EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 58 MIN
Liz and Kate Are Building Up Women in Manufacturing
from Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl · host Jeannine Luby
The face of manufacturing is slowly changing, but with women holding approximately only 29% to 30% of jobs in the U.S. manufacturing sector, and making 80 cents to men's dollar, more changes need to happen. Thanks to my guests this week Liz White and Kate Logan, the wrecking ball continues to swing through the glass ceiling in this industry. Tune in to hear about Kate's path to manufacturing-- she currently serves as the Quality Systems and Sustainability Manager at Noble Biomaterials --and the example she is setting for future women in the industry.In Liz's new role as NEPIRC's Leadership Consultant, she is making invaluable contributions to help women elevate their career in manufacturing. She is currently working hard on theupcoming launch of the Women of Manufacturing Empowerment Network—a space designed for women in manufacturing to learn, connect, and take up space in powerful ways. Applications to participate in this program will be available March 1 at NEPIRC.A big "thank you" goes out to my podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau for their support. If you enjoy creativity and value ecofriendly fashion, visit Gabby's store at Reinvented Threads.com. If you would like some wellness coaching or to attend meditation or other mindfulness-based class, visit Lisa's site at EatBreatheMoveLive.com.Reach out to [email protected] to request a list of podcast sponsorship packages.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for special events coming up this year in celebration of five years of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl and for perimenopausal rants. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.
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The face of manufacturing is slowly changing, but with women holding approximately only 29% to 30% of jobs in the U.S. manufacturing sector, and making 80 cents to men's dollar, more changes need to happen. Thanks to my guests this week Liz White and Kate Logan, the wrecking ball continues to swing through the glass ceiling in this industry. Tune in to hear about Kate's path to manufacturing-- she currently serves as the Quality Systems and Sustainability Manager at Noble Biomaterials --and the example she is setting for future women in the industry.In Liz's new role as NEPIRC's Leadership Consultant, she is making invaluable contributions to help women elevate their career in manufacturing. She is currently working hard on theupcoming launch of the Women of Manufacturing Empowerment Network—a space designed for women in manufacturing to learn, connect, and take up space in powerful ways. Applications to participate in this program will be available March 1 at NEPIRC.A big "thank you" goes out to my podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau for their support. If you enjoy creativity and value ecofriendly fashion, visit Gabby's store at Reinvented Threads.com. If you would like some wellness coaching or to attend meditation or other mindfulness-based class, visit Lisa's site at EatBreatheMoveLive.com.Reach out to [email protected] to request a list of podcast sponsorship packages.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram for special events coming up this year in celebration of five years of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl and for perimenopausal rants. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.
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