Hosted by PackStaff, LLC · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes
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Interviews with Packaging People. We cover topics like sustainability, career growth, industry trends, working conditions, and much more! Hosted by Christian Ellis, managing partner at PackStaff. New episodes bi-weekly
PackStaff, LLC hosts Packaging Speaks, a business show with 14 episodes published.
Christian chats with Jay Edwards - packaging engineer, financial advisor, and founder of Pack2Sustain, about his unconventional career path and why he’s re-engaging the industry through fractional consulting and thought
In this episode Christian sits down with Jen Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist at DuPont. With over 30 years in the packaging industry, Jen shares her journey across medical device manufacturers and suppliers, her pa
This week on Packaging Speaks, Christian sits down with Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D, Director of the Circular Innovation Hub at York University and an investigator at Waste Wiki, to explore where sustainability assumptions colli
We sit down with Grace Cook, a packaging engineer turned sustainability strategist, who’s rethinking what it means to make an impact. With roots in package development at P&G and KAO, Grace now consults across industries
We sit down with Lauren LaSpina, Founder of The Packaging Co-op: a first-of-its-kind collective of independent contractors structured like a law firm. Lauren shares how she built a thriving network of experts who collabo
Liz Mellone spent nearly 30 years at Colgate Palmolive, moving from packaging engineer to VP through a mix of cross-functional experience, clear communication, and a deep understanding of the role packaging plays in prod
Jessie Schwartz reveals how she turned a post-layoff leap into a thriving consultancy; demystifying packaging data, fractional talent, and the coming wave of EPR compliance. Tune in for a masterclass on turning industry
Rob traces his path from hands-on engineer to global consultant, sharing candid stories and practical tactics that turn packaging challenges into wins for both brands and the planet. Guest: Rob Kaszubowski (https://www.l
In this episode, Vicki opens up about something too many professionals face and not enough talk about: unexpected job loss. Guest: Vicki Catalina (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickicatalina/) Host: Christian Ellis (https:
Camille brings warmth, depth, and serious insight into how to navigate the industry with purpose, persistence, and a sense of humor. Guest: Camille Corr Chism (https://www.indigopkg.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cami
From kicking off her career in the package testing lab at Estée Lauder to launching her own consulting firm out of Southern California, Danica’s story is packed with insights for engineers at every stage of their journey
Learn how Elizabeth built a flexible, thriving packaging career, and what her journey can teach engineers considering consulting or remote work. Guest: Elizabeth Jeffries, Founder of Packsmith Consulting (ejeffries@packs
An honest, heartfelt, and at times hilarious conversation with our founder (and father) Walt Ellis about the twists and turns of building not just a career, but a legacy. Guest: Walt Ellis, Founder of PackStaff Host: Chr
Announcing our new podcast, Packaging Speaks! New episodes every other Friday. Episode 1 premiers May 2nd, 2025. Host: Christian Ellis, Managing Partner at PackStaff Music: Awareness by A. Cooper (Free Music Archive, CC
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