Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
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| Mastering Surge Analysis | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
Tom Hill joins the podcast this week and we are beyond thrilled! Tom has graciously decided to join us and put his extrovert hat on. Coming from an engineering family, you could say it was in his blood to become one himself. | |||
| Building Belonging in Construction | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:19:26 | |
Barb Allen joins Charli this week on the Podcast. Barb is a Queen of Empowerment, from working in male dominated fields to branching out on her own entrepreneurial journey to starting her very own subscription box service. Barb is truly an inspiration. | |||
| Digital Transformation of Wastewater Utility Pump Stations | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:16:49 | |
It's a special evening Bonus Pod featuring Pascal Lang! | |||
| How to Embrace Equity with David McMillan | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:31:54 | |
Charli got to have a very enlightening conversation with David McMillan about equality vs equity in the workplace. He is the Vice President Domestic Building Services at GRUNDFOS. A globally successful and experienced sales and business development executive with highly developed sales, strategic, communication, people development and leadership skills. Able to understand company, customer, employee and market expectations and drivers and transform them into outstanding business success by utilizing charismatic leadership, superb communication and technical competence. A logical and pragmatic expert in understanding and implementing real and meaningful value creation, strategic planning, inclusive team leadership and techno-commercial management with the ability to leverage on international experience. Currently living and working in the US as VP of Sales for the Domestic Building Division within Grundfos, which is responsible for the development of our business in the single and multifamily residential space. Passionate about energy & water conservation and all things relating to sustainability, which includes building sustainable business and not just the part relating to environmental sustainability. Connect with David on LinkedIn Read the #EmbraceEquity Article here Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com | |||
| Working with Rotating Equipment with Abigail Crow | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:19:37 | |
This week Charli got talk to Abigail Crow, a relative newcomer to the engineering workforce at S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. They talk all about her journey and first impression on the industry and where she sees it heading in the future. | |||
| It's All About Real Empowerment with George Williams | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:29:41 | |
This week's guest is George Williams and Charli has a wonderful conversation with him empowerment. George is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ReliabilityX. He has over 25 years experience in Life Sciences and food manufacturing industries. George has a master’s degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Management from Monash University. He is certified in Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Ultrasound, and Motion Amplification. He is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), CRL Black Belt (CRLBB), an Uptime Award Winner, Solutions Award Winner, and the 2016 CMRP of the Year recipient. He is a well-recognized thought leader, change agent, speaker and teacher within the industry. He teaches courses as part of the University of Wisconsin’s Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate program. He can be contacted at george.williams@reliabilityx.com with any questions or comments.
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| Innovation in Oil & Gas with Joel Poe | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:26:59 | |
This week Charli had the opportunity to sit down with Joel Poe. | |||
| Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership with David Irvine | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:43:13 | |
This week Charli has David Irvine on to talk about Authentic Leadership. With more than forty years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer, and adviser to executives, David has dedicated his life to helping leaders – at all levels of organizations and from all walks of life – bring their best selves to whatever they do. With advanced degrees in human development, science, and social work, David takes a unique approach to leadership development that helps leaders amplify their impact by discovering and deepening their authentic presence. Thousands of people attend David’s leadership development programs every year. His clients are from public, private, educational, not-for-profit, family business, and entrepreneurial sectors. Together with his team, David has created the Authentic Leadership Academy, a one-of-a-kind program that creates community and helps leaders achieve new levels of success by living integrated lives. David is the bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide, and hosts the podcast The Leaders Navigator with his daughter, Hayley. He serves on board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, an organization that provides a safe space for military and first responders suffering from PTSD. As a former nationally ranked distance runner, David maintains an active lifestyle of yoga, boxing, and hiking. David lives with his wife in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Cochrane, Alberta. For more, visit www.davidirvine.com | |||
| Career Branding in the Water Industry with Jenelle Armstrong | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:24:47 | |
Charli sits down this week to have a chat with Jenelle Armstrong of Brown and Caldwell.
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| Learn about Distributed Pumping at AHR with Ashley Scott | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:07:21 | |
It's time for a BONUS EPISODE! For the first bonus of 2023 Charli is having a quick chat with Ashley Scott Zachry of Grundfos about what to expect at AHS next week in Atlanta! | |||
| Benefits of Design Build in the Construction Industry with Daryl Anne Estill | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
This week Charli sits down to talk with Daryl Anne Estill and this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
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| Sustainability and Circularity with Michelle Schwery | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:16:14 | |
Welcome back everyone! This week Charli got to talk to Michelle Schwery, an inspiring woman in and out of the workplace. Her passion for sustainability and a circular economy have brought this to the forefront of portfolio development for the US service group. And as the ABB US Sustainability Champion, she spends time bringing the sustainability discussion to the ABB team ensuring they all know how important the future of sustainability goals is to ABB and ABB’s customers, and how they can work together to have a positive impact on the future and society. This allows for a unique position in supporting our customers' needs for a carbon reduction all while still supporting their critical needs in their production facilities. When she isn’t teaching you all about sustainability and circularity or bringing the next generation service product to your production facility, she is working with the ABB Diversity and Inclusion team, Encompass Women. In her home time, she is spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and sharing those joys with her husband, 5 kids, and whole crew of animals in rural Wisconsin. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Sustainability Summit in February! | |||
| Where Protecting Life and Innovation Engineering Connect with Brad Baumann | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:16:16 | |
Charli had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Baumann this week. His journey started with a small military defense company for nearly 13 years, of which, he was attending evening classes to complete my mechanical engineering degree. After several years and a couple “two-time championships” courses, Brad graduated from Oklahoma State University with my BSME in the fall of 2019. His professional work experience and drive for innovation is what led him to OsecoElfab, or “OE” for short. OE is a pressure intelligence company with an extensive background in rupture disc technology and pressure relief solutions. In all his professional development, safety and protection has been a priority. Whether it’s working teaching EOD technicians to diffuse inert training aides or ensuring plant operators within the industry are protected from the equipment they use; Brad's interest is aligned to protecting and saving lives. Contact Brad @ baumann.brad@yahoo.com | |||
| Marketing, Mentorship, and Sustainability | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:24:26 | |
This week Charli has Mike McClurg on the pod for some generational awesomeness! Prior to Load Controls McClurg ran Velocity Sales for Actifio (acquired by Google) and was Global Vice President of Sales for IBM’s Midmarket Sales organization. He previous had international sales management experience at EMC (acquired by Dell) and started his career in software development and product marketing. McClurg has been named a CRN ‘Channel Chief’ four times. He has a BS in Engineering from Tufts University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College.
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| CRM Innovations using AI with Adam Honig | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:20:18 | |
Happy New Year and welcome back to The Empowering Industry Podcast! We're kicking off 2023 with Charli's interview with Adam Honig. Adam is the CEO and co-founder of Spiro.AI, a manufacturing-focused SaaS company. He is passionate about helping companies grow using artificial intelligence, and is the driving force behind Spiro’s pioneering new approach: proactive relationship management. | |||
| BONUS: Driving the Future of Manufacturing with Peter Eelman | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
Charli brings Peter Eelman on to talk about what the future of manufacturing looks like in this bonus episode.
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| Over 40 Years in the Water Industry with Cindy Kransler | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:16:49 | |
Charli had an amazing chat with Cindy Kransler about career in the water industry. Cindy is the Vice President of Technology Sales for Mueller Water Products. In the water industry for over 40 years with Distribution, Water Metering & Pipe Repair Clamp Sales experience. Member of AWWA, former Chair of the NY State Section of AWWA, Past involvement with National League of Cities, NY & National Rural Water, WASDA, NY Conference of Mayors and all NY State local water conferences. 2018 Recipient of the Kenneth J. Miller Founders Award for work toward raising money for “Water for People” through “Ride with Purpose”. On the Board of directors of Ridewithpurpose.org as a proud member of the Water Buffaloes.
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| Celebrating International Podcast Day!!! | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:25:20 | |
Charli jumps on the mic with a few of our favorite podcasters and industry leaders: | |||
| Bonus: Managing a Career in Tech with Nithya Thadani | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:26:04 | |
Charli sat down to talk with an Empowering Woman, Nithya Thadani, about how she balances life as a CEO and a Mother. | |||
| Bringing Intelligent Efficiency to Wastewater Networks with Graham McIvor | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:28:20 | |
Charli got to talk to Graham McIvor this week. Graham is the VP of Engineering at IFS is the co-founder and developer of the Deragger technology bringing intelligent efficiency to wastewater networks. He has over 10 years’ experience working in the water industry. Controls engineer at heart and always looking to find the best solution for our customers. Twitter @industrial_flow Instagram @industrial_flow_solutions YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIeqZzJi6mNO91pRkmgJCQ | |||
| A Culture of Inclusion and Purpose with Regina Higgins | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:20:03 | |
This week Charli had the pleasure to talk to Regina Higgins. Interview @ 6:32 EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ Charli's Speaking Event Schedule Be on the lookout for videos from IMTS, TPS, ASPE, LRVS, & WEFTEC that we will be sharing Digital Magazine - https://empoweringpumps.com/digital-edition/
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| Reporting in the Plumbing Industry with Steve Smith | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:32:03 | |
Charli has a conversation with Steve Smith this week. Steve is the Editor for PHC News at PHCPPros. Hes a confident editor/journalist with strong ability to write and edit print and digital magazines, gather facts, research and analyze issues, identify trends, connect the dots and interview sources to tell clear, concise and compelling stories in print or online. EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ Charli's Speaking Event Schedule Be on the lookout for videos from IMTS, TPS, ASPE, LRVS, & WEFTEC that we will be sharing Digital Magazine - https://empoweringpumps.com/digital-edition/
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| BONUS: The Future of Manufacturing #WeareallCreators | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:21:31 | |
Charli interviews Tracy Long, Mike Murphy, and Johnny McKusker of ABB about the future of manufacturing. The workforce is changing and ABB is taking responsibility for the growth of the manufacturing workforce. Listen in and see how storytelling plays a big part. | |||
| BONUS: Get to Know IMTS+ Creators Lounge Influencers and Connect at #IMTS2022 | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:18:21 | |
Charli K. Matthews interviews Meaghan Ziemba, James Soto, Mitch Free, Fabian Alefeld, and Scott MacKenzie. | |||
| Customer-Centric Innovation & Collaboration | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:22:38 | |
Empowering Pumps Partner, UE's Joe Mancini joins Charli this week on the pod. | |||
| Energy Advantage with Rob Vitello | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:19:44 | |
Charli sits down with Rob Vitello of Flowserve this week. Rob joined Flowserve in October of 2013 as the Director of Sales globally for the Royal Dutch Shell account and was promoted to lead all corporate accounts in August of 2017. In January 2022, he was tapped to lead the new Energy Advantage program. Before joining Flowserve, he served as senior vice president of AES Seal North America, and before that as Director of Global Services Business Development for Elliott Group, a compressor and steam turbine manufacturer. Prior to Elliott, Rob was with Gardner Denver for six years and served as Strategic Business Unit Director for their centrifugal blower operations. He began his career with Dresser Industries in various sales and sales management roles and also worked for Halliburton and Parametric Technology Corporation. He is a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology in Chemical Engineering and has a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University, both in New Jersey. EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ Check out the Digital Magazine to learn more about Flowserve's Energy Advantage Program
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| BONUS: IMTS+ Creators Lounge Preview Charli interviews Tim Wilborne | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:12:05 | |
Charli K. Matthews interviews Tim Wilborne about how he gets started on youtube and training others on PLCs. | |||
| The Shift to Digital Marketing and Inclusion with Jaclyn Herrera | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
This week, Charli got to talk to her dear friend and colleague, Jaclyn Herrera Chief Marketing Officer & Head of DE&I, The Vortex Companies Prior to joining Vortex, Herrera was hired by The Weir Group’s Oil & Gas Division to head up its global marketing and branding efforts including marketing the most purchased frac pumps in the world - SPM. Over the course of 10 years. Herrera had multiple roles, including overseeing the company’s marketing communications, branding, wellhead business development, and sales programs. She also led the Artificial Lift product line and led operations for the North American Wellhead manufacturing plant. Before her time in oil & gas she held positions at top Houston Marketing Agencies leading brand strategy and communication programs. Jaclyn holds a degree in marketing from the University of North Texas. She resides in Houston with her two children. You can reach out and connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com Don’t forget to Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/blog/category/pump-person-of-the-week/
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| BONUS: IMTS+ Creators Lounge Intro | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:08:33 | |
Charli K. Matthews introduces James Soto and Scott MacKenzie, two of the influencers for IMTS+ Creators Lounge. | |||
| Staying Above Water with Eileen O’Neill & Ghassan Korban | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:44:06 | |
Charli had to opportunity to talk with two amazing leaders in this week's episode. In his current role as Executive Director for the Sewerage and Water Board, he oversees the provision of clean drinking water, treatment of waste water, and drainage operations for the city of New Orleans. His primary mission is to overhaul the agency’s antiquated equipment and infrastructure, creating a modern utility capable of meeting the needs of its customers. Mr. Korban is currently a board member of U.S. Water Alliance as well as AMWA. He is also on the Mayor’s Complete Streets Task force in New Orleans. Mr. Korban received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from Marquette University, Milwaukee. He is also the proud father of four children and a grandson. Interview @ 7:34 EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ EmpoweringWomen2022 - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com Don’t forget to Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/blog/category/pump-person-of-the-week/
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| BONUS: Influencing and Leading Industry Entertainment | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:15:16 | |
Charli K. Matthews interviews Scott MacKenzie about IMTS and his role as an influencer in the industry. | |||
| Industry Advocate for the Trades and Water Quality with Becky Henderson | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:29:15 | |
Charli gets to sit down and talk with Becky Henderson this week. With 29 years of industry experience in the plumbing and mechanical trade, Becky began her career in 1994 as a manufacturer’s representative and is currently the lead account manager for Grundfos Pumps. She manages 13 Midwestern states through 7 independent representative agencies. During her career, she’s experienced product sales as a manufacturers’ rep, a wholesaler, and a factory representative. Speaker line-up: 9:00 am CT Leadership 2.0 panel discussion with Rob Kalwarowsky & Susan Hobson EPIC 2022 - https://www.empoweringindustry.com/ We are accepting Award Nominations this month. Don’t forget to Nominate an Industry Person of the Week | |||
| BONUS: IMTS Charli's Intro | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:07:13 | |
Charli K. Matthews shares her excitement that AMT and its partner Industrial Studios have asked her to be an Influencer within their Creators Lounge experience at IMTS 2022. | |||
| 40 Years of Leadership within the Pump Industry with John Donatiello | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:35:42 | |
This week Charli met with John Donatiello, the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Hydro, Inc. where he is also a Director and Advisor. John is a senior level executive with documented success in achieving revenue, profit and business growth objectives. Specializing in turnarounds and rapid change environments. Extensive experience with highly engineered systems that necessitate a deep understanding of critical business requirements across multiple markets and industry segments. Board level experience, motivated by standards of excellence to achieve beyond expectations and deliver on personal commitments. Passionate about Customers, performance driven and highly successful in building relationships with senior level decision makers. Led and motivated global teams comprised of 2000 employees. Managed P&L for business divisions exceeding $750M of highly profitable revenue, large scale cost savings and productivity improvement. We are accepting Award Nominations this month. Don’t forget to Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/blog/category/pump-person-of-the-week/ Speaker line-up: 9:00 am CT Leadership 2.0 panel discussion with Rob Kalwarowsky & Susan Hobson 10:00 am CT Leading in Manufacturing During Challenging Times panel discussion with Paul Yaple, Mike Lassas, & Anthony Anniballi 10:30 am CT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action with Mercedes Gamor 11:00 am CT Personal/Career Growth and Leading Change: Lessons Learned in Conversation with Water CEOs with Eileen O’Neill & Carla Reid 11:30 am CT Women in Industry Advocacy panel discussion with Dianne McMaster, Mercedes Gamor, & Tracy Long | |||
| Bonus Episode: Live from Reliable Plant | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:36:38 | |
Charli was fortunate enough to sit down with two awesome leaders at Reliable Plant and bring you this awesome bonus episode | |||
| From Well Drilling to Director in the Pump Industry | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:23:49 | |
We are kicking off October Mondays with with Kevin Morrison from EBARA to get things moving as we learn how he quite literally came up in the industry. | |||
| Leading in Procurement & Supply Chain with Tracey Allen | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:38:46 | |
This week Charli sat down to talk with Tracey Allen about Procurement and Supply Chain, something we've all become very aware of during the last few years. Tracey Allen is Vice President of Digital Office Procurement at Nokia. Her main focus has been to reshape the way Digital Office manages Supplier engagements, in order to support business owners and IT solution teams to deliver better value and digitalization to Nokia. She is Human centric business leader with deep experience in building & motivating high performing teams, developing, growing key talent while delivering best in class results to her stakeholders. Tracey has a strong business background with a passion in unlocking maximum potential and growth in her people. She has 23 years of business experience and expertise in negotiation, strategic planning, procurement & supply chain. Tracey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a Major in Finance and Economics. She is bilingual in French and English. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband and children.
Speaker line-up: 9:00 am CT Leadership 2.0 panel discussion with Rob Kalwarowsky & Susan Hobson
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| Innovation in Water Technology and Training with Chad Wilbanks | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:37:02 | |
Charli sat down with Chad Wilbanks this week, he is the Director of Training and Technology at The Water Tower. Chad has 20 years of experience in the water industry. He joins us from Gwinnett County DWR where he previously served as Wastewater Manager of the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center, Superintendent of the Crooked Creek WRF, and Pump St ations Section Manager. Prior to joining TWT, he also served as a subject matter expert for the training department where he developed specific training programs to help DWR's 600+ operations and maintenance staff not only pass their certifications, but hone their skills to maximize advancement opportunities. chad@theh2otower.org @CJWILBANKSWATER on Twitter Join us at EPIC 2022 - Empowering Industry Podcast with Charli Matthews Speaker line-up: 9:00 am CT Leadership 2.0 panel discussion with Rob Kalwarowsky & Susan Hobson | |||
| Understanding Water Conservation with Brenda Cervantes | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:29:23 | |
Charli sat down this week to talk with Brenda Cervantes. Brenda graduated from the Water Conservation program in 2013. She also received her GIS pathway certificate from Lane Community College. She worked at a local watershed council for a couple of years while in school. Then for City of Florence Public Works as a GIS technician. But she still wanted to make a bigger difference in the Water World. So now she is back at Lane Community College as a Project Manager adding to education on a couple of fronts. She is supporting the grant funded Energy Program Building Controls as well as the Water Conservation program. And recently began teaching the BOC water conservation class. She sees the opportunities for energy and water to work together!! Keep up with events, there are so many coming up and we can't wait to see you! It’s time to register! Reliable Plant sessions can be found here Empowering Industry Podcast with Charli Matthews Speaker: Charli Matthews - CEO, Empowering Brands Date & Time: July 26, 10:00 am - 10:50 am “Building and Sustaining a Strong Reliability Culture” Panel Moderated by Charli Matthews - CEO, Empowering Brands Date & Time: July 26, 1:30 pm Panelists: Megan Johnson: Plant Manager, Blue Buffalo Garrett Bapp: Sr. Technical Services Advisor, Petro-Canada Nathan Wright: President, Transformational Performance Solutions Empowering Women in Industry Speaker: Charli Matthews - CEO, Empowering Brands Date & Time: July 27, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
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| Beyond Energy Efficiency with Anthony Lou | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:32:00 | |
I just wanted to tell you a little bit about what I am excited about. Well first, I’m alive! July 8th was my anniversary of my Open Heart Surgery and I am super pumped… see what I did there :) If you haven’t read my blog yet, I highly recommend it so you can get to know me and my scar better :) It seems it is part of my healing to show it off
Panel Moderated by Charli Matthews
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| Serving is Leadership with Eric Lunsford | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
This week Charli is talking to Eric Lunsford, the President of Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions where he has worked for over 29 years. Pye-Barker is primarily an industrial supply company which specializes in compressed air, pumping and blower/vacuum systems. They are involved in the design aspect of each project in conjunction with being on the back end; so the layout and all of the mechanical systems are uniform and properly installed the first time. Rather than discovering a problem after it occurs, their proactive approach will eliminate that problem. Together the team has over 150 years of engineering experience, so they understand that when your equipment is not running properly, neither is your business. They'll get your pump processes and compressed air systems performing as needed! To learn more about Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions check out their website During Eric's extensive career, he's demonstrated a history in both the mechanical and industrial engineering industry; having developed key skills such as customer relationship management, sales, and strategic planning has helped him excel in better understanding the client and the problems they face. Pye-Barker takes pride in creating long-lasting relationships that not only benefit themselves but more importantly benefit the client. In fact, the majority of their current clients have been with us for multiple decades! To learn more connect with Eric at Eric@pyebarker.com or via LinkedIn #EPIC2022 - Call for Papers & Award Nominations
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| The WOW of STEM with Aisha Lawrey | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:32:43 | |
Charli talks to Aisha Lawrey this week in the Industry Interview. A STEM advocate, Aisha Lawrey, has 25 years of experience on this journey. Working in industry, government, nonprofits, and education she knows how to engage many different stakeholders, at all levels. Her focus is on increasing the number of women and minorities in engineering. Aisha currently works for AWS (Amazon Web Services), as the Training & Certification Global Lead for Education Programs, AMER (North, Central, and South America). Her role represents all the Education Programs spanning K-12, higher education, and professional skilling, reskilling, and upskilling learners. The goal is to show multiple pathways to learners that lead to professionals joining the cloud workforce. Prior to joining AWS, Aisha worked at the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Inc. as the Senior Director, Programs and Scholarships. She was responsible for planning, directing and executing all scholarships and program activities. She was also the Director of Engineering Education with the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME). She directed and guided the work of ASME in helping to shape the future of mechanical engineering and engineering technology. She is currently an AAAS IFTHEN STEM Ambassador and even has a 3D scanned statue in her image. Aisha obtained a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. A New Jersey native, Aisha now resides in Maryland with her husband and 14-year-old twins. Find Aisha on LinkedIn or email her at aishakenya@gmail.com or alawrey@amazon.com
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| The Journey to an Inspirational Life with Barbie the Welder | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:32:15 | |
This week Charli sits down with a truly inspirational person, Barbie the Welder. Not only does Barbie love to create she also loves teaching. Her YouTube channel, Barbie The Welder, which is viewed by subscribers in 53 countries, is a wealth of information for artists and entrepreneurs alike. In Barbie's easy-going style she shares step by step videos on how to create a wide variety of metal sculptures and sound entrepreneur advice. In addition to teaching metal art creation through her YouTube channel, she has also written three books on the subject. In her first book Horseshoe Crafts, Barbie takes you through thirty welding projects using only horseshoes with easy to follow instructions and pictures sharing each step. Barbie's second book, How To Weld Silverware Animals, she teaches you step by step how to create 30 animals from land, sea, and air. Her third book, How To Weld Scrap Metal Art, Barbie shares 30 fun and easy welding projects including a wine rack, dog, bulldozer, rose, scorpion, key chains, and many more using only repurposed materials. Barbie's fourth book, The Inspiration Blueprint, she shares how she went from welfare to a world renowned metal sculptor by creating a picture of her perfect life, an Inspiration Blueprint, and how you too can design and create a life that you love as you follow her step by step plan to making your own blueprint. Book five, Honor Thy Art, How To Be An Extremely Successful Artist, it’s for the professional artist who has work that should be seen by the world. Barbie teaches step-by-step how to build a worldwide brand, how to attract raving fans, how to find and work with dream clients, and take the necessary steps to become legendary! Barbie lives in Erin, NY where she continues to pursue her greatest passion, pouring her heart and soul into the metal that she sculpts into one of a kind sculptures for her clients all over the world! Find Barbie's social media @BarbieTheWelder and LinkedIn The Early Bird Registration is Open. Empowering Women Award Nominations and Model Call for the Industry Fashion Show. Join the conversation on our Empowering Pumps Slack Workspace Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com< | |||
| Discovering Engineered Solutions for the Customer with Thom Jessup | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:19:26 | |
This week Charli is talking with Thom Jessup, President of The Fluid Sealing Association®. Thom began his career at EGC working in production. From there he moved on to a machinist, an engineering technician, a manufacturing design engineer and the Research and Development Engineering Manager. Ultimately, he was elevated to the role of salesman with responsibility for qualifying new sales leads, coordinating various internal departments and taking part in the marketing of fluid sealing products. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Thom’s twenty plus years of experience have provided him with strong project management and business analysis skills. He has been the top salesperson for EGC seven years in a row. Interview @ 5:46 Join the conversation on our Empowering Pumps Slack Workspace
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| It's About Safety with Dave Wilbur | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:28:38 | |
Charli is back from her time in Uganda with stories, updates, and an interview with Dave Wilbur of United Electric Controls. Mr. Wilbur has 21 years of experience with United Electric Controls working in the development of pressure, temperature and gas detection instruments for use in industrial environments. Prior to United Electric, Mr. Wilbur spent ten years with Ritchie Navigation engaged in the development of navigation instruments and six years with Raytheon Corporation developing digital signal processing hardware for radar systems. Mr. Wilbur has MS and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and holds patents related to low power electronic switch design and plugged pressure port detection. The NSC values are: Be Safe - a commitment to our mission of safety; Be Bold - to challenge the status quo; Be Impactful - to exceed expectations; and Be NSC - to collaborate with others to achieve results. While our logo has changed, our commitment to safety is stronger than ever. The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, they focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death so people can live their fullest lives. We focus our efforts where we can make the greatest impact: workplace, roadway and impairment.
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| Engineering Pump Systems with Cloud Technology with Tim Merkel | 02 May 2022 | 00:35:23 | |
This week Charli talks with Tim Merkel about taking pump technology into the cloud Since 2018, Timothy has served as the Business Development Manager at Metropolitan Industries in Romeoville, Illinois. Operating out of Ashland, Ohio, he continues to travel the United States in support of Metropolitan Industries including the East Coast branch of Emmons Metro located in Albany, New York. Interview starts @ 7:56
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| Human Connection in a Digital World | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:38:16 | |
Bonus Pod Time! And this one is long time friend, mentor, and former teacher of your very own podcast host Charli K Matthews, Brian Winters! In 2010, Brian started going to Uganda, where he fell in love with the people and the country. He now travels there twice each year. Brian has been married to Shawn for 37 years (of marital bliss), and they have one son, Chase, who now is a police officer in Northport. He is an elder at Capstone Church, where he is considered the “Old People” of Capstone.When he is not in Uganda, he enjoys spending time at their cabin on the Tombigbee and smoking ribs or briskets. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt
Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC at the Colorado School of Mines Nov 12th and 13th. | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Water Tower with Debra Coy and Cindy Wallis-Lage | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:20:56 | |
We wanted to release this bonus content as a way to say thank you Melissa Meeker and The Water Tower for the amazing event!
Empowering Pumps – May 17 (every third Tuesday) at 10 am CT You can always reach us through social @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com | |||
| Vision, Communication, & Empowerment with Dr. Alexa Chilcutt | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:27:33 | |
This week Charli talks to Dr. Alexa Chilcutt about professional development and continuing education at the corporate level with a focus on leadership and communication. Virtual Meetups: Empowering Pumps – May 17 (every third Tuesday) at 10 am CT Join us on Slack Amusement Parks Need Gear Motors Too! You can always reach us through social @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com | |||
| Reimagining Farming and Leadership with Bryan Bieschke | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:32:49 | |
This week Charli talks with Bryan Bieschke about sustainability through his role at Bowery Farming. Bryan currently is the maintenance and Reliability leader at Bowery Farming, the largest vertical indoor farm in the country. His leadership and vision have shaped multiple companies' maintenance departments to embrace human connection and the pursuit of fundamental excellence. Bryan's expertise are in maintenance leadership, scalability, and human connection to business alignment. Lets Get Social! 'Lessons Learned from the Shop Floor' (Pump Talk Celebrity - in the digital mag coming soon!)
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