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.
Madisen Hipelius, a member of the Women in Print Alliance and Print and Promo Sales Representative at Liberty Creative Solutions, shares insights about the company's history, its evolution, and her journey into the family business on the latest episode of the Her Imprint podcast. In this episode, Madisen discusses overcoming professional challenges, the importance of continuous learning, and offers valuable advice for newcomers to the industry.
Meet Keila Ariaga, general and account manager at AlphaGraphics based in Loveland, Colorado, and a Rising Star in the women in print community.
Natalie discusses her career path from entry-level assistant to a VP role in her four-generation family business, admits to the daily struggle to find work-life balance, and shares her personal commitment to hire women in leadership roles. She also tells us how she circumvents the inevitable cocktail party conversation killer, "I work in commercial print," by highlighting the fun, creative aspects of the job.
Morgan, vice president of customer success at Hatteras, talks about her quest to stay curious about business and technical processes, the importance of incorporating women’s voices into the full spectrum of a company, and why she’ll always take a customer call after hours.
Meet Sydnie Shepland, a Rising Star in the Women in Print community. Sydnie is an Advertising and Digital Marketing Lead at Durst Image Technology, U.S. LLC and has been with the company for over five years. She has a degree in Environmental Science from Fredonia and supports the printing industry's efforts to create more sustainable practices.
Valerie shares her story of a career switch from the finance sector to the print & promo industry, her view on how companies can attract and retain female talent, and how failure has taught her resiliency.
Amber shares why she views the printing industry as one that is "fun, creative, and progressive," and shares her 2023 career goal to "crush" her first year as a creative director.
Danielle provides a "mechanically minded" woman's point of view as she discusses the benefits of seeking technical industry certifications and shares how she's finding her pathway on an ever-expanding career in print.
Savannah, a self-defined "rookie," shares her approach to a new(ish) career in print, tells us why she believes seeking out role models at work is vital, and unabashedly declares herself a "print nerd."