Online forums aren’t a new concept, but they’re often ignored, particularly by those of us who have “comment fatigue” from social media platforms. Yet, community forums can be quietly impactful networking tools. That’s exactly why Women in Print Alliance is launching a new series of micro-community forums designed to connect women in the print industry...
This issue is a little personal – and I wouldn't have it any other way. Today, we're launching Community Forums—a new member benefit built for the candid, peer-to-peer conversation that has always been at the heart of Women in Print Alliance. As we roll out new forums in the coming months, each one will be centered on a specific life stage or identity, deepening what it means to belong to this community. The first is one close to my heart: the Women of Impact: 50+ Forum, a dedicated space for members 50 and above. The timing is no coincidence. Tomorrow, I turn 55 – "double nickels" – and I can't think of a better way to head into this chapter than by creating a home for the wisdom, candor, and hard-won perspectives that come with it. If you're in that same season of life, this one's for you. We’re also opening registration for our Q2 Quarterly Connect, featuring a leadership conversation with She Said/She Said founder, Laura Cox Kaplan—be sure to grab your spot. In recognition of Earth Month, we’re helping ensure women in print are fluent in the key terms and trends shaping sustainability across print, while also continuing important conversations around inclusion and allyship in the workplace. Community, inclusion, growth, and knowledge—that’s what we’re here for.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Carly discusses acquiring and transforming a legacy printing business, building a team culture that embraces innovation, and navigating leadership as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Daphne Bien-Aime’s path into print wasn’t planned — it started with a receptionist job at a printing company after college. But curiosity quickly turned that entry-level role into a long-term career. In this episode of Her Imprint, Daphne shares how she grew from answering phones to becoming Director of Compliance and Operations at Duggal Visual Solutions and an Innovator in the women in print community. Daphne discusses the power of mentorship, learning through collaboration, and navigating leadership as a woman of color in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Tae’lor Jackson, a Rising Star in the women in print community, grew up around print, but she didn’t initially plan to make it her career. After studying economics and exploring opportunities outside the family business, the COVID pandemic unexpectedly brought her back home — and back into Panther Graphics, the printing company her father founded more than three decades ago. In this episode of Her Imprint, Tae'lor shares how mentorship, authenticity, and intentional leadership shaped her journey.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Chelsie shares how community relationships, client partnerships, and a strong support system shaped her transition into ownership. She opens up about balancing business and motherhood, redefining work-life boundaries, hiring challenges, and why print remains a trusted, tangible marketing channel in a digital-heavy world.
In this episode of Her Imprint, Adrienne reflects on what it means to build a business over 50 years — and how confidence, compassion, and continuous reinvention shaped her leadership journey.
Sarah Barr, a Women in Print Alliance member and a leader in the women in print community, never planned to own a print company — but when opportunity knocked, she answered. After starting in marketing and joining Konhaus Print and Marketing in 2010, Sarah stepped into ownership in 2019 at just 30 years old. In this episode of Her Imprint, Sarah opens up about commanding respect in male-dominated spaces, building strong industry relationships, embracing discomfort for growth, and redefining work-life balance.
The printing industry is more connected than it looks from the inside. The paper in your press may have been milled in Canada. The equipment on your floor engineered in Germany. The client on your next call calling from Latin America. Print has always been a global business — and the women working within it...
There’s no shortage of ways to mark Women’s History Month (WHM) – but the most meaningful ones connect to the real work women in print do every day. Awareness is a start. Action is better. Here are five ideas, whether you’re looking to make a company-wide commitment or a simple one-to-one gesture – all focused...
