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Ep. 8: "Automotive Packaging, Returnable Software & Need for Diversity in Packaging" with Powerhouse Camille Corr Chism, CEO of Indigo Packaging & Consulting, Michigan State University DE&I Manager, TrueFleet Head of Operations.

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:49:44 GMT

In this episode on Product & Packaging Powerhouse, we connect with Camille Corr Chism, diving into the world of automotive packaging. We explore the unique challenges and considerations in designing packaging for the automotive industry, such as ergonomics, returnability, and sustainability. We also discuss the importance of tracking and preventing theft of returnable automotive containers and the role of packaging in lean manufacturing processes. Then, we learn about TrueFleet, new packaging software for returnable and expendable packaging to expedite decision making real-time comparison tools to estimate packaging costs accurately. Finally, Camille, shares her journey in the packaging field and the need for representation and diversity in the industry.

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[Powerhouse Camille Corr Chism LINKS]

Connect with Camille on LinkedIn
Schedule a Demo of TrueFleet! https://www.TrueFleet.co
Check out Camille’s Practice: Indigo Packaging & Consulting
Twitter: @indigopkg
Instagram: @indigopkg

Quotes and Hooks

The Journey into Packaging: I took this packaging class, and this class was so interesting to me. I went to and And it was time for me to declare a major. So I go to the counselor and say, you know, “Tell me more about packaging”. And he said, these are the classes you need, and I was literally in the program without knowing it. That's so that's, like, organic. Like, it was meant to be. Then I did an internship, and I loved it.
The Importance of Packaging in Today's World: When we went to talk to the students, all mostly chemistry students, and they were like, well, how does packaging interface with chemistry? And then we is exactly what you said, all the polymer science and how the different materials interact.
Lean Manufacturing and the Importance of Automotive Packaging: But there are actually theft rings out there that will steal these containers, resell the containers, So it's really important to keep track of them.
The sustainability of automotive packaging: But with automotive, it stays in that loop, and, you know, this type of container will get used. It can get used... I just love the fact that it's sustainable, You were using. You're not, you know, throwing away extra packaging, and it's very intentional because you have to plan ahead of, you know, what type of packaging you're going to use if you're gonna use returnables.
Lean Manufacturing: Yeah. Hold on. He gets on his radio, and he calls someone immediately to move. Which is the way it should be in lean. Right? You see something, you say something. Everyone is empowered to act on it.
Optimizing Packaging Costs for Longevity: When does it make sense to switch over to returnable from expendable? Because, you know, in the long run, most of the time, expendable wins.
The Importance of Representation in the Packaging Industry: You really need to make sure that you have representation.
Navigating Stereotypes and Gender Bias in the Workplace: I was called the coffee girl more than once in life, and not Because of the color of my skin, because they thought I should be getting the coffee even if I reported to a VP.
Supporting Black Professionals in Packaging: I always felt like I was the only person like me in every job I had.

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Ep. 5: Packaging Artwork Management: The Power of Collaboration and Streamlined Processes, Adrian Fernandez Chief Product Officer @ ESKO-a Danaher Company

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse™ podcast, host Megan Young Gamble and powerhouse guest Adrian Fernandez from ESKO Solutions discuss the challenges SMBs face with packaging artwork and the importance of effective artwork management. They highlight the features and benefits of using the online proofing platform, especially the UPC Scanner and side by side revision compare. They emphasize the role of color execution, finding the right partners, and involving the right people in the packaging design process. They recommend using Mox, a software under the ESKO umbrella, to streamline artwork management. A 30-day free trial is available on MOXsoftware.com. Overall, they stress the significance of efficient collaboration and the impact it can have on packaging design success. Be sure to tell them, you learned about Mox from Megan, right here on the Product & Packaging Powerhouse Show

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[Powerhouse Adrian Fernandez Links]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/afdezcard/
Get your free 30 day trial at www.moxsoftware.com (Be sure to tell them, you learned about Mox from Megan, right here on the Product & Packaging Powerhouse Show)
Listen to “Scale up with Great Packaging”, webinar partnership with GLC x MOX https://moxsoftware.com/blog/webinar-scale-up-packaging

QUOTES & HOOKS

The Importance of Packaging Design and Expertise: I think having this artwork and the structure management under control is fundamental and, and using experts with the right software, it's a must-have. You know, you don't wanna have to deal with the headache of delays because you're not leveraging what already exists. You wanna spend more time, you know, getting into the next retailer getting into something that is impactful on the shelf from a design standpoint and not just chasing.
The Importance of Color in Packaging: Color can give you that pop on the shelf. It can give you that consistency of the brand across different flavors...but at the same time, color could be a case of debt if you don't execute it correctly.
The Importance of Asking the Right Questions: If the designer is not asking this question, there's something off. That would be my way to say, you know, they should be asking, okay, what do you intend to do with this?
The Advantages of Using a Solid Online Proofer for Packaging: I mean, over time, this is something that we talk about with different customers, if you're trying to reduce the number of rounds... and this goes back to the point of speed to mark it and also labor efficiency... So those are the 2 things, Megan, I would say you get with a solid online proofer specifically designed for packaging.

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Ep. 14-Sandra Piptropia "Importance of Compelling Beauty Marketing Campaigns & Balancing Entrepreneurship with myCurlID

Megan Young Gamble — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Sandra Pitropia discusses the importance of marketing for compelling campaigns and balancing entrepreneurship. She highlights the challenges of sustainability in packaging and operations, the evolution of diversity and representation in the beauty industry, and the need for larger corporations to capture firsthand consumer data. Sandra also shares insights on the balance between speed, trendiness, consumer demand, and sustainability in the beauty industry, as well as the challenges and opportunities of international expansion. Overall, the episode touches on various aspects of marketing and entrepreneurship in the cosmetic industry.

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[Powerhouse Guest Sandra Pitroipa Links]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrapitroipa/
Website: https://mycurlid.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycurlid/

Episode Quotes:

"The Impact of Small Brands on Larger Companies: The speed at which brands are being launched and products are being put in the market is quite fascinating. The fact that senior leadership is now analyzing small starting brands that nobody would have been concerned about 20 years ago shows the impact these brands have on the strategy of larger companies."
Speed to Market Challenges in a Larger Organization: "Yeah. I mean, as you said, like, speed to market in larger organizations is, is a challenge because there are so many processes that have been established, for a very good reason to maintain quality."
The Importance of Authenticity in Addressing Diversity and Representation: "If it's not part of the story, let's not do that because it's getting to a point where addressing diversity and representation is becoming very, very challenging for brands to do it authentically, and I feel like they're sometimes struggling to understand what authentic actually means. And Mhmm. It's actually not that hard. It's really not that hard."

Ep. 36 - "Marketing & Growth Strategies in the Spirits Industry” with Lazar Favors, CEO of Black Spirits Legacy

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:15:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble interviews Lazar Favors, the CEO of Black Spirits Legacy. Lazar discusses the importance of building a strong consumer base in the spirits industry, emphasizing the power of word-of-mouth and relationship-building. He shares his journey of promoting black-owned spirit brands through events like Taste of Black Spirits and the upcoming Collective Behavior Tour 2025, which aims to highlight over 60 black-owned brands. Lazar also provides insights into creating an effective marketing strategy, focusing on the significance of packaging, community engagement, and the importance of starting locally. The episode highlights the challenges and strategies involved in distributing wine and spirits, emphasizing the need for patience, research, and strong marketing budgets.

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[Powerhouse Guest Lazar LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazar-favors-68626713b/
Email id: blackspiritslegacy@gmail.com
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackspiritslegacy/
Taste of Black Spirits: “COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR” TOUR 2025 : Learn more here

Episode Quotes:

Consumers are your most powerful asset. Build relationships, and they’ll share your brand everywhere.
Own your hometown first. If you can’t win locally, how do you expect to go global?
A product without a story is just another bottle on the shelf.
Don’t rush it. A great brand takes time to build. Nail your identity before you hit the market.
We need to move collectively; when we build together, we create opportunities for everyone.

Ep. 19 - “The Power of Brand Value & Resilience in Procurement” - Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement @ Harvest Hill Beverage

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement at Harvest Hill Beverage Company. Rachel emphasizes the importance of sustainability, regulations, and resilience in procurement. She shares her career journey and insights on building relationships with vendors, aligning sustainability goals, and prioritizing needs in negotiations. Megan Young Gamble highlights the significance of value and partnerships with vendors and suppliers. Rachel encourages saying yes to new opportunities and staying open and emphasizes clear communication of sustainability initiatives to consumers.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-hassall/
Email: rachel.m.hassall86@gmail.com

Episode Quotes:

Be descriptive instead of prescriptive.
Building Resilience in Procurement: Resiliency for sure in procurement is the number one thing that people don't value enough or aren't very good at associating dollar values with, because you always, when you're, it all comes back to those dollar signs. So you need to be able to quantify what that resilience can supply you and there's really good ways to do that.
Packaging and Value: It's really about what is going to drive value for your business and your consumers.
Sustainability in Business: The number one thing in order for your business to succeed and then for your vendors to succeed is to actually know what you want.
Ruthless Prioritization in Product Launches: If everything is important, nothing's important, right? And I'm a ruthless Prioritize or like kind of it in life in general, but, if everything is important with your product that you're trying to produce, actually nothing nothing is important and you're gonna find lots of gaps along the way.

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[Special] LIVE Podcast Celebration Part 2 with Megan Young Gamble, Host @ Product and Packaging Powerhouse Podcast, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:00 GMT

This episode marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse podcast. Host Megan Young Gamble reflects on the journey, emphasizing the podcast's impact with over 5,000 downloads, primarily from the US, UK, and Spain. The episode features powerhouse guests discussing key industry insights.

Key Highlights:

Rebecca Medina, CEO of Talent Cheetah, discusses the benefits of on-demand hiring for project managers, highlighting the platform's efficiency in connecting businesses with the right talent quickly.
Julia Willsie, the "Queen of Circularity," talks about the importance of intentionality in packaging design and the evolving challenges in the sales landscape over the last 20 years.
Michael Houston, a sustainability consultant, offers a masterclass on the importance of using data to make informed decisions in sustainable packaging.

This podcast is all about bringing together industry experts to share actionable insights on product and packaging development, sustainable practices and business growth. As it celebrates its first year, the podcast's focus on authenticity and intentional conversations has created a thriving community that’s making a real impact in the industry. Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, this podcast offers the guidance and inspiration you need to succeed.

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Megan’s Podcast: Ep.2- [SOLO] Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging, Megan Young Gamble,CEO @GLC
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[Powerhouse Guests Social Links]

1. Rebecca Medina, Founder & CEO @TalentCheetah®

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccarm/
TalentCheetah: https://www.talentcheetah.com/

2. Julia Willsie , Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliawillsie/
Julia’s Recommended Book : Selling from the Heart: How Your Authentic Self Sells You!
Podcast Episode link : Ep. 22- "The Circular Economy in Packaging: Local Challenges and Global Collaboration" Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging

3. Michael Houston, Packaging & Sustainability Consultant and Co-Founder of Shower Pouch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrhouston/
Shower pouch: www.theshowerpouch.com
Podcast Episode link : Ep. 26 - “Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development" - Michael Houston, Packaging Sustainability Consultant and Entrepreneur

Episode Quotes:

Consumer behavior has shifted drastically in the last two decades, with social media becoming a primary sales channel. - Julia Willsie
Being intentional in packaging design means understanding the product's life cycle and how it impacts both the consumer and the environment. - Julia Willsie
Speed to hire can make or break a project. Our platform allows you to find, vet, and hire top talent in a fraction of the time - Rebecca Medina
In a rapidly changing workforce, flexibility is key—on-demand hiring allows businesses to adapt without the burden of long-term commitments - Rebecca Medina
Data doesn't lie—using it to guide sustainable packaging decisions ensures we're making choices that truly benefit the environment. - Michael Houstan
Plastic often gets a bad reputation, but when you look at the numbers, it can actually have a lower carbon footprint than alternatives like aluminum - Michael Houstan

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Ep. 34 - "Trends & Transitions Part 2: Beauty and formulation trends” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble discusses 2025 trends and transitions in product development and packaging, especially in the beauty industry. Emphasizing hyper personalization and prejuvenation, Megan highlights how biotechnology and advanced technology are reshaping personalized beauty and skincare. She also stresses the importance of sustainability in packaging and product choices, with tips on how brands and consumers should approach it. She concludes with insights into her company GLC's new mission to become the leading in beauty operations, accelerating prestige and sustainable products and packaging by the end of 2026.

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Additional Resources:

Podcast : Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions Pt 1 with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC. Listen it here
US Plastic Pact 2.0. Read here
Report: Sustainable Beauty and Skincare Market Size. here

Episode Quotes:

Change doesn’t come by being comfortable. Big audacious goals require stepping out of comfort zones
Packaging is the very first impression of your brand. It helps with transportation, containment, safety, and promotion.
Hyper personalization is about tailoring products specifically to the consumer’s needs, made possible by advancements in AI and biotechnology
Prejuvenation focuses on preventing skin damage before it happens, shifting the mindset from repair to proactive care.
Sustainability is not just a buzzword. It’s about understanding what it means to your brand and your consumers.
Biotechnology is marrying science and sustainability, creating lab-grown ingredients like collagen and plant-derived actives
Consumers are prioritizing products with holistic wellness benefits, focusing on longevity and gradual results rather than quick fixes.

Ep. 49- “The Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:28:05 GMT

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sits down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, an immunologist, molecular medicine expert, wellness coach, and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Dr. Ebru explains the critical impact of stress and inflammation, especially “inflammaging” on skin health, and why acute inflammation is necessary while chronic or persistent low-level inflammation is harmful. She shares her journey combining science with intentional daily rituals and discusses her focus on creating multitasking skincare products that address inflammatory issues, especially for busy women. Dr. Ebru also highlights the importance of compliance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and not following fleeting beauty trends, urging new brands to focus on targeted needs and sound partnerships. The episode covers myths in the beauty industry (like “clean” meaning chemical-free), TikTok trends to avoid, and how packaging matters but real results keep customers loyal. There’s also a fun sci-fi rapid-fire round at the end!

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[Powerhouse Guest Dr Ebru’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrukarpuzoglu/
Company Website: www.aveseena.com
Company Website: www.chicsciencelabs.com

Additional Resource

[Podcast] "MoCRA, Misconceptions and Regulatory Risk" - Ariana Farina, Regulatory Consultant @ Ariana Farina. Listen here

Episode Quotes:.

Don’t follow the trends, find your niche, find a good partner, and be intentional.
Clean doesn’t mean chemical-free. Everything is a chemical, even water
Everything inside is mirroring outside
You're an open system. Your skin is your outer layer, but it's designed to feel everything.
If you don’t have inflammation, you will die. Inflammation keeps us alive.
Chronic stress induces inflammation, and you see it right away on your face and in how your body feels.
Inflammaging is that silent, low-level inflammation that slowly makes you look tired and age faster.
Science doesn’t work against you, it works for you.
Be ethical, be transparent. When you put your head on the pillow at night, you should know you did it right.

Ep. 28 - “Intersection of Business & Marriage” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros

Megan Young Gamble — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble joins her Husband and Business Partner, Brandon Gamble, discussing the intersection of business and marriage, operating two full time businesses under one household. They emphasize the importance of education, relationship-building, and hard work in entrepreneurship, sharing insights from Brandon's journey with Pallet Pros. The episode talks about pallet industry myths, the value of referrals, and the development of a sustainable business. Brandon also shares details about the Pallet Pros Academy, a coaching course for aspiring pallet business owners. The conversation ends with reflections on balancing work and family life, personal growth, and the evolution of their businesses.

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[Powerhouse Brandon Gamble Links]

Pallet Pros: www.palletprosga.com
Pallet Pros Academy: https://www.palletprosacademy.com/

Episode Quotes:

In marriage and business, it's not about avoiding mistakes; it’s about learning and growing from them
Doing good business starts with being a good person
You have to speak life into your partner— because when they win, you win too.
Ownership is important; it’s not just about running a business, but owning your journey.
Service is key—in business, marriage, and life
In business, as in marriage, it’s all about balance—knowing when to work and when to come home.
Enjoy the scenic route—don’t rush to the destination; there’s beauty in the detours

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Ep. 21 - “Creating a Sustainable Skincare Collection" Carolina Lopez, Founder & CEO of BEJOU Skincare

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews Carolina Lopez, CEO and founder of BEJOU Skincare. Carolina shares her inspiring journey from engineering to clean beauty entrepreneurship, emphasizing sustainability, mental wellness, and overcoming challenges with manufacturers. They discuss the importance of reducing environmental impact and consumer confusion around sustainability and clean beauty. Carolina's brand, BEJOU, focuses on holistic wellness and personal growth, embracing the slogan "believably you.

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[Powerhouse Guest Carolina Lopez Links]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bejou.co/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bejou.co?_t=8e2uzFOKLZT&_r=1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-lopez-23aa081a/
Website: https://bejou.co/
Email: carolina@bejou.co

Episode Quotes:

Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Sustainability is at the core of our brand. Right? And for me, because I think it's important to define what sustainability is and what it means and, obviously, having a background in engineering, it's reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering the resources to minimize our environmental impact.
Sustainability and Eco-friendly Practices: What certifications do the manufacturer have, and what type of processes are they using to be able to not only just with creating the raw materials or the formulations, but also the packaging. What are they using? Because, right, we also have to take that into account.
Becoming a Well-Rounded Entrepreneur: Remember that during the 1st couple of years, you're gonna be handling all these aspects of your business initially, all yourself. So invest time in developing diverse skill sets to avoid being a wannapreneur.
Beauty Industry Sustainability: You wanna give the best to your consumers, but, really, what does data actually tell you? Are they actually saying and acting on what they're saying, or is this, kind of, like, not really hand in hand and they have to meet at some point?

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Ep. 42 - "The Beauty of Data Driven Digital Marketing” with Viola Ekene, CEO and Lead Strategist @ Social Butterfly Haven

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:15:16 GMT

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble interviews international digital marketing strategist and beauty tech enthusiast Viola Ekene. Viola shares her journey from radio presenter to founder of Social Butterfly Haven, a digital marketing agency specializing in beauty and wellness brands. They cover the evolution and fundamentals of digital marketing, key platforms (including underutilized ones like Substack), and the importance of leveraging analytics like Google Analytics and SEO to track and grow brand visibility. Viola emphasizes setting a strong foundational strategy, tailoring content to target audiences and platforms, and balancing organic content with paid ads. She also discusses common mistakes brands make (like focusing on aesthetics over substance and neglecting data) and the growing role of AI and technology in marketing. Viola concludes by highlighting her agency’s offerings, her digital marketing school, and giving tips for brands looking to craft effective, data-driven marketing strategies right from the start.

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[Powerhouse Guest Viola’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viola-ekene/? originalSubdomain=ng
Website : https://socialbutterflyhaven.com/

Quotes:

If you're running a business and you don't start being intentional about gathering data from day one, then you're going to run blind for a very long period of time.
Google Analytics is like the central aspect of your digital marketing where you're able to see, okay, the goal that I want to achieve, which of my marketing efforts are pulling in conversion, are pulling in leads, are pulling in traffic
The metrics that you should be looking at are highly dependent on your goal in a particular season of your business
When your eyes are so much on your competitor, you don't know when you subconsciously want to do what they are doing.
Aesthetic feeds are cute. Data-driven strategies are profitable.
Maximizing marketing ROI depends on one, an understanding of your target audience and your goal at that particular point in time so that you don't waste money.
Organic content is like setting your house in order. It is the foundation you need for high-converting paid ads.
You need an entirely different approach for Instagram, a different one for TikTok, because the psychographics are not the same. It’s a different terrain altogether.

Ep. 39 - "WTF! What the TariFfs! pt1 ” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:15:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble returns from maternity leave for her first episode with her baby daughter Amaiyah as her co-host. She dives into how the rising tariffs, particularly under President Trump’s administration, are massively impacting the cost and availability of goods, especially in the beauty and packaging industries. Megan breaks down the rising tariffs as of May 13, 2025 (with China seeing up to 245%), which in turn affects everything from packaging materials (aluminum, plastics, paperboard) to everyday goods and manufacturing costs. She shares real-world examples of how businesses are having to pivot: reevaluating suppliers, renegotiating contracts, and making tough decisions like layoffs, all to adapt to the new normal of higher costs and supply chain disruption. Megan also gives actionable advice for brands and suppliers, like diversifying suppliers, ordering packaging in advance, considering fractional support and being strategic about launches and pricing.

The bottom line: Tariffs are shaking up the entire supply chain and affecting everyone from big brands to startup founders, suppliers, and even regular consumers. Megan encourages listeners to stay agile, rethink strategy, and keep an eye on evolving tariff policies

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Additional podcast episodes mentioned in the episode above:

Intersection of Business & Marriage with my Husband - listen here
Two non-negotiables with Rachel Hassall on Power of Brand Procurement - listen here

Quotes and Hooks

As Rapper Fat Joe would say from a rap song, yesterday's price is not today's, and that applies to packaging too.
Tariffs aren’t just a business issue, they’re hitting households, retailers, and supply chains all at once.
Beauty brands now need to think like strategists, not just creatives.
Aluminum may feel like a sustainability win, but it comes with a 25% tariff hit.
We’re not just sourcing packaging, we’re sourcing resilience.
Consumers expect sustainability without sacrificing price or performance. That’s the new standard.
Diversify your packaging suppliers like you would diversify your financial investments.

Ep.1-The Genesis of Product & Packaging Powerhouse [Megan Young Gamble, CEO @ GLC]

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:35:00 GMT

In this episode, Megan Young Gamble introduces the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" podcast. She highlights the purpose of the podcast, which is to provide valuable insights and trends in product development, packaging, and business. Through engaging discussions with industry experts, listeners will gain knowledge and practical tips to successfully position their products and brands in the marketplace. Expect raw and honest insights and a supportive community of like-minded professionals.

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Ep. 23- "Packaging Design, Influence, & Integrity" Vicki Strull, Founder, Vicki Strull Design

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan interviews Vicki Strull, a packaging and design consultant with over 25 years of experience. Vicki discusses her career journey and expertise in print and digital design in the packaging world. They discuss the evolution of technology in packaging and misconceptions about packaging design. Vicki emphasizes the importance of integrity in branding and the impact of business terminology on design. The episode also highlights "shady packaging" and insights on the subconscious impact of touch on shoppers' behavior. The conversation underscores the need for intentional design and creativity to inspire, as well as the importance of understanding business jargon in creative professions.

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[Powerhouse Guest Vicki Strull LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickistrull/
Email: vicki@vickistrull.com
Website: https://vickistrull.com

Episode Quotes:

I think that one of their misconceptions is that more on a primary display label is better.
Deceptive Packaging: There's something shady about that because I'm thinking I'm getting more than I'm getting because visually I am.
The Importance of Brand Purpose: So if they're not in it, you have to and we live our lives this way as well. You know, we have our own core purposes. I also think brands have core purposes.

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Ep. 6: Retail Merchandising, Product and Packaging Aesthetics to Show up and Stand Out-Nichole Simms, Founder of Creative Visual Solutions

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse podcast, Megan Young Gamble interviews Nichole Simms, an expert in retail merchandising. Nichole shares valuable insights on how to get your brand into big retailers, negotiate for favorable placement and profit margins, and create a visually appealing homepage to engage customers. She also discusses the impact of packaging on a brand's success, the importance of sustainability, and the power of omnichannel marketing. Nichole's 35 years of experience in the retail industry make her advice invaluable. So, if you want to show up and stand out in the retail world, this episode is a must-listen!

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[Powerhouse Nichole Simms Links]

Website https://www.nicholesimmstheboutiqueexpert.com/
Instagram: @creativessolutuons
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-simms-1a575414

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES & HOOKS:

The Power of Visual Merchandising: Quote: I really love what visual merchandising can do for a brand for the bottom line.
The Importance of Branding: "If you're packaging, I can go with the Luxe model. If you're a Luxe candle, you happen to have a certain kind of look to you, a certain kind of color tone, a certain kind of font you have around you. If a certain habit. Even even even the, fragrances that you choose have to have a luxe feel about them. Everything about you has to show up. Luxe has to show a high end.
Negotiating Power with Retailers: You wanna, you know, take what you can. Negotiate as much as you can to get a nice space.
Packaging and Branding: And just by changing [her packaging], you know, she couldn't do a lot...it was night and day. And that's all she did...whether you're starting with your packaging...Your website has to be on point and showcase. You can spend it. You can do that yourself, or get somebody...and get that website correct...you wanna make sure you do one...it's gonna be packaging and then going into how you can show up online.
Sustainable Packaging Options: "So those many factors are already on it. So that won't be as hard as you think it will be because if you say, hey, I will eco friendly packaging. They already have it for you. I will eco friendly bottling recycled material. Oh, I already have that for you because they have to.
Creating Visually Appealing Websites: "You wanna make sure that that home page is visibly appealing, meaning that it catches the eye and engages me. It has a nice mixture of as well as information. You have wonderful photos.
The Importance of Omnichannel Marketing: "To answer your question, omnichannel is a huge deal. You have to be on the channel. You have to make sure that there's a seamless flow from online and brick-and-mortar and vice versa because, again, customers like to do well. Especially, we offer both actually is better for your brand.
Negotiating Product Placement: I wanna make sure, okay, then you're gonna have better lighting when you carry my price. Is actually, I don't ask you, well, this is where your best lighting is in the store. Can I have this lighting?
Maximizing Brand Visibility: "You wanna make sure that everything lines up to make your brand stand out and actually build your story against the way.

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Ep. 38 - "Are Labels Really Sustainable?” with Christopher Doerr, President of Validators

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:15:00 GMT

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" episode featuring Megan Young Gamble and powerhouse guest Chris Doerr, conversation explores sustainable labeling and packaging technologies. With over thirty years of experience, Chris shares insights on the various types of labels and the shift to sustainable practices. He emphasizes the importance of recycling and offers practical tips on reducing landfill waste through methods like composting, recycling LDPE bags, and leveraging digital technologies such as RFID and NFC to educate consumers. As labels are vital in multiple industries, Chris's expertise provides valuable guidance on incorporating sustainability and technology in packaging.

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[Powerhouse Guest Chris LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdoerrprofile/
Company Validators for Full-Service Packaging Services : https://www.validatorsllc.com
Company Simplify INC for Print & Packaging Consulting : https://www.validatorsllc.com/products-and-services/simplify-ink/
View Chris Patents U.S Patent #'s: 5,658,648; 6,267,152 B1; and 6,845,581 B2:
https://youtu.be/L2Rc8oTOtd8?si=lSO3sNVvdvofbZXW
Composting in Atlanta : https://www.compostnow.org/growth/compostnow-compost-services-atlanta

Quotes and Hooks

After a while, I realized there's no new technology on the horizon that's gonna replace labels.
Less is just smart, and using less and being smart has been around since the beginning of time.
Your packaging has to be more than recyclable; it has to actually get recycled.
Zero landfill should be the real goal; not just recycling claims.
Most people don’t know if a label should be removed before recycling, and that’s a problem.
Just because you use less material doesn’t mean it’s sustainable.

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

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:15:49 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble talks with fulfillment expert Maïré BAVARDAY-ROSA from ECOMSPACES all things fulfillment, operations, and growth for indie and product-based brands. Maïré details her inspiring journey from a small Caribbean island to launching a logistics business in Atlanta, sharing lessons on resilience and innovation. The conversation covers when to consider a 3PL, the importance of organization (like using SKUs and barcodes from the start!), strategies for inventory management, and why branded packaging and customer service are key growth levers. They also discuss the impact of technology like Shopify, dynamic pricing due to tariffs, retail readiness, and the ever-changing landscape of ecommerce logistics, including AI’s growing role. Maïré offers super practical tips: focus on numbers, outsource shipping when it makes sense, and never underestimate operations’ impact on customer experience. The episode wraps with a fun “power round” where Maïré shares personal tidbits and her passion for helping purpose-driven brands.

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[Powerhouse Guest Maïré s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairehina/
Company Website : https://www.ecomspaces.com/
Email Address: maire@ecomspaces.com

QUOTES:

Shipping is the most hated industry, I think, in the entire world. Shipping is hard.
If you start spending more than two hours a day shipping, it’s time to look at outsourcing your shipping.
I would rather pay someone $100 to ship stuff for me in two hours than spend these two hours and lose the opportunity to make $500.
Be organized. People overlook how important that is.
Packaging is a very underutilized marketing tool.
The best marketing is organic marketing.
If you treat your customer extremely well and they have the best customer experience possible, you’re going to grow organically.

Ep. 52- “Building a Seven-Figure Haircare Brand Rooted in Sustainable Ingredients, Packaging & Community (without Amazon)” with Kate Assaraf, CEO and Founder, DIP Hair Care

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:10:26 GMT

In this engaging conversation, Megan Young Gamble interviews Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Haircare, a sustainable haircare brand that emphasizes community, effective products, and a commitment toward reducing plastic waste. Kate shares her journey of creating Dip from a personal need for sustainable haircare, the importance of understanding true sustainability in beauty, and her advocacy for synthetic fragrances when done correctly. The discussion also covers the iterative process of product development, the significance of community support, and the lessons learned on the path to building a seven-figure business, without launching on Amazon.. Kate's vision for the future includes empowering local retailers and fostering a deeper connection with consumers.

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[Powerhouse Guest Kate's LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-assaraf-b25a741a7/
Company Website: https://dipalready.com/
Company Instagram : @dipalready

QUOTES:

It is very serious hair care for not so serious people.
Chemicals aren’t the problem. 2D understanding of sustainability is.
Talking about soap as if it's gonna save the world is just not genuine.
We’re living in a world of digital pollution, fake reviews, fake hype, and the best filter is your own gut.
There is a karma to when you launch a business. When you’re kind to people along the way, that energy comes back to you when you start.
Don’t fear change. You don’t want to look the same in all your photographs, you want to have a wild time.
We need to return to just the empathetic, human way of shopping.
Use the money that you accumulate to pay it forward somewhere… it’s important to do that quietly and often.

Ep. 16-[SOLO] "New Trends and Insights for 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

In this solo episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble, recaps the key events of 2023 and outlines trends for 2024 in the beauty and packaging industry. She shares regulatory changes, including MoCRA and packaging EPR laws, emphasizing the need for compliance and sustainability. Megan discusses how AI in beauty is being utilized, consumer trends, and the key aspects within the prestige beauty category." She highlights the importance of understanding state regulations, infrastructure for recycling, and invites industry professionals to share their knowledge on the show.

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Source Links

Pantone Color of the year 2024 https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2024

Ep. 24 - "Empowering Women in the World of Packaging + Benefits of IOPP" Jane Chase, Executive Director, IoPP

Megan Young Gamble — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble and Powerhouse Guest, Jane Chase discuss the importance of packaging and its impact on the industry. Jane, Executive director of Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), discusses the crucial role of packaging, and the benefits of IoPP membership, including networking, mentorship, and staying updated with industry regulations. They also talk about women in packaging, leadership, sustainability, and opportunities for students in the packaging industry. Jane's background in mechanical engineering and her leadership experiences across various top companies highlight the episode, offering valuable lessons in professional growth and industry impact.

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[Powerhouse Guest Jane Chase LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-chase-0b27937/
Email: jchase@iopp.org
IoPP’s website: https://www.iopp.org
IoPP's women's virtual happy hour : https://community.iopp.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=45e2e976-ae6e-4ee7-8b56-018748265338&CommunityKey=7380e9d4-8ab8-4e3e-9439-b6cdc037ed92&Home=%2Fevents%2Fcalendar
Ready to start a new career? Listen Here https://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4909

Episode Quotes:

You cannot fix the quality, if you cannot understand their process.
Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
In quality, it was either good or bad. You had to figure out what to do with it. I figured I'd go into operations, never do anything bad, save the world, and figure out really quickly if you didn't have good R&D upfront, you were pretty much scorned from the get go.
Gender Bias is in the Professional Settings.
The biggest thing is finding like minded women that are already in the industry and using them as inspiration. Network. Get out there.
Sustainability in Packaging: It covers everything from different ways of recycling to EPR to all of those different things around California plastic waste, greenwashing, and some of the labeling bills that are out there.

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Ep. 29- "When to Optimize Your Packaging" with Dustin Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Boldtsmith Packaging Consultants

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:15:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble interviews Dustin Smith, the CEO and co-founder of BoldtSmith Packaging Consultants. They discuss the evolution of packaging solutions, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decisions for optimizing packaging, reducing costs, and improving sustainability. Dustin shares insights on working across various industries, from cheese to submarines, and highlights the critical role packaging plays in shipping, product protection, and cost efficiency. The conversation also touches on sustainability, innovation, and balancing professional and personal life as a busy entrepreneur.

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[Powerhouse Dustin Smith Links]

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-smith-19436526/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boldtsmith-packaging-consultants/
Website: www.boldtsmithpackaging.com

Quotes:

Decisions need to be driven by data, especially when you're talking about huge volumes.
Packaging optimization isn’t just about cutting costs—it's about finding the perfect balance between performance, sustainability, and brand experience
Green is nice, but net green is nicer
If you don’t have data, it doesn’t make sense.
You can reduce costs and boost sustainability at the same time—it’s all about making data-driven packaging decisions.

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Ep. 12: "Life of Packaging Artwork Manager"-Christina Troutman, Senior Project Manager @ Veritiv Corporation

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" podcast, host Megan Young Gamble interviews Christina Troutman, a packaging artwork manager. Christina discusses the challenges of the role, the importance of communication, and the need for diversity in the packaging industry. Christina shares insights from her career journey and offers advice on navigating the industry. The episode emphasizes the need for knowledge, transparency, and proactive communication to succeed in managing packaging projects.

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[Christina Troutman LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect-with-christina/

Quotes & Hooks

Finding Direction in Life: Just go in a direction. Just go in one direction, and you'll figure out along the way if it's the right path or not.
The Balancing Act of Meeting Deadlines: It's very much almost overly about communicating how you have to balance that.
Finding Success in a Competitive Industry: Read your read your own packaging stuff. Like, read the back of your, you know, beauty products, the back of your cleaning products, you know, start feeling and touching, you know, the things that you get, start feeling and touching, cutting up your Amazon box to see if you can look through and see the fibers of the corrugate and and, you know, Google, what's what makes this, you know, what com what encompasses this packaging. So just start, like I said, get on your Zoom every day at 10, and just start doing your research and show yourself some grace.

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Ep. 32 - "How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability” with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:15:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble along with guests John Dwyer and Maurizio Carano discuss the evolving landscape of packaging, focusing on essential functions like product protection, aesthetics, sustainability, and traceability. They explore connected packaging, serialization for anti-counterfeiting, and technological advancements to enhance the supply chain and circular economy. The conversation also highlights regulatory impacts, particularly the differences between US and European standards, and the challenges faced by industries. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes from the guests, emphasizing the need for technological solutions to modern packaging challenges.

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John Dwyer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpdywer/
Read about the Smart Tag Case Study here: https://www.westrock.com/-/media/pdf/sustainability/smarttag-recyclability-report-pdf.pdf?sc_lang=en

Maurizio Carano

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurizio-carano-105397b5/

Episode Quotes:

The common denominator to solve supply chain problems, to help eliminate theft and fraud, is to give each product its own unique identifier that can be traced all the way back to the point of origin.
If the packaging is not right, the product will not make it to the shelf. That’s the basics.
Packaging needs to actually do more than just protect the product. It’s about connecting with the environment, consumers, and the supply chain.
Traceability has been primarily focused on the supply chain, but now it’s being used for anti-theft, anti-diversion, and anti-counterfeiting.
Having better visibility and traceability in your supply chain is the only way to mitigate risk and avoid costly recalls.
Connected packaging is the next big thing, and it’s here. The terrain wasn’t fertile before, but now it’s growing.
There’s a treasure of data that can be uncovered at a recycling facility to help our customers meet their ESG goals measurably.

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Ep. 11: "Holistic Beauty Marketing -Tara Paton, Founder TP&Co. Marketing Strategy & Research firm

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode, marketing executive Tara Paton discusses the power of holistic marketing strategies through personalized messaging, market research, and building relationships with customers in the beauty industry. During the conversation, Tara emphasizes the importance of effective packaging, clear target audience, and omnichannel presence that has positive Return on Investment (ROI). She touches on “surprise and delight” marketing approach, thoughts on the metaverse, and the complex nature of sustainability. The episode concludes with a focus on customer acquisition, loyalty programs, and setting long-term goals for success in the competitive market.

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Website: www.tarapaton.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarapaton/
Listen to Tara x Megan Conversation on Marketing, Money, & Mindset

Quotes and Hooks:

Marketing Strategy in the Beauty Industry: We help them identify growth opportunities. We optimize marketing performance. And ensure that they are doing this all from the standpoint of digging into their customer insights.
Holistic Marketing Strategies: Depending on where you wanna go, you are going to build your strategy for your company and for your marketing to fit whatever that angle is. That's the most important thing.
Building Customer Loyalty: You wanna make sure that they are actually becoming a loyal customer purchasing with you over time. That you're actually able to improve your customer lifetime value with them, right, so how much they're spending over that period of time and how valuable they are to you.
Offline Marketing Strategies: You learn who your customers are. You learn who people are by talking to them and build relationships.
The Shift in Beauty Industry Sales: For the first time ever, retail growth rate is growing faster than the ecommerce growth rate.
Innovative Retail Strategies: When you think about it from the perspective of I wanna get in a retail or I'm in retail to offer my customer's options, right, that's what omnichannel is about. Options, and being having a presence everywhere so that your customers, no matter where they are, they're never out of stock of their favorite, sunscreen, or they're never out of stock, or they don't have to worry about, ordering online and, you know, waiting for shipping for 2 days to get their favorite lip gloss. They can pop into target CVS wherever and pick it up.
How to Build Partnerships with Store Associates in Retail: One of the things that I think is important, especially if your products are in retail, is to build some level of partnership with the store associates...they're the ones that are going to sell you on a product.
The Future of the Metaverse: I don't know that the universe within these virtual spaces is large enough yet to really provide an ROI that makes sense, but I do understand why these larger companies are entering first because they wanna sort of have that first mover advantage.
The Misuse of Sustainability: I think it's a misused term. I don't know that we need to stop using it. I think that... there are some folks that are using it appropriately that I think need to educate more on it.
You don’t have to be everywhere: You can grow a brand that is valued at millions and millions of dollars without being everywhere and without doing everything, without having a celebrity influencer without having influencers at all.

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Ep. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:15:58 GMT

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble reconnects with longtime friend Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises. Marc and Megan reminisce on growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with Marc’s journey from early sports and educational influences, a robust corporate career in logistics, supply chain and supplier diversity at Walmart. The conversation dives deep into the value of supplier diversity, the power of certifications (like NMSDC and WBENC), and the importance of intentional networking and relationship-building for brands and businesses seeking corporate partnerships. Marc emphasizes how certifications provide access, not guarantees, sharing actionable advice on leveraging networks, staying resilient, and scaling businesses. The episode wraps with rapid-fire fun facts and practical takeaways for entrepreneurs looking to grow through inclusion and strategic connections.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-winston-774179151
Email Address: mwinstonenterprises@yahoo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_m.winston/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m.winston.8?mibextid=ZbWKwL
National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) : https://nmsdc.org/

Episode Quotes:.

Certification is like a passport, it opens the door, but you still have to take the trip.
Everybody needs someone advocating for them in rooms they’re not in.
A fast no isn’t failure. Sometimes it’s the first step toward a slow yes.
Supplier diversity is about access, advocacy, and advancement, not handouts.
Your why gets you in the room. Your execution keeps you there.
The salt from rejection today can turn into sugar tomorrow, if you put in the work.
Resilience in sports taught me resilience in business, you adjust, you pivot, and you keep playing.
Success in supplier diversity isn’t about luck. It’s about showing up, following up, and staying ready.

Ep. 18 - "MoCRA, Misconceptions and Regulatory Risk" - Ariana Farina, Regulatory Consultant @ Ariana Farina

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews regulatory specialist, Ariana Farina. They discuss FDA regulations, compliance requirements, and the impact of MoCRA in the beauty and cosmetic industry. They emphasize the significance of regulatory specialists in ensuring product safety, SOPs, and compliance. They also touch on state regulations, risk assessment, and the challenges of staying on top of industry regulations. Ariana stresses the need for early preparation and engaging regulatory experts for small businesses.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariana-farina-1bb39023/
“Questions to Ask Regulatory Staff or Consultant” Series on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariana-farina-1bb39023
Email address: afarina20@hotmail.com

Episode Quotes:

Navigating Labeling Compliance and Product Ingredient Safety: It's better to start now because there's other stuff coming up. This isn't the only stuff.
Safer Consumer Products: A lot of people were afraid of this regulation at first because they were thinking, oh, consumers are gonna look at this and go, Oh my gosh. We don’t understand this.
Navigating Regulatory Compliance: I try to tackle things that people don't know what to ask. They know they want to be compliant. They want to do the right thing, but they just don't know how.
Quality Management in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: So they should understand how these are written, how these are put together, or work with somebody that does.

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Ep. 9: The Power of Sustainable Packaging-Cory Connors “Corygated(R)”, Director of Sustainable Packaging @ Orora Packaging Solutions, Host of Sustainable Packaging Podcast

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:40:00 GMT

In this episode, Cory Connors, infamously known as Corygated®, shares his “detour to destination” journey into the world of packaging. Now, in the industry for over 25 years, Cory shares the power of sustainable packaging ranging from insights, trends, and new regulations in the pipeline. With everyone on the train toward sustainable packaging, Cory emphasizes the importance of focus groups, offers recommendations for Indie startup brands with budget constraints, and stresses the importance of understanding different perspectives in the global packaging industry. Cory is also the Host of Sustainable Packaging Podcast and shares insight on what it takes to start and grow a podcast in a niche industry, and the phenomenal leaders he’s had the opportunity to interview to share all things sustainability and packaging.

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Quotes and Hooks

From Boxes to Sustainable Packaging: And it, you know, it makes sense, of course.' Though I started in the industry making boxes, my passion has always been in helping people transition to more sustainable packaging.
Starting a Podcast: But starting the podcast was an urging from 2 of my friends and several people in the industry, Adam Peek and Evalio Matos, who had podcasts themselves. They said, and we were doing a lot of work together. Promoting certain products and brands and the sustainable packaging industry. And they said, you know, it'd be really good if you had a podcast too because you're always talking about sustainable packaging. It's like, oh, no. I don't wanna do that. That's it. I don't have time for that. Mhmm. And it's just turned into this passion. And I involved my wife and my kids, and they all helped me, with different aspects of it. And It's been fantastic. I'm so glad I took that leap.
The Changing Packaging Landscape: Packaging has been overdone, over engineered, too large, too many layers, for too long.
The Rise of Sustainable Packaging: So now what we're seeing is that tipping point where so many people are adopting these new materials, and implementing them, that the costs are coming down. The scale is there now.
States with stringent guidelines Who's gonna have the strictest rules? Is it gonna be California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado? Who knows? We'll see.
Sustainable Packaging: We need to figure out what the end consumer will appreciate. We need to think of our product from their perspective. And imagine them opening it and providing that experience for them. And then thinking through how can they recycle this material, or how can they break it down so it's small enough to fit into their bin. Or reuse it, or send it back for reuse. Can we have 0 packaging and 0 waste stores popping up all over the country? Which is exciting. But I would say in particular, if you're a brand listening, think of the full loop of how what's gonna happen. So even if you buy something that you think is sustainable and your consumer can't reuse it or recycle it, is it really that sustainable? And should we do a life cycle analysis of this?
Advice for Success: Be authentic. Be yourself. You can't do this passionately, with a false front.
Constantly Learning and Seeking Innovation: Oh, my. Just like you said, I'm a student. I'm a student every day. I'm learning daily. I am constantly being kindly corrected by my friends, and I appreciate that. I want to. I appreciate you know...so the answer is I learn every day. I enjoy the constant changes in the industry. One of my biggest focuses at Aurora is finding new materials and finding new packaging ideas and concepts. And so I'm constantly pitching new ideas and new new things that are supposed to be more sustainable. Which I truly enjoy. But everybody has a different perspective.
The Importance of Appreciating Cultural Differences: We need to be patient with each other and appreciate our differences. When talking to people from different geographic areas, we must consider their resources and feasibility.
How to get started in the industry: I would say, to shadow someone for a day or, reach out to someone who has a job that's similar to the one that you think you want... And I think you'll get real answers because they don't have anything to lose.

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Ep. 50- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:15:42 GMT

In this special episode on the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her first postpartum event at Makeup in New York 2025, sharing personal insights on overcoming mom guilt and traveling for work. She highlights major trends and innovations she discovered on day one, including Korean skincare (K-Beauty), with an emphasis on new ingredients like PDRN (extracted from Salmon). Megan also reviews winners from the Makeup in New York Beauty Innovation Awards across categories like accessories, formulation, full service, packaging, and ocean beauty, spotlighting standout products and sustainable packaging solutions. She also explores the integration of AI and AR technology in beauty, featuring virtual try-on platforms and their growing role in consumer experiences. The episode wraps with practical advice for brands on innovation, sustainability, and preparing for future beauty industry events. Check out the following episode for day 2 recap at MakeUp in New York, with emphasis in packaging and ocean bound packaging.

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Megan’s Car Rental to Packaging Journey. Listen here
Connected Packaging. Listen here

[Contact details] Arbelle

Website (DEMO) : https://arbelle.ai/demo/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbelle-ai/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arbelle.ai/

MaquillAR studio

Sofi Chernyak linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofi-chernyak/
MaquillAR studio linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maquillar-studio/posts/?feedView=all

Quotes:

I birthed my daughter March 2025 and this was my first postpartum event. I almost didn’t go because mom's guilt really kicked in.
Sometimes innovation can also be taking something that’s already existing and revamping it… changing the aesthetics, collaborating with another partner, or increasing efficacy.
K Beauty has been something that I have been following since my time in corporate because of the efficacy, because of the innovation they incorporated in their formulation.
PDRN is actually extracted from salmon sperm. It is filtered, sterilized, and very gentle on sensitive skin.
We do have packaging EPR, extended producer responsibility. In the US, seven states have passed legislation thinking about end-of-life use of packaging.
Ocean bound plastic is waste collected within 50km of the coastlines before it enters the ocean. It's different from ocean plastic.
AI is here to stay. If you’re not progressing with the times you are behind. We have to leverage AI to become more efficient and extract data quicker.

SPECIAL-World Beauty Day and August Recap with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®

Megan Young Gamble — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:28:39 GMT

In this episode, Megan Young Gamble acknowledges World Beauty Day and recap news during the month of August 2023.

About Megan:

Megan Young Gamble, PMP® is a forward-thinking packaging and project management veteran with more than 10 years’ of experience transforming mere ideas into consumer product goods for today’s leading beauty, wellness, and personal care brands. Known amongst colleagues and clients for her perseverance and “see it through” mentality, Megan The Project ExecutionHER® is the owner and principal consultant of Get Level Consulting, referred to as GLC, where she interprets your company's pain points into custom solutions to execute your project from beginning to end. Megan advocates fiercely on behalf of your company’s pre-established goals for a frictionless launch experience and lasting customer impression.

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Ep.3- "Be a Packaging Steward": Packaging Sustainability, Sales and Intentional Connections with Adam Peek “Packaging Pastor” SVP of Meyers | Host of People of Packaging Podcast

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 21:45:00 GMT

In this episode, Adam Peek discusses the growing interest in sustainable packaging and the importance of understanding the financial and branding implications. He emphasizes the need for packaging to protect products and the planet, while also resonating with consumers. Adam critiques misleading terms and the importance of genuine sales approaches. He shares his passion for stewarding the earth and the fulfillment he finds in the packaging industry. Adam explores the significance of connecting with others in-person and the progress still needed in sustainability.

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Ep. 7: Building an Authentic Beauty Brand: Insider Tips from O.G Communications Powerhouse Corynne Corbett

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

In this podcast episode, powerhouse guest Corynne Corbett discusses the impact of the beauty industry on black-owned brands and shares insights on how these brands can authentically stand out. With her 20+ years of communication and media experience, she discusses practical tips and strategies for brands. The discussion covers topics such as product testing and compliance, market entry with retailers, funding opportunities, retail challenges, and the importance of representation. Corynne emphasizes the need for strategic planning, clear messaging, and understanding the retail landscape before entering the market.

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Website https://linktr.ee/startrighthere
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceetothesquare
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[Quotes and Hooks]

Editor's Background and Goals: My goal is to help people break in, stand out, and get the tools to move up and succeed in this industry.
Representation of Black Beauty in the Fashion Industry: "But within the beauty section, the models were there, but the product was not. So we were fudging a lot of it.
The Influence of Advertisers in Digital Publishing: "Today, I think the pressure editors not the pressure, but one of the concerns editors have is whether there are affiliate links. So even if there's a black brand with a power product they don't have an affiliate link that can be shared, you know, on in the article, the likelihood that they're gonna be covered is less.
Unique Value Proposition: "Don't do something just because someone else is doing it. What are you bringing unique to the market from your perspective?"
Clear Messaging and Belief: "It is really important that authenticity, really, really clear messaging that's consistent across all of your packaging, your social, your email, your website, a consistent message. And then a belief that what you're offering is going to give them results or give them will make them feel beautiful.
The Importance of Building Community: "How much do you wanna scale your company?. For other companies, they wanna exit. But we don't always want an exit. So what is your end goal? What is your growth strategy? And how are you building community around your brand? That is gonna be the growth engine that helps your brand grow and scale that community.
Developing a Successful Product: "And then is it you find the chemist that can help you? You do the research ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Go to, events where people are speaking before you even start. If you can go and gather the information.
Are Retailers doing enough for black and minority owned brands? "Well, we have work to do because, 1st of all, are the retailers doing it because they think the brands are ready? To to be on re retail sales. Do they know how long it's gonna take to get paid? What they have to do to get the what what kind of investment they have to make to get that order to the to the retailer.
Getting ready for Retail: So when I say go to these conferences to learn, go to workshops, whatever it takes so that you know all of these components, then do that before you make a deal (with retail).
Building a Business: You have to be committed to build and be committed to any pivots that come your way. And you have to be comfortable with failure because everything is not gonna be what you expect. You know, every outcome is not going to be what you expect.
Supporting Fearless Fund: "What I think the Fearless Fund needs is like a black billionaire like Robert Smith to put his weight behind their legal fund and start to question some of this other stuff, like hit them back with something else because they're trying to pick us pick us off because it'll bankrupt funds trying to to to amount of defense. Right? So it's a matter of you know, kind of getting some people to help to to fight this because the reason that failure is fun exists is because no one was giving us money.

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[Special] LIVE Podcast Celebration Part 1 with Megan Young Gamble, Host @ Product and Packaging Powerhouse Podcast, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:00 GMT

In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse podcast, host Megan Young Gamble reflects on the podcast's journey, celebrating its launch and success. Joined by powerhouse guests, the episode explores the world of product development and packaging, with insights from industry experts on building successful brands.

Key Highlights:

SoJohna Bell emphasizes the importance of a strong go-to-market strategy and understanding your target customer. She shares valuable advice on creating intentional products and the necessity of capital in building a successful brand.
Camille Corr Chism explores the significance of diversity and inclusion in the packaging industry, sharing her efforts in promoting representation through educational initiatives and industry collaborations.

This episode is a celebration of the podcast's impact, showcasing the powerful conversations and connections that have shaped the industry over the past year. Whether you're a startup brand owner or an established business, this episode offers actionable insights to help you succeed in the competitive world of product development and packaging.

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Megan’s Podcast: Ep.2- [SOLO] Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging, Megan Young Gamble,CEO @GLC
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1.SoJohna Bell, CEO and Founder of Ryze Manufacturing and Logistics

2.Camille Corr Chism, Owner, Indigo Packaging and Consulting, LLC

Episode Quotes:

Customers don’t purchase products; they purchase solutions to their problems - SoJohna Bell
Build a community. That’s where customer loyalty starts and where your brand will thrive - SoJohna Bell
Sustainability is continuous improvement; it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. - Camille Corr Chism
The packaging industry is vast and growing—there’s room for everyone, and we need diverse talent to lead the way. -Camille Corr Chism
Regulatory should be one of the key players on your team from the beginning—compliance is non-negotiable. - Megan Young Gamble

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Ep. 41 - "WTF! What the TariFfs! pt2 ” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:45:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble continues her "WTF! What the TariFfs!" series, discussing the recent and significant impacts of US-imposed tariffs (especially under the Trump administration) on packaging and product costs for beauty, health, and wellness brands. She discusses how increased tariffs on materials like aluminum (notably from Canada and Mexico) and other packaging components are forcing both startups and conglomerates to rethink sourcing, reformulation, and pricing strategies. Megan explains the importance of cross-functional teamwork and adopting agile and SCRUM methodologies to stay nimble in the face of constantly changing regulations. She highlights recent moves by big brands like ELF raising prices and calls for ongoing, intentional conversations among all stakeholders. Key insight: most brands, facing tight margins, will have to pass these increased costs onto consumers.

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Quotes:

This is really the WTF moment for all of us - brands, suppliers, consumers.
Brands from startup to conglomerate are having to re-strategize every piece of their supply chain.
Fenty Hair’s aluminum bottles might look great, but if tariffs hit hard, that beauty comes at a high cost.
Even Elf Beauty is raising product prices from August 2025 to manage inflation and tariffs. If they can’t absorb the cost, imagine the pressure on indie brands.
Everyone must be at the table - founders, project managers, suppliers, retailers. No one can sit this out.
The only country exempt from the 50% aluminum tariff? Britain. Everyone else, brace yourself.
Use your Scrum toolkit. Two-week sprints are essential when policies shift this fast.
This isn’t just a packaging problem. This is a pricing, sourcing, strategy, and survival problem.
Brands aren’t just reacting to tariffs, they’re redefining what resilience looks like in beauty.

Ep. 4: The recipe for Manufacturing: Packaging, Capital and a Solid Plan, SoJohna Bell, CEO of Ryze Manufacturing & Logistics

Megan Young Gamble — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Megan Young Gamble interviews SoJohna Bell, CEO of RYZE Manufacturing, an experienced entrepreneur in the beauty industry. They discuss the importance of funding investment, product development stages, and proper testing for your products. SoJohna shares her personal experiences, including overcoming a negative work environment, healing from grief, alongside her journey of starting her own business, facing challenges in finding like-minded vendors and chemists, and the need for credibility. She emphasizes the significance of having a comprehensive business plan, marketing strategies, and seeking non-equity campaigns and grants. Expounding on the significance of black-owned hair products, helpful resources for business planning, SoJohna offers advice on product development, emphasizing the importance of precise formulas, vendor information, and encouraging entrepreneurs to be true to themselves, make plans for the future, and seek support.

WARNING: In this episode, this is sensitive topic conversation around workplace sexual harassment/assault. Viewer and listener discretion advised.

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[Powerhouse SoJohna Bell Links]

OTHER LINKS:

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. You can also chat online at online.rainn.org
Locate your next therapist at www.therapyforblackgirls.com
https://www.workplacesrespond.org/harassment/
9-to-5 National Association for Working Women https://9to5.org/

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES & HOOKS:

The Rise of Black-Owned Beauty Industry: The woman who started the black beauty industry was Annie Malone. She was a chemist, and started with her own hair care products. And this made a parade that we participated in every year, didn't know that the way that came to be was that she had this building. She had her own manufacturing company. She was producing products. She was selling. I mean, she could 1000 of women on, you know, creating opportunities for them, empowering them, and taking them at that time, it was only washer women jobs and maids. And now she gave them an opportunity to create their own financial future.
The Importance of Self-Healing: If you feel like you can still be in that environment, and it not be something that's gonna weigh on you daily. It's not gonna impact your work because for me, it would. It consumed me. So I knew that in order for me to heal, I had to get out of there.
Walking Away from Corporate: I mean, and it's a lot. I mean, I I remember earlier just in my entrepreneurial journey and people would ask, how did you walk away from and what was the deciding factor? And I would always leave that out. You know, I'm just getting to the point that I'm like, you know what? I have to tell my full story for people to really kind of grasp why I did what I did, you know, and would you ever go back? No
Vertical Integration in the Beauty Industry: So one word when I was kinda going through this that just resonated with me was vertical integration. And at the time, I was like, What's vertical integration? What's that? You know, but then I was understanding that this is how the Asians ran their supply business.
Building a Business: If the journey takes longer, but you get to really put in place what your goal and your mission and your vision is, then take it take it longer.
Overcoming Fear and Learning as You Go: Do it scared. You'll learn as you go. You'll learn from your mistakes. You won't make that mistake again.

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Ep. 51- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:15:48 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her experience at Makeup in New York 2025, from day 1 and this episode focusing on day two themes of packaging innovation, sustainability, and beauty tech. She shares actionable insights from industry panels including advances in sustainable packaging (like APC Packaging’s patented mono-material droppers and refillable solutions), compliance considerations, smart packaging, and the importance of consumer psychology. Startup brand Rebel Queen’s all-in-one curly hair product is highlighted for its minimalistic approach, while expert Roberta Sironi provides a masterclass on mascara packaging, launching an academy for deeper industry education. Megan ties it all together with observations on tech (especially AI’s growing role in beauty and packaging), and offers advice for brands considering trade shows, encouraging startups to attend for valuable connections and inspiration. Be sure to check out Day 1 Recap HERE.

Access our other podcast episodes mentioned during the episode

Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble. Listen Here
Packaging Design, Influence, & Integrity" with Vicki Strull, Founder, Vicki Strull Design. Listen Here
The Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Listen Here
Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO.) Listen Here
How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability” with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label. Listen Here

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Contact details of Jennifer Lehto, Senior Business Development Manager at APC Packaging

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlehto
Email id - jenniserl@apcpackaging.com

Roberta Sironi, Chief Commercial Officer at Pibiplast Spa

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-sironi-0636982/
Pibiplast academy - https://pibiplast.com/certifications

Quotes and Hooks:

We've always been very conscious about our scalp health because you have to make sure your scalp is clean to help with promoting hair growth.
Smart packaging gives each product their own digital passport telling consumers what it is, where it came from and what to do at the end of life.
Everybody wants sustainable packaging, but the real question is: what does sustainability mean to you and your brand?
Glass is heavier, costs more to ship, and is prone to breakage, so is it really deemed sustainable? Something to think about.
I struggled for years to find the perfect curly hair product and I finally created it, an all-in-one that hydrates, defines, and controls frizz. (Bleema, Rebel Queen)
Mascara is a really complex product, you need a lot of technicity to make the magic and make the product work. (Roberta Cerroni, Pibi Plast)
AI is here to stay, and I use ChatGPT as my daily assistant all the time to help me think through things and shorten cycle times.
Would I attend Makeup In New York again? Absolutely. Is it a trade show that I would recommend any company to attend? Absolutely.

Ep. 15- "Packaging Sustainability to Professional Networking" - Brad Levin, Senior Sustainability and Sales Manager at Millennium Group

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:05:00 GMT

In this episode, Brad Levin, a packaging professional, joins host Megan Young Gamble to discuss sustainability, packaging challenges, and networking in the industry. They highlight the importance of sustainable packaging, the impact of economic crises on professionals, and the need for a holistic approach to sustainability. Brad shares experiences from his career and emphasizes the value of networking and finding a niche in the packaging industry while encouraging listeners to take action towards sustainability. The episode also covers the significance of sustainable operations, global initiatives, and the profitability of direct-to-consumer marketing.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-levin-packaging/

Episode Quotes:

The Challenge of Sustainable Branding: Whatever step you're taking is better than not taking a step at all.
The Power of Networking: It's not who you're talking to. It's who you're talking to knows.
The Challenge of Sustainable Branding: Whatever step you're taking is better than not taking a step at all.
The Future of Sustainability: I think going forward, you're gonna see this grow in pretty much any industry that's out there. So just because, you know, it's not something that you can touch or feel doesn't mean you're not making a positive effect on the problem.

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Ep. 25 - "Future of Logistics: OmniChannel Strategies & Benefits Importing through Canada" Roxann Sinclair and Amanda Martyniuk, eShipper

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble discusses various aspects of logistics, e-commerce, and customer experience with guests Roxann Sinclair and Amanda Martyniuk from eShipper. They cover topics such as the impact of Amazon Logistics in Canada, integrating the online and in-store shopping experience, personalized marketing, and the intersection of products, packaging, and logistics. The conversation also touches on targeting customer avatars, unboxing experiences, and the influence of freight audits, and strategic partnerships. The guests provide valuable insights on the importance of providing a seamless customer journey and adapting to evolving omnichannel marketing trends. Amanda also highlights the impact of tariff changes on North American supply chains and the benefits of leveraging eShipper's services.

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[Powerhouse Guest Roxann and Amanda's LINKS]

Roxann Sinclair

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxann-s-6957413/
Schedule your FREE assessment roxann.sinclair@eshipper.com

Amanda Martynuik

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amartyniuk/
Schedule your FREE assessment amanda@eshipper.com

Episode Quotes:

eShipper is essentially your Expedia of shipping.
The future of supply chain management: It's a very exciting time to be in this industry. There's lots of changes that are happening.
The Importance of Customer Experience for Online Businesses: That delivery experience is really what can make or break that customer their final impression of you as a business. And often it's the logistics that can either make a customer very happy or write a terrible review.
When you can save a customer 10% on their shipping and then you can get them another 10% back on their customs, that is net net profit.
The Future of E-commerce: I think what we're seeing is kind of a shift into owning more of your own catalog on your own Shopify, Commerce, whatever website that you have and having less on Amazon.
Traffic is fantastic but if you're not converting that traffic into an actual shopping cart checkout, you haven't even converted that sale. You don't have revenue in your pocket.

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Ep. 27 - “8 Reflections of Starting the Podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode Megan reflects on her podcast journey, emphasizing the importance of community, learning from mistakes, and being unapologetically authentic. She acknowledges her team's support, shares personal stories, and encourages listeners to engage with the podcast.

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Ep. 43 - "Shipping, Sustainability & Software Solutions for Global Growth” with Imtiaz kermali, VP of Sales & Marketing at eShipper

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:15:57 GMT

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble interviews Imtiaz Kermali, VP of Sales and Marketing at eShipper, to talk all things logistics for CPG and e-commerce brands. Imtiaz shares insights from his 17+ year career, highlighting why logistics strategy should be prioritized early in the product journey, not as an afterthought. He explains how eShipper platform is the "Expedia of shipping" with rate comparisons, leveraging their 4D boxing algorithm to cut cost, boost sustainability and support cross-border and global shipping strategy. The conversation dives into retail compliance, avoiding chargebacks, automation, and how being customer-centric and forming strategic partnerships unlocks scale and success. Imtiaz also busts myths about global shipping, emphasizing that international growth isn’t just for big brands. The episode wraps with a fun lightning round and actionable tips for brands aiming to level up their logistics, sustainability, and customer experience.

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Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangamble
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Work with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session
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[Powerhouse Guest Imtiaz Kermali’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imtiaz-kermali-0518b628/
Website : https://www.eshipper.com/
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eShipper's end-to-end solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvSGiG6hsIM
eShipper platform capabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtsflENgjJc

Quotes and Hooks:

But always take a step back and think about how you can build processes that can replicate and scale without you.
The 4D algorithm or the 4D boxing algorithm is basically a proprietary technology that we developed at eShipper in order for a seller to select the right shipping box based on how many different items they were selling at checkout.
The best businesses have really, really good partners that enable them to go do what they do best and take away the complexity of everything else
Being in logistics, you have to be a problem solver, you have to be somebody who's very, very patient and somebody who can see something through from start to the end.
Sustainability does not need to come at a premium. It often just starts with small, smart decisions in your supply chain.
Even the best products can’t create value until they’re delivered.

Ep. 22- "The Circular Economy in Packaging: Local Challenges and Global Collaboration" Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:25:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble interviews Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging. Julia Willsie discusses the importance of regional innovation in packaging and the circular economy, emphasizing the need for sustainable and intentional design. The conversation touches on recycling challenges, regulations, and the broader impact of sustainable packaging practices. Megan Young Gamble and Julia Willsie stress the importance of collaboration and continuous learning to drive effective packaging solutions that reduce waste and carbon emissions.

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[Powerhouse Guest Julia Willsie LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliawillsie/
Email: julia.willsie@millrockpkg.com

Additional Resources:

Feature in Snack Magazine “Unpacking the Horizon”
Odyssey of the Mind : https://www.odysseyofthemind.com
John Ritter Foundation : https://johnritterfoundation.org
Lloyd Steedz Foundation : https://www.loeysdietz.org

Episode Quotes:

And by bringing the right people together to talk about the concerns, that's when true change can happen.
Reducing Packaging Waste: I think the reason why the 3 prongs of recycling are reduce, reuse, and recycle is because reduce is most important. So what I recommend to brands is talk to professionals like you, Megan, to packaging engineers, and figure out how to best reduce their current packaging.
Innovative Solutions in Corrugated Packaging: The way to be more innovative is to understand the local resources available and then utilizing technologies and materials, whether you're North America, Europe, or Asia.

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Ep. 44 - "Going into THRIVING TWOS of the podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:54 GMT

In this special solo episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble reflects on reaching the second anniversary of the show. She shares transparent insights into the evolution of the podcast, lessons learned, and the major themes that have emerged, especially prestige products, sustainability, and the importance of community. Megan discusses the parallels between her company GLC’s new focus and the podcast’s direction. In addition she expresses gratitude for her team and powerhouse guests while having her new co-host, daughter Amaiyah, and emphasizes building a legacy for the industry. She encourages listeners to think about their own impact, invites topic suggestions, and appreciates all the support as the podcast enters its "thriving twos" phase.

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Additional Podcast Links:

“8 Reflections of Starting the Podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC. Listen here
[SOLO] Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging, Megan Young Gamble,CEO @GLC. Listen here
"Be a Packaging Steward": Packaging Sustainability, Sales and Intentional Connections with Adam Peek “Packaging Pastor” SVP of Meyers | Host of People of Packaging Podcast. Listen here

GLC and Product and Packaging Powerhouse Podcast Links

Explore all of GLC’s insightful blogs here
Watch Product & Packaging Powerhouse episodes on Youtube here
Listen on Spotify here
Tune in on Apple Podcast here
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email us at info@getlevelconsulting.com

Quotes and Hooks:

You know, most people call the second year of life the terrible twos, but I am calling this the thriving twos of having the podcast.
Just like Beyoncé said, we’re strong enough to bear the children, then get back to business.
Our net worth is based upon our network.
There’s not a lot of people that look like me, that speak like me, that identify like me, and I’m unapologetic about it.
We are in a big technology boom, especially around AI. It’s here to stay. If you’re not adapting, now’s the time.
Persistence is the name of building out the media division. I'm not backed by any major sponsors yet, but I’m claiming it.
Even while holding my daughter, feeding her, or putting her to sleep, I showed up. And that’s my definition of authenticity.
The podcast is the part of my business I love most, it keeps me learning, growing, and staying a student of the industry.

Ep. 13: "Setting your Brand Foundations in Place + Building an Agency", Leonard Grape, Owner of The Vineyard and Happy Copy

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse podcast, Leonard Grape, a brand strategist and founder of The Vineyard, shares valuable insights on building and growing an agency. Leonard discusses his journey and mistakes, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience, positioning, and design. He also delved into the significance of strong business acumen, consistency in branding, and effective packaging design. The episode highlights the need for a solid brand foundation, the evolving trends in the market, and the rise of social commerce. Overall, it offers valuable advice and lessons for entrepreneurs and marketers in the product and packaging space, including his 4 Quadrants to Brand Building Framework.

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[Powerhouse Guest Leonard Grape Links]

(Agency Site) www.thevineyardbc.com
(LinkedIn )https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-grape-7a197599/
(Copywriting) https://happycopyco.com/
Brand Start Goes Healthy Podcast on Apple Podcast
Brand Start Goes Healthy Podcast on Spotify

Episode Quotes & Hooks:

The Importance of Positioning in Brand Development: The 2nd quadrant is very important if brands want to stand out. Positioning is where we take a look at and develop what's gonna be your value proposition statement, what's the value that you're really offering, and how should that be connected with the people's problems or needs
Designing a Brand Identity: I tell my clients and even the market that if you get someone who's gonna work with you and immediately offer you to design something without doing a lot of the strategic work that needs to go through everything else.
The Importance of Brand Foundations: While emerging trends are gonna be so important, you wanna make sure that your brand foundation in terms of your principles are really, really set in stone.

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Ep. 45 - "What Compostable Packaging Really Means?” with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:15:28 GMT

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble speaks with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI )to break down the differences between compostable and biodegradable packaging, the importance of clear certification, and how labeling and policy can help fight greenwashing. Rhodes shares his unique journey from journalist to industry leader, explains how BPI is building bridges between brands, retailers, composters, and policymakers, and highlights why systems and collaboration are essential as composting infrastructure develops in the U.S. The episode also provides actionable resources for both consumers and businesses on composting best practices, debunks common misconceptions, and previews the upcoming BPI Summit in Atlanta. If you’re interested in sustainable packaging, circular systems, or composting policy, it’s packed with insights and practical advice.

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[Powerhouse Guest Rhodes Yepsen’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhodesyepsen/
Company Website : https://bpiworld.org/

Additional Links

Learn about Biodegradable Vs Compostable here : https://bpiworld.org/biodegradable-vs-compostable
BPI Summit in Atlanta (September 15th–17th) : https://bpiworld.org/events

Quotes and Hooks:

Biodegradability is the big circle and compostability is the smaller circle as a subset.
You need the consumer to understand what they’re going to do with that item when they’re finished with it.
Composting is inherently local, we’re not going to ship our food scraps over to another country in Asia to reprocess them.
The exciting thing, and the daunting thing, about systems change is how complex it is.
Water your home compost bin like you water your garden. (A practical tip from BPI’s backyard composting study.)

Ep. 48- “Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO)

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:15:11 GMT

In this special roundtable episode of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sat down with industry experts Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), and Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO) to unpack definitions of sustainability, the impact of data and technology, consumer education, and policy approaches like EPR. The panel considers how to move toward a more circular economy, while acknowledging the real-world constraints of infrastructure, cost, and market incentives.

Affiliate & Other Links:

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[Powerhouse Guests Social Links]

1. Emily Anne Friedman - Recycled Plastics Senior Market Editor, Americas ICIS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyannefriedman/
Company Website: https://www.icis.com/explore/

2. Nicole Toole - Founder & CEO at ECGO

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-toole/
Company website: https://www.ecgo.co/

3. Ryan Fox - Corrugated Packaging Market Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandfox/
Company website: https://www.green-markets.com/BOX/Index.html

Additional Resource:

Pizza box recycling - https://www.westrock.com/blog/pizza-box-recycling
Here's a great resource to help understand curbside recycling trends. - https://recyclingpartnership.org/residential-recycling-report/
[Podcast] Be a Packaging Steward": Packaging Sustainability, Sales and Intentional Connections with Adam Peek “Packaging Pastor” SVP of Meyers | Host of People of Packaging Podcast. Listen here
[Podcast] How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability” with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label. Listen here

Episode Quotes:.

It's one thing to give someone a recycling bin, it's another thing for them to actually treat it like one. - Emily
Your PCR, which is post-consumer recycled content, is very important, but you also have to ask, where is that recycled material coming from and what’s the overall carbon footprint? - Emily
Ultimately when we think about shifting people's behavior, it’s adopting the values of waste stewardship and ensuring products have the best end-of-life process. - Nicole
The biggest barriers are incentives and confusion, so we built technology to make it easy, local, and rewarding. - Nicole
Every year, corrugated captures about 35 million tons of old containers and turns them into a brand-new version that circularity is sustainability. - Ryan
One of the challenges is inspiring people at home to take a bigger role in recycling. That's where the biggest difference will come. - Ryan
Sometimes the greenest thing from a greenhouse gas perspective is actually plastic, but it’s the one that gets hit the hardest. - Ryan

Ep. 26 - “Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development" - Michael Houston, Packaging Sustainability Consultant and Entrepreneur

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble and Guest Michael Houston, a packaging sustainability consultant and creator of the Shower Pouch, discuss sustainable packaging, emphasizing the importance of durable and recyclable materials. He discusses the circular economy, consumer education, and the need for brands to prioritize sustainability over greenwashing. Further insights on industry challenges, California vs. Georgia recycling infrastructure, and the shift towards intentional sustainability efforts were shared. The conversation highlights the importance of data-driven sustainability practices and a collective commitment to reducing environmental impact for a zero waste, zero carbon future.

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[Powerhouse Michael Houston Links]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrhouston/
Shower Pouch: www.theshowerpouch.com
Email id: michael.houston@futurebluegroup.com

[Additional Resources]

Read about CFR 21 : https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-databases/code-federal-regulations-title-21-food-and-drugs#:~:text=The%20Code%20of%20Federal%20Regulations,the%20Food%20and%20Drug%20Administration.

Episode Quotes:

Implement recycled resins and durable components in packaging to boost sustainability efforts and reduce environmental impact.
Educate consumers on sustainability initiatives to foster awareness and a commitment to eco-friendly practices.
Strive towards a circular economy mindset by designing products for durability, recyclability, and minimal end-of-life impact.
If you are a packaging engineer, you should present many options to your business and obviously provide a strong technical rationale and reason to believe why you should go down a certain path.
Reducing Environmental Impact of Packaging: Could it be compostable structures? And I'm a fan of looking at compostable materials, especially if it could be, you know, backyard compostable versus, you know, compostable at a manufacturing facility where you have to control certain environmental factors.
Sustainable Living: Just educating yourself, understanding, supporting brands that use sustainability as a strong pillar for development and innovation.
Reducing Material Waste: How can I provide the consumer experience and the delight that the consumer needs with the least amount of material possible?

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

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:15:09 GMT

Megan Young Gamble kicks off 2026 with a focus on consistency and real industry impact, sharing the top trends shaping the beauty and packaging industries. Key highlights include the rise of health-first beauty and holistic wellness, AI-powered hyper-personalization, the increasing dominance of digital and social commerce, and accelerated biotech innovation for sustainability. On the packaging front, Megan details trends like mono-material design (driven by new regulations like Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), accessibility and inclusive packaging, smart connected packaging using QR, AR, and AI, personalized eco-luxury packaging, and the continued importance of refill and closed-loop systems. Throughout, Megan emphasizes practical advice for brands and startups, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing shift towards a consumer-centric, sustainable future. She also encourages listener engagement and ongoing conversation around industry changes.

Listen to the additional podcasts mentioned on the show

Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions. Listen here
Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech. Listen here
Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability. Listen here
Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development. Listen here
When to Optimize Your Packaging. Listen here
How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability. Listen here
WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt1. Listen here
WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt2. Listen here

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Additional Resources:

NIQ’s State of Beauty 2025 preview report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/
Genz Focused Trend Report : https://www.designerpeople.com/blog/packaging-design-trends-2026/
Myers Packaging Report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/

Quotes and Hooks:

It’s a new year, but it’s the same impact that we’re delivering.
I really believe in not giving fluff. I really believe in just giving straight facts.
Beauty is evolving to more of a holistic lifestyle category.
Personalization has always been consistent within the beauty realm.
Digital and social commerce continues to dominate retail strategy.
Sustainability means something different to everybody.
Packaging is becoming the digital passport.
in 2026 sustainability is becomes a compliance priority in the US because states are activating EPR extended producer responsibility laws that makes brands responsible for packaging waste

Ep.2-[SOLO] Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging, Megan Young Gamble,CEO @GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:05:00 GMT

In this episode, Megan Young Gamble shares her personal detour journey, eventually finding success in the health, beauty, and wellness industry. She shares her experience in corporate, overseeing product launches and packaging development, starting GLC, and offers advice on project management. Overall, the episode emphasizes Megan’s resilience, hard work, and dedication to their craft.

About Megan:

The Links

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Ep. 30- "Why Textured HairCare needs Attention" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble talks about the importance of textured hair care and education from both consumer and industry perspectives. She shares her personal experiences as a black woman with textured hair, highlighting the cultural significance and evolving market for textured hair care products. Megan discusses the increased availability of these products in major retailers, the need for proper education and training for cosmetologists, and the ongoing efforts to include textured hair styling in beauty curriculums across more states. The episode underscores the importance of inclusive beauty practices and tailored marketing strategies for textured hair, encouraging continued dialogue and education within the industry and community.

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Episode Quotes:

Your hair is your crown, and it represents who you are, your personality, and all the things.
Textured hair care is not just a want, it’s a need for over 65% of the world's population.
Having textured hair means versatility—braids, curls, locks, and more. It's a representation of our identity.
The importance of texture hair education in cosmetology schools should be non-negotiable, as inclusivity in beauty is needed.
Black women are not the only ones with textured hair. Textured hair spans across races, including Caucasian, Indian and Biracial women.
Every hairstylist should be equipped to handle textured hair. If 65% of the population has textured hair, it’s time for mandatory training across all states

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Ep. 33 - "Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions Pt 1” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble kicks off 2025, highlighting key trends in beauty and packaging, and her personal and business transitions. She reflects on her journey with the podcast, mentioning how it's part of expanding her company, GLC, into a media division. Megan announces a new company objective for GLC to become the leading beauty operations firm in North America, Canada and Latin America By 2026, along with welcoming a new team member, Baby Gamble, in March 2025. Megan discusses navigating personal changes, such as motherhood, and the importance of being adaptable and agile both in her business and personal life.

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Additional Resources:

8 Reflections of Starting the Podcast with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC. Listen the podcast here
How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label. Listen the podcast here
US Plastic Pact 2.0. Read here
Pantone Color of the year 2025, Mocha Mousse. Read more here

Episode Quotes:

GLC's Goal: We will become the leading beauty operations firm that is accelerating prestige and sustainable products and packaging to the markets in the USA, Canada, and Latin America by 2026.
Change doesn't come by being comfortable
ne of the things that I have learned as I am transitioning into motherhood, because this is my first child, is to be agile and to definitely be adaptable.
We have to be mindful of and think about the circular economy.
Smart packaging is taking the spotlight, blending physical and digital elements.
Sustainability is the standard, not just for packaging but also in the ways we work.

Ep. 17- [SOLO] "Highlights of New Products and Beauty Projected Growth in 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:30:00 GMT

In this solo episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble, discusses recent industry news in the beauty and packaging sectors. She highlights new product launches from brands like Shea Moisture, SKKN by Kim, and Makeup Revolution. She also shares important project management considerations related to product development and packaging. Additionally, she shares insights from a report by Circana about the growth points in the prestige beauty sector for 2024.

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Ep. 20-"Moment of Transparency: Biz Lessons Starting the Podcast" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Did you know most new podcasts do not make it past episode 3?

Well, we made it to EPISODE 20...and more to come!!

In this episode, Host Megan Young Gamble, PMP® shares starting the podcast, lessons learned and tapping into the "Mamba Mentality".

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Ep. 40 - "The Power of Formula Ownership” with Cynthia Johnson, Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:15:00 GMT

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble interviews powerhouse guest Cynthia Johnson, Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, who breaks down the power and importance of owning your own cosmetic formulation, both for legacy and legal reasons. Cynthia shares her journey into cosmetic science, the benefits of custom formulations over private labels, and why indie beauty brands should invest in testing, consumer evaluation, and compliance from day one. She introduces her “Cosmetic Concept” planner to help brands map out their product launch journey and discusses her lab’s new small-batch manufacturing option to help brands test the market without massive inventory. The conversation also touches on sustainability in formulations, how tariffs impact raw material sourcing, and why beauty entrepreneurs should take ownership seriously if they want long-term growth and credibility in the industry.

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[Powerhouse Guest Cynthia’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiajohnson0512/
Email Address: cjohnson@cindyjlabs.com
Company Website: https://cindyjlabs.com/
Cosmetic concept planner : https://thecosmeticconceptllc.com/products/the-planner-for-product-development
The Cindy J Expo : https://cindyjlabs.com/cindy-j-expo/
Black Women in Cosmetic Chemistry NGO : https://www.bwiccinc.org/

Additional Links -

Listen to the podcast on “the Power of Brand Value & Resilience in Procurement” - Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement @ Harvest Hill Beverage. Listen here
Cosmetic software recommended by Cynthia : Ithos

Quotes:

If you don’t own the formula, you don’t own the brand.
Please, please, please do package compatibility. It’s imperative.
Consumer evaluation is not optional, it’s essential.
Custom formulation without ownership is like renting your own vision.
Your team comes before your accomplishments.
Be okay with starting small. You don’t need 1,000 units to make an impact.

Ep. 31- "Celebrating International Project Management Day" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble celebrates International Project Management Day by highlighting the crucial work that project managers bring to various industries, particularly in packaging and beauty. She takes listeners through her day-to-day experiences, managing everything from packaging testing to artwork coordination and stakeholder communication. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, strategic communication, and data-driven decision-making as keys to success in project management. Megan encourages everyone to celebrate both big and small achievements, reminding her audience that we all engage in project management daily and that project managers deserve recognition for their dedication and impact.

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Relevant Podcast links:

Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging- Megan Young Gamble , CEO @GLC
Transition into Beauty Project Management: Insight on Salary and Skillset- Megan Young Gamble , CEO @GLC
The Power of Brand Value & Resilience in Procurement - Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement @ Harvest Hill Beverage
Life of Packaging Artwork Manager - Christina Troutman, Senior Project Manager @ Veritiv Corporation

Quotes:

The biggest thing I've learned is being okay with the evolution and understanding that adaptability is key.
Communication isn’t just about updates – it’s about ensuring every stakeholder truly understands and aligns with the project’s vision.
Saying 'no' when necessary helps set realistic expectations and maintains the project's integrity.
Data-driven decision-making enables us to assess timelines, allocate resources, and anticipate risks accurately.
Equipping your toolkit with various project management methodologies allows for flexibility in tackling diverse challenges.
Project management is like an Olympic sport – it requires strategy, stamina, and the ability to adapt quickly.
At the end of the day, make sure that you are still being solution oriented
At the end of the day, you must celebrate your wins.

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Ep. 35 - "Impact of DE&I Initiatives in Retail and Beauty” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:15:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble discusses the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the retail and beauty industries. She explains the shifts in DEI strategies among major retailers with the new presidential administration, highlighting companies that are pulling back on initiatives like Amazon, Target, and Walmart, and those continuing efforts like Sephora and Macy’s. Megan emphasizes the potential negative impacts of boycotting anti-DEI retailers on brands still working to maintain shelf space and fulfill contracts. She advocates for informed, strategic consumer support of brands, particularly those that are minority-owned, within these retail spaces to ensure business growth and sustainability. Megan underlines the importance of researching and understanding the broader picture to promote positive change and financial stability for businesses and service providers involved.

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Episode Quotes:

Amazon is now the number one beauty destination that has surpassed Sephora and Ulta due to accessibility and Prime delivery.
Boycotting stores might not be the answer—it could hurt DEI-focused brands more than we realize.
Brands have worked years to gain shelf space in big-box retailers; pulling support can derail their hard-earned progress.
We all are striving for the same thing—growth and awareness—whether as employees or business owners.
Having a D2C strategy is essential, but it requires a diligent marketing strategy that may take years to implement.
Think about the full picture—boycotting impacts the entire supply chain, from manufacturers to service providers.
Let’s all take a moment to read, research, and promote positive change in the evolving retail landscape.

Ep. 37 - "Packaging Challenges around Sustainability, Technology and Regulations” with Brandon Frank, CEO of Pacific Packaging Components

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:15:00 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble along with guests Brandon Frank, CEO of Pacific Packaging Components, discusses the intersections of packaging, technology, and sustainability. Brandon shares insights on the challenges and changes within the packaging industry, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across the packaging value chain. The conversation covers topics such as recycling complexities, regulatory challenges, and the role of new packaging technologies. Brandon also shares personal anecdotes from his journey in the family packaging business and highlights the importance of sustainable practices both professionally and personally. Listeners are encouraged to take actionable steps, such as separating glass for recycling, to contribute to environmental sustainability.

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[Powerhouse Guest Brandon’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-frank-ppc/
Email Address: brandon@ppcpackaging.com
Company Website: www.ppcpackaging.com
Packology Podcast: www.packology.io
Bicycle Company: www.chaparralcycles.com

Quotes and Hooks

Probably the best way to support, like, the recyclability or the recycling of items is to buy items that have are coming from recycled goods because that creates kind of this pull mechanism.
The packaging world is kind of filled with potholes and speed bumps and downed trees just because the winds are horrible out here in California.
Your packaging has to be more than recyclable, it has to actually get recycled.
The biggest issue with recycling? Most of what we think is recyclable never actually gets recycled.
A small change in packaging—like using 50% PCR—can have a massive environmental impact.
Mono-material pumps could be the biggest game-changer in packaging recyclability.
If we’re going to fix recycling, we need collaboration across the entire value chain.

Ep. 46- “Family First: Crafting a Business Legacy Together” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros

Megan Young Gamble — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:45:42 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble has a heartfelt conversation with her husband and business partner, Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros and Pallet Pros Academy. They discuss building a business legacy together, balancing entrepreneurship with new parenthood, and the realities of running two companies as a family. Brandon shares how Pallet Pros was inspired, the importance of creating a strong vendor network, and why consistency is key in the pallet industry. They also discussed the impact (or lack thereof) of tariffs on their business, the importance of community, and their vision for legacy with their newborn daughter, Amaiyah. The episode wraps up with fun rapid-fire questions and practical advice for entrepreneurs.

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[Powerhouse Brandon Gamble Links]

Pallet Pros: www.palletprosga.com
Pallet Pros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palletprosga/?locale=ko-KR&hl=ar
Pallet Pros email: PalletProsGA@gmail.com
Pallet Pros Academy: https://www.palletprosacademy.com/

[Additional Resources]

Podcast Episodes on Tariffs

WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt1. LISTEN HERE
WTF! What the TariFfs! Pt2. LISTEN HERE
X Intersection of Business & Marriage. Listen HERE

Episode Quotes:

I don't like to hoard information. If I can do it, you know, if I can give somebody a bit of information that can help them out, then I want to be able to share that information with them.
Pallet Pros is more of your brick and mortar distribution side. So we physically have a physical building. We have pallets there and we have workers.
So at my level, I'm not really seeing an impact with tariffs. I have strategically placed my business where I work with small and medium sized businesses that for the most part ship within the country so they're not having to ship stuff overseas.
My network is built around redundancy. So where if I'm not physically available, I have other people that can do the work for me
When I come home, my brain switches from entrepreneur to now husband and father.
It’s beautiful chaos, running two businesses while raising a five-month-old.
Legacy, for me, is building something that still operates after I’m gone. - Brandon
Consistency is the number one thing if you want to succeed in the pallet business.

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

Megan Young Gamble — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:15:42 GMT

In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble talks with regulatory specialist Mo Lovelace , co-CEO of Steinberg & Associates, about the evolving landscape of cosmetic product regulations. They discuss the impact of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA), which now mandates FDA registration for both products and manufacturing facilities, no matter the brand size. Mo Lovelace breaks down responsibilities brands have for reporting adverse events, labeling compliance, and the significance of ingredient bans at both federal and state levels (especially California’s new requirements). The conversation emphasizes the importance of regulatory specialists in product development, best practices around documentation, and how brands, big or small, should prioritize compliance to prevent costly mistakes. Plus, there’s practical advice on substantiating marketing claims and tips for surviving regulatory changes in 2026. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire round exploring Mo Lovelace’s passion for tennis and family life.

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[Powerhouse Guest Mo’s LINKS]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moyin-lovelace-2743a792/
Company Website : https://www.steinbergandassociates.com
Email Address: mo@steinbergandassociates.com

Additional Resource links:

Sustainable Packaging Coalition: https://sustainablepackaging.org/
Circular Action Alliance: https://circularactionalliance.org/
Independent Beauty Association (IBA): https://independentbeauty.org/

Quotes:

An ounce of prevention will save you a whole lot of money at the other end.
From the FDA and FTC standpoint, your claims should always be truthful and not misleading.
I don’t want my brands to launch products out here and they’re not compliant.
Clean does not mean safe
You should be starting now, because as your brand grows, you already understand what compliance looks like.
Conquer the US first, build your business here, and then look into going elsewhere.
The stronger your claims are, the stronger your data to support that claim should be.

Ep. 10: [SOLO] Transition into Beauty Project Management: Insight on Salary and Skillset, Megan Young Gamble

Megan Young Gamble — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," Megan Young Gamble, a global project manager in the beauty industry, shares insights on project management salaries and transitioning into the field. Megan emphasizes the importance of networking, making connections, and being open and flexible. Megan discusses salary ranges for project managers and offers a comprehensive report on salaries in different countries. Megan also highlights the transferable skills of project management and provides resources for professionals interested in the field. Overall, Megan shares her personal journey and passion for project management, while offering valuable advice for those looking to pursue a career in the beauty industry.

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[Quotes and Hooks]

Project Management: Project management is bae, It is. We have a really good relationship.

Project Management Training Programs and Recommendations: I have some really great project management training programs such as MindSpark, women project management, Black and Brown project management, and other professionals. I will help connect you, k, because you need a project manager in your life and in your company, period. K?

Insights from Project Management's Salary Survey, the 12th edition: They surveyed countless people within different countries and positions to see where salaries netted out based on different percentiles.

Salaries in Different Countries: If you have a country in mind that you wanna look at the salaries, or if you're thinking about pitching to organizations within those countries, this would give you some great insight and also help with expectations from a salary standpoint as well if you're thinking about pitching into these other companies, looking to move to these other countries, etcetera.

Salary Based upon Industry: 'Within food and beverage, because I've worked on some engagements that are in the food and beverage space, for packaging. And so, for their salary range, it's between 84,000 to 134,000 per year.

Transitioning into Project Management: If you understand the framework, it is very flexible, you're very adaptable, and you can really utilize the same framework in the same processes across all different sectors of the business. So that's what I love about project management.

The Importance of Intentional Networking: Having those intentional conversations and being intentional about it, don't think that you could sit there and pick somebody's brain for 15 minutes, and you ain't gonna do no follow-up. If you're not gonna be about it, and take forth action and let those gems help you with cultivating it and understanding how to get into this industry. Please don't waste people's time.

The Many Facets of Project Management: Project management was all that I was thinking of, but I did not realize that I was doing product management, excuse me, product development management. I didn't realize I was doing packaging management, packaging artwork management because that's a whole specialty in itself. Doing some quality management, supply chain management, and project management utilizes it across all of those sectors that I just mentioned.

Be open, flexible, and adaptable, and you will ultimately get to that destination at the end of the day.

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[Special] LIVE Podcast Celebration Part 2 with Megan Young Gamble, Host @ Product and Packaging Powerhouse Podcast, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

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Ep. 28 - “Intersection of Business & Marriage” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros

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Ep. 38 - "Are Labels Really Sustainable?” with Christopher Doerr, President of Validators

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

Ep. 52- “Building a Seven-Figure Haircare Brand Rooted in Sustainable Ingredients, Packaging & Community (without Amazon)” with Kate Assaraf, CEO and Founder, DIP Hair Care

Ep. 16-[SOLO] "New Trends and Insights for 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC

Ep. 24 - "Empowering Women in the World of Packaging + Benefits of IOPP" Jane Chase, Executive Director, IoPP

Ep. 29- "When to Optimize Your Packaging" with Dustin Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Boldtsmith Packaging Consultants

Ep. 12: "Life of Packaging Artwork Manager"-Christina Troutman, Senior Project Manager @ Veritiv Corporation

Ep. 32 - "How Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability” with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label

Ep. 11: "Holistic Beauty Marketing -Tara Paton, Founder TP&Co. Marketing Strategy & Research firm

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Ep. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises

Ep. 18 - "MoCRA, Misconceptions and Regulatory Risk" - Ariana Farina, Regulatory Consultant @ Ariana Farina

Ep. 9: The Power of Sustainable Packaging-Cory Connors “Corygated(R)”, Director of Sustainable Packaging @ Orora Packaging Solutions, Host of Sustainable Packaging Podcast

Ep. 50- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

SPECIAL-World Beauty Day and August Recap with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®

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Ep.3- "Be a Packaging Steward": Packaging Sustainability, Sales and Intentional Connections with Adam Peek “Packaging Pastor” SVP of Meyers | Host of People of Packaging Podcast

Ep. 7: Building an Authentic Beauty Brand: Insider Tips from O.G Communications Powerhouse Corynne Corbett

[Special] LIVE Podcast Celebration Part 1 with Megan Young Gamble, Host @ Product and Packaging Powerhouse Podcast, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 41 - "WTF! What the TariFfs! pt2 ” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 4: The recipe for Manufacturing: Packaging, Capital and a Solid Plan, SoJohna Bell, CEO of Ryze Manufacturing & Logistics

Ep. 51- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 15- "Packaging Sustainability to Professional Networking" - Brad Levin, Senior Sustainability and Sales Manager at Millennium Group

Ep. 25 - "Future of Logistics: OmniChannel Strategies & Benefits Importing through Canada" Roxann Sinclair and Amanda Martyniuk, eShipper

Ep. 27 - “8 Reflections of Starting the Podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 43 - "Shipping, Sustainability & Software Solutions for Global Growth” with Imtiaz kermali, VP of Sales & Marketing at eShipper

Ep. 22- "The Circular Economy in Packaging: Local Challenges and Global Collaboration" Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging

Ep. 44 - "Going into THRIVING TWOS of the podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 13: "Setting your Brand Foundations in Place + Building an Agency", Leonard Grape, Owner of The Vineyard and Happy Copy

Ep. 45 - "What Compostable Packaging Really Means?” with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)

Ep. 48- “Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO)

Ep. 26 - “Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development" - ​Michael Houston​, Packaging Sustainability Consultant and Entrepreneur

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

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Ep.2-[SOLO] Detour to Destination-A personal journey from Pharmacy to Car Rental to Packaging, Megan Young Gamble,CEO @GLC

About Megan:

The Links

Ep. 30- "Why Textured HairCare needs Attention" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 33 - "Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions Pt 1” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 17- [SOLO] "Highlights of New Products and Beauty Projected Growth in 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC

Ep. 20-"Moment of Transparency: Biz Lessons Starting the Podcast" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 40 - "The Power of Formula Ownership” with Cynthia Johnson, Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC

Ep. 31- "Celebrating International Project Management Day" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 35 - "Impact of DE&I Initiatives in Retail and Beauty” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Ep. 37 - "Packaging Challenges around Sustainability, Technology and Regulations” with Brandon Frank, CEO of Pacific Packaging Components

Ep. 46- “Family First: Crafting a Business Legacy Together” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros

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

Ep. 10: [SOLO] Transition into Beauty Project Management: Insight on Salary and Skillset, Megan Young Gamble

Ep. 26 - “Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development" - Michael Houston, Packaging Sustainability Consultant and Entrepreneur