Hear Her Story

About Hear Her Story

At the Women in Manufacturing® Association, we work year-round to support, promote, and inspire women who have chosen a career in manufacturing. Time and time again, our members prove that every woman has a unique story to tell and that by sharing our stories, we can inspire and empower one another. On each episode of Hear Her Story, we'll sit down with incredible women from different roles and niche industries within manufacturing. Join us to learn from their unique expertise and to hear about the experiences that have shaped their careers. Hear what drives the women who make the WiM Community vibrant and strong and leave inspired by their journey and their advice for other women in manufacturing. The Hear Her Story Podcast is produced by the Women in Manufacturing® Association. WiM is the only national trade association dedicated promoting, supporting, and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. We work year-round to empower women at all levels of their career - from production to the C-Suite. Membership is available to women and men working within the manufacturing sector.

Publisher

Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Apr 2021

Latest episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Episode 56 | Dr. Maja Durant

   We're excited to welcome Dr. Maja Durant, Vice President of Human Resources – Americas at Greif and Board Director of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation, to the Hear Her Story podcast. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership across organizations including Target, McLane and Greif, Dr. Durant brings valuable insights on leadership, talent development, workplace culture, and the future of work. Download the full episode to learn more about Dr. Durant's journey, how her doctoral research has shaped her leadership approach, and her work supporting women in manufacturing through the WIM Education Foundation. Explore all Hear Her Story podcast episodes here.

2. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Episode 55 | Kate Leiby

   Hear Her Story Podcast Welcomes Kate Leiby, Director of Global Sustainability, Donaldson Company We're excited to welcome Kate Leiby, Director of Global Sustainability at Donaldson Company and Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation, to the Hear Her Story podcast. With more than two decades of experience spanning operations, procurement, quality and sustainability, Kate brings a unique perspective on building resilient organizations and preparing the manufacturing workforce for the future. Download the full episode to learn more about Kate's leadership journey, her commitment to sustainability and workforce development, and her advice for women building careers in manufacturing. Explore all Hear Her Story podcast episodes here.

3. 

   15 May 2026

   Episode 54 | Mandy Trainer

   We're excited to welcome today's guest, Mandy Trainer, Vice President, BDS Fabrication at The Boeing Company. Mandy's story is one rooted in purpose, resilience, and servant leadership, and today, she's sharing how those early experiences continue to shape how she leads at the highest levels. Today, we'll hear more about Mandy's leadership and her journey in manufacturing.

Who has been a guest on Hear Her Story

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lindsey Tomaszewski
• Cara Herzog
• Ester Codina
• Jeff White
• Dr Susan Emmerich

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

26,187

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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