Camille Corr Chism on Never Burning Bridges, Owning Her Path, and Building a Packaging Career with Purpose

Packaging Speaks returns this Friday with our final weekly episode before we shift to a bi-weekly release schedule!

Last week’s conversation with Danica VanBeek was a hit — thanks to everyone who tuned in and shared it. This week, we close out our first month of episodes with someone you’ve almost definitely heard of if you’ve spent any time in the packaging world: Camille Corr Chism.

Camille’s story is packed (pun intended) with experience across food, tech, and automotive — but what really stands out is her unwavering focus on learning, growing, and staying connected. From her first job eliminating foam burger containers at McDonald’s to launching her own consultancy, Camille’s career has been shaped by curiosity, hustle, and community. She’s racked up a patent, built returnable packaging systems, mentored the next generation through MSU, and even helped companies navigate organized crime rings targeting reusable totes (yes, that’s a real thing).

She talks about the importance of internships, the reality of looking different in a field that often expects a mold, and why she always made sure to be the kind of consultant who never needed to say, “Let me get back to you in four days.”

🎧 Don’t miss this one. Camille brings warmth, depth, and serious insight into how to navigate the industry with purpose, persistence, and a sense of humor.

Episode drops Friday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

The PackStaff Team