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WOMANufacturing

Alicia Lomas and Justine Feist

19 episodes · Explicit

Welcome to Womanufacturing—where grit meets greatness in industrial innovation. Hosted by Alicia and Justine, two bold women in manufacturing, we pull back the curtain on factory floors, startups, and the stories behind the machines. We’re not here to tiptoe—we’re here to talk truth. From automation to mentorship, we dive into what it’s really like to lead in a male-dominated space. Whether you're an engineer, founder, or factory-curious, expect real talk, big laughs, and even bigger ideas. Let’s build something better—together.

Episodes

  1. Ep. 19 - John Webster: From Intern to Industry in a Startup World

    · 41 min · S2 E16 · Explicit

    In this episode of Womanufacturing, we sit down with John Webster, an old colleague, former intern, and now seasoned startup engineer, to talk about what it really means to grow up in a startup world. John shares his…

  2. Ep. 18 - Thriving in Chaos: An Adult ADHD Diagnosis

    · 32 min · S1 E18 · Explicit

    What if the thing you’ve been fighting your whole life… finally has a name? In this deeply personal episode of Womanufacturing, Alicia opens up about receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, and how it reframed…

  3. Ep. 17 - Mentorship Without the Corporate Weirdness

    · 36 min · S1 E17 · Explicit

    Internships get a lot of airtime, but what happens after you’re hired? In this episode, Alicia and Justine talk candidly about mentorship, the kind that actually works. Not the clunky HR programs or forced pairings,…

  4. Ep. 16 - Girl, Don’t Go to Med School — Pick Automation (Swetha)

    · 42 min · S1 E16 · Explicit

    Swetha is Queen This week on Womanufacturing, Alicia and Justine sit down with someone very special: former coworker, naming-genius of the podcast, recent UCLA grad, and now automation powerhouse — Swetha. Swetha…

  5. Ep. 15 - How Internships Build Confidence, Careers, and Connection

    · 41 min · S1 E15 · Explicit

    In this episode, Alicia and Justine get real about the power of internships, the good, the awkward, and the transformative. From Alicia’s wild summer on a remote Alaskan island to Justine’s first taste of engineering…

  6. Ep. 14 - Ask the Damn Question: Lessons in Curiosity and Clarity with Adrienne Harvey

    · 36 min · S1 E14 · Explicit

    In this episode of Woo Manufacturing, Justine and Alicia sit down with longtime entrepreneur and automation badass Adrienne Harvey to talk about her unconventional journey from running an early e-commerce business to…

  7. Ep. 13 - Leading Without the Title: Influence, Integrity, and Getting Sh*t Done

    · 38 min · S1 E13 · Explicit

    Ever been the one keeping everything running — without any official authority? In this episode, Alicia and Justine get real about leading without the title. From wrangling cross-functional teams to navigating egos,…

  8. Ep. 12 - From Baguettes to Balance Sheets: Bailey’s Yogurt Engineering Journey

    · 36 min · S1 E12 · Explicit

    This week, Alicia and Justine welcome a very special guest, Alicia’s cousin, Bailey! 🎉 From Montana to France and now to New England, Bailey’s journey as a chemical engineer has been anything but ordinary. She dives…

  9. Ep. 11 - Moving, Meaning, and Making Community

    · 33 min · S1 E11 · Explicit

    In this episode of Womanufacturing, Alicia and Justine open up about the realities of moving for work — from the excitement of new opportunities to the challenge of starting over. They share personal stories of…

  10. Ep. 10 - Brains, Bias, and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Zöe Steine-Hanson

    · 40 min · S1 E10 · Explicit

    In this episode of Womanufacturing, Alicia and Justine sit down with Dr. Zöe Steine-Hanson, PhD, a research scientist at OpenBCI. Zöe’s work bridges neuroscience, computer science, and ethics, exploring how…

  11. Ep. 09 - Snacks, Shares, and Sacrifice: Inside Startup CULTure

    · 29 min · S1 E9 · Explicit

    Alicia and Justine dive into the intoxicating pull — and hidden costs — of startup life. From the thrill of building something from scratch to the subtle ways boundaries erode, they unpack how a sense of mission can…

  12. Ep. 08 - Soapboxes, Safety Goggles, and Sh*t That Shouldn’t Be Legal

    · 44 min · S1 E8 · Explicit

    Guest Spotlight: Abe Coir, Manufacturing Engineer at Leatherman 🔧 In this episode, we sit down with Abe Coir to talk about what it really takes to scale manufacturing processes for millions of tools a year—and why…

  13. Ep. 07 - Cowboys, Carpet Dwellers, and Control Panels

    · 35 min · S1 E7 · Explicit

    This episode dives into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes dangerous transition from school to the manufacturing floor. We unpack early-career mistakes, cowboy engineering, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and why safety…

  14. Ep. 06 - Text Book to Production Floor - What They Don't Teach You in Engineering School (Part 1)

    · 31 min · S1 E6

    In this episode, Alicia and Justine dig into the messy, unfiltered reality of what it actually takes to be an engineer once you leave the classroom. From mentoring interns to managing million-dollar projects, they…

  15. Ep. 05 - Escalate, Educate or Let It Go? Choose Your Own Workplace Adventure

    · 28 min · Explicit

    Not every uncomfortable moment at work comes from bad intentions—but that doesn’t mean it didn’t land wrong. In this episode, Alicia and Justine dive into those “in between” situations—awkward comments, pet names, and…

  16. Ep. 04 - Taking Up Space: Confidence, Conflict, and Calling It Like It Is

    · 30 min · S1 E4 · Explicit

    In this episode, Alicia and Justine reflect on what it really takes to find your voice—and use it—in male-dominated workplaces. From learning how to navigate awkward interactions to calling out dismissive behavior with…

  17. Ep. 03 - The Zero Principle with Lola Vars

    · 55 min · S1 E3 · Explicit

    This week on Womanufacturing, we're joined by the brilliant and fearless Lola Vars — mechanical engineer, materials scientist, ceramist, and all-around multi-hyphenate badass. We dive deep into the emotional cost of…

  18. Ep. 02 - Shift Work, Shutdowns, and Getting Sh*t Done

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E2 · Explicit

    In this episode of Womanufacturing, we compare the chaos of a manufacturing plant to a casino—both are action-packed, flashing 24/7, and somehow always a little bit broken. We talk about what it’s really like to work…

  19. Ep. 01 – Steel Toes and Sharp Tongues: Kicking Off the Conversation on Women in Manufacturing

    · 28 min · S1 E1 · Explicit

    In our very first episode, we’re kicking things off with how we met, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect from Womanufacturing. We’re talking real, raw stories from startups and 24/7 factory life—the…

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