Product & Packaging Powerhouse

About Product & Packaging Powerhouse

We talk about the good and the ugly truth of the product and packaging industries from various sectors of the business. You will hear raw conversations from industry powerhouses for real impact to help you save money, time, and know what's coming down the pipeline. Pull up a seat and join us in the 'House as we discuss key essentials that will help you advance, ascend and accelerate your products to market.

Publisher

Megan Young Gamble

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2023

Latest episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Ep 55- 3PL and Fulfillment Insights for Every Indie Brand: Outsourcing, Optimizing Customer Experience and Operational Systems with Maïré BAVARDAY-ROSA, CEO & Co Founder ECOMSPACES

   In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d) Megan Young Gamble (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangamble/)talks with fulfillment expert Maïré BAVARDAY-ROSA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairehina/) from ECOMSPACES (https://www.ecomspaces.com/) all things fulfillment, operations, and growth for indie and product-based brands. Maïré details her inspiring journey from a small Caribbean island to launching a logistics business in Atlanta, sharing lessons on resilience and innovation. The conversation covers when to consider a 3PL, the importance of organization (like using SKUs and barcodes from the start!), strategies for inventory management, and why branded packaging and customer service are key growth levers. They also discuss the impact of technology like Shopify, dynamic pricing due to tariffs, retail readiness, and the ever-changing landscape of ecommerce logistics, including AI’s growing role. Maïré offers super practical tips: focus on numbers, outsource shipping when it makes sense, and never underestimate operations’ impact on customer experience. The episode wraps with a fun “power round” where Maïré shares personal tidbits and her passion for helping purpose-driven brands. Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan), AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) https://get.castmagic.io/Megan (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube) [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube Join our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b (https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b) Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) Learn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands (http://www.getlevelconsulting.com) http://www.getlevelconsulting.com Work with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) Got a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform (https://bit.ly/ppptopicform) [Powerhouse Guest Maïré s LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairehina/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairehina/) Company Website : https://www.ecomspaces.com/ (https://www.ecomspaces.com/) Email Address: maire@ecomspaces.com (mailto:maire@ecomspaces.com) QUOTES: Shipping is the most hated industry, I think, in the entire world. Shipping is hard. If you start spending more than two hours a day shipping, it’s time to look at outsourcing your shipping. I would rather pay someone $100 to ship stuff for me in two hours than spend these two hours and lose the opportunity to make $500. Be organized. People overlook how important that is. Packaging is a very underutilized marketing tool. The best marketing is organic marketing. If you treat your customer extremely well and they have the best customer experience possible, you’re going to grow organically.

2. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Ep. 54- “MoCRA & Must-Know Regulations for Beauty Brands in 2026” with Mo Lovelace, Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs Professional and CEO at Steinberg & Associates, Inc.

   In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d) Megan Young Gamble (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megangamble/)talks with regulatory specialist Mo Lovelace (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moyin-lovelace-2743a792/) , co-CEO of Steinberg & Associates (https://www.steinbergandassociates.com/index.html), about the evolving landscape of cosmetic product regulations. They discuss the impact of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA) (https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations/modernization-cosmetics-regulation-act-2022-mocra), which now mandates FDA registration for both products and manufacturing facilities, no matter the brand size. Mo Lovelace breaks down responsibilities brands have for reporting adverse events, labeling compliance, and the significance of ingredient bans at both federal and state levels (especially California’s new requirements). The conversation emphasizes the importance of regulatory specialists in product development, best practices around documentation, and how brands, big or small, should prioritize compliance to prevent costly mistakes. Plus, there’s practical advice on substantiating marketing claims and tips for surviving regulatory changes in 2026. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire round exploring Mo Lovelace’s passion for tennis and family life. Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan), AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) https://get.castmagic.io/Megan (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube) [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube Join our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b (https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b) Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) Learn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands (http://www.getlevelconsulting.com/) http://www.getlevelconsulting.com Work with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) Got a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform (https://bit.ly/ppptopicform) [Powerhouse Guest Mo’s LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moyin-lovelace-2743a792/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moyin-lovelace-2743a792/) Company Website : https://www.steinbergandassociates.com (https://www.steinbergandassociates.com/index.html) Email Address:  mo@steinbergandassociates.com (mailto:mo@steinbergandassociates.com) Additional Resource links: Sustainable Packaging Coalition: https://sustainablepackaging.org/ (https://sustainablepackaging.org/) Circular Action Alliance: https://circularactionalliance.org/ (https://circularactionalliance.org/) Independent Beauty Association (IBA): https://independentbeauty.org/ (https://independentbeauty.org/) Quotes: An ounce of prevention will save you a whole lot of money at the other end. From the FDA and FTC standpoint, your claims should always be truthful and not misleading. I don’t want my brands to launch products out here and they’re not compliant. Clean does not mean safe You should be starting now, because as your brand grows, you already understand what compliance looks like. Conquer the US first, build your business here, and then look into going elsewhere. The stronger your claims are, the stronger your data to support that claim should be.

3. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Ep. 53- “Kicking Off 2026: Top Beauty and Packaging Trends Shaping the Industry ” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

   Megan Young Gamble (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) kicks off 2026 with a focus on consistency and real industry impact, sharing the top trends shaping the beauty and packaging industries. Key highlights include the rise of health-first beauty and holistic wellness, AI-powered hyper-personalization, the increasing dominance of digital and social commerce, and accelerated biotech innovation for sustainability. On the packaging front, Megan details trends like mono-material design (driven by new regulations like Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) (https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations/modernization-cosmetics-regulation-act-2022-mocra), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (https://epr.sustainablepackaging.org/), accessibility and inclusive packaging, smart connected packaging using QR, AR, and AI, personalized eco-luxury packaging, and the continued importance of refill and closed-loop systems. Throughout, Megan emphasizes practical advice for brands and startups, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing shift towards a consumer-centric, sustainable future. She also encourages listener engagement and ongoing conversation around industry changes. Listen to the additional podcasts mentioned on the show Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/3b28925e-8700-44ce-8397-a4b7495f7336) Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/c3760e92-f582-4a7a-be50-f3543fedd41c) Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/150ee449-4443-47f2-be48-124a3782da46) Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/04de3720-8eee-4d48-8938-2a78f403b601) When to Optimize Your Packaging. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/7e4eacd5-991a-4f57-affb-d895ea50bd72) How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/f7d518e1-0ed2-4bfa-ad10-4c4b43f30006) WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt1. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/240012b2-424f-44d5-885a-992e78604f99) WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt2. Listen here (https://redcircle.com/shows/118657ea-21a3-45cc-94fa-ffb39da8c05d/ep/ac0309e0-e4ea-425d-92a3-a9f19e9eed29) Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan), AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) https://get.castmagic.io/Megan (https://get.castmagic.io/Megan) [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager (https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager) [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay (https://bit.ly/OSTPlay) Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube) [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTube Join our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b (https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b) Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble (https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble) Learn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands (http://www.getlevelconsulting.com) http://www.getlevelconsulting.com Are you a STARTUP Brand? Join my FREE COMMUNITY ->https://theacceleratesquad.com (https://theacceleratesquad.com) Work with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session (https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session) Got a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform (https://bit.ly/ppptopicform) Additional Resources: NIQ’s State of Beauty 2025 preview report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/ (https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/) Genz Focused Trend Report : https://www.designerpeople.com/blog/packaging-design-trends-2026/ (https://www.designerpeople.com/blog/packaging-design-trends-2026/) Myers Packaging Report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/ (https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/) Quotes and Hooks: It’s a new year, but it’s the same impact that we’re delivering. I really believe in not giving fluff. I really believe in just giving straight facts. Beauty is evolving to more of a holistic lifestyle category. Personalization has always been consistent within the beauty realm. Digital and social commerce continues to dominate retail strategy. Sustainability means something different to everybody. Packaging is becoming the digital passport. in 2026 sustainability is becomes a compliance priority in the US because states are activating EPR extended producer responsibility laws that makes brands responsible for packaging waste

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