Meet Gretchen Renaud, vice president of strategic partnerships at PrintMail Solutions and a leader in the women in print community. Learn about her print career journey in this podcast hosted by Denise Gustavson.
Hilda, executive vice president/owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, tells us about the "complete transformation" she's witnessed during her long and successful print career, including watching women break into every function - press operations, sales, supply chain - in the print industry. Plus, she shares why she sticks to the maxim, "Don't take yourself too seriously, but know that others do."
Summer, account executive at Neyenesch Printers, tells us how the “every day is different” factor motivates her career in print, why she finds satisfaction in introducing small companies to marketing and direct mail innovations, and the value of mentoring today's younger women in print sales on assertiveness.
Susan, managing director of BEL Promo, tells us how every previous professional role she had has led her to where she is today, about the value of empowerment learned from her mother, and why she thinks women are "just scratching the surface" of leadership positions in print.
Sabrina, president and owner of Port City Signs & Graphics, discusses the career pivots she’s made over the years in an effort to focus on her family yet still work outside of the home. She talks about finding both the silver lining in an economic downturn AND the right people to create an excellent corporate culture.
Grethe, a print and promo President/CEO, shares her enthusiasm for print as an industry that allows women to thrive at all stages of their personal lives, and discusses how she skillfully navigates barriers women leaders sometimes face in international business relations.
Elaine, a 27-year print industry veteran, shares the benefits of wearing multiple hats at one company, why adaptability is a key trait for successful print professionals, and the value of working shoulder to shoulder with male colleagues.
Joy, a 2023 Printing Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on a 25-year career that began in 1988 as a young, working mom and has led to being CEO of a multimillion dollar enterprise that employs 350 people. Joy shares stories about overcoming business challenges and tells us why she fervently believes in treating her "Maniacs" (i.e., employees) like family.
Lane shares her executive leadership advice gained from a ground-up career trajectory in a successful family business, and explains the value of women leaders knowing when to stay quiet and when to speak up.