Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

This week, Charli and Bethany talk all about #EmpoweringWomen2020 - a virtual conference on August 1st for women in industry organized by Empowering Brands. They discuss in detail the event including a preview of the program, thanking the sponsors, and discussing the awards gala set to follow the full-day conference.

https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/

Then Charli interviews Angela Sams, Supply Chain Operations Manager fro Mazda Toyota Manufacturing.

Angela Sams is Manager of Supply Chain Operations in Production Control at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. She is responsible for establishing and managing supply chain operations that support the production of Mazda and Toyota vehicles at the Huntsville, Alabama plant, which begins production in 2021. Her areas of responsibility include: North American and Overseas Parts Ordering, Logistics, Packaging, Raw Materials, General Stores, Mobile Equipment, Service Parts Operations, and Ordering & Logistics Systems. 

Angela is the Chair of the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Alabama Chapter which was founded in 2020. In that role, she leads a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to connecting, advancing, and developing women in manufacturing across the state of Alabama. 

Angela's Information:

• https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/alabama
• https://www.facebook.com/WiMAlabama/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-manufacturing-alabama/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-live

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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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On this special bonus episode of the podcast Charli interviews the Michael O’Neill, about his career planning events and what goes into making an event GREAT!

Michael's Bio & Links:

“Michael has been an advisor to various levels of governments and private sector companies assisting their efforts in delivering special events ranging from Papal Visits, International Monetary Fund/World Bank Meetings, Corporate Events and Trade shows. Over the last several years, his role has evolved in to customizing unique experiences for organizations and delivering their desired message to those attending.”

https://www.facebook.com/michael.j.oneill.96

https://www.instagram.com/michael_j._oneill/

https://twitter.com/2L82BR8K

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneill2/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-live

Connect with us:
https://twitter.com/empoweringpumps
https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about organic and paid social media strategies, and how you can get the right combination of the two to benefit your company.

Then Charli interviews Ron Frisard, Global Training Manager at A.W. Chesterton Company.

Ron graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 1989. Before joining Chesterton Ron worked for Newport News Shipbuilding as a design engineer on the propulsion systems for aircraft carriers. He has worked for the A.W. Chesterton Company for the last 29 years in all facets of Mechanical Packing. Some of his accomplishments include developing the simplified valve live loading system, creating a 24/7 data acquisition pump packing test stand, and global industry training programs. 

Ron's Information:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronfrisard/
• https://twitter.com/frisard
• www.chesterton.com

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-live
• Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-jamie-elrod/
• https://sproutsocial.com/insights/paid-organic-social-media-strategy/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/gas-detection-flame-gas-mapping-engineering-safety-united-electric-controls/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/products/awchesterton-connect-for-pumps-and-sealing-systems/
• William Kamkwamba: 'How I Harnessed the Wind' (TED Talks, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QkNxt7MpWM

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https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about key social media stats for 2020.

Then Charli interviews Francesco Gasparri, Global Product Manager for IIoT at Flowserve.

Francesco Gasparri has 15 years of managerial experience at Flowserve, with more than 10 years of providing monitoring, predictive analytics and reliability solutions for customers. In his current role, he is responsible for implementing Flowserve IoT solutions for pumps, seals and valves and supporting the company’s customers in their journeys toward plant digitalization and reliability-centered maintenance and optimization.

Francesco earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and an MBA from SDA Bocconi Business School.

Francesco's Information:

• Personal Social Media Handles:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-gasparri-32190914/
• Business Social Media Handles:
  https://www.facebook.com/flowserve
  https://twitter.com/flowserve
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowserve
  https://www.youtube.com/user/Flowserveinteractive

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Empowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-live
• Bert Dana, Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-bert-dana-wastewater-collection/
• https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-statistics/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/henri-azibert-do-not-let-an-amphibian-ruin-your-pump-efficiency/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/triangle-pump-atmospheric-pressure-pump-cavitation/

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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about how to communicate through your social media channels during a crisis. 

Then Charli interviews Mel Butcher, also known as Mel the Engineer.

Ms. Butcher currently serves as Midwest Region Lead of the Private Sector Group for Carollo Engineers. She earned a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida. Mel is dedicated to supporting women’s career ambition, particularly women working in male-dominated fields. She produces the Empowering Women Podcast on behalf of Empowering Women in Industry. You can find Mel’s writing, and links to her podcasts and videos at Mel The Engineer dot com.

Mel's information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabutcher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meltheengineer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msmeltheengineer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelTheEngineer
Website: https://www.meltheengineer.com/
Empowering Women in Industry Podcast:  https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/podcast
Design Thinking Part 1: https://www.meltheengineer.com/post/design-thinking-for-civil-engineers-empathy

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-catalyst-tickets-109048137916
• https://empoweringpumps.com/event/wwema-ensuring-business-success-in-the-post-covid-19-world/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/event/nfpas-2020-industry-economic-outlook-conference/

Connect with us:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

Connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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In this special bonus episode of the podcast, you will hear Charli interview Ari Copeland, Water Operations Specialist with Black & Veatch. Ari was featured as the Industry Person of the Week back in May, and we liked him so much we had to have him on as a guest of the podcast. 

Ari talks about his journey in his 16+ year career in the water industry and then about the work he is doing to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace as well as the world in general. 

He shares tips on how individuals can be better allies and companies can do a better job implementing and executing diversity and inclusion strategies.

Lastly, Ari shares the history of Pride Month and why it is important to him and so many other people that we celebrate this historic event each year.

Ari's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wandering_water_Bear/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/copelanda/
https://www.aricopeland.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/overcoming-fear-thriving-pride-always-ari-c-copeland-he-him-his-/
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Connect with us:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod
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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about how to use Twitter hashtags to get the best results for your company and professional Twitter accounts.

Then Charli interviews Stephen Sanders the Director and Head Trainer at The Environmental Training Center at Morrisville State.

Stephen Sanders is a Certified Water and Wastewater Operator living in central New York, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. During that time, he has worked at several drinking water and wastewater facilities throughout New York state. Having worked for public, private, and not-for–profit entities, Sanders is currently the Director and Head Trainer for the Environmental Training Center at Morrisville State College where he administers precertification operator training. He has been teaching at the Environmental Training Center for the last 9 years. He serves on the state operator certification governance council and on WEF’s recently formed Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity taskforce. 

Stephen's information:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-sanders-b1bb35bb/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/better_ops

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Knowledge Shared & Self Care Videos: https://youtube.com/empoweringpumps
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• POTW - Jessica Scanlan: https://empoweringpumps.com/industry-person-of-the-week-jessica-scanlan-geologist-miner-women-in-industry/
• How To Troubleshoot A Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump
  https://empoweringpumps.com/white-papers/iwaki-air-how-to-troubleshoot-a-magnetic-drive-centrifugal-pump/
• Chocolate Producer Finds More Effective Sealing Solutions https://empoweringpumps.com/durlon-sealing-chocolate-producer-finds-more-effective-sealing-solutions/

Connect with us:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about how to use LinkedIn efficiently for your career and company.

Then Charli interviews Derek Vaughan – Domestic Sales Manager

Derek Vaughan is domestic sales manager for Vaughan Company, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of chopper pumps. He began working in the manufacturing plant at a young age working in a variety of roles, including hands-on assembler.  Derek then moved to the Vaughan Sales Department where he worked in inside sales, business development and his current role, giving him a total of 20 years in the industry. 

Derek's information:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-vaughan-98720399/
http://www.chopperpumps.com/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Empowering Pumps & Equipment Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 30 at 3 PM CST. https://empowering-brands.com/2020/06/10/join-us/
• Empowering Women in Industry Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 30 at 11 AM CST. https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-in-industry-virtual-meet-up-and-video-chat-5
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• Knowledge Shared: https://empoweringpumps.com/knowledge-shared-video-series-the-hydraulic-institute-june-2020/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/biancabarratt/2019/06/26/an-experts-advice-on-making-the-most-of-linkedin/#7b67153d7037

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod
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This week, Charli and Bethany talk about the impact video can have on social media.

Then Charli interviews Mo Abuali, about IIOT in the manufacturing industry.

Dr. Mo Abuali is the CEO and Managing Partner at IoTco, the internet of things company. He is a strategic and transformative technology and business management leader with 20-year record of achievement driving and sustaining change in Manufacturing. Mo serves Industrial Clients in Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, and others, providing Digital Transformation, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and Predictive Analytics technology and services, as well as a IoT Academy for Training. Mo has a doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering, and has worked at companies like IBM, Toyota, P&G, and Omron.

Mo's information:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abualima/

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ 
• Empowering Pumps & Equipment Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, June 9 at 4 PM CST. https://empoweringpumps.com/event/join-us-for-an-interactive-online-session/
• Empowering Women in Industry Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, June 10 at 11 AM CST. https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-in-industry-virtual-meet-up-and-video-chat-4 
• Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/
• https://empoweringpumps.com/europump-maximizing-energy-savings-through-the-systems-approach/
• Knowledge Shared: https://empoweringpumps.com/knowledge-shared-video-series-the-hydraulic-institute-june-2020/
• Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribe
• Samantha Moore's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-moore-16ba4b172/

Connect with us:
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https://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod
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We want to acknowledge the deep pain and heartache that is being felt across our country and the world right now due to racial injustice, and we can’t do this without acknowledging the same heartache, fear and inequality that people of color have felt for centuries.

This week Charli got on a zoom call with Candace Reese Walters that we recorded and published through our Empowering Women Locally Channel.  It's an unedited discussion between two women, two moms, two entrepreneurs discussing racial injustice in America and what we can do about it.

Over the past week, our staff has been gathering resources that we have found helpful in educating ourselves on racial inequality, how to be strong allies to fight systemic injustices, and resources to help the marginalized.  Here is that link: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/post/resources-on-racial-inequities

Candace's information:
Instagram: @crw_choosesjoy
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/candacereesewalters
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/CandaceReeseTheCEOpundit

Connect with us:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llc
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/
https://empoweringpumps.com/
email: [email protected]

New shows come out every Monday, and until then you can connect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at [email protected]

And until then, be empowering!

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"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod
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