GPX Long Beach to host first Women in Graphics panel

Next month in Long Beach, California, join the GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) team Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. PT to hear from four industry-leading women who will share their experiences in building successful brands across engraving, sign making, automotive wraps, and apparel decorating. The Women in Graphics 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. Directly following the panel, don’t miss a networking event, sponsored by Arlon Graphics, with these leaders and Christine Geronimo with Colorways and Women of Wraps. Here’s some of what you can expect to learn:

• The biggest lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers
• Key industry trends and challenges on their radar
• How AI and other tech is reshaping their work
• The best new tools, techniques, and processes they are using
• How to mentor or support the next generation of female leaders
• And much, much more!

Get to know the panel:

Dawn Marie Legatt, Seven Arrows

Dawn 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. She’s the founder of Seven Arrows, a multibrand platform that includes memberships, courses, and tools designed to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.

Kristin Lanzarone, WrapStar Pro

Meet Kristin, the dynamic force behind WrapStar Pro with over a decade of entrepreneurial success. Certified in multiple brands and a revered multibrand 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.

Join Kristin on the panel as she shares insights, experiences, and a vision for the future of the industry, drawing upon her expertise as the face of the “Master the Wrap” Initiative training program and a multibrand trainer to inspire others to reach new heights of success.

Jen Carney, Carbon Wraps & Women of Wraps

Part 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. The team travels as 3M authorized trainers and are opening a 3M authorized training facility. Jen 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 utilized as a judge at GPX WRAPSCON’s Wrap Olympics.

Nicole Pape, Embellishr

Nicole 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. 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.