In honor of Women’s History Month, Parlor Talks host Kalie VanDewater sits down with Terri-Lynn Levesque, vice president of administration at Royal Containers in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to explore her journey through the packaging industry and the evolving role of women in leadership.

Levesque shares what drew her to packaging, the mentors and moments that shaped her career, how her cross-functional experience and leadership roles — including serving as chair of AICC — inform her perspective, and where she sees progress and opportunity for the next generation.

0:00 Introduction

1:02 Terri-Lynn’s Entry Into Packaging and Career Journey

4:04 Finding a Sense of Belonging in Packaging

6:46 The Impact of Mentorship and Leadership Support

9:52 How Cross-Department Experience Shaped Her Leadership Style

12:01 The Evolution of AICC

13:52 Priorities for AICC

16:37 Progress for Women in the Packaging Industry

18:45 How Women Leaders Influence Industry Culture

20:47 Career Advice She Wishes She'd Known

24:08 Skills Young Professionals Should Prioritize

25:04 The Future of Packaging

28:00 Closing Remarks

Bonus Opportunity

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