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Feb. 16, 2023

Becoming an SI with Brennen Dugger (LinkedIn Live)

In this episode, we catch up with Blue Collar Automation founder Brennen Dugger. We discuss his beginnings, his experience working at a pharma end user, OEM, a plant, and eventually how he came to create his own company. Thi...

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Feb. 9, 2023

ARM Institute and Robotics Careers with Suzy Steele

This week, while Ali was busy in the field, Nikki interviewed Suzy Steele, Chief Strategy Officer at the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute. Nikki & Suzy chat about the role robotics play in reviving our manu...

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Feb. 2, 2023

Technical Marketing with Kristen Quasey

In this episode, we speak with recent graduate and member of the Technical Marketing Leadership Development Program at Siemens, Kristin Quasey. We talk about the Siemens rotation program, finding and building a network, as we...

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Jan. 26, 2023

Lighting that Fire with Maranda Mrdjenovich

In this episode, we speak with sales engineer Maranda Mrdjenovich about her journey from her beginnings in hospitality to her current role at Banner Engineering, their ongoing projects and use of IO-Link, and discussing ways ...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Processes, Projects, and Problems, Oh my! with Courtney Fernandez (LI…

Welcome to Season 2 of Automation Ladies! In this episode of Automation Ladies, Ali and Nikki interview Courtney Fernandez, who has a background in embedded systems design and industrial automation. Courtney shares her experi...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Spilling the Tea with Jordan Yates

In this episode, we speak with recent engineering graduate Jordan Yates about her adventures in content creation via YouTube, her experience with the interview process coming out of school, the effects of the pandemic on the ...

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Nov. 26, 2022

Welding, Digital Transformation, and Community with Audrey Van de Cas…

In this episode, we talk with Audrey Van de Castle from Stanley Black & Decker about going from an arts degree to welding and finding her place in the manufacturing field working at Stanley Black & Decker. We discuss digital …

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Nov. 19, 2022

Doing What You Love with Roohi Ali Raza (LinkedIn Live)

In this first live LinkedIn episode, we spoke with Roohi from Qanare Engineering about her experiences in the Pakistan Air Force, motherhood, and her journey. Check out the full video on our LinkedIn page . The sponsor of th...

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Oct. 30, 2022

Finding Automation with Joni Munson

In this episode, we talk to Joni about those who have inspired her, working in the industry, and those she (and our Automation Ladies) hope to inspire to join the automation world. Audio for this episode was recorded with Zo...

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Oct. 20, 2022

Robots and Revolution with Allison and Katie

In this episode, we talk to Allison and Katie at Loupe about the twisted path that led them to Loupe, dancing with Spot the robot, working with Katy Perry, and their experiences in programming and robotics. P.S. We lost our …

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Oct. 13, 2022

Stereotypes and Make-Up with Kristy Corbiere (PART TWO)

In this episode, we continue talking with Kristy about stereotypes, working with other women, and hair and make-up. Audio recorded with Riverside.fm Thank you to all our supporters, especially our main sponsors Clarify and...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Interviews and the Real World with Kristy Corbiere (PART ONE)

In this episode, we speak with Kristy about her experiences in the field and some skills about handling interviews. Part Two of this session will be released later this week. Audio recorded with Riverside.fm Thank you to all...

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Oct. 8, 2022

Ali Rants About Safety ft. Kristy Corbiere (short clip)

A quick sneak peak of the upcoming episode with Kirsty Corbiere. In this Ali rant, we talk safety in the field and the not-so-known "bacon hook". Audio recorded with Riverside.fm Thank you to all our supporters, especially ou...

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Sept. 29, 2022

Donuts and Getting Down to Business with Eilaina Velan

In this episode, we speak with Eilaina about communication, engineering, and most importantly DONUTS. Cause who doesn't love donuts? Audio recorded with Riverside.fm Thank you to all our supporters, especially our main spons...

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Sept. 25, 2022

Short Chat with Aaron Prather

In this episode, we speak with Aaron Prather about operations, automation, and diversity in the workplace. Audio recorded with Riverside.fm Thank you to all our supporters, especially our main sponsors Clarify and FactoryFix...

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Sept. 24, 2022

Lil'Miss Fix It with Jordan and Elana Day

In this episode, we speak with Elana Day the star of her own YouTube channel Lil'MissFixIt and her dad Jordan about discovering an interest in automation and mechanics at a young age, and how her father has nurtured this int...

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Sept. 20, 2022

Mechatronics with Alma Fernandez

To begin our first season into automation, we speak with Alma Fernandez. Fernandez is a Mechatronics Engineer with experience in Fluid Power, Material Handling, and Automation. She speaks of her journey into the realm of all ...

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