Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy Podcast

✨ What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2025? EVERYTHING. From new opportunities in reshoring to advancements in automation, this is the year to embrace change and drive growth. 🚀 Listen to my latest episode to learn why the manufacturing community should be pumped about what’s next. 📌 Let’s make 2025 a year of innovation and opportunity. Full episode below here: https://lnkd.in/g6Ah8329 #Leadership #AmericanManufacturing #FutureIsBright

At the recent Women in 3D Printing event at Google X, I was asked a big question: ‘How do you empower others to build confidence?’ My answer: Lead by example. In my latest podcast episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned, including the story of how I turned my darkest days into a journey of grit, gratitude, and purpose through manufacturing. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gzFC3Sjk #Leadership #SelfConfidence #WomenInSTEM #Podcast

Special Thanksgiving Episode: The Power of Gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 As we celebrate this season of gratitude, I’m excited to share a special Thanksgiving episode of Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy Podcast. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary: 💍 I got married and went on a honeymoon across 4 countries and 10 cities 🏭 At Silicon Valley Elite Manufacturing, Inc we're expanding with new CNC machines, moving into a new building, and working toward certifications 🎙️ My podcast hit milestones, exploring topics like women in manufacturing and space-based innovation 🌍 I even gave my first international speech in Dubai! But most importantly, I’ve learned that GRATITUDE is the fuel that keeps us moving forward. Reflecting on these moments reminds me to celebrate how far we’ve come before chasing the next big goal. Tune in to this special episode to hear my reflections and why gratitude matters for success. I’d love to hear from YOU, too—what are you grateful for this year? Share your wins below, and let’s celebrate together! Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gnuU3AUj #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Leadership #MakingThingsFunCoolSexy #WomenInManufacturing

🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation: Girls Lead the Way STEM Summit 🌟 I had the incredible honor of speaking at the Girls Lead the Way STEM Summit, sponsored by Chevron in partnership with Bay Area LEEDS and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. This unforgettable day was filled with 140 bright and curious young women from grades 6 to 8 exploring the wonders of STEM and manufacturing. In this episode of Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy, I share my journey and some of the life-changing experiences from the summit: ✨ Teaching the difference between additive and subtractive manufacturing (with real samples!) ✨ Showing how discovering your superpowers can inspire others to find theirs ✨ Watching young minds come alive during hands-on STEM projects Tune in to hear how connecting with these future makers feeds not just the heart but the soul. Let's inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders! 🎧 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gH64UUPU #STEMEducation #WomenInSTEM #Manufacturing #Inspiration #GirlsLeadTheWay #MakingThingsFunCoolSexy

🚀 New Podcast Episode 🚀  In this Halloween special, I had the incredible opportunity to visit NASA Ames Research Center for a Manufacturing Month Event hosted by Manex Consulting to discuss the future of manufacturing, including space-based production and the unique challenges we face here on Earth. 🌍⚙️ Highlights of Episode 28: 🚀 Manufacturing in Space: We explored the concept of building factories on the moon and even asteroid mining. Could this be a solution for future resource shortages? 🌕💡 🚀 Robotics Adoption in the U.S.: The U.S. is surprisingly slow in adopting robotics for manufacturing. Why is this, and what can we do to speed up innovation? 🚀 Bridging Generational Gaps: Encouraging the older generation to embrace robotics and new tech is essential for moving our industry forward. Can we make this shift happen? 🚀 From Silicon Valley mayors to industry leaders, many are joining the conversation to support a more advanced and resilient U.S. manufacturing sector. Join us as we dream big about what’s next for American manufacturing! Watch it now. 😊 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGFWN57V #NASA #SpaceManufacturing #Robotics #Innovation #ManufacturingPodcast #FutureOfWork #SupplyChain #AmericanManufacturing

🎙️ Inside Clancy Machine Tool's Oktoberfest: A Mini IMTS Experience! If you missed Clancy Machine Tool’s Oktoberfest event in Fremont, here’s your chance to experience it virtually! This new podcast episode covers: 👉 The latest CNC machines in action 👉 The incredible vendors showcasing tools, tech, and more 👉 Why events like this are crucial for our industry Check out the latest episode of Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy to dive into this tech-packed event! #CNC #ManufacturingEvents #ClancyMachineTool Joe Clancy https://lnkd.in/g_gxiCRg

🚨 Episode 25 is LIVE! 🚨 I sat down with Lance Hastings, CEO and President of California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) in Sacramento to talk about the future of manufacturing and the role government can play in supporting innovation. This episode is packed with insights for manufacturers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of the manufacturing in California. Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy Podcast Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gKs_SYut #Manufacturing #GovernmentSupport #PodcastEpisode #CMTA #BusinessGrowth #CaliforniaManufacturing #AB52

💥 Episode 24 is Here! Deep Dive Into Laser Technology 💥 In this episode, I’m diving even deeper into laser technology and its impact on both manufacturing and MedTech, building on my recent visit to TRUMPF’s Med Tech Day. Lasers are changing the game, and I explore how they’re being used in everything from precision medical applications to advanced manufacturing processes. 🔍 Curious about how lasers work, how they’re made, and why they’re crucial for the future of technology? This episode has it all! 👀 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gVkXJvUk Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy Podcast Christine Holly Ngo, MBA #LaserTechnology #Manufacturing #MedTech #Innovation #Podcast #MakingThingsFunCoolSexy #TRUMPF #TechTalk

Ever been on a shopping spree? Well, imagine that – but for CNC machines! 😄 Join me as I share my exciting journey at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, where I went on a CNC Shopping Spree 🛒 and signed a deal for FOUR brand-new CNC machines 🛠️ from YCM for Silicon Valley Elite Manufacturing! 💥 In this episode, I dive into all the cool automation tech 🤖, the jaw-dropping 3D printing innovations 🖨️, and, of course, the epic CNC shopping spree that’s about to take our manufacturing game to the next level ⚙️. From exploring the latest industry trends to making some serious business moves, it was a wild four days at IMTS! Curious to know why I chose these CNC machines 🛠️ and how they’ll shape the future of our shop? Tune in and get the inside scoop on this fun, tech-filled adventure. 💡 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes of Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy, where we make manufacturing exciting and accessible for everyone! 🎧 #IMTS2024 #CNCShoppingSpree 🛒 #ManufacturingInnovation #BusinessExpansion #Automation 🤖 #CNCmachines 🛠️ #MakingThingsFunCoolSexy https://lnkd.in/guPPEgTx

🌟 Exciting News! Episode 21 of Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy Podcast has launched, and it focuses on a crucial topic: empowering women in manufacturing! In this episode, I discuss the importance of diversity in the industry, the challenges women face, and actionable strategies to encourage more female representation in manufacturing roles. Join me in breaking barriers and inspiring change as we work together to create a more inclusive future in this vital sector. 🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and let’s start a conversation about how we can elevate women in manufacturing! https://lnkd.in/gn7nDWzE #WomenInManufacturing #Diversity #Empowerment #Innovation #MakingThingsFunCoolSexy