Automation Ladies

Automation Ladies

Automation Ladies

Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.2 (12)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

The podcast where girls talk industrial automation! 

We interview people from all walks of life in the Industrial Automation industry. Through a personal narrative/conversational framework we talk about PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, IIoT, Machine Vision, Industrial Robots, Pneumatics, Control Systems, Process Automation, Factory Automation, Systems Integration, Entrepreneurship, Career Stories, Personal Journeys, Company Culture, and any other interesting and timely topic we want to discuss. 

Co-Hosted by Nikki Gonzales, Ali G & Courtney Fernandez - find them on LinkedIn! 

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S7E2 From Newsroom To Packaging: Sarah Wynn On Building Digital Community

Mar 05, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Automation media, trade shows, and digital content are reshaping how the industrial automation industry connects. In this episode, Sarah shares insights from covering manufacturing and packaging…

S7E1 Conveyor Cougar: Automate or Get Left Behind with Cathy Rinne

Feb 26, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Season 7 kicks off with Cathy “Conveyor Cougar” Rinne, President of FlexLine Automation, a 15-person, woman-owned integrator known for moving fast, shipping when it counts, and adapting the…

S7E1 From Beer Bar to Buildathon: Margarita Rosenkrans’ Journey with Ignition

Aug 14, 2025 48m Transcript

When a chance conversation at a beer bar introduced her to the word “SCADA,” Margarita Rosenkrans had no idea it would spark a career in industrial automation. In this episode, Courtney and Alicia…

S6E14 From Tesla Batteries to Underground Tunnels with Riddhi Padariya

Jul 17, 2025 1h 2m

Ever wondered what it takes to lead automation projects at trailblazing companies like Tesla and The Boring Company?Nikki chats with Riddhi Padariya about her journey from nerdy high schooler…

S6E13 Machine Vision, Project Nightmares, and Automation Chaos with Kerry Pierce

Jul 10, 2025 1h 8m

Curious how someone ends up building a career around machine vision and industrial automation? Nikki sits down with Kerry Pierce, discussing the winding path that led her from computer engineering to…

S6E12 Building Business Skills as an Engineer with Brielle Reisman

Jul 03, 2025 49m

How do you build business skills as a chemical engineer?In this episode of the Automation Ladies podcast, Ali G chats with Brielle Reisman, who shares her experiences at Applied Control Engineering,…

S6E11 AI in Industrial Automation - Insights with Ashlesha and Alex from Masked Owl Technologies

Jun 26, 2025 1h 1m

How will AI change Industrial automation?  Ashlesha Anil Chaudhari  and Alex Kaderi from Masked Owl Technologies join us this week to  discuss how their team is building practical solutions to…

S6E10 Automating the Farm - The Future of Agtech with Katie Bradford

Jun 19, 2025 1h 1m

How is automation and robotics changing the future of farming?Katie Bradford, Founder and CEO of Rotate8, joins Nikki to share her story of building practical automation that empowers small farms to…

S6E9 Lyme Disease, Tick Survival Myths, and Protecting Your Family with Tick Expert Emily Merritt

Jun 12, 2025 1h 10m

Think ticks can’t find you at work? Think again!In this special episode hosts Nikki Gonzales and Courtney Fernandez sit down with tick expert Emily Merritt (aka the “Tick Chick”). Learn firsthand…

S6E8 Bridging Tech, Manufacturing & STEM Careers with Brit Bartolini

Jun 05, 2025 1h 5m

This week Nikki sits down with Brit Bartolini, Enterprise Account Director at MaintainX, for a conversation on digital transformation in manufacturing, the future of maintenance, and attracting new…

S6E7 Fixing Automation’s Biggest Skills Gap With Paul Godines

May 29, 2025 54m

Frustrated by the skills gap in automation? There’s a new approach in town.Join Nikki Gonzales as she sits down with Paul Godines from Logix Trainers to talk real solutions for bridging the…

S6E6 Building Smart Factories and Smart Teams: Secrets from Dr. Nicole Schra-Martin

May 15, 2025 45m

How do you build sustainable talent pipelines for the industry?Nikki Gonzales, Ali G, and Courtney Fernandez sit down with Dr. Nicole Schra Martin, an expert in manufacturing and automation, to…

S6E5 Mastering Trade Show Success with Joe Campbell & Jennifer Mass

May 08, 2025 1h 9m

What’s the ROI of your trade show booth?Trade shows cost more than most companies realize. Yet, year after year, exhibitors throw away tens of thousands by showing up unprepared, staff glued to…

S6E4 Building Kansas City’s Go-To Controls Team with Caitlyn Young

May 01, 2025 1h

What is it like to build a thriving controls engineering company with your partner?The Automation Ladies sit down with Caitlyn Young from Integrated Controls and Engineering to discuss what it takes…

S6E3 AI, Tariffs, and Million-Dollar Mistakes in Automation—Live Insights With Frank Hurtte & Larry White

Apr 24, 2025 1h 8m

Curious why manufacturer-distributor relationships still make or break automation sales?Nikki Gonzales talked with industry veterans Frank Hurtte & Larry White at AHTD about tariffs, global…

S6E2 Major Life Updates, Texas Moves, and Big Community News

Apr 17, 2025 54m Transcript

The Automation Ladies are all back together! Catch up as they mark the return of the podcast for a new season, sharing candid updates on life transitions, moves, industry shifts, and unexpected…

S6E1 Predictive Maintenance and Industry Insights with Ryan Treece

Apr 10, 2025 49m Transcript

Many factories struggle with unexpected equipment failure, resulting in costly downtime hits without warning.  How can you avoid this with predictive maintenance strategies?Join us as we welcome…

S6 Catch up with Nikki - What's Coming in Season 6

Apr 03, 2025 28m Bonus Transcript

We’re back! In this special solo kickoff to Season 6, Nikki shares what’s new with Automation Ladies — including her new role at Weintek USA, a big media partnership, and all the exciting things…

S5E13 Demo of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure w/ Jen Sutter, Itoro Meshioye & Talita Clemente

Dec 19, 2024 58m Transcript

How can breaking free from traditional limitations unlock a new era of innovation and resilience in automation?Join us with Jennifer Sutter, Itoro Meshioye, and Talita Clemente, three amazing women…

S5E12 Collaborative Innovation, AI, & Cultural Dynamics w/ Dylan DuFresne

Dec 12, 2024 1h 7m Transcript

How can the collaboration between AI and cultural understanding create optimal performance in projects? Join us with Solutions Architect, Dylan DuFresne, as we navigate the complex landscape of…

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