Business Management - Operations

Arpy Simonian on Building a Print Business From Nothing Without a Safety Net
May 26, 2026 at 12:01 am

She wasn’t given the business — she built it herself. In this episode of Her Imprint, Arpy Simonian shares how she went from working in her father’s company to starting her own label printing business from her home — with no loans and no backup plan. This is a conversation about confidence, resilience, and proving to yourself that you can do it.

Vision-Based Leadership
May 21, 2026 at 12:33 pm

Wayne Gretzky said, “I skate to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been.” This mindset can help with key business decisions.

How Mary Dolan Built a Business She Never Planned to Run
May 11, 2026 at 12:01 am

She didn’t plan to run the business — but she stepped in when it mattered most. In this episode of Her Imprint, Mary Dolan shares how she went from lawyer to business owner, navigating unexpected loss and growing into leadership along the way. This is a conversation about resilience, learning on the job, and leading even when you don’t feel ready.

How Shawna Hicks Cranston Grew a Print Business through Community and Connection
April 27, 2026 at 12:01 am

What if your competition… wasn’t actually your competition? In this episode of Her Imprint, Shawna Hicks Cranston shares how she built a 16-year print and shipping business rooted in community, collaboration, and connection. This is a conversation about relationships, growth, and why helping others succeed is one of the best business strategies there is.