTING United Alliance member company. Discover her inspiring 28-year journey in the print industry, from finding her niche through networking to excelling in customer service. Larisa shares insider tips on how to thrive in this creative...

Her Imprint Podcast: Emily Lowe

Emily Lowe, a member of the Women in Print Alliance, didn’t plan on a career in print — but 15 years later, she’s driving innovation at Firespring as VP of Custom Manufacturing. On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Lowe shares how she grew from account manager to operations leader, her role in bringing the KM-1 inkjet press to life, and why she still jumps on the production floor when she needs to reset. Tune in to the full episode for a story of grit, growth, and finding purpose in unexpected places.

by Carly O'Neill
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