Milissa Bergman, a Women in Print Alliance Member, didn’t plan to build a career in procurement — and she certainly didn’t set out to land in packaging. With a background spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, Milissa found her niche in sourcing, relationships, and problem-solving. In this episode of Her Imprint, she shares how joining Inovar Packaging opened her eyes to the depth, complexity, and impact of labels — and why print is far more powerful than most consumers realize.

From navigating supply chain chaos during COVID to sourcing sustainable materials and building strong supplier partnerships, Milissa offers a candid look at what it really takes to keep packaging moving. She discusses the evolving role of sustainability, the importance of curiosity, and why asking questions is a strength — not a weakness. Her advice to her younger self is simple but powerful: be patient, build relationships, and remember that this industry runs on trust.

00:00 – Introduction to Milissa Bergman
01:00 – Inside Inovar Packaging and Rapid Growth
02:00 – From Finance to Procurement to Print
04:30 – Why Print and Packaging Are So Impactful
05:00 – COVID Supply Chain Lessons
07:30 – The Power of Supplier Relationships
09:30 – Learning a New Industry Through Curiosity
13:30 – Sustainability in Packaging
17:00 – Recycling Infrastructure Challenges
21:30 – Why Print Touches Every Consumer
25:30 – Advice to Her Younger Self