Episodes
57
Latest episode
May 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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