In this episode, we sit down with Annie Lindsell, Sales Operations Director at Blueprint Event Company, as she shares her unconventional journey into the lubricants industry and how she’s found purpose and passion in an unexpected place.

What’s Inside:

• Annie’s leap from fine art and Laura Ashley uniforms into the heart of the global lubricants event scene

• Why the Blueprint team’s culture and the power of events reignited her professional purpose

• Her candid take on motherhood, career balance, and rediscovering identity after starting a family

• Why working in the lubricants sector is not what she imagined—and why that’s a good thing

• Insight into what makes Lube Expo Europe, Middle East, and North America unique—and why they’re growing so fast

💬 Annie’s reflections are warm, honest, and inspiring. Whether you're in events, energy, or simply navigating life as a working parent, this episode has something for you.

Big Themes:

• Reinvention, resilience & rediscovery

• The human need for connection in a digital-first world

• The underestimated creativity behind event strategy

• Showing up with curiosity—even when the industry is unfamiliar

🎧 Listen now and get to know the people behind the lubricants industry—because this sector is about more than just molecules. It’s about community, collaboration, and momentum.

Where to Connect:

• Annie Lindsell on LinkedIn

• Blueprint Event Company Website