Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers
Grocery From Her Seat
Welcome to "Grocery From Her Seat," the WGA podcast offering a unique perspective on the independent grocery industry, as seen through the eyes of remarkable women who shape and lead.
Your host, Kristin Popp, President of WGA, will bring to light the inspiring stories, triumphs, and challenges of the women serving the industry of independent grocery.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a young person considering the profession, a woman making your mark in the grocery industry, an industry vendor or simply intrigued by the stories of powerful women, "Grocery From Her Seat" is where inspiration meets action.
Podcasting since 2024 • 46 episodes
Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers
Latest Episodes
Jenn Hahn: How A Humble Leader Built A National Recruiting Firm For Grocers
A chance encounter at a college career fair led Jenn Hahn into the Aldi training program, where she learned the store from the floor up and ran multiple locations at 22. That early trial by fire shaped a leadership style built on humility, dire...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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29:02
Emily Detwiler: Leading With Kindness In Grocery
The aisle might look calm, but the work behind it moves fast. We sit down with Emily Detwiler, Vice President of AWG Brands at Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), to unpack how private brands become a competitive edge for independent grocers—an...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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21:55
Women Redefining Leadership In Independent Grocery, Best of Season 1 and 2
What if the most powerful playbook for modern grocery leadership comes from stories that start outside the aisle? We’re bringing together standout moments from seasons one and two to explore how women at every career stage transform constraint ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:17
Resilience, Leadership, And Community: Best of Season 1 and 2
We share standout moments from seasons one and two that trace how women across grocery build resilience, lean on community, and lead with authenticity. Jackie LaPointe connects endurance sports to career confidence, and Jena Sowers shows how ad...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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13:29
Misty Bryant: Listen Deeper, Lead Better, Serve Bigger
A small moment in a grocery aisle can change a day—and sometimes a career. We sit down with Misty Bryant, Director of Merchandising Support at Houchins Food Group, to unpack how a curious part-time start became a purpose-driven path built on se...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:09
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