Hear Her Story

Allison Grealis chats with Karen Norheim, long-time WiM member and former chair of the WiM Board. Karen is the president and COO of American Crane and Equipment Corporation in Douglassville, PA. Hear Karen share how she evolved the culture of her family business and how she empowers employees to explore new technologies.

This month, we are joined by Evelyn Parks, North America Health Safety and Environment Director at MONDELEZ International. Hear Evelyn's advice for advancing from your current role and about her experiences as a working, single parent to two children.

Ashleigh Walters, the author of "Leading with Grit and Grace: A Journey in Organizational Culture Change." Ashleigh is the President of Onex, an Erie, PA-based custom equipment manufacturing company that she and her husband took over from his parents. Hear about how Ashleigh's unique journey in manufacturing inspired her book and how she balances work and motherhood.

Lynn Kier is the Vice President of Corporate Communications at Diebold Nixdorf and the former Chair of the WiM Board of Directors. In this episode, Lynn shares how she got her start in manufacturing working in finance at GM and her advice for finding success by being your authentic self.

On this episode we are joined by Allison Giddens, President and Co-Owner of WinTech, Inc., a Georgia-based machining company serving the aerospace, medical, construction, and commercial industries. Today I chat with Allison about how her company overcame challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can create new opportunities for women in the manufacturing industry. 

Shameka Lewis was recently promoted to Associate Global Manager of Environmental Health & Safety at Mattel, Inc. In this episode, Shameka shares how she navigated a major career-changed from healthcare to manufacturing and how she stays busy and motivated as a single mom with college-aged children.

Misti Rice is the Executive Director of Government Affairs at Magna International Inc. and WiM's 2021 Chair of the WiM Board of Directors. Hear how she navigated a career in government affairs throughout changing political climates and her advice for learning from a less-than-perfect manager.

On each episode of Hear Her Story , we'll sit down with incredible women from different roles and niche industries within manufacturing. Join us to learn from their unique expertise and to hear about the experiences that have shaped their careers. Hear what drives the women who make the WiM Community vibrant and strong and leave inspired by their journey and their advice for other women in manufac...