58: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry- with Stacia Hobson

Meet Stacia HobsonStacia Hobson, co-owner of Image Industries Inc, began her career in the family business upon graduating college. Although her plan was never to work for the business let alone own it, she was the key driver in transforming the business from 100% distribution to 100% manufacturing.Today, she runs operations for her family’s multimillion-dollar manufacturing business serving nine distinct vertical markets.Stacia is acutely aware of what it takes to succeed as a woman in a male-dominated, blue-collar industry. She is passionate and proud to be in manufacturing as she feels that it is the backbone of the USA.Connect with Stacia!www.staciahobson.com LinkedInFacebookInstagramHighlights00:00 Introduction and Kitchen Adventures01:04 Favorite Spices Discussion03:30 Guest Introduction: Stacia Hobson04:36 Challenges as a Woman in Manufacturing13:28 Promoting Women in the Workplace22:12 Addressing Racial Tensions in the Workplace29:29 I Just Learned That: Fun Facts and Insights35:10 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with the broads!Connect with Lori on LinkedIn and visit www.keystoneclick.com for your strategic digital marketing needs!  Connect with Kris on LinkedIn and visit www.genalpha.com for OEM and aftermarket digital solutions!Connect with Erin on LinkedIn!