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SNEED-CAST Presented by Sneed Coding SolutionsSNEED-CAST 67: Keeping The Human Element in Modern Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaIn this episode of SNEED-CAST, host Alexa sits down with Meghan, host of Maven(s) in Manufacturing, for a deep, honest conversation about the evolving relationship between technology and humans on the factory floor.As automation, AI, and robotics continue to advance, fear and misunderstanding often follow. Meghan breaks down what’s actually changing in manufacturing — and what isn’t. From AI-powered vision systems and predictive maintenance to leadership responsibility, workforce trust, and psychological safety, this episode focuses on how technology can support people instead of replacing them.You’ll hear...
2026-01-1939 min
Blue-Collar BSInviting Women In, Changing the Game with Meaghan ZiembaManufacturing has a storytelling problem and it's costing the industry talent to the skilled trades. Meaghan Ziemba, a technical writer with a master's degree who's been in the industry since 2008, got tired of watching male hosts ignore her suggestions to interview women in manufacturing. So she started Mavens of Manufacturing during the 2020 pandemic and has since interviewed over 200 women, creating a movement that's now bringing Gen Z into the industry through TikTok. We explore the broken rung theory keeping women stuck in their careers, why assumptions about family responsibilities block women from networking...
2026-01-0933 min
Buy the NumbersThe Marketing Metrics That Actually Matter, Ep #21What happens when a former MLB.com writer ends up leading marketing for one of the most complex machine tool portfolios in the country? You get a masterclass in translating business goals into real marketing ROI. In this episode of Buy the Numbers, Jon Star—Director of Marketing at Methods Machine Tools—joins us for a conversation about data-driven marketing, building trust with job shops, and how to actually prove your impact in manufacturing. Jon shares his winding path from sports journalism to enterprise tech to metalworking, revealing how his background in internal communications and exec...
2025-06-261h 06
Advanced Manufacturing NowThe Human Side of Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaIn this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plum is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, creator and host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Their conversation covers Meaghan's background, storytelling in manufacturing, mentorship, and her passion for inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
2025-06-2435 min
Making SparksPeople Buy from People They Trust with Meaghan ZiembaIn this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Ziemba, founder of Mavens of Manufacturing, for a conversation that goes way beyond marketing tactics. We're talking about what really builds trust in this industry—and spoiler alert: it's not perfectly polished sales pitches. We get into why showing up as your real self matters, how content can turn customers into loyal fans, and what it means to expand the table instead of trying to replace people in the chairs. Meaghan shares powerful insight on visibility, mentorship, and how women are carving out space—and confidence—in male-dominated shops.
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ASSEMBLY AudibleTop 5 Developments in Manufacturing—and What Still Needs WorkWe spotlight the top five developments in manufacturing—and discuss what still needs improvement, according to Meaghan Ziemba, founder of Mavens of Manufacturing. Some areas of growth noted by Meaghan include how AI is helping manufacturers with small or no marketing teams and how companies are moving beyond outdated jargon to connect with audiences through authenticity, culture, and human-centered narratives. Tune in as we break down the progress, the gaps, and what manufacturers can do to keep moving forward.Sponsored By:
2025-05-3020 min
The Manufacturing ExecutiveDefunding of the MEPs and How YOU Can Help Stop It: A Special EpisodeLast week I was approached by some of my manufacturing leader friends about a panel they just recorded on the MakingChips podcast about a critical issue that's likely familiar to many of you by now. And that is:
Defunding of the MEPs or Manufacturing Extension Partnerships.
In case you're not familiar, the MEPSs are public-private partnerships that exist in every state throughout the US. These organizations exist to help small manufacturers with everything from securing grants for training and upskilling to lean manufacturing to ERP implementation to cyber security and more.
Now – despite all the talk from our current administration ab...
2025-04-2937 min
The Manufacturers NetworkMavens of Manufacturing: Inspiring Future Industry Professionals with Meaghan ZiembaIn this episode of The Manufacturers Network Podcast, host Lisa Ryan sits down with Meaghan Ziemba, an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and the dynamic force behind Mavens of Manufacturing. With a BA and MA in professional and technical writing, Meaghan shares her journey into the manufacturing industry and her passion for empowering women within this sector.Key Themes:Journey into Manufacturing:Meaghan Ziemba discusses her unconventional path into the manufacturing sector, highlighted by her early challenges with college education and discovering her niche in professional and technical writing. Her experiences have shaped her career...
2025-03-2441 min
XReality Podcast: Uncover Opportunities for Spatial and XR AI36.XRAI Weekly News: Space Place AR Launch, Manus AI, and more.Welcome to our XRAI Weekly News with Tim & Dom. Congrats on Tim's App launch (Space Place AR). Try it now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-place-ar/id6742032539Here are news for this week.Tim:1) ShapesXR launches section on their site consolidating education use cases and best practiceshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/ipetryaevskaya_since-launchingshapesxr-at-the-end-of-2021-activity-7303124216982188032-5P08?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADtWEYBXUb3zyjpRuYX5rTramjVWsnwtYc2) The future of Manufacturing Training and Learninghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-manufacturing-training-learning-xr-meaghan-ziemba-ubm1c/?trackingId=y%2FP7J%2BjZS5yrgSqxVlwTXw%3D%3D3) The rise of night vision in XR and AIhttps://www...
2025-03-0846 min
Manufacturing eCommerce SuccessEpisode 108: Industrial Marketing Summit 2025 Preview with Meaghan ZiembaAre you ready to get a sneak peek into the Industrial Marketing Summit 2025? Join us for the MFG eCommerce Success show as we welcome Meaghan Ziemba, the dynamic host of Mavens of Manufacturing, to discuss the upcoming summit and share her insights on industrial marketing trends. Meaghan is a seasoned technical writer and brand storyteller with over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. She holds both a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of W...
2025-01-2953 min
Rapid Fire ManufacturingMeaghan THE Maven of ManufacturingIn this conversation, Meaghan Ziemba discusses the importance of storytelling in the manufacturing industry, particularly in empowering women and attracting new talent. She emphasizes the need for representation and mentorship, as well as the role of community engagement in revitalizing manufacturing. Megan also shares creative marketing strategies to make manufacturing more appealing to younger generations.
Storytelling helps connect manufacturers with their teams and customers.
Women represent only 30% of the manufacturing industry.
Empowering women in manufacturing can drive innovation and productivity.
Mentorship is crucial for navigating challenges in the industry.
Representation in the workplace boosts confidence and participation.
Manufacturing...
2025-01-0716 min
Hello MoxieMeaghan Ziemba, Kathrine Switzer, and The Power of Asking "Why?"In this episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly talks with Meaghan Ziemba, host of the Mavens of Manufacturing podcast and a strong advocate for women in manufacturing and fitness.They explore Megan's journey, her passion for fitness and skydiving, and the importance of community and mentorship.Meaghan shares how her spirituality and core values have shaped her life, along with insights on setting boundaries and trusting intuition. They highlight trailblazers like Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official race number in 1967.This episode emphasizes how diversity...
2024-12-171h 10
High & InsideEP-215 Orphan Otter Jug BandThe boys are back with a brand new episode and another guest this week. And it's a lady. The Maven of Manufacturing, Meaghan Ziemba, makes an appearance in the basement. They talk about college vs trades, geography, cool medical stuff and so much more. And of course they talk sports. Good Times!
2024-11-292h 00
The ConTechCrewHow Storytelling Can Break Tech Fears and Drive Inclusion with Meaghan Ziemba, Founder of Mavens of Manufacturing PodcastEPISODE 436: Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the rapid pace of automation? You’re not alone!Many worry about the impact of technology on their jobs. But what if you could turn that fear into opportunity? In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Meaghan Ziemba, founder and host of the Mavens of Manufacturing Podcast. Meaghan shares how storytelling is reshaping industries, empowering women in STEM, and engaging the next generation through creativity and play.From connecting manufacturing and construction to the inspiring tales of children’s STEM b...
2024-11-2641 min
Manufacturing Happy Hour213: Re-Envisioning Energy and the Future of Industry, Live from the Empowering Pumps & Industry ConferenceWe’ve all been guilty of taking energy for granted at some point, from mindlessly flicking on light switches to filling up our cars on the way to work. We may grumble about the costs, but when was the last time you really thought about where it all comes from?The availability of energy is something that affects us all, and leaders in the industry are calling for a re-envisioned future. In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Jordan from TECHMAR, Gakuo Ndonga of WD Bearings, and Meaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing. Recorded live at...
2024-11-2633 min
Courageous ConflictBreaking Barriers: Redefining Women's Roles in Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaDr. Donna welcomes Meaghan Ziemba, a passionate industrial tech writer and advocate for women in manufacturing, to share her compelling journey. Meaghan opens up about the societal pressures she faced in high school to take the traditional college path and how she discovered her true calling in manufacturing and technical writing. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of exploring alternative career paths and the critical role that women play in shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.The conversation takes a closer look at the intricacies of manufacturing, delving into the technical challenges and...
2024-10-1041 min
The Empowering Women PodcastA Manufacturing Maven with Meaghan ZiembaABOUT OUR GUEST: Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector and aims to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, Cro...
2024-10-041h 11The Empowering Women PodcastA Manufacturing Maven with Meaghan ZiembaABOUT OUR GUEST: Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector and aims to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, Cro...
2024-10-041h 11
CMMSradioThe Marketing Metal Journey and a lead up to IMTS with Emily WilkinsIMTS is next week!! Here's a lead-up episode...
Emily Joann Wilkins joins CMMSradio to share her journey into launching Marketing Metal, her passion for the manufacturing space and the people of manufacturing, and a ton of other insights. Lots of shout outs in this episode as a lead up to IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show happening in Chicago September 9-14, 2024!
Thank you Emily for joining to share your journey story!! 🤘🤘🤘
Episode shout outs:
🤘 Chris Luecke
🤘 Meaghan Ziemba
🤘 Tony Gunn
🤘 Jim Mayer
🤘 Bryan Bieschke, CMRP (UpKeep)0...
2024-09-0635 min
Content Marketing, Engineered Podcast | TREW MarketingOvercoming Recruitment Challenges with Strategic Marketing and Community EngagementIf you're like most industrial companies, attracting and retaining talent is one of your biggest challenges. In this episode we discuss how marketing can play a critical role in recruitment initiatives and community engagement.Batesville Products Inc., an aluminum casting manufacturer, was facing a problem that plagues many modern manufacturers - they couldn't find or retain talent to fill their vacant production roles. Even when they did fill these positions, there was a high turnover. Mary Jutzi, Digital Marketing Associate at Batesville Products, teamed up with Batesville's human resources team to address this issue. In this week's e...
2024-09-0526 min
The Gunn Show UnpluggedWho are these people? | MTD PodcastWe talk a lot about our clients but in todays IMTS Podcast we meet the MTDCNC Team (or some of them);
Eddie Saunders Jr
Arthur Field
Meaghan Ziemba
Fer Melendez
Joe Reynolds
Pau...
2024-08-3017 minManufacturing Happy Hour200: Manufacturing Happy Hour: Then & Now, An Interview with Chris Luecke Hosted by Meaghan Ziemba, LIVE from Broken Bat Brewery in Milwaukee, WILet’s raise a glass to 200 episodes down and counting! It’s been an incredible journey so far and to mark this milestone, we’re bringing you a special live episode – this time with host Chris Luecke in the hot seat. So what’s it been like running the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast? Chris tells us in his own words how much he’s learned as the podcast has grown in the amazing manufacturing community.Live from Broken Bat Brewery in Milwaukee, we’re joined by Manufacturing Happy Hour alumni, including Meaghan Ziemba, the perfect host for this...
2024-08-271h 05The Gunn Show UnpluggedHave you been skiving? | MTD PodcastIn the next instalment of the IMTS Podcasts, hosted by MTDCNC’s Tony Gunn with the help of Meaghan Ziemba and Arthur Field, we find out about what you can expect to see on the Liebherr stand –...
2024-08-2317 min
The Manufacturing EmployerThe job description episode, with Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of ManufacturingMeaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk all things job descriptions and to preview what she's up to at IMTS 2024.
2024-08-0641 minManufacturing Happy Hour191: The State of Robotics: Live From the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, MAThink about a world where robots are ubiquitous. Where robots are a part of our lives like The Jetsons promised us. Like having WALL-E or R2-D2 as a buddy. The Robotics Summit & Expo is a precursor to that…The Robotics Summit & Expo – hosted by WTWH Media – is an event focused on the commercialization of robots. The work that needs to be done to get robots out into the world. To make them more adoptable by industrial companies. This is where engineers and developers get educated on where robotics are today, and what work still needs to done...
2024-06-2537 minThe Manufacturing ExecutiveGetting Inside the Minds of the Next Generation w/ Meaghan ZiembaWe all know that we need to find ways to engage the next generation so we can build the manufacturing workforce of the future.
And it's no secret to anyone listening that this next generation uses technology differently, interacts with people differently and collects information differently.
But they also have different core values and care about different things.
In today's conversation, Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing, talks about how we need to put in the work to truly understand what's going on inside the minds of those who will become our future manufacturing workforce.
We can't simply brush aside...
2024-06-0446 min
The Robot Report PodcastThe inside scoop on food manufacturing with Chef RoboticsOn the show this week, we get the inside scoop on automating food manufacturing with Chef Robotics founder and CEO Rajat Bhageria. He takes us through the evolution of the Chef Robotics roadmap and the complexities of handling a variety of precooked food items with a robot.
Check out Chef Robotics:
Also on the show this week, Meaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing interviews Joyce Sidopoulos, co-founder and COO of MassRobotics. This interview was recorded live at the recent Robotics Summit event in Boston.
https://www.massrobotics.org/
https://www.mavensofmanufacturing.com/
2024-05-311h 35
Business Growth On PurposeMavens of Manufacturing with Meaghan Ziemba || Ep 336The future of manufacturing isn't primarily in ideas – it's in the next generation. It's in the people and perspectives that craft those ideas.
Our guest today is someone who has helped blaze a trial into manufacturing, especially for talented young women. Her name is Meaghan Ziemba.
Meaghan is the founder of Z-ink Solutions and Mavens of Manufacturing. Mavens of Manufacturing is a group that focusses on encouraging young women to get into modern manufacturing and to call out that manufacturing is a promising career path for them to pursue.
In this episode, we will he...
2024-03-1924 minContent Marketing, Engineered Podcast | TREW MarketingWorking Together to Solve Manufacturing's Talent and Image Issues with Meaghan ZiembaMeaghan Ziemba shares how manufacturers can attract young talent and how to use marketing to manage their brand to sustain success for years to come.Mavens of Manufacturing were a Media Sponsor for this year's Industrial Marketing Summit. Behind the brand is the very talented and champion for Manufacturing - Meaghan Ziemba. Meaghan is the owner of Z-Ink Solutions, a technical copywriting and editing service. On this episode, Meaghan and I discuss the skill development and hiring issues the manufacturing industry is facing, what benefit marketing has to correct some branding issues in the industry, and the...
2024-02-1546 min
Manufacturing Masters PodcastEpisode #29: Stop Labeling People and Look BeyondLabeling or stereotyping people—we’ve all been guilty of this!
It’s probably happened to you as well.
Sadly, for all of us, it’s getting in the way and hurting the industry!
But, it doesn’t have to be this way.In this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast, Allison sits down with resident Manufacturing Masters expert and Mavens of Manufacturing host Meaghan Ziemba to:
- Bust a Kardashianesque myth
- Better understand why and how we label and make assumptions
- Share some personal experiences
2024-01-1042 min
a BROADcast for Manufacturers40: Putting Women In the Driver's SeatRead the article here: Empowering women in the construction equipment sectorLori: Improving Economies for Stronger Communities is what the acronym stands for. So it's a non-profit organization that focuses on creating economic opportunity for people in communities, especially around like developing countries and whatnot. So I think that's fascinating and I love that mission.So Komatsu India went with to this company to help get more women trained to operate excavators, and I thought that was interesting. So I thought, let's let's talk about that on the show because, you know, manufacturing and ladies.
2023-12-0618 min
The Manufacturing Come UpMeaghan Ziemba: The Untold Story Of The MavenMeaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector. Its mission is to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, CrossFit, and a great cup of coffee...
2023-11-231h 01
ASSEMBLY AudibleInterview with Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO of Acerta Analytics, Greta CutulencoASSEMBLY Audible host Jennifer Pierce teams up with Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing to co-host an interview with Greta Cutulenco, the CEO of Acerta Analytics. During the conversation recorded at The ASSEMBLY Show, Greta shares why she's passionate about data analytics, her thoughts on the AI trend, and what it was like being recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2023-11-0114 min
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & EquipmentFrom Local Success to Global Impact in Manufacturing This week Charli welcomes The Maven herself, Meaghan Ziemba to the podcastMeaghan Ziemba is a technical writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector. Its mission is to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, C...
2023-10-0223 min
The Experience Live with Russ and ScottThe Experience Live with Russ & Scott, S5E124, with Emily & MeaghanComing on Wednesday next week, help us welcome two
remarkable women, a TEDx Speaker and a manufacturing maven!
Please join us on
The Experience Live with Russ & Scott, S5E124
August 2, Wednesday, 7am Pacific
Featuring Emily Harman and Meagham Ziemba
Meaghan hosts ‘Mavens of Manufacturing’ podcast, celebrating
women who are changing the world through manufacturing. She is the owner of Z-Ink Solutions, and has a variety of leadership and management skills including agile project management, event coordination, community outreach, strategic connections, public relations, and cont...
2023-08-2242 min
Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfieMarketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Ep. 323, with MeaghanLet's give a warm welcome to my dear friend who is a technical writer in the manufacturing industry. Her expertise and experience in this field are truly impressive, and I am honored to have her in
our midst. It's always a pleasure to meet amazing women who excel in their respective careers, and my friend is no exception. Her contributions to the manufacturing industry are invaluable, and I'm sure we can all learn a thing or two from her.
Please join us Thursday next week on
Marketing with Russ…aka #RussSelfie, Epis...
2023-07-1431 min
The Kula RingPaving the Way for More Women in ManufacturingKicking off the Summer Spotlight Series, we are going to feature Meaghan Ziemba. Her voice and presence is top tier, we loved talking to her then and are so happy to have her leading the charge in the Summer Spotlight Series. | Mavens of Manufacturing host Meaghan Ziemba started the live video broadcast series to help close the gender and skills gap in the manufacturing industry. The show is a place for women in the male-dominated industry to share their stories and support one another, as well as offer mentorship for women at the start of their careers. The Mavens community...
2023-07-1137 min
Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation PodcastMonthly Round-up: June 2023In this special monthly round-up episode of Transform Talks, Maria looks back at some of the best moments from June. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the excerpts were taken from the following podcasts:
#185 - David Strauss on how a connected Supply Chain helps you become resilient
#186 - Dr Wayne Visser on why it is time to start reframing sustainability
#187 - Meaghan Ziemba on how she became a Maven of Manufacturing
#188 - Lynn Torrel on how the True Demand initiative will help improve forecasting
Make sure to like and s...
2023-06-3019 min
Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast#187 - Meaghan Ziemba on how she became a Maven of ManufacturingMeaghan Ziemba is a technical writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. As the owner of Z-ink Solutions, Meaghan provides the industry with copywriting and copyediting services. As well as this she is also the host of Mavens of Manufacturing, a live video broadcast series, which focuses on women in the sector. Its mission is to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps.
On this week's episode Meaghan and Maria discuss:
Her love of Whisky.
The best way to address the topic of diversity.
W...
2023-06-2128 min
Workforce 4.0It Takes A Village To Raise A Workforce. (Meaghan Ziemba) When it comes to women taking the manufacturing industry by storm, Meaghan Ziemba is certainly paving the way. Through her LinkedIn Live show, "Mavens of Manufacturing," Meaghan sits down with women leaders of manufacturing from the "shop floor to the C Suite." In this episode of Workforce 4.0, Meaghan explains why women have a critical role in growing the future workforce of the manufacturing industry and shares some of the unique challenges that face women when it comes to growing in this male dominated space. In This Episode:Hear from the #ogvoiceofwomeninmanufacturing herself as she talks about the importance...
2023-06-1140 minManufacturing Masters PodcastEPISODE 5: The Importance of Female Mentorship and Support in Skilled Trades with Meaghan ZiembaDid you read the recent Deloitte report?
Approximately 2.1 million jobs will be available over the next 7 years…
How do we generate awareness about manufacturing opportunities?
How do we rise together to increase the number of women in manufacturing from 30% >>?
How do we become a manufacturer that attracts more women to join the team?
How do we create a culture where they want to stay?
JOIN US for this episode of the Manufacturing Masters Podcast with one of our resident experts, Meaghan Ziemba, as we di...
2023-06-0626 min
Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSZN1: Hot Sauce with Tony Gunn and Meaghan ZiembaWe are melting our faces off with some hot sauces in this episode of MakingChips. Why? Because spices break down barriers. And as these hot sauces break down our mouths, you may just get some answers you weren't expecting about everything from mental health to making investments. So join us as we work our way through a Lethal Dose of The Hottest Sauce in the Universe and reach The End of this SpicyChips series. Because if we're not learning from each other, we're not MakingChips together, and we're not making money. BAM! Now, excuse me while...
2023-05-2240 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSZN1: Medium Sauce with Meaghan Ziemba from Mavens of ManufacturingWe've moved on to medium sauce and we are on FIRE. We're in manufacturing, so the MakingChips podcast covers all things manufacturing. But we're also human, and we value the importance of being transparent and talking about things like mental health. So in this episode of MakingChips, we cover some of the most challenging things we've faced both personally and as manufacturing leaders. So as we work through Reaper & Garlic Hot Sauce to The Death Stalker Sauce, we'll share our biggest struggles and greatest achievements. Because there will always be challenges to overcome to make chips, right? ...
2023-05-1532 minMaking Chips Podcast for Manufacturing LeadersSZN1: Mild Sauce with Tony Gunn from MTD CNC, 358We're tasting our way through 12 different types of hot sauce chosen by none other than me, Tony Gunn, the Global GM at MTDCNC.com. Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing also joins us as we work our way through some chicken wings. We'll talk about our backgrounds, how we balance life and work, and mental health in manufacturing. Balance is important, and if you don't have it, you won't be MakingChips efficiently, and you won't be making money. BAM! – Tony Segments [3:25] Where in the world is Tony Gunn? [9:03] How Meaghan and Tony got...
2023-05-0829 min
ASSEMBLY AudibleA Conversation with the Maven of ManufacturingASSEMBLY Audible gets a surprise visit at the ASSEMBLY Show South from Meaghan Ziemba, Owner of Z-ink Solutions and Founder of the podcast, Mavens of Manufacturing. Meaghan is an industry leader, speaker, and trailblazer. To learn more about Meaghan and her endeavors, follow her on LinkedIn. Sponsored By:
2023-05-0522 min
Be a B2B LeaderEmpowering people to take the next step - Meaghan ZiembaMeaghan Ziemba, owner of Z-Ink Solutions and host of Mavens of Manufacturing, shares her insights on empowerment and how we can help women break into male-dominated sectors. Meaghan talks about how giving someone the authority to make decisions or take action can build trust and what impact it can have on your business. She also emphasizes the importance of showing up as yourself and being honest in the professional world.Meaghan explains how making mistakes and sharing them with others can be a catalyst for change. We discuss how women can thrive in environments where relationships matter...
2023-04-2032 min
Manufacturing Culture PodcastMeaghan Ziemba of Mavens of ManufacturingIn this episode of Manufacturing Culture, host Jim Mayer interviews Meaghan Ziemba, a technical writer, brand storyteller, and marketer who's passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry. Meaghan shares her experiences writing for the sector since 2008 and hosting her live video broadcast series, Mavens of Manufacturing, which focuses on women in manufacturing and aims to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in the industry.
Throughout the episode, Meaghan and Jim discuss the unique challenges women face in manufacturing, including biases and stereotypes, and how companies can work to overcome them by building more inclusive...
2023-04-131h 13
Industrial Strength MarketingImproving One Percent Every Day with Meaghan Ziemba, Mavens of ManufacturingMeaghan Ziemba, the founder of Mavens of Manufacturing and technical writer, is capturing the attention and telling the stories of women in manufacturing. In this podcast, Meaghan shares her story and encourages others to strive to be better one percent every day. Ladies and gentlemen, you will be inspired.Articles and resources referenced in this episode:Connect with Meaghan Ziemba on LinkedInWatch, Listen, and Enjoy Mavens of ManufacturingSee Meaghan Speak at MFG2023If you haven’t already, please review Industrial Strength Marketing to let us know your thoughts on the show....
2023-04-1234 min
HIRED! The Podcast With Travis MillerThe Next Generation of Manufacturing (Ft. Meaghan Ziemba)│Ep. #23Welcome to HIRED! The Podcast, where we talk all things career and employment. In this episode, your host Travis Miller is joined by Meaghan Ziemba, the owner of Z-Ink Solutions and host of the Mavens of Manufacturing podcast.Together, Travis and Meaghan delve into the future of manufacturing, exploring the challenges that the industry faces in filling the positions that will become vacant. They discuss the importance of manufacturers working with their communities for mutual growth, and how getting more diverse voices in manufacturing, specifically more women, is crucial for the future of the industry....
2023-03-2939 min
The Fabricator PodcastA champion for women in manufacturing and the skilled tradesGuest Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing joins hosts Dan Davis and Jim Gorzek (jump ahead to 11:00 for our conversation with Meaghan) to talk about her efforts to not only urge more women to consider careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades, but also empower those women who already work in the industry.
Ziemba talks about her own career working in various sectors of manufacturing and where she sees opportunities for better diversity in the industry's workforce.
Dan, Jim and the guys also react to a highly advanced four-legged robot that was retrofitted with a...
2022-12-131h 12
EECO Asks Why Podcast233. Thanksgiving Special with Chris GraingerIn this special episode Chris unpacks some of the moments he has been most thankful for since we launched EECO Asks Why.We hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and get to celebrate with the ones that mean the most.Women in Engineering/Industry Series:Start of the first seriesLast episode of the first series (10 in total!)Start of the second seriesFinale of the second series Power Series -Short CircuitElectrical GearCoordination Study Arc FlashLoad FlowWilborne Family Spotlight - Tim Wilborne's Idea EpisodeTim Wilborne's Hero EpisodeMary Bruce Clemon's Her...
2022-11-2119 minThe Kula RingPaving the Way for More Women in ManufacturingMavens of Manufacturing host Meaghan Ziemba started the live video broadcast series to help close the gender and skills gap in the manufacturing industry. The show is a place for women in the male-dominated industry to share their stories and support one another, as well as offer mentorship for women at the start of their careers. The Mavens community also works with the education system in the US to better inform young women and girls about manufacturing or engineering career pathways.
2022-10-1837 min
Packaging PossibilitiesPackaging Possibilities: Fixing Packaging’s Engineer ProblemIn this Packaging Possibilities podcast, Meaghan Ziemba, Principal of Mavens of Manufacturing, talks about the current state of engineering talent in the US and how packaging operations can rethink their personnel needs.
2022-09-1230 min
Additive SnackThe Future of Manufacturing — Special IMTS EditionAdditive Manufacturing (AM) is an integral part of pre-existing value and supply chains in the manufacturing industry. AM doesn't replace conventional manufacturing, it enhances it. In this special episode of Additive Snack, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by a panel of influencers and experts in manufacturing at the IMTS+ Creators Lounge in Chicago. IMTS is all about innovation and innovation is all about challenging the status quo. Mitch Free, James Soto, Meaghan Ziemba, Charli Matthew, and Scott MacKenzie share what the future of manufacturing looks like and the role manufacturing will play to create a better future for us...
2022-09-0921 minEmpowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & EquipmentBONUS: Get to Know IMTS+ Creators Lounge Influencers and Connect at #IMTS2022Charli K. Matthews interviews Meaghan Ziemba, James Soto, Mitch Free, Fabian Alefeld, and Scott MacKenzie.The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it’s going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fu...
2022-09-0618 min
Real Talk With Rob TaviWomen Changing the Face of the Manufacturing Industry | Real Talk With Ft. Meaghan Ziemba #67Meaghan Ziemba is a trailblazer in the manufacturing industry to say the least. She spent the first half of her career working on various marketing projects in the manufacturing industry, and has focused the second half of her career on reaching an audience that may have not otherwise been exposed to an industry that is in desperate need of bright young minds. Meaghan has her own copywriting company named Z-Ink Solutions and she also hosts a podcast called Mavens of Manufacturing. She primarily aspires to embolden the next generation of women to explore careers in a predominately male occupied space.
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2022-06-0844 min
a BROADcast for Manufacturers06: Women In Manufacturing - with Meaghan ZiembaMeet Meaghan:Meaghan is the host of the Mavens of Manufacturing Podcast which celebrates women in manufacturing from the shop floor to the C-suite. She interviews some amazing guests on her show and has been an advocate for women in manufacturing, and has been working to attract people of all ages to the manufacturing industry. She is also the owner and founder of Z-Ink Solutions which is a copywriting and copy editing service that provides impactful text and memorable storytelling for a variety of brands and industries. Lori: Meaghan, could you just tell us a l...
2022-05-1852 min
WAM#196 Future Mavens of Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaIn today’s episode, Fran Brunelle is joined by brand storyteller and manufacturing marketer, Meaghan Ziemba, to celebrate women in manufacturing from the shop floor to the c-suite! Meaghan has been writing about manufacturing since 2008 and hosts a live broadcast video series called Mavens of Manufacturing, which focuses on women in the sector. Its mission is to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career paths and to help close the skills gap. In this episode, Meaghan shares what inspired her to start Mavens of Manufacturing, the importance of hearing the stories of women in manufacturing, and how sh...
2022-04-1327 min
Manufacturing UnscriptedMeaghan Ziemba – Manufacturing MavenWe are honored to have Meaghan on the podcast today! Matt and Meaghan get into a discussion about electric vehicles, what are they and what are the different levels of autonomy. Matt and Meaghan also give their pros/and cons of self-driving cars. Join the conversation with us on LinkedIn or Instagram!
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Meaghan Ziemba is a brand storyteller and marketer for manufacturers with a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing. She has been writing for...
2022-04-1143 minEECO Asks Why Podcast199. Women of Industry - The Skills Gap: What are we going to do?The skills gap is a real issue in industry and there is a great opportunity to improve by encouraging and supporting women to join this sector. To help explore this idea we brought in a power house panel of ladies to listen and learn from. Mayuri Dahibhate, Alexus Hancock and Meaghan Ziemba are all EECO Asks Why Heroes and they brought a ton of wisdom and insight into what they see first hand and what should be considered in the future. They unpack many areas including:Why this topic matters to them!What can women do rig...
2022-03-2855 min
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2022-03-2427 min
The Sound of AutomationEpisode 18: Women in ManufacturingThis episode is our first crossover podcast featuring Meaghan Ziemba who is the host of her own podcast, Mavens of Manufacturing. Meaghan and Bryan’s discussion highlights the stories of women in manufacturing. They touch on topics ranging from gender gap in the field to tips for companies on how to attract female talent and work within their communities to inspire young women to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields. Guest: Meaghan Ziembahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-ziemba/Host: Bryan Powrozekhttps://claytonmckervey.com/employee/bryan-powrozek-cpa-cgma-mba/Deni...
2022-03-1537 minThe Manufacturing ExecutiveStarting Young: The Next Generation of Manufacturing & Engineering Talent w/ Meaghan ZiembaWhat manufacturers should do is stop moaning about the lack of skilled talent and start partnering with grade schools (yes, as young as eighth grade) to show young people, especially young women, how amazing it is to build a career in manufacturing and engineering.But how?In this episode, I’m speaking with Meaghan Ziemba, Owner, Copywriter, and Copyeditor at Z-Ink Solutions and Host at Mavens of Manufacturing, about her calling to create an educational network to inspire youth to pursue manufacturing.In this episode, we discuss:- Meaghan’s career journey into marketing for manufacturers
2021-10-2647 minEECO Asks Why Podcast159. Hero - Meaghan Ziemba, Hostess of Mavens of ManufacturingMeaghan Ziemba is leading the way and inspiring young minds all over as she advocates for the wonderful world of manufacturing. She hosts a phenomenal show called Mavens of Manufacturing and is on the front lines of helping the next generation of industrial leaders find their path. In this hero conversation Meaghan gives us a peak behind the curtains at what drives her passion and some of the ways she's found to truly engage and support others.She has some of the best advice for others and her take on the importance of mentorship will bring value to...
2021-10-1334 min
Second Scene w/MichaelS03E03 - Meaghan Ziemba - Mavens of ManufacturingMeaghan is a powerful woman who hosts a live video broadcast called Mavens of Manufacturing where she celebrates other powerful women who are changing the world through manufacturing. Meaghan also has an incredible resume Content Marketing Manager at Advanced Machine Engineering Co to Marketing Coordinator at Fotofab.https://mavensofmanufacturing.comhttps://dweebsglobal.orghttps://justmichael.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/second-scene/support
2021-09-2935 minManufacturing Happy HourClosing the Gender Gap in Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaMeaghan Ziemba is THE Maven of Manufacturing! As a writer by trade, she developed an early passion for storytelling and is now empowering women to change the world through manufacturing via her podcast Mavens of Manufacturing.In this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, Meaghan discusses the role of good storytelling in the manufacturing industry and why many leaders overlook it. She shares the story behind starting her podcast and how she overcame her fears and did it anyway. Meaghan explores the problem of the gender gap in manufacturing and the reasons behind it. She believes...
2021-07-2046 min
Manufacturers Managing RemoteManufacturers Managing Remote with Meaghan ZiembaAn episode with Meaghan Ziemba on the remote work transition.
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Owner, Copywriter, and Copyeditor at Z-Ink Solutions https://z-inksolutions.com/Marketing Coordinator, Fotofab https://fotofab.com/Host, Mavens of Manufacturing https://www.linkedin.com/company/mavens-of-manufacturing/
2021-07-0138 min
The Gunn Show UnpluggedMeaghan Ziemba is a manufacturing maven, leader in marketing, voice for women in manufacturing, and an all around incredible person | MTD PodcastIn this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with manufacturing maven, Meaghan Ziemba, as they discuss the importance of women being a focus towards reducing the skills gap in manufacturing. Me...
2021-06-2447 minThe Gunn Show UnpluggedMeaghan Ziemba is a manufacturing maven, leader in marketing, voice for women in manufacturing, and an all around incredible person | MTD PodcastIn this episode of The Gunn Show, Tony sits down with manufacturing maven, Meaghan Ziemba, as they discuss the importance of women being a focus towards reducing the skills gap in manufacturing. Me...
2021-06-2447 min
Mission Matters Marketing with Adam TorresMavens of Manufacturing with Meaghan ZiembaMavens of Manufacturing aims to bring awareness to the manufacturing community through producing thoughtful educational content that matters. In this episode, Adam Torres and Meaghan Ziemba, Owner of Z-Ink Solutions and Host of Mavens of Manufacturing, explore the manufacturing sector in the United States. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podc...Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/More FREE content from Miss...
2021-06-1415 min
Coffee With HumansIs there work-life balance as a working mom with Meaghan Ziemba (E053)Meaghan comes to Coffee With Humans to talk about:
• Overcoming fears of failure
• As a working mom, am I neglecting my children or teaching them good life lessons?
• Am I really making a difference with the content I am creating?
• Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
#CoffeeWithHumans is raw, unedited conversations between strangers who become friends, making the world a better place.
2021-05-0700 minCoffee With HumansIs there work-life balance as a working mom with Meaghan Ziemba (E053)Meaghan comes to Coffee With Humans to talk about:
• Overcoming fears of failure
• As a working mom, am I neglecting my children or teaching them good life lessons?
• Am I really making a difference with the content I am creating?
• Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
#CoffeeWithHumans is raw, unedited conversations between strangers who become friends, making the world a better place.
2021-05-0700 min
Foremost Media Marketing ChatWomen In Manufacturing | Interview with Mavens of ManufacturingToday we’re chatting about all things manufacturing. We’ve been helping manufacturing companies with their marketing for over 15 years. Manufacturing is a vital part of our economy, but it’s often overlooked by job seekers and modern lead generation strategies.
Meaghan Ziemba joins us this episode to share how she is bringing awareness to the industry. Meaghan has been involved in the manufacturing industry for the last 15 years and recently launched a live broadcast combining women empowerment, brand storytelling and personal journeys in the industry called Mavens of Manufacturing.
Job opportunities are on the rise...
2020-12-0921 min