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Nicole Malachowski flew F-15Es in combat, led the Thunderbirds, and advised the White House over a 21-year Air Force career, and her take on leadership isn't what you'd expect. She joins the pod and breaks down why vulnerability, not authority, builds high-performing teams, and how to lead people through constant change. 
Catch her full keynote at the Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at PACK EXPO International this October.  
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See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. 
Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com.

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In our 200th episode, we talked with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We covered how small teams can create consistent, meaningful content without overcomplicating it and why platforms like LinkedIn still matter. The episode also explores how digital engagement can lead to stronger real-world connections.
Originally released March 2026.
See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. 
Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com.

Register for PACK EXPO International today!

In this episode, PMMI’s Director of Workforce Development, Kate Torrence, shares how our approach to workforce development has shifted from supporting today's workforce to cultivating tomorrow's. She discusses the programs, partnerships, and PACK EXPO initiatives that give students a firsthand look at careers in packaging and manufacturing while also providing companies with access to the next generation of talent. 
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Consumer preferences, from high-protein foods to viral grocery trends, are reshaping the food and beverage processing industry in unexpected ways. In today's episode, we chat with Vanessa Lopez from Interact Analysis to explore the key findings from PMMI's first Food & Beverage Processing Industry Report. Learn more about the technologies, market forces, and investment trends driving the sector forward.
See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. 
Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com.

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Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, is back in the feed — and this conversation is just as relevant as ever. Jake breaks down why outdated perceptions of manufacturing are holding the industry back, how robots are saving jobs rather than replacing them, and what companies can do to attract the next generation of talent. 
Originally released August 2025. 
See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. 
Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com.

Register for PACK EXPO International today!