Long Beach, CA
Women in Graphics Panel
Join us August 22, at 8 a.m. to hear from four industry-leading women who will share their experiences in building successful brands across engraving, sign making, auto wraps, and apparel decorating. This unique discussion panel will shine a light on business successes and challenges the panelists have faced and how you can use their experiences to shape your own future. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from executives and business owners about emerging trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the design industries — valuable insight you won’t get elsewhere!
The panel ends at 9:30 and the exhibit hall opens at 10 am. Use these 30 minutes to network with Christine Geronimo with Colorways and Women of Wraps!
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Speakers
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Dawn Marie LegattDawn Marie is a creative entrepreneur and business coach who’s passionate about helping makers turn their skills into scalable, profitable businesses. After building a successful DIY sign party business from scratch - while raising seven kids - she expanded into the laser world and has helped thousands of creators along the way. Dawn partners with major industry brands like Trotec Laser and Ikonics Imaging to bring real-world business strategies to the maker community. She’s the founder of Seven Arrows, a multi-brand platform that includes memberships, courses, and tools designed to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence. -
Kristin LanzaroneMeet Kristin, the dynamic force behind WrapStar Pro with over a decade of entrepreneurial success. From self-taught owner to industry luminary, her journey reflects resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Certified in multiple brands and a revered multi-brand trainer, Kristin shapes industry standards while empowering the next generation. Beyond business, Kristin's dedication to community involvement and advocacy is unparalleled. Her efforts have earned her prestigious awards such as the Women in Wide Format Award 2021 and the Best of Wide Format Award 2024, underscoring her leadership and impact within the industry. Recognized as one of the “Top 40 under 40" by the Sacramento Business Journal, Kristin's leadership extends far beyond her business ventures, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and community alike. Join Kristin on the panel as she shares insights, experiences, and a vision for the future of the industry, drawing upon her wealth of knowledge and expertise as the face of the “Master the Wrap” Initiative training program and a multi-brand trainer to inspire others to reach new heights of success. -
Jen CarneyPart of a husband-and-wife team, Jen has owned and operated Carbon Wraps in Orlando, Florida, since 2009. The company started as and continues to be a primarily color change and vehicle restyling shop. Jen started on the business side of things and began focusing more on installations over a decade ago. She is proud to have been able to take advantage of several training sessions and hold several certifications. The team travel as 3M authorized trainers and are opening a 3M authorized training facility. Teaching is one of Jen’s passions. She also heads up Women of Wraps, where women in the industry can be highlighted for their accomplishments. Her attention to detail and love for the wrap world is also put to use as a judge at GPX WRAPSCON’s Wrap Olympics. -
Nicole PapeCEONicole Pape is the founder and CEO of Embellishr, a marketplace for premium pre-owned and new production equipment, serving the apparel, promo, and print decoration industries. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in high-output environments, Nicole built her career from the ground up, mastering everything from manual printing to full-scale automation and production optimization. Before founding Embellishr in 2022, Nicole was a partner in a major West Coast commercial embellishment facility and held a pivotal role with equipment manufacturer ROQ US, where she gained deep insight into workflow strategy, shop tech, and the evolving needs of modern print businesses. Nicole’s sharp eye for process efficiency and profit potential has helped hundreds of shops upgrade smarter, whether through equipment acquisition or production workflow redesign. Her mission is simple: eliminate waste, increase clarity, and help shop owners maximize every dollar earned. Based in Reno, Nevada, Nicole is also a proud mom to an 8-year-old son, a visual artist, and a lifelong lover of architecture, travel, and creative expression.
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What our attendees have to say
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Judy Kriehn
Dallas MakerspaceThis has always been an event that I’ve looked forward to each year, and I wanted to thank you for a very nice event yesterday. I got a lot out of the UV printing seminar in the morning and had good discussions with a few vendors as well.
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Charli Belz
Impress DesignsEach time I attend GRAPHICS PRO EXPO I come away with new knowledge and resources. One of my favorite things is the training offered; I love being able to offer my team new ways to expand their knowledge from other sources in the industry!
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Mike Leary
Sundance SignThis show is an investment in my business. After seeing the diverse cross section of information available, it inspired me to look at other products and services that we could provide to our customers, and ways to do what we do better.
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Melanie Hutchinson
The Embroidery HutchHaving the ability to interact and speak with suppliers and educational professionals and to see new products is priceless!
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Bill Kuiper
Clan Customs, LLCThe amount of new information I gain both in training sessions and talking to the exhibitors on the floor is fantastic!
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Chris Merz
Harbor WrapsI have attended the GRAPHICS PRO EXPO two years in a row now and have had an amazing experience both times. It’s a fantastic place to connect with vendors and other industry professionals.
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Erich Elfeldt
LanternMax EngravingAttending GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is essential for anyone in the business. I go every year and always learn something new. Meeting suppliers face-to-face has really helped leverage my product line, and the personal contacts I make are invaluable. GPX is a can’t miss event and already on my calendar for the next one.
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Kerstyn Kunkle
Kunkle KreationsI really enjoyed the show and learned tons of new tricks to better my business. I’m grateful for this experience and the opportunity to meet with vendors that related to my line of business. There is really everything for anyone who works with designing/producing custom graphics.