Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

This week, Charli had the pleasure of talking to David Brewer. David is the Atlantic Region Manager at SEPCO Sealing Equipment Products Co. Email: DavidB@sepco.com to get in contact with him! Read up at EmpweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November! Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook , LinkedIn ,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndust...

Charli got to have a very enlightening conversation with David McMillan about equality vs equity in the workplace. He is the Vice President Domestic Building Services at GRUNDFOS. A globally successful and experienced sales and business development executive with highly developed sales, strategic, communication, people development and leadership skills. Able to understand company, customer, employ...

This week Charli got talk to Abigail Crow, a relative newcomer to the engineering workforce at S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. They talk all about her journey and first impression on the industry and where she sees it heading in the future.    Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook , LinkedIn ,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empo...

This week's guest is George Williams and Charli has a wonderful conversation with him empowerment.  George is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ReliabilityX.  He has over 25 years experience in Life Sciences and food manufacturing industries. George has a master’s degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Management from Monash University. He is certified in Vibration Analysi...

This week Charli had the opportunity to sit down with Joel Poe. Joel Poe is serving as company Vice President at Applied Impact Robotics. Joel is a dedicated sales & marketing leader with demonstrated success developing and executing global sales strategies in the Oil & Gas Industry. He has extensive experience with Energy Startups, M&A, HW+SW Products & Services, Data Analytics, &...

This week Charli has David Irvine on to talk about Authentic Leadership.  David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor.  With more than forty years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer, and adviser to executives, David has dedicated his life to helping leaders – at all levels of organizations and from all walks of life – bring thei...

Charli sits down this week to have a chat with Jenelle Armstrong of Brown and Caldwell. Jenelle is committed to her personal growth, mental and physical health. She is a devoted mom to two incredible daughters. Jenelle enthusiastically shares her love affair with clean water and leadership with the universe. She initially discovered her love of leadership during her four years at the United States...

It's time for a BONUS EPISODE! For the first bonus of 2023 Charli is having a quick chat with Ashley Scott Zachry of Grundfos about what to expect at AHS next week in Atlanta!  Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook , LinkedIn ,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com

This week Charli sits down to talk with Daryl Anne Estill and this is a conversation you don't want to miss.  Daryl started in the construction industry at just 19 years old. Since that time, she has grown from an administrative assistant to an experienced Project Manager, leading projects and teams in commercial mechanical, process, and plumbing scopes. She has experience that spans semicond...

Welcome back everyone! This week Charli got to talk to Michelle Schwery, an inspiring woman in and out of the workplace.  Michelle Schwery is a Portfolio Director for ABB – US Motion Services Division, with more than 18 years’ experience in electrical equipment service. Through those years, she has worked to understand customers needs from an outside in approach and has used that to develop the pr...

Charli had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Baumann this week.   His journey started with a small military defense company for nearly 13 years, of which, he was attending evening classes to complete my mechanical engineering degree. After several years and a couple “two-time championships” courses, Brad graduated from Oklahoma State University with my BSME in the fall of 2019. His  profession...

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Empowering Industry Podcast! We're kicking off 2023 with Charli's interview with Adam Honig.  Adam is the CEO and co-founder of Spiro. AI , a manufacturing-focused SaaS company. He is passionate about helping companies grow using artificial intelligence, and is the driving force behind Spiro’s pioneering new approach: proactive relationship manageme...

Charli brings Peter Eelman on to talk about what the future of manufacturing looks like in this bonus episode. Peter Eelman’s business career has always been centered around the IMTS Show. Entering the manufacturing technology industry in 1980 with the Wiedemann Division of Warner & Swasey, one of his first assignments was the production of the 1980 IMTS Show. After 16 years on the exhibitor s...

Charli had an amazing chat with Cindy Kransler about career in the water industry.  Cindy is the Vice President of Technology Sales for Mueller Water Products. In the water industry for over 40 years with Distribution, Water Metering & Pipe Repair Clamp Sales experience. Member of AWWA, former Chair of the NY State Section of AWWA, Past involvement with National League of Cities, NY & Nati...

Charli jumps on the mic with a few of our favorite podcasters and industry leaders: Shannon Bumgarner - Host of the Empowering Women Podcast Scott MacKenzie - Host of Industrial Talk Susan Hobson  &  Rob Kalwarowsky of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast Fabian Alefeld - Host of Additive Snack James Soto of Industrial Make sure to follow their podcast linked above and join in the celebration of s...

Charli sat down to talk with an Empowering Woman, Nithya Thadani, about how she balances life as a CEO and a Mother. Nithya Thadani , is CEO of a highly advanced tech firm call Rain Agency. They specialize in delivering innovations in Voice Artificial Intelligence. Moreover she is a busy mother of three and has a passion for helping other women understand the unique challenges of balancing a caree...

Charli got to talk to Graham McIvor this week. Graham is  the VP of Engineering at IFS is the co-founder and developer of the Deragger technology bringing intelligent efficiency to wastewater networks. He has over 10 years’ experience working in the water industry. Controls engineer at heart and always looking to find the best solution for our customers. Find Graham on LinkedIn Interview @ 3:53 Li...

This week Charli had the pleasure to talk to Regina Higgins.  Regina is the Eastern US Reginal Sales Manager for Municipal Markets with Grundfos Pumps Corporation. She's worked in the muni industry for 15 years providing pumping and digital solutions for the entire water cycle—both wastewater & water. Prior to Grundfos, Regina is a three-time author and presenter of technical papers at WE...

Charli has a conversation with Steve Smith this week. Steve is the Editor for PHC News at PHCPPros. Hes a confident editor/journalist with strong ability to write and edit print and digital magazines, gather facts, research and analyze issues, identify trends, connect the dots and interview sources to tell clear, concise and compelling stories in print or online. Interview @ 2:52 It’s tradeshow se...

Charli interviews Tracy Long, Mike Murphy, and Johnny McKusker of ABB about the future of manufacturing. The workforce is changing and ABB is taking responsibility for the growth of the manufacturing workforce.  Listen in and see how storytelling plays a big part. The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dyna...

Charli K. Matthews interviews Meaghan Ziemba, James Soto, Mitch Free, Fabian Alefeld, and Scott MacKenzie. The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manu...

Charli sits down with Rob Vitello of Flowserve this week. Rob joined Flowserve in October of 2013 as the Director of Sales globally for the Royal Dutch Shell account and was promoted to lead all corporate accounts in August of 2017. In January 2022, he was tapped to lead the new Energy Advantage program.  Before joining Flowserve, he served as senior vice president of AES Seal North America, and b...

Charli K. Matthews interviews Tim Wilborne about how he gets started on youtube and training others on PLCs. The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and ma...

This week, Charli got to talk to her dear friend and colleague, Jaclyn Herrera Chief Marketing Officer & Head of DE&I, The Vortex Companies As Chief Marketing Officer, Jaclyn is responsible for the long-term global brand and corporate marketing strategy. She is also responsible for tailoring the buying journey for a unique experience in the trenchless space for Vortex’s customers. Jaclyn b...

Charli K. Matthews introduces James Soto and Scott MacKenzie, two of the influencers for IMTS+ Creators Lounge. IMTS+ Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights a...