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In this episode of Riveting Exchanges, Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace chat with Michelle Murphy, Chief Diversity Officer at Ingersoll Rand. Michelle discusses the importance of diversity in the workplace, the impact women and minorities are having on the success of manufacturing, and how the industry can compete more effectively through leveraging diverse perspectives.

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This week, on Full-Time with Amy Nicklaus, we welcome Elizabeth Barry. With many successes of her own and her more than 20-year career, Elizabeth is now a coach and consultant for some of the most successful entrepreneurs, as well as C-suite level businessmen and women. Amy and Elizabeth dive into some secrets of success, along with the importance of balance and communication. Amy and Elizabeth have a great time discussing “balance," what that means and how you can still have it while working on achieving your goals.

When an organization faces a problem, we often default to finding the fastest, cheapest, and easiest solution. Yet this approach can often leave us with unsatisfactory results because the company doesn’t truly understand its problems, or the processes and resources needed to effectively solve them for the long term. Instead, a cycle of fire-fighting ensues. In this episode of the Customer Mission podcast, Andrea Olson dives into why companies are trying to solve problems in a bubble, and how to approach problem-solving as a part of your culture, instead of simply a checklist activity.

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We are excited to announce the addition of our newest host Amy Nicklaus, managing partner of Nicklaus Marketing in Morristown NJ. For her first show, she interviews Brand Specialist, Blog Maven and Author of her new book, Shine Through The Noise, Akasha Garnier.  They discuss Akasha's new book, how she got to where she is today and where she might or might not be going tomorrow.

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Betty Reid Soskin, author of Sign My Name to Freedom, a Memoir of a Pioneering Life, a book about her life and times in a racially-divided America, was recently interviewed for the first anniversary of the Women And Manufacturing podcast by Lew Weiss, founder of the Women And Manufacturing podcast, as well as founder of Manufacturing Talk Radio and show host, joined by his co-host Tim Grady. Betty has been an entrepreneur business owner, a wife and mother, an activist, a singer-songwriter and performer, a legislative aide, author, and at 97 is the oldest active park ranger in the National Park Service to date. During the interview, Betty speaks of her experiences growing up when Afro American's had few rights, including the right to vote, the segregation of public facilities from public bathrooms to public transportation and restaurants, through the civil rights struggle to the present - a time when she feels that healing is taking place in America between the races.  This soft-spoken woman discusses with dignity and without anger her journey through life in a divided America with Manufacturing Talk Radio founder Lew Weiss, and co-host, Tim Grady.

"When we launched Women And Manufacturing, my co-host, Tim Grady, and I interviewed one of the original Rosie the Riveters, Anna Hess, who lied about being 16 (she was only 15 at the time) to work in a tire factory to support the war effort. This was the beginning of launching the show by interviewing someone who lived through the manufacturing industry at a turning point in American history, and in fact, world history.  It is with great reverence that we interviewed Anna Hess, and with equal reverence that we interviewed Betty," said Mr. Weiss.

Indeed, speaking to someone who has lived and participated during some of the greatest social upheavals in modern times is a rare privilege for any talk show host.  This interview is especially noteworthy because it touches on one of the greatest social divisions in America today, as the country grapples with its mixed culture to fulfill the promise of the Bills of Rights, "...that all men [and women] are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It is with this profound respect that we are pleased to present this interview for the 1st anniversary of the Women And Manufacturing podcast.  In addition, we encourage listeners to pick up a copy of Betty's book, Sign My Name to Freedom, a Memoir of a Pioneering Life, which chronicles Betty's journey and incredible accomplishments in the face of extreme racial prejudice in America.  Her life will also be highlighted in two upcoming documentaries, one expected by year-end 2018, and the other before the end of 2019.

Finally, we wish to thank Betty, her son, and all those involved in making this fascinating interview possible.  It has been an honor to present all of the interviews of accomplished women over the past 12 months who have been interviewed by women of their own remarkable accomplishments, all of whom have shared invaluable and insightful information that will be useful for women of all ages, especially those in the working years - which has been uniquely redefined by Betty Soskin herself, still actively working and contributing well into her 90's.

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When do you know when to leave a company or job? Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace of the Riveting Exchanges Podcast talk about their experiences in working in a variety of manufacturing organizations, both good and bad, and how to identify when it’s time to move on, whether for money, your family, or your health.

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Historically manufacturing has always had a good pool of labor and talent came to us, but not anymore. The new workforce has options and securing good talent can be a challenge. Host Andrea Olson covers the 5 things your organization needs to do right now to make sure you get the employee your organization needs.

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When do you know when to leave a company or job? Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace of the Riveting Exchanges Podcast talk about their experiences in working in a variety of manufacturing organizations, both good and bad, and how to identify when it’s time to move on, whether for money, your family, or your health.

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Pamela A. Kan is a second-generation manufacturer where she serves as President of Bishop-Wisecarver in Pittsburg, CA. Pamela is a leader in manufacturing and an advocate for ensuring the next generation of makers are inspired to join the industry. With a business degree and a background in retail, Pamela carved out her role with the company early on by leading their marketing efforts. Her title and responsibilities have changed over time, but now as the president, she embodies the role of a compassionate leader. Under her leadership, Bishop-Wisecarver has doubled in size and the company continues to grow and diversify.  Pamela views her role as being part of the solution.  Her guidance to others: step up and “create a different future.”  Join in and listen to Leading the Family Legacy to hear Pamela’s story.

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