Girls Who Print Podcast

What does it take to build a print business that can scale without sacrificing quality? Maya G, Chief of Operations at High Res Transfers and One Stop for Printing, shares how discipline, systems, and an unwavering commitment to solving customer problems transformed a frustrating experience with a vendor into two thriving print companies. In this conversation with Deborah Corn, she explains why process beats hustle, how empowering your team creates better results, what entrepreneurs get wrong about growth, and why resilience may be the most valuable skill anyone can develop in business.

Mentioned in the Episode:

High Res Transfers: https://highreztransfers.com

One Stop for Printing: https://www.onestop4printing.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

International Sign Association (ISA): https://www.signs.org

ISA International Sign Expo: https://www.signexpo.org

PrinterChat Podcast: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/printerchat-podcast/

Julie Watson, CEO of UltimateTech, discusses her path from growing up in a family print business to leading a technology company, why curiosity is essential for leadership and career growth, how professional networks help women build confidence and visibility, and why print companies of all sizes can use workflow automation to reduce manual steps, improve finishing, and create new career opportunities for women in print and technology.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Julie Watson: https://linkedin.com/in/juliew/

UltimateTech: https://ultimate-tech.com/

CIP4: https://cip4.org/

AQT (Quebec Technology Association): https://aqt.ca/en/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Tammie Calys, an Executive Reinvention Strategist and Organizational Architect, and the founder of Next Level Me, discusses what reinvention means for women in print, how burnout, invisible work, and low confidence can keep people stuck, why boundaries matter for career growth, and how women can reset their mindset, reclaim their potential, and take steps toward the next version of themselves.

• Background about Tammie and what led her to found Next Level Me.
• Learn why organizational change only works when people are willing to change.
• How Tammie defines reinvention and how reinvention differs from renovation.
• Discover why fostering confidence is essential and how to start.
• Tammie's perspective on 'fake it till you can make it.'
• Details about her upcoming Girls Who Print video series.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Tammie Calys: https://linkedin.com/in/tammie-calys-1a8423/

Next Level Me: https://nextlvlme.com/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Deborah Corn, Pauline Sadova, Marketing Lead at Dalim, and Isabelle Billerey-Rayel, Business Development Manager for Europe at Dalim, discuss their career paths into the print industry, Dalim's support and sponsorship of Girls Who Print, and how curiosity, continuous learning, and community support can help more women explore opportunities and grow successful careers in the evolving print and communications landscape.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Pauline Sadova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-p-57490919b/

Isabelle Billerey-Rayel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelleb2/

Dalim Software: www.dalim.com

Dalim Software Blog: https://www.dalim.com/dalim-software-blog

'Championing Women in Print: The Global Impact of Girls Who Print': https://www.dalim.com/dalim-software-blog/championing-women-in-print-the-global-impact-of-girls-who-print

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Deborah Corn and Sarah Ohanesian, Founder of SO Productive, discuss time management in male-dominated workplaces and how women can reclaim their time by shifting from performative busyness to high-value work, setting boundaries that earn respect, and building allyship so their contributions get recognized without them burning out.

• The pressure women feel to overprove themselves while staying visible at work.
• Productivity parade: performative work that looks productive but ultimately wastes time.
• Shifting from visibility to value by producing work that people can't ignore.
• Tracking wins to advocate for your contributions in reviews and conversations.
• Using time boundaries as a leadership tool that protects your time and earns respect.
• Allyship and shared recognition as keys to collaboration and sustainable success.
• Sarah's mission to help more women achieve visibility without burnout.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Time Management Tips in 20: https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/series/time-management-tips-in-20/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Deborah Corn, Kelly Mallozzi, and guests from Girls Who Print discuss how visibility, self-advocacy, mentorship, continuous learning, and community support all work together to empower women in the print industry in this special episode celebrating contributions from our 2025 #PrintHERstoryMonth initiative, which generated 280,000+ impressions in March.

Mentioned in This Episode:

#PrintHERstoryMonth Posts: https://girlswhoprint.org/blog/

Join Girls Who Print: https://members.girlswhoprint.org/join-girls-who-print/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org

'Breaking The Glass Ceiling in the Printing Industry': https://girlswhoprint.org/breaking-the-glass-ceiling/

Podcast Guests:

Tiffany Allgood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-allgood-79278a39/

Kathy Karner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathykarner/

Bonnie Proctor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-blue-proctor-83293917a/

Highlighted #PrintHERstoryMonth Contributors

Silvia Godoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-godoy-406219152/

Bethany Wheeler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanywheeler/

Valerie Pinnock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieapinnock

Vanessa Ferreira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-ferreira-7b556644/

Lacey Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-robinson-ba731a1a6

Lauren Tarbet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-tarbet/

Charlotte Tueckmantel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-tueckmantel/

Sarah Munsie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmunsie/

Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Deborah Corn, Pat McGrew, Barbara McManus, VP and General Manager of PageWide Industrial at HP, and Anat Ruhrberg, Head of Commercial Product and Solutions at HP Indigo, discuss HP's leadership in print technology, the evolving role of women in the print industry, the company's commitment to fostering women in both technical and managerial roles, work-life balance, mentorship, and HP's initiatives to attract the next generation of print professionals.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Barbara McManus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-mcmanus-570b9961/

Anat Ruhrberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anat-ruhrberg-4699b23/

HP: https://www.hp.com/

HP Indigo: https://www.hp.com/us-en/industrial-printers/indigo-digital-presses.html

HP PageWide Web Presses: https://www.hp.com/us-en/commercial-industrial-printing/pagewide-web-press.html

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/

Society of Women Engineers: https://swe.org/

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): https://nsbe.org/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew

McGrew Group: https://mcgrewgroup.com/

Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/

Success in Print: http://successinprint.net

Deborah Corn, Kelly Mallozzi, and Sarah Ohanesian, Founder of SO Productive, discuss Sarah's C.O.A.T. system for time management, the impact of clarity and prioritization, managing workplace distractions, the value of neurodivergent perspectives, and the importance of rest for sustained productivity.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Super Productive: https://getsuperproductive.com/

Time Management Tips in 20: https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/series/time-management-tips-in-20/

Todoist: https://www.todoist.com/

Asana: https://asana.com/

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Girls Who Print LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1969742/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/

Deborah Corn, Kelly Mallozzi, and Pat McGrew discuss the evolution of Girls Who Print into a nonprofit, the organization's global expansion, the importance of mentorship and workforce development, opportunities for sponsorship and industry collaboration, and the role of allies in fostering an inclusive print community.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Girls Who Print Members Platform: https://members.girlswhoprint.net/

Girls Who Print Sponsorship: https://members.girlswhoprint.net/sponsor-girls-who-print/

Donate to Girls Who Print: https://members.girlswhoprint.net/donate-to-girls-who-print/

Girls Who Print Regional Organizations: https://girlswhoprint.net/girls-who-print-regions/

Girls Who Print LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1969742/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

Trish Witkowski, Chief Folding Fanatic at Foldfactory, joins Deborah Corn to discuss her 14-year run of Fold of the Week and why it's ending, preparing content for her new direct mail course, and what will happen to her extensive library of folding templates and videos. (Transcript and PDF download below)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Trish Witkowski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishwitkowski/

Foldfactory: https://foldfactory.com/

Fold of the Week: https://foldfactory.com/fold-of-the-week/

Join Fold Club: https://foldfactory.com/fold-club/

Print Production Folding Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/print-production-folding

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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