Gina Danner, CEO of NextPage and PRINTING United Alliance member company, joins Her Imprint to share a candid, powerful look at what it takes to lead in the print industry as a woman — especially when the door isn’t always open. From her early days navigating a male-dominated industry to leading one of the most unique printing operations in the country, Gina reflects on grit, confidence, and the importance of becoming an expert in your craft.

In this conversation, Gina and host Denise Gustavson explore why communication is AI-proof, how women can make themselves heard without burning out, and why print remains one of the most impactful — and misunderstood — industries today. Gina also shares her philosophy on culture-driven leadership, succession planning, and why showing up, speaking up, and doing the work still matter more than ever.

00:00 Introducing Gina Danner and NextPage

01:40 Printing in an underground cave

05:15 Entering a male-dominated industry

06:25 Being ignored — and deciding to win anyway

09:45 Why Gina stopped attending industry events

11:35 The ongoing challenge for women in print

15:00 Communication, confidence, and being heard

19:20 Why print is far from dead

22:40 The importance of women in C-suite roles

29:35 Succession planning and leadership responsibility

33:15 Career advice for women entering print today