Host Jennifer McNelly, President of 180 Skills LLC, interviews Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine, Inc., a family-owned business she runs with her sister Lori.  From an early age, Traci learned that gender does not define a career path.  Encouraged to be all she could be, Traci stepped up to the role of manufacturing owner at the early age of 27.  Today, Traci is a force for change.  From the White House to the factory floor, Traci influences leaders and inspires the next generation. Tune in to “She Bends Steel” to listen to Traci’s inspiring journey into manufacturing and how she pays it forward every day.

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Host Jennifer McNelly, President at 180 Skills LLC, interviews Carolyn Lee Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, the industry’s premier authority for objective research, education and workforce solutions, and Seema Pajula, Vice Chairman, U.S. Consumer & Industrial Products Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP as they discuss Women And Manufacturing from their career perspectives and expert knowledge from within well-respected firms in research and consulting. Women represent a solid solution for the ‘skills gap’ and their abilities will drive the closure of the compensation gap. This interview is something many professional women can really relate.

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Women are often still the minority in manufacturing environments, and it can be a challenge to effectively fit in when you feel stereotyped. This in-depth chat by WAM host Andrea Olson with Desiree Grace, Vice President of Channel Development and Operations of the Utility division at Eaton Corporation examines real-world manufacturing cultures, how to establish rapport with your peers and overcome social obstacles in the workplace.

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On our second episode Hosts Linda Rigano and M. L. Peck welcome Beverly Gaskin to Women And Manufacturing. From her first job in manufacturing as a Floor Supervisor at General Motors through her stint as Executive Vice President of Supply Management at Rolls Royce to her current position as Global Purchasing Supply Chain Executive Director for General Motors, follow Ms. Gaskin’s incredible journey through her career in manufacturing.

Beverly gives valuable insight into how she navigated the “boys network” to rise to the top of this traditionally male-dominated industry as well as practical career advice for anyone looking to excel in their career. You won’t want to miss this incredible look into what it means to work in manufacturing and how to position yourself as an industry leader. Networking, managing work/life balance, and invaluable career advice is all being discussed with true leaders within the modern manufacturing industry.

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Our premier episode features a true pioneer for women and manufacturing. Anna Hess is one of the original “Rosie the Riveters” – women who took to the factories during World War 2 in jobs that were traditionally held by men. With most of the workforce off to war, women like Anna played a crucial role in the war effort by working factory jobs manufacturing the machines that would ultimately achieve victory.

For this inaugural episode of WAM, Manufacturing Talk Radio Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady sit down with Anna to hear the incredible story of how women and manufacturing helped change the course of history.

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