DH+ INSPIRE

This episode of the DH+ INSPIRE podcast marks another addition in our Women Transforming Manufacturing series. In this installment, we had the pleasure of spending time with Ashley Poe Thompson, Operations Manager of Polymer Drive at BASF in Chattanooga, TN. BASF is a global corporation dedicated to creating chemistry that supports a sustainable future.

In our conversation with Ashley, she describes how she got her start i...

In this installment of DH+ INSPIRE’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we speak with Mary Beth Hudson from the new Smart Factory Institute in Chattanooga, TN. Smart Factory Institute is a public-private partnership operated by PeakPerformance, Inc. and located inside the Volkswagen Academy. Their mission is to connect smart technology providers with manufacturers and educators to foster collaboration and encourage the adopti...

In this episode of the DH+ INSPIRE podcast, we had the pleasure of enjoying an insightful conversation with Custom Design Benefits CEO and President Julie Mueller. Custom Design Benefits, one of the Midwest's largest independent, full-service Third Party Administrator of self-funded health benefit plans, has long been dedicated to providing excellent cost containment solutions. 

Throughout the podcast, Julie explores...

In this 4-part interview with Nick Grewal, Founder, CEO and President of ePropelled, a leading company in magnetic engineering innovations that dramatically improve electric motor and generator efficiency for propulsion systems in many industries, we're kicking off our new series - Inspiring Positive Energy.

Dedicated to shining a light on the powerful transformations occurring in the way the world moves, this series...

In the first episode of our Executive series, we had the pleasure to sit down with Dean Douglas, Partner at Cache Creek Industries. During the episode, we chat with Dean about his extensive experience in executive roles within companies like Dover Corporation while discussing the importance and impact of building a company culture. 

Along the way, we get firsthand advice from Dean about how to succeed in executive positions and how ...

In part two of the latest episode of DH+ INSPIRE Podcast, we sit down with Carter Hostelley, the CEO of Leadtail. During this episode, we discuss Carter’s impressive and extensive background while chatting about his progression in the B2B social media and marketing industry – including what drew him to the industry and why he thinks influencer marketing is so essential for success. From finances to business development, Carter has ...

In this episode of DH+ INSPIRE Podcast, we had the pleasure to sit down with Carter Hostelley, the CEO of Leadtail. During part 1 of this episode, we discuss Carter’s impressive and extensive background while chatting about his progression in the B2B social media and marketing industry – including what drew him to the industry and why he thinks influencer marketing is so essential for success. From finances to business development,...

In the sixth episode of DH+ INSPIRE’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we had the pleasure to sit down with Denise Rice, President/Founder of Peak Performance and Director of the Tennessee Manufacturers Association. During the episode, we discuss Denise’s impressive and extensive background while chatting about her progression throughout her time in the manufacturing industry – including what drew her to the industry and he...

In the fifth episode of DH+ INSPIRE’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we had the privilege to sit down with Elizabeth Gubrud-Howe, CEO at Pacific Die Casting Corporation. During the podcast, we discuss her impressive career – including her stops at Starbucks and Dover Corporation – and chat about how her accomplishments and unique experiences have helped turn her into a better leader and innovator. From the human resources...

In this special edition of the DH+ INSPIRE podcast, DeanHouston+ advertising and media experts review the winners (and losers!) from the 2021 Big Game commercials.

What was your favorite commercial? Leave us a comment to let us know.

If you need a refresher on any of the ads discussed during this episode, just click on the links below.

Cheetos | It Wasn't Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7yvr...​...

In the fourth episode of DH+ INSPIRE’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we had the opportunity and privilege to spend some time with Shari Matras, Chief Growth Officer with CLR Brands. We take a deep dive through her incredible career, including stops at Quaker, Orbit Gum, and Gevalia Kaffe – and how her accomplishments at each major stop have helped make her a data-driven, growth-focused marketer 

This is one that no brand ...

In our third episode of DH+ INSPIRE’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we had a lively conversation on the value of tapping into your network and professional community with Jacki Lutz, a rising marketing star, and the Global Head of Marketing Communications and Intelligence for Aftermarket Business and TPMS at Sensata Technologies. Along with her primary role, she’s also a critical member of several prominent industry orga...

In our second episode of DH+ Inspire’s Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we were honored and humbled to spend some time with Sonita Lontoh, Global Marketing Chief for HP’s new, disruptive Printing & Digital Manufacturing business. A recent inductee into the inaugural class of Women In Manufacturing’s (WiM) Hall of Fame, Sonita’s experience spans from leading teams at Fortune 100 global companies such as HP, Siemens and P...

In the first episode of our Women Transforming Manufacturing series, we were extremely excited to sit down with Allison Grealis, President and Founding Member of Women In Manufacturing™ – a 5,300+ member (and growing every day!) trade association committed to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women who have selected careers in manufacturing. The organization works with both individual professionals and major manufacturers to hel...

In this episode of the INSPIRE+ podcast, we sit down with Lewis Bell, Director of Training, for OPW - a leading manufacturer of mission critical fluid handling technology.

Through this conversation, we discuss the power and importance of end user and channel partner training in technical products markets. As we discuss into how training helps customers not only be more effective and safer, but the impact it makes on busin...

In this episode of the INSPIRE+ podcast, we sit down with HeroWear's Karl Zelik (Chief Scientific Officer) and Matt Marino (Director of Ergonomics and Human Factors) to discuss an emerging and impactful technology - passive exosuits.

Designed to reduce the stress placed on the back and core during routine lifting tasks, HeroWear's passive exosuit is showing significant potential to help critical workers in vario...

In this episode of the INSPIRE+ podcast, we sit down with Jason Scales (Business Manager, Lincoln Electric) and Sarah Evans (Education & Sales Marketing Manager, Lincoln Electric) to discuss how Lincoln Electric Education navigated their COVID-19 Reopening Plan. 

Facing the challenge of creating and delivering educational product solutions - as well as managing in-person, hands-on classroom learning - Jason and Sarah’s unique pe...

In this episode of Inspire, we have an energizing discussion with VP/CMO Brian Siegel on how he has utilized his upbringing to bring life to work, and have harmony personally and professionally to thrive. To capitalize on an ecosystem consisting of listening, awareness, convictions, care, and grit to be its own economy to help scale impact all around that helps delight, enchant, and explore taking ground forward.

 We enjoyed how thi...

Following up with Andy Foerster, Certified Facilitator and Coach with Academy Leadership, and Dale Dean, CEO of DeanHouston, we expand on last week's conversation on resiliency and the value of investing in leadership organization wide. 

In part 2 of this spirited conversation, we dive into what "Falling in Love with the Problem" means and how it's a perspective held by companies focused on creating enduring valu...