The Art of Engineering Podcast Episodes: Inspiring Women in Engineering

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The Art of Engineering is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of incredible engineers who all share something in common: They’re women.

Host Denise McIntosh, CEO of Custom Powder Systems, knows firsthand the unique challenges women face in this industry and discusses them with her guests.

In this show, you’ll hear from women who have overcome the odds and grown to be some of the most respected professionals in their fields.

Podcast Episodes

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What career-defining moments and work-life balance strategies did Maryam Shahrokni Cragg and other Women in Pharma leaders discuss in Episode #42?

Recorded live at the ISPE Midwest Chapter’s Women in Pharma Leadership Workshop, Denise McIntosh is joined by Camille Fittell, Global Process Engineer at Zoetis; Richalle Ritts, Director of Engineering Midwest at IPS; Shannon Goodson, Validation Engineering Manager at MilliporeSigma; and Krishna Bell, Regional Sales Manager at L.B. Bohle USA. They discuss the moments that defined their careers, finding mentors and sponsors who helped them grow, and how to maintain boundaries and a comfortable work/life balance.

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ISPE Midwest’s Women in Pharma Leadership Workshop- Episode #41

Recorded live at the ISPE Midwest Chapter’s Women in Pharma Leadership Workshop, Denise McIntosh is joined by Camille Fittell, Global Process Engineer at Zoetis; Richalle Ritts, Director of Engineering Midwest at IPS; Shannon Goodson, Validation Engineering Manager at MilliporeSigma; and Krishna Bell, Regional Sales Manager at L.B. Bohle USA. They discuss the moments that defined their careers, finding mentors and sponsors who helped them grow, and how to maintain boundaries and a comfortable work/life balance.

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What is the legacy of Wally Funk, the pioneering aviator and first female NTSB lead investigator, discussed in Episode #40?

At the age of 21, M. Wallace “Wally” Funk was selected to be one of 13 women to train for space flight in 1959. By this time, she had been an experienced pilot for over 5 years. Wally’s love of aeronautics led her to a life-long career in flight training, giving thousands of young pilots their first taste of flight. She worked for the FAA and was the first woman to be a lead investigator at the NTSB.

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Who is Jules Brinn, segment manager for high-purity OEM sales at American Air, and what did she discuss in Episode #39?

Jules Brinn is the segment manager for high-purity OEM sales at American Air, and in Episode #39, Denise McIntosh talks with her. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Katelyn Hubbard, a rubber chemist and compounder at American Phoenix, and what did she discuss in Episode #38?

Katelyn Hubbard is a rubber chemist and compounder at American Phoenix, and in Episode #38, Denise McIntosh talks with her. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Andrea Sousa, Commercial Director at the PIAB Group, and what did she discuss in Episode #37?

Andrea Sousa is the Commercial Director at the PIAB Group, and in Episode #37, Denise McIntosh speaks with her about growing up as the middle. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Kirsta Scranton, Senior Construction Project Manager at the University of Iowa, and what did she discuss in Episode #36?

Kirsta Scranton is a Senior Construction Project Manager at the University of Iowa, and in Episode #36, Denise McIntosh speaks with her. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Lauren Parker, senior project designer at Stantec Consulting, and what did she discuss about engineering in Episode #35?

Lauren Parker is a senior project designer at Stantec Consulting, and in Episode #35, she joins Denise McIntosh to discuss her love of engineering and how she found it. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Christa Myers, Senior Fellow in Aseptic and Sterile Products at CRB Group, and what did she discuss in Episode #34?

Christa Myers is a Senior Fellow in Aseptic and Sterile Products at CRB Group, and in Episode #34, she visits with Denise. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Cristina Mendonca, Engineering Manager at Tekna in Quebec, Canada, and what did she discuss in Episode #33?

Cristina Mendonca is the Engineering Manager at Tekna in Quebec, Canada, and in Episode #33, she tells her story. Download Transcript Share

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Who is Beth Brock, Technical Consulting Director at Environmental Resources Management, and what did she discuss in her return for Episode #32?

Beth Brock Returns Episode #32 Download Transcript Share Beth Brock is the Technical Consulting Director at Environmental Resources Management. After spending 27 years at Eli Lilly,

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Who is Brittany Lutz, Senior R&D Scientist in Nutraceuticals at Ortho Molecular Products, and what did she discuss in Episode #31?

Brittany Lutz Episode #31 Download Transcript Share Brittany Lutz is the Senior Research and Development Scientist in Nutraceuticals at Ortho Molecular Products. In this episode, she

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Who is Shannon Goodson, The Life Science Leader at the Design Group, and what did she discuss in Episode #30?

In this episode, Denise is joined by Shannon Goodson, The Life Science Leader at the Design Group.

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Who is Tyler Courtney, Pharmaceutical Account Manager at ChargePoint Technology, and what did he discuss with Custom Powder's team in Episode #29?

In this episode, Denise is joined by Custom Powder’s Senior Vice President of Products, Scott Heffern, and Sales Executive Austin Hill speaking with Tyler Courtney, Pharmaceutical Account Manager at ChargePoint Technology.

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What did Zen Zen Yen discuss about growing up in Germany, switching from medicine to engineering, and the importance of ISPE in Episode #28?

Zen Zen talks about what it was like growing up in Germany, switching from studying medicine to engineering, and the importance of finding a community of peers like ISPE.

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What is the legacy of Wally Funk, the pioneering aviator and first female NTSB lead investigator, discussed in Episode #27?

At the age of 21, M. Wallace “Wally” Funk was selected to be one of 13 women to train for space flight in 1959. By this time, she had been an experienced pilot for over 5 years. Wally’s love of aeronautics led her to a life-long career in flight training, giving thousands of young pilots their first taste of flight. She worked for the FAA and was the first woman to be a lead investigator at the NTSB.

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What did Ann Rhoades, founder of People Ink and author of 'Built on Values,' discuss about positive company culture in Episode #26?

Ann Rhodes is the founder of People Ink and author of Built on Values: Creating an Enviable Culture that Outperforms the Competition. Ann and Denise discuss how a positive culture and employees who share the same values as a company is the missing piece for most organizations. Ann shares storeis from her time with Southwest Airlines and JetBlue, and explains the steps needed to form a solid culture to make your company proud and profitable.

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Who is Carson Riutta, Project Engineer at Jacobs Engineering, and what did she discuss about returning to the workforce in Episode #23?

Carson Riutta- Episode 23 Carson Riutta, Project Engineer at Jacobs Engineering Download Transcript Share Returning to the workforce after an absence doesn’t have to be

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Who is Jennie Tavaras, Director of Global Growth & Sales for Jacobs Engineering Group, and what did she discuss in Episode #22?

JENNIE TAVARAS- EPISODE #22 Jennie Tavaras, Director of Global Growth & Sales for Jacobs Engineering Group Download Transcript Share Before she was 18, Jennie Tavares found herself

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Who is Nicole Baird, Senior Buyer at Aptar, and what supply chain challenges did she discuss in Episode #21?

NICOLE BAIRD- EPISODE #21 Nicole Baird, Senior Buyer at Aptar. Download Transcript Share Denise McIntosh talks about supply chain challenges facing Nicole Baird, the senior buyer

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Who is Jill Miller, Founder and CEO of Below the Line, and what did she discuss about her career journey in Episode #19?

JILL MILLER- EPISODE #19 Jill Miller, Founder and CEO of Below the Line  Download Transcript Share Jill Miller’s journey ranges from an unlikely start in sales

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Who is Amanda Wollnick, Development Engineer at American Breast Care, and what did she discuss about her journey into science in Episode #17?

AMANDA WOLLNICK- EPISODE #17 Amanda Wollnick, Development Engineer at American Breast Care Download Transcript Share Amanda Wollnick once thought science “isn’t for girls.”  But something kept calling

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Who is Jen Clark, VP of Sales and Account Management at CAI, and what did she discuss about her career journey in Episode #18?

JEN CLARK- EPISODE #18 Jen Clark, Vice President, Sales and Account Management at CAI Download Transcript Share Jen Clark came out of school with a degree in

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Who is Sandra Bachamp, Director of Engineering at DPS Group, and what fascinating topics did she discuss in Episode #16?

SANDRA BACHAMP- EPISODE #16 Sandra Bachamp, Director of Engineering at DPS Group Download Transcript Share Sandra Bachamp, Director of Engineering at DPS Group, talks about the fascinating

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Who is Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm, VP of Client Solutions at JE Dunn Construction Life Sciences Division, and what did she discuss in Episode #15?

BO CROUSE-FEUERHELM EPISODE #15 Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm VP of Client Solutions at JE Dunn Construction Life Sciences Division Download Transcript Share Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm has gone from being

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Who is Jean Ann Groves, a retired Business Continuity expert, and what did she discuss in Episode #14?

JEAN ANN GROVES- EPISODE #14 Jean Ann Groves, a retired Business Continuity expert Download Transcript Share Jean Ann Groves, a retired Business Continuity expert, talks

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Who is Lisa Kerner, Corporate Trade Show Manager at CRB in Kansas City, and what did she discuss about history in Episode #13?

LISA KERNER- EPISODE #13 Lisa Kerner, Corporate Trade Show Manager at CRB in Kansas City Download Transcript Share Lisa Kerner and Denise talk about the history

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Who is Caroline Hand, Production Engineer in Evonik Industries' Healthcare and Nutrition Division, and what did she discuss in Episode #12?

CAROLINE HAND- EPISODE #12 Caroline Hand, Evonik Industries Production Engineer/Healthcare and Nutrition Division Download Transcript Share Caroline Hand, Evonik Industries Production Engineer/Healthcare and Nutrition Division.

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Who is Dr. Sarah Miksinski, Senior Director in Global Regulatory Excellence at AstraZeneca, and what did she discuss in Episode #10?

DR. SARAH MIKSINSKI- EPISODE #10 Dr. Sarah Miksinski, a Senior Director in Global Regulatory Excellence at AstraZeneca Download Transcript Share Dr. Sarah Miksinski, a Senior Director

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Who is Lynn Aurelius, Business Development Manager at Bollé Safety, and what fascinating conversation did she have in Episode #9?

LYNN AURELIUS- EPISODE #9 Lynn Aurelius, Business Development Manager at Bollé Safety Download Transcript Share Lynn Aurelius, Business Development Manager at Bollé Safety A fascinating conversation about

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Who is Helga Salling, Senior Director at IPS-Integrated Project Services, and what did she discuss in Episode #8?

HELGA SALLING – EPISODE #8 Helga Salling, Senior Director at IPS-Integrated Project Services Download Transcript Share Helga Salling, Senior Director at IPS-Integrated Project Services Helga and Denise talk

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Who is Dr. Namrata Karki Kandel, Product Development Manager with Ortho Molecular Products, and what did she discuss in Episode #11?

DR. NAMRATA KARKI KANDEL – EPISODE #11 Dr. Namrata Karki Kandel, Product Development Manager with Ortho Molecular Products Download Transcript Share Dr. Namrata Karki, Product

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Who is Richalle Ritts, Manager of Process Engineering at Integrated Project Services, and what did she discuss in Episode #7?

RICHALLE RITTS – EPISODE #7 Richalle Ritts, Manager of Process Engineering at  Integrated Project Services Download Transcript Share Richalle Ritts, Manager of Process Engineering at Integrated

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Who is Dr. Eleanor Small, Product Development expert in Design for Manufacturing with Johnson & Johnson, and what did she discuss in Episode #6?

DR. ELEANOR SMALL – EPISODE #6 Dr. Eleanor Small, Product Development founded in Design for Manufacturing with Johnson & Johnson Download Transcript Share Dr. Eleanor

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Who is Michelle Bridges, Executive Trainer with The Great Game of Business, and what did she discuss in Episode #5?

MICHELLE BRIDGES – EPISODE #5 Michele Bridges, Executive Trainer with The Great Game of Business Download Transcript Share Michelle Bridges – Executive Trainer with The Great Game

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Who is Shannon Goodson, Engineering Manager with Meridian Medical Technologies, and what did she discuss in Episode #4?

SHANNON GOODSON – EPISODE #4   Shannon Goodson, Engineering Manager with Meridian Medical Technologies Download Transcript Share In this episode, Denise McIntosh talks with Shannon Goodson about

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Who is Stephanie Wilkins, co-owner of Pharmaconsult US, and what did she discuss in Episode #3?

STEPHANIE WILKINS – EPISODE #3 Stephanie Wilkins, co-owner of Pharmaconsult US Download Transcript Share Denise speaks with Stephanie Wilkins, co-owner of Pharmaconsult US. Stephanie was encouraged at a

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is "The Art of Engineering" podcast about?

"The Art of Engineering" is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of incredible women engineers. It explores the unique challenges women face in the industry and highlights how guests have overcome obstacles to become respected professionals in their fields.

2 Who hosts "The Art of Engineering" podcast?

The podcast is hosted by Denise McIntosh, CEO of Custom Powder Systems. She brings her firsthand experience with the unique challenges women face in the engineering industry to her discussions with guests.

3 What topics are discussed in the podcast episodes?

Episodes cover topics such as defining career moments, finding mentors and sponsors, and maintaining work/life balance. Recent discussions include insights from the ISPE Midwest Chapter’s Women in Pharma Leadership Workshop and stories of pioneering women like Wally Funk.

4 How can I listen to or learn more about specific podcast episodes?

The page lists various podcast episodes, each with a "Read More" link for further details. Some episodes also offer options to download transcripts or share the content.