People of Packaging Podcast

Michael Hughes offers his perspective as an Irishman who has worked for large companies like P&G and is now the CEO of Elevation Labs and has done an exceptional job of leading his team during this current Covid crisis along with his firm stance on issues of racial injustice (this episode was recorded prior to the George Floyd murder so it's not mentioned during the interview) You can find Mic...

Adept Packaging Group is doing some incredible things and Jared Spencer is right at the heart of it all! Learn about Jared's story and journey along with some of the strides Adept is making to bring transparency and sustainability to the packaging world You can find Jared on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/packagingconsulting/ You can connect with Adam Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ada...

The Design Doc is in the building! Dr. VanHurley is an accomplished professor, teacher, designer, artist, author, and packaging professional.  She drops some knowledge on her past along with some trends she is seeing going forward. You can purchase her book "Bootstrap Branding" here - https://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Branding-Entrepreneurs-Building-Finances/dp/0692662448 Connect with her on Linked...

Adam and Kate had an interview that aired live on Facebook and the Ms. Frizzle of Recycling brought the heat! She's an incredible resource for all things packaging recycling. I think you'll agree,  she needs to be a regular guest for sure! Connect with Kate on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateechristian/ Eco-cycle - http://ecocycle.org/ Adam Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek/ -...

Adam sits down as part of his Covideo-19 series (where he is interviewing 19 different people during this pandemic) with Jon Bybee the VP of Creative from Lakanto Foods. Jon doesn't just wax his mustache, he also waxes poetic on the creative process, the role of packaging in the natural food space, and the amazing Monkfruit. The best way to follow and connect with Jonathan is on Instagram - https:...

Meet a guy who has a team of people who literally want to save the planet. Steve is a thinker and a scientist who has developed a way to make cellulose from thin air! Please connect up with Steve by sending an email to info@recapturetechnology.com If you have connections to raw cellulose providers or people in the green tech space looking to change the world, make the intro! As always, please like...

So, you don't know Camille yet, but if you're in the packaging industry...then you absolutely need to! She's an amazing human with a ton of connections, knowledge, oh and she has the receipts to back up all of my claims.  Connect with Camille on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillecorrchism/ Connect with Adam Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek/ --- Support this podcast: https://...

As part of Adam's Covideo-19 series, he interview Irene and Audrey to hear about their journey to help bald and balding men find worth and practice self care. They also have a really killer unboxing experience and you can tell they really focused and cared about the community  Mantlmen.com to peep the products They have a Facebook page and private group as well - https://www.facebook.com/mantlmen/...

Episode 4 with Jeff Bean from VSC is live and popping! Yes, Adam dropped a Mr Bean reference but then Jeff dropped some straight fire about his life and his passion for packaging! LinkedIn for Jeff - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bean-a389bb52/ Visible Supply Chain - https://www.visiblescm.com/ LinkedIn for Adam Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek/ --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

In this bonus episode, Adam Peek gets to talk with Steve Conlin, CEO of Ogdens Own Distillery to discuss the transition they had to make to ramp up production on sanitizer and the critical role packaging played. You can watch the video interview at https://vimeo.com/411570055 Connect with Five Wives Vodka - www.fivewivesvodka.com Adam Peek - www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek or adam@peopleofpackaging.c...

Ted gets to sit down with Maggie from Coty (formerly owner of Benevolent Beauty) and they cover some of the amazing things Maggie has done in packaging and her journey in packaging from Michigan State to beauty packaging Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-wedemeyer-4642174/ Connect with Ted on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-taitt-4458136/ --- Support t...

Steve Savage drops some knowledge in episode 2 of season 2. Please check out 1908brands.com to learn more about this innovative CPG firm in Boulder, CO Connect with Steve on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-savage-722b3412/ Connect with Adam Peek from Fortis Solutions at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek/ Please like, share, subscribe, rate, review to spread the love as we cont...

What a great way to kick off season 2! Michelle and Adam cover a ton of topics and Adam nerds out a little bit about Sonos and packaging :) Connect with Michelle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-enright-48b381b/ Connect with Adam - www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek Please rate, share, like, review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If...

Season 1 is a wrap! Ted and Adam review the first season and revisit some lessons learned from every guest.  Please subscribe and like and share! Season 2 will be coming in 2020! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com

Our first tag team episode where Ted and Adam where able to interview Chris Davidson, PhD. He is the director of corporate sustainability for WestRock We had a great time covering a lot of packaging sustainability topics along with Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee so you don't want to miss this one! Connect with Chris on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-b-davidson-8b550414/ ) Please...

At Pack Expo 2019 in Las Vegas, Adam was able to carve out some time with Jonathan Quinn and, probably not surprisingly, they were able to cover many topics around the plastic industry. You can connect with Jonathan for questions at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jquinnpackaged/ Follow his hashtag #buyplasticlivefantastic Connect with Adam Peek at www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek As always, please LIKE,...

Here's an interview from a few months back with Rhonda Foster. Adam and Rhonda discuss some of the challenges around point of purchase displays from a design and customer perspective...and even a little Naughty by Nature reference! Yes, Rhonda is down with POP You can connect with Rhonda on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-foster-a0a8449/ Please remember to like and share! --- Support...

Ted and Evelio linked up over the phone and the conversation is great! They cover lots of topics around Evelio's background and what he does with The Dieline  Connect up with Evelio on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Please like, subscribe, and share our podcast as well Ted Taitt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-taitt-4458136/ Adam Peek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek...

Adam has a wide ranging conversation with Sydney, Valerie, Christie, and Alexis from Interact Boulder.  You can learn more about Interact Boulder on their website https://interactboulder.com/ To connect with each individual, you can connect with them on LinkedIn: Christie Wanamaker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiewanamaker/ Sydney Tomasello - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneytomasello/ Vale...

Episode 5 features a phone interview between Adam Peek and Dr Andrew Hurley from Clemson, the Packaging School, and Package Insight. They cover a broad range of topics including packaging for basil and Dr Hurley's intro to packaging as a high school selling pewter figurines.  Be sure to connect with Dr Hurley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandrewhurley/   Adam Peek can be contacted o...

Brandi and Ted talk through a number of cool issues including the role of production in packaging graphics and great ways to pick a major. Connect with Brandi in LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/Brandi-Parker-6a6667b/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Guest is Paulette Gramse. She is the product development manager for extended text labels. Connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulettegramse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com

Happy 4th of July bonus episode with Ronnell Richards from Business and Bourbon talking about season 2! Connect with Ronnell on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/RonnellRichards and make sure you subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pac...

Episode 2 is an interview with our Co host Adam Peek. We learn about his failed childhood dream and his journey from pastor to packaging professional. You can connect with him at LinkedIn.com/in/adampeek --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www....

We are so excited to be part of the Business and Bourbon Podcast Network! Our first episode is an interview with Ted Taitt. Ted is the co-host for The People of Packaging Podcast and the VP of Sales Engineering at CPP Global. You can connect with Ted on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-taitt-4458136 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public e...