18 - Building Teams and Breaking Barriers: Monica Owens’ Path to Success

18 - Building Teams and Breaking Barriers: Monica Owens’ Path to Success

Author: Kris Castle May 6, 2025 Duration: 36:25
Kris sits down with Monica Owens, Senior Manager at International Crankshaft in Georgetown, Kentucky. Monica shares her journey as a leader in the manufacturing and business technology world, discussing the value of continuous improvement (Kaizen), her approach of "listen, learn, then lead," and how her background as a basketball player has inspired her management style. She opens up about navigating male-dominated industries, building team motivation through daily huddles, and the shifts in workplace culture post-Covid and with emerging technologies like AI. Monica also reveals how ballroom dancing has become her favorite way to recharge and maintain work-life harmony, encouraging listeners to find moments of quiet and self-care in their routines. The episode wraps up with Monica’s current involvement in "Dancing with the Lexington Stars" and advice for younger women in the workplace. Connect with Monica via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and support her journey with Dancing with the Stars. Book mentioned: Reclaiming You by Abby Rawlinson Want more practical inspiration? Listen to the full episode for insights on leadership, harmony, and finding joy in new seasons of life!

Kris Castle hosts Boss Babes of the Bluegrass, a series of conversations that feel more like a coffee chat with a friend than a formal interview. Each episode sits down with a different woman who has carved out her own version of success right here in Central Kentucky. The focus isn't just on professional accolades, though you'll hear plenty about that; it's about the real, often messy, journey of building a career while building a life. You'll listen to stories about the late nights, the tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, and the small victories that define the path. This podcast digs into the practicalities and the personal philosophies that these local leaders use to navigate their worlds. It’s for anyone curious about how other women are stitching together ambition, community, and personal well-being into something that works for them. Tune in for genuine dialogue that offers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, reminding you that work-life harmony is a personal composition, not a prescribed formula.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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