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The WAM Podcast

Most people have heard that women are 51% of the U.S. population and only 27% of employees in manufacturing, but there is so much more to this story than a few statistics.  To bring the story to life, Jacket Media Co., broadcasters of Manufacturing Talk Radio, created The WAM Podcast, where accomplished women interview accomplished women who can share their experiences and encourage women to look across the broad landscape of manufacturing, from the shop floor to the C-Suite, and the expanse of jobs and careers in between, to learn more about this exciting sector of the U.S. economy, and what it might hold for them.

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Recent Episodes

How to Accelerate and Scale Sustainable Operations with Divya Demato

Divya Demato is a rock star in the supply chain community. She has mastered the practice of merging supply chain sustainability with profitability — no easy task in today’s economic landscape. Early on, Divya’s mother – a key role model – instilled in her a strong work ethic, authenticity, entrepreneurship, and a deep bond for her family. When asked the best advice she ever got, Divya quickly pointed to the importance… More…

Leading Youth into the Manufacturing Industry with Kristin Carlson

Manufacturing is an amazing career choice and people seem not to understand that they can have a wonderful life taking up a career in this industry. Our guest today is passionate about informing kids and their parents that just because you go into a trade and start working right out of high school, does not mean that you lose the opportunity to go to college. More often than not, employers like herself want… More…

Filmmaker Turned Supply Chain Traceability Expert – Fiona Delaney

Today, Fiona Delaney is a champion for supply chain traceability in the agricultural world – but she started on a different path.  Growing up in Dublin she pursued a career as an artist – producing and directing films including reality television and a local hit version of “The Voice”. In her early thirties, Fiona found herself wanting a different challenge. She returned to school and studied computer science and…. More…

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Our Hosts

Andrea Olson
CEO of Pragmadik

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Barbara A. Trautlein, PhD
Principal and Founder of
Change Catalysts

Barbara Trautlein

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Desiree Grace
Director of Channel Accounts and Programs for Panduit Corporation

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Jennifer McNelly
Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Safety Professionals

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Amy Nicklaus
Managing Partner of Nicklaus Marketing

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Linda Rigano
Principal Consultant of The Rigano Group

WAM Host Linda Rigano

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Frances Brunelle
Founder of Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers, Inc

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Rosemary Coates
Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and the President of Blue Silk Consulting.

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Emily Soloby
Founder and CEO of Juno Jones

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