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Mickele Bragg
Mickele Bragg
Mickele Bragg
Mickele Bragg is a results-oriented cross-functional leader with extensive experience in marketing, finance, and operations. She has demonstrated success in optimizing supply chain processes, driving operational efficiency, and leading diverse teams. A quantum enthusiast and expert in lean manufacturing, change management, ISO, and EOS In
Mickele Bragg is a results-oriented cross-functional leader with extensive experience in marketing, finance, and operations. She has demonstrated success in optimizing supply chain processes, driving operational efficiency, and leading diverse teams. A quantum enthusiast and expert in lean manufacturing, change management, ISO, and EOS Integration, Mickele's experience spans various sectors, including food, biotech, environmental, industrial, aerospace, CPG, B-B, B-B-C, and B-C products. Currently, she serves as an Activator at Clarity Now, where she helps businesses thrive through a holistic approach that unifies sales and marketing, operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Additionally, Mickele actively contributes to Colorado industry stories by participating in a manufacturing podcast and conducting on-site interviews. Her board service includes Manufacturer's Edge, Women in Manufacturing, and the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association.
Heather Kuhar
Mickele Bragg
Mickele Bragg
Heather Kuhar is an Operations Executive with over 30 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing arenas, including highly-regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, telecommunications, and renewable energy. She has contributed to Colorado industry stories through her tactical experience in various Operations and Supp
Heather Kuhar is an Operations Executive with over 30 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing arenas, including highly-regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, telecommunications, and renewable energy. She has contributed to Colorado industry stories through her tactical experience in various Operations and Supply Chain roles. Heather holds full responsibility for strategy, budget, and execution across all Operations, which encompass Supply Chain, Production, Facility and Maintenance, Machine Shop, Quality, HR/People Operations, and IT. Her insights are often featured in a manufacturing podcast, showcasing her expertise through on-site interviews.
Lale Lovell
Mickele Bragg
Lale Lovell
Lale Lovell, Ph.D. is a curiosity-driven engineer with over 25 years of experience at technology companies. Her expertise spans the complete engineering lifecycle from new product development to full production and includes managerial roles for R&D labs, worldwide manufacturing, and firmware DevOps. In her pursuit of driving positive chan
Lale Lovell, Ph.D. is a curiosity-driven engineer with over 25 years of experience at technology companies. Her expertise spans the complete engineering lifecycle from new product development to full production and includes managerial roles for R&D labs, worldwide manufacturing, and firmware DevOps. In her pursuit of driving positive change within teams, she employs Lean & Agile principles—such as root cause analysis, value delivery, and organizational flow—and enjoys sharing her knowledge through on-site interviews and workshops. Currently, she serves as Vice President of Transformance Advisors, a training and coaching company specializing in Lean, Six Sigma, and Project Management, while also contributing to Colorado industry stories and discussions featured in a manufacturing podcast.
About the Podcast Process
Engaging and Authentic
At Voices of Colorado Manufacturing, we take pride in delivering an authentic and engaging manufacturing podcast that showcases the Colorado industry stories behind our state's vibrant manufacturing sector. By conducting on-site interviews at your factory, we create an immersive experience that not only elevates your voice but also emphasizes the significance of the manufacturing industry in our community.
How It Works
On-Site Interviews
We believe that the best Colorado industry stories come from the heart of the industry. That’s why we bring our manufacturing podcast directly to your operation. Conducting on-site interviews allows us to capture the genuine atmosphere of your workspace, showcasing the equipment, products, and team that bring your operations to life.
Efficient Setup
We understand that your time is valuable. Our team will arrive at your location to set up our recording equipment for your Colorado industry stories, ensuring a smooth process for our manufacturing podcast. We aim to keep the entire interview, including on-site interviews and setup, to under 90 minutes, allowing you to get back to what you do best.
Brief Tour
Before we dive into the interview for our manufacturing podcast, we like to take a brief tour of your facility. This not only helps us gather context and background for the conversation but also provides an opportunity for you to highlight key aspects of your operations that we can discuss during the interview, especially those related to Colorado industry stories.
Engaging Conversation
During the interview for our manufacturing podcast, we’ll engage you in a dynamic conversation that focuses on your experiences, challenges, and successes within the manufacturing sector. Our goal is to provide a platform for you to share your Colorado industry stories in a way that resonates with listeners and highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Colorado’s economy, including insights from on-site interviews.
Editing and Distribution
After the interview for our manufacturing podcast, our team will edit the recording to ensure a polished final product. Once complete, we will give you the opportunity to preview the episode, which features Colorado industry stories, before we publish and promote it across various platforms to reach a broad audience.