Episode 235: Necessity is the Mother of Invention with Jennifer Labit
Jennifer Labit started out as a young mother who had to choose between diapers or food for her newborn. Now, as the President & CEO of Cotton...
Insights Contributor Updated on February 16, 2026

Now the President of Phoenix Textile Corporation, Linda Haberstroh continues her Mother’s legacy of pioneering innovation and leading people to the best version of themselves.
Bio: From starting her career in West Africa with a Christian publishing house and earning a BA in Economics and French from William Jewell College in 1981, and a MBA from OLIN in 2010, Linda has worked for Phoenix for over 30 years and now operates as their President, taking over the position from her Mother, Phenix’s Founder.
Linda’s Something Extra: Being the best version of yourself
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