Industry Ignited Podcast
Industry Ignited is a platform for bold conversations with leaders who are transforming the way business gets done. Each episode spotlights breakthrough stories from the industrial, manufacturing, biotech, chemical, and B2B sectors, giving you an inside look at how top executives, innovators, and changemakers tackle real-world challenges and drive meaningful growth.
Hosted by Dr. Leeanne Aguilar—entrepreneur, executive coach, and marketing strategist—Industry Ignited goes beyond surface-level discussions to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and lessons that fuel leadership at the highest level. From navigating complex operations and scaling companies to rethinking culture and preparing for the future of work, every conversation is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with fresh perspectives.
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this podcast will spark ideas, expand your vision, and ignite the drive to lead with confidence in today’s evolving business landscape.
Industry Ignited Podcast
How Businesses Help Employees Thrive: Christina Blunt & Justin Worthley, Rhino Foods Foundation | Ep. 7
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Leeanne Aguilar talks with Christina Blunt, Executive Director of Rhino Foods Foundation, and board member Justin Worthley about how businesses can go beyond paychecks to create real stability and dignity for employees. They share how Rhino pioneered programs like the Income Advance Loan, which provides quick, judgment-free access to emergency funds while helping workers build credit and savings, and the Employee Exchange Program, which partners with other companies to keep staff employed during seasonal slowdowns. Christina and Justin explain how these practices—born out of listening directly to employees—have boosted retention, productivity, and trust while strengthening entire communities. With more than 300 companies nationwide now adopting these approaches, the Foundation’s mission is clear: to help businesses integrate purpose into everyday operations and prove that when employees thrive, businesses and communities do too.