The Automation Ladies are all back together! Catch up as they mark the return of the podcast for a new season, sharing candid updates on life transitions, moves, industry shifts, and unexpected opportunities. Listen in for real talk about building and growing their women-led automation community, the creative push behind the unique OT SCADA CON event, the challenge and pull of relocating for career and life, and what it means to balance ambition with burnout.
This episode is filled with behind-the-scenes moments, the buzz of in-person events, personal stories of resilience, and genuine friendship—all set against the backdrop of the ever-changing automation and manufacturing industry.
If you’re looking for honest discussion, inspiration, and a front-row seat to the community that fuels the show, this episode brings it all together.
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Huge thank you to Automate.org for sponsoring this episode!
The biggest automation party of the year is back!
Join us at Automate, where the best in robotics, cobots, AI, machine vision, motion control, and cutting-edge automation tech all come together in one place. It's where innovation meets connection — with amazing companies, brilliant people, and non-stop inspiration.
Don’t miss it. We’ll be there... will you?
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👉Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-gilpin-ali-g-process-controls-engineering/
👉 Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneydfernandez/
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The Automation Ladies Are Now Officially Part of Industry Sage Media!
About Industry Sage Media:
Industry Sage Media is your backstage pass to industry experts and the conversations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.
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Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, Nikki Gonzales Director of Business Development at Weintek USA, and Courtney Fernandez Robot Master at FAST One Solutions.
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