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.
Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers
Enid Barrillas: Balancing Work, Family, and a Pioneering Health Mission in Puerto Rico
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Enid Barrillas is a second generation, Puerto Rican grocer who pursued a master's degree, a Mechanical Engineering degree and has six children. She provides great insight in this interview on how she uses the insight from one of her mentors to remain calm, organized and in control.
One take away she gives in this podcast is that you need to be a team player both at work and at home. We love sharing the stories of women like Enid.
#teamplayer
#CorporateWellness
Did you love the show - Text and tell us why.
Sign up for women leadership opportunities in the independent grocery industry
Join WGA
Join NGA
F: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGrocersAssn
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-grocers-association/
Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers has been selected as one of the Top 35 Independent Women Podcasts on the web.
https://podcast.feedspot.com/independent_women_podcasts/
Host: Kristin Popp
Production: Rachael Melot, SWA.Marketing
What happens when engineering precision meets grocery innovation? In this captivating conversation with Enid Barillas, CEO of AM Inc. overseeing EconoHealthy Path Markets in Puerto Rico, we discover how unexpected career paths often lead to extraordinary leadership journeys.
Enid draws back the curtain on her remarkable transition from mechanical engineer to second-generation grocery leader while raising six children. Her story begins with humble roots—watching her father sell popsicles as a teenager before establishing their first small market—and evolves into a tale of calculated business growth and personal development. With refreshing candor, Enid shares her secret to managing multiple demanding roles: "It's about surrounding yourself with support and being a team player both at home and work."
The conversation takes a particularly fascinating turn as Enid reveals how a personal health journey after her first pregnancy transformed not just her life but her entire business model. What began as importing a few specialty health products has blossomed into award-winning retail dietitian programs, corporate wellness initiatives, and community health leadership that draws customers from hours away. "We are seen as leaders," Enid notes, describing how even suppliers now look to her stores for emerging trends.
For women navigating leadership challenges in grocery or any industry, Enid offers wisdom that resonates: embrace curiosity, ask questions, be adaptable, and never underestimate the power of listening. Her pursuit of an MBA in her forties while already running multiple stores exemplifies her belief that growth never stops—a philosophy that has positioned her markets at the forefront of Puerto Rico's wellness revolution.
Ready to be inspired by a leader who combines engineering precision with heartfelt community impact? Listen now and discover how one woman's vision is reshaping grocery one healthy choice at a time. Share your thoughts and subscribe to hear more stories from remarkable women transforming our industry!
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
