Women of Influence #25: White Castle CEO Lisa Ingram

As CEO of White Castle, Lisa Ingram is responsible for the future of a company with nearly 100 years of history behind it. As we wrapped up our podcast interview at the company's new headquarters – just one piece of a $65 million project that represents a dramatic shift for the company as it readies to enter its second century – I asked Ingram to talk about her own future. Pulling out that most cliché of job interview questions, I asked Ingram: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" Beyond remaining "gainfully employed at White Castle," Ingram said she's focused on raising her children to add value to the world, and continuing to give White Castle employees a place to work that makes them feel loved, challenged and provided with plenty of opportunity. Then she turned to the long history behind her. "I just hope that I can make a difference," Ingram said. "When my great-grandfather started the company (in 1921) I don't know that he thought that … he was going to build an iconic American brand and really leave a legacy on fast food and history. And my whole goal is trying to figure out how do I continue his positive legacy momentum and create my little part of that legacy as well. And so I hope to be able to do that in all aspects of my life."For more from Ingram, check out our full podcast interview.Mentioned in this episode:Let Crate Media help uncover your company's story and amplify your messaging with a branded podcast. Get a free one-hour casting session at crate.media/cbf