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At the Women in Manufacturing® Association, we work year-round to support, promote, and inspire women who have chosen a career in manufacturing. Time and time again, our members prove that every woman has a unique story to tell and that by sharing our stories, we can inspire and empower one another. On each episode of Hear Her Story, we'll sit down with incredible women from different roles and niche industries within manufacturing. Join us to learn from their unique expertise and to hear about the experiences that have shaped their careers. Hear what drives the women who make the WiM Community vibrant and strong and leave inspired by their journey and their advice for other women in manufacturing. The Hear Her Story Podcast is produced by the Women in Manufacturing® Association. WiM is the only national trade association dedicated promoting, supporting, and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. We work year-round to empower women at all levels of their career - from production to the C-Suite. Membership is available to women and men working within the manufacturing sector.

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Episode 56 | Dr. Maja Durant

2026/08/07

We're excited to welcome Dr. Maja Durant, Vice President of Human Resources – Americas at Greif and Board Director of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation, to the Hear Her Story podcast. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership across organizations including Target, McLane and Greif, Dr. Durant brings valuable insights on leadership, talent development, workplace culture, and the future of work. Download the full episode to learn more about Dr. Durant's journey, how her doctoral research has shaped her leadership approach, and her work supporting women in manufacturing through the WIM Education Foundation. Explore all Hear Her Story podcast episodes here.

Episode 55 | Kate Leiby

2026/07/09

Hear Her Story Podcast Welcomes Kate Leiby, Director of Global Sustainability, Donaldson Company We're excited to welcome Kate Leiby, Director of Global Sustainability at Donaldson Company and Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation, to the Hear Her Story podcast. With more than two decades of experience spanning operations, procurement, quality and sustainability, Kate brings a unique perspective on building resilient organizations and preparing the manufacturing workforce for the future. Download the full episode to learn more about Kate's leadership journey, her commitment to sustainability and workforce development, and her advice for women building careers in manufacturing. Explore all Hear Her Story podcast episodes here.

Episode 54 | Mandy Trainer

2026/05/15

We're excited to welcome today's guest, Mandy Trainer, Vice President, BDS Fabrication at The Boeing Company. Mandy's story is one rooted in purpose, resilience, and servant leadership, and today, she's sharing how those early experiences continue to shape how she leads at the highest levels. Today, we'll hear more about Mandy's leadership and her journey in manufacturing.

Episode 53 | Jane Thomas

2026/04/10

We're excited to welcome today's guest, Jane Thomas, President of Teijin Holdings and the Teijin Group Chief Representative in the Americas. With a career that spans law, private‑equity–backed manufacturing leadership and executive roles in global health services, Jane brings a unique perspective to the industries she serves. In addition to her corporate leadership, she also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for WIM.

Episode 52 | Karen Horting

2026/03/05

We are excited welcome our guest, Karen Horting, CEO of the Society of Women Engineers, where she leads a global community of more than 50,000 women and allies in engineering. With over 25 years of experience advancing STEM talent, international outreach and professional development, Karen is a recognized leader—honored on Forbes' 50 Over 50 list for Innovation and known worldwide for her advocacy for women in engineering. Today, we'll hear more about Karen's leadership and her journey in manufacturing.

Episode 51 | Kathy Miller

2026/02/05

We're excited to welcome today's guest, Kathy Miller, Founder & CEO of MORE 4 Leaders, Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee, and author of Steel Toes and Stilettos and MORE is Better. With decades of experience across aerospace and automotive, Kathy brings a unique blend of business expertise and positive psychology to leadership. Today, we'll hear more about Kathy's leadership and her journey in manufacturing.

Episode 50 | Wells Bullard

2026/01/08

Women in Manufacturing is proud to celebrate our milestone 50th episode with Wells Bullard, President and CEO of Bullard. Wells has built her career on listening closely to the men and women who rely on her team's products and pushing for innovation that genuinely supports the people doing the toughest jobs. Since stepping into the CEO role in 2017, Wells has led with a clear vision, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to understanding Bullard's customers. Today we're going to explore her leadership journey, her philosophy on building meaningful products, and the impact she's making across the manufacturing world.

Episode 49 | Holly Paeper

2025/11/06

Today's guest, Holly Paeper, is a passionate leader who serves as President for Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane Technologies. Since joining Trane Technologies in 2016, Holly has held executive roles as President of Life Science Solutions, General Manager for Data Center Precision Cooling, Head of Marketing and Head of Strategic Sales and Operations. Today, we'll hear more about Holly's leadership in HVAC and her journey in manufacturing, sustainability and mentorship.

Episode 48 | Laura Phillips

2025/10/09

We speak with Laura Phillips, Vice President of Engineering and Procurement at Pella Corporation. With a background in chemical engineering and an MBA, Laura has been a driving force behind Pella's efforts to advance women in engineering, founding the Women in Engineering community and mentoring countless women in the field. Under her leadership, the number of women engineers at Pella has tripled. Beyond the company, Laura actively supports Iowa State University's Women in Science and Engineering program. Join us as we explore Laura's inspiring journey and the impact she's making in manufacturing today.

Episode 47 | Alex Heileman and Madison Trejo

2025/09/04

Join Allison Grealis as she talks to sisters Alex Heileman and Madison Trejo from Elite Biomedical Solutions, where they function as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Vision Officer, respectively. Known for her people-first leadership style, Alex blends her expertise in healthcare with a teacher's ability to connect and plays a vital role in shaping Elite's culture, innovation, and long-term vision. Formally trained in graphic communication design, Madison has a passion for building successful brands and has successfully built the marketing and brand strategy for Elite Biomedical Solutions. We'll hear more about Alex and Madison's journeys into leadership and how they work together to navigate the unique challenges and rewards of running a family-owned business.

Episode 46 | Lindsey Tomaszewski

2025/08/06

Episode 45 | Cara Herzog

2025/06/26

We are thrilled to have Cara Herzog, Director of DEI at Southwire Company, join Allison on the podcast. Cara sat down to talk about her upbringing and how, being the first in her family to go to college, it shaped who she is today. They talk about how diversity and inclusion can help grow companies and why it is so important in manufacturing and why male allies are so important to the conversation.

Episode 44 | Ester Codina

2025/03/06

In this episode, we sat down with Ester Codina, President North America at Alfa Laval and WiM Board Member LIVE at our SUMMIT 2024 conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Allison and Ester spoke about women on a global scale, childcare for working moms, and took questions from the live audience.

Episode 43 | Jeff White

2025/01/09

Joining us is a special guest as he has been a long-time ally of women in manufacturing. Male ally Jeff White is Partner and Chair of the Manufacturing Law Industry Team at Robinson & Cole and currently sits on the WiM board of directors. On top of his allyship, Jeff is a leader within the manufacturing community and has been invited to speak at The White House, U.S. Department of Commerce events and manufacturing industry events across North America. We are excited to feature his story today in advance of his presentation at WiM's inaugural Men as Allies conference.

Episode 42 | Dr. Susan Emmerich

2024/11/18

Joining us on the podcast today is Dr. Susan Emmerich, Manufacturing Talent Program Implementation Manager at BASF. Susan has spent many years within her impressive career creating and leading successful talent programs as well as working to find sustainable manufacturing solutions. We talked about BASF's Registered Apprenticeship Program in honor of Apprenticeship Week as well as her journey to manufacturing. You'll hear about the risks she took, and the resiliency that she showed, that led her to where she is today. If you are interested in starting a Registered Apprenticeship Program at your company, be sure to go to our webpage: https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/registered-apprenticeship-programs- You will find resources and contact information to get in touch to find out about FREE resources available.