WE Lead | Voices of Innovation

Holly Good, National Chapter Chair talks with Aubrie Nooney, WE Mentee Chair/PEI Genesis and Sue Breault, WE Mentor Chair/ about the WE Mentorship  Program and the value it brings to the women in the industry.  Support the show

As an industry, do we understand and engage with the entire channel? Women in Electronics Founder & President Jackie Mattox , WE National Chapter Lead and Head of Membership Services, Holly Good ( Cornell Dubilier Electronics ), and WE member and guest speaker Taya Paige, CMM, CIS, HMCC ( ITA Group, Inc. ) discuss these dynamics in this week's WEdnesdays with WE.  Support the show

In Part 2 of the “WE” 4 Part series with Michael Knight, WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, inquires about Michael’s initial start in life as a biologist, falling into sales by chance, and ultimately becoming President of the TTI Semiconductor Group. Michael talks about the value of mentorship and strategic relationships being critical components of success in business and in life. Michael e...

In Part 3 of the “WE” 4 Part Series with Michael Knight, Founder and President, Jackie Mattox converses with Michael regarding recruitment of youth into the industry and his speaking opportunities at University of Texas. Michael’s keynote presentation, “Coding Diversity into Technology”makes the case for diversity and unconscious bias awareness.  Michael advises us to consider succession planning...

In this 4th and final session of our 4 Part Series, Michael Knight, President of TTI Semiconductor Group advises industry leaders and rising talent to create their own destiny, live with integrity and purpose, and be authentic. He talks about the importance of staying curious and how continual learning is essential for personal satisfaction and professional development. Michael explains how his ho...

Interested in learning more about Michael Knight? Women in Electronics Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, interviews Michael Knight, President of TTI Semiconductor Group, in the first of a four part series. In this episode, Michael shares his personal passions and also describes how his curious nature fuels his continual thirst for professional development . He talks about his upbringing that t...

In this 3rd part session of our interview series, Don Akery continues the conversation with WE Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, regarding innovation and encourages us to learn the technical aspects of the industry (despite technical background), be disciplined in reaching our goals, and maintain a healthy competitive spirit in reaching the various levels in our career journeys.   Support the...

Monica Highfill, WE Executive Director and VP Sales Americas KEMET, chats with Cindy Eldridge, Western Area Director Supply Chain Services at Avnet and Terri Straube, VP at Straube Associates, about a mentor's perspective on career growth.  Support the show

In part two of a Women in Electronics Radio three-part series, WE President & Founder Jackie Mattox continues her conversation with Don Akery, President, TTI Americas. Don discusses groundbreaking innovations taking place within the electronics industry and highlights new-to-market products incorporating these cutting-edge technologies. In addition, he emphasizes the importance of building tru...

Jackie Mattox, Founder and President of WE, engages in the first of a three part series with Don Akery.  In this session, Don’s talks about his career journey to become President of TTI Americas and Sr. VP for TTI Corporate Family of Companies (TTI, Sager, and Mouser).  Don discusses the keys to his success being hard work, a strong work ethic modeled by his father, and critical mentorship. He als...

Mick Mulcuck, Senior Director of Distribution at TE Connectivity chats with colleague, Diane Sweeney (also WE Communications Chair), and Jackie Mattox, WE Founder and President, about his road to personal awareness and enlightenment in regards to diversity and inclusion issues.   Support the show

Meet Kimberly Appleton, SVP of Global Sales Operations & EMSI Sales for ON Semiconductor. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox ’s interview with Kimberly, who details the importance of volunteering to participate in high-impact projects, possessing a well-rounded set of skills, and maintaining work-life balance. Kimberly encourages all of us to nurture both our personal and professional developm...

Jackie Mattox chats with WE San Diego Chapter Chair, Jeana Feely and WE Member, Amy Garcia, about the challenges of managing family life and work life at a time when we seek to find a new norm.  Support the show

WE Founder, Jackie Mattox chats with Carla Caldwell, Allied Electronics/WE Advisory Board, and Kate Cartwright, VP of People - Americas at Electrocomponents.  Kate shares insights and best practices for diversity programs from a global perspective. Support the show

WE Founder, Jackie Mattox chats with Amy Keller, Executive Director, and Eva Jelezova, Director Electronic Sensors at Littelfuse, about the essential skills needed to succeed moving forward in our modern and ever changing business climate.   Support the show

Jackie Mattox chats with Diane Sweeney, WE Marketing and Communications Chair; Jennifer Eby, WE Advisory Board Member; and Allison Budvarson, COO & Co-Owner, Out of the Box Manufacturing, about essential leadership skills and business priorities while our world adjusts to (and eventually) moves beyond COVID-19. Support the show

Monica Highfill, WE Executive Director, chats with Diane Sweeney, WE Head of Communications and Marketing, and Lauren Roberts, WE Digital Communications Chair, about tips and strategies for the next generation of leaders.  Support the show

Founder and President, Jackie Mattox, chats with Maryellen Stack from Sager Electronics about corporate and personal resiliency in times of change and uncertainty.  Support the show

WE President, Jackie Mattox chats with Amy Keller, Executive Director, and Margo Antonellis, Founding Advisory Board Member, regarding their favorite ways to thrive in current "Stay at Home" circumstances.  Support the show

Meet Monica Highfill, vice president sales for KEMET Electronics Corporation and a member of the Executive Team for Women in Electronics. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox’s interview with Monica, who talks about the importance of not only making connections, but also making the most of them because you never know where they might lead. Don’t hesitate to build upon new relationships – take that f...

WE Executive Committee talks about strategies to thrive in challenging times. Support the show

Managing remote teams? Founder and President Jackie Mattox talks with Executive Director, Monica Highfill, and National Chapter Chair, Holly Good, about tried and true strategies to cultivate success in a remote working environment.   Support the show

WE Executive Team converses in a casual setting regarding recent national shift to remote working environment.  Support the show

Women in Electronics Executive makes their statement to the industry regarding recent Coronavirus circumstances, offering membership privileges to all women up until May 1 as a resource tool and industry give-back.  Support the show

Meet Carla Caldwell, Branch Manager of Allied Electronics and Chapter Leader & Advisory Board Member of Women in Electronics. With over 25 years of experience in electronics distribution, Carla sees the value of providing an environment for women to help each other grow and thrive. Listen to WE Founder Jackie Mattox’s interview with Carla, who talks about the importance of being flexible in th...