How To Persevere with Positivity as A Woman in Construction In this episode of the She Who Dares Wins podcast, I speak with Kate Rieling, a construction project manager for a civil site contractor in Georgia. She got interested in construction young and even studied construction management in college. She shares how a career in construction fits her personality, plus how she gained experience through internships before joining the job market. She explains how she built a community of women doing different things in construction on Instagram. Listen in to learn how to be positive and confident to establish your position as a woman working in a man’s world. Key Takeaways: How to be prepared for the job market by taking internships to gain experience. The issues that influence women away from the construction industry. How to get past your struggles in the industry by persevering and being part of the change. Key Moments: [0:49] Kate on how she was drawn into the construction world, plus how she prepared to transition from school to work. [5:46] She describes the different fields that were included in her construction management degree. [7:17] She explains why she enjoys proving herself working in a man’s world. [13:39] How she handles when things get challenging when working with her male counterparts. [15:43] How she created a community of women doing different things in the construction world. [20:50] The importance of having the conversation about the struggles of women in construction. [25:43] Learning to be the change you want plus asking for the support you need. [28:32] Kate on where she sees herself career-wise in the future. [30:21] Why you should go for a career in construction as a woman if that’s your passion. Quotes: “Nobody is ever going to have the same experience as you…I had to stop looking for that because it doesn’t exist.”- Kate [16:32] “There’s a certain amount of perseverance that you have to have, you can’t just jump companies because you don’t like one thing.”- Kate [25:44] “If you don’t experience the struggle, you are never going to get past it.”- Kate [27:32] Relevant Links: Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! Find Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebuildsit/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

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S3: EP:7 Kate Rieling how to be positive and confident to establish your position as a woman working in a man’s world of construction

Advocating for A Conducive Work Environment for Women in Construction In this episode of the She Who Dares Wins podcast, I speak with Katie Kelleher, a crane driver for the last 6 years. Katie never planned or thought she’d work in construction, but after working in sales and recruitment, she applied for an apprenticeship and fell into crane operating. Katie shares her experiences working in construction as a woman and how things have changed since she started and now. She also talks about the issues surrounding the apprentices’ wages and compensation. Listen in to learn the difference between getting a university degree and becoming an apprenticeship and why the latter is more beneficial. Key Takeaways: The benefits of learning on the job as an apprentice and obtaining the skills on-site. How women’s abilities are often questioned when working in a man’s world. The importance of talking about your experiences at work as a woman to empower those who come after you. Key Moments: [1:28] Katie describes her career journey and how she ended up as an apprentice to become a crane operator. [12:08] Why getting this job was a pivotal moment for Katie after years of being unhappy in other jobs. [13:46] The great wage opportunity becoming a crane operator was for Katie. [18:45] Why it is more valuable to go the apprenticeship way over a university degree. [21:49] Katie on her experience being a woman crane operator during her very first days. [32:02] She talks about the change that has happened in her workplace to accommodate women. Quotes: “From where I came from to where we are now, I think we’ve changed so much and people are more aware of women on the site.”- Katie [33:28] “If we’re not talking about it, things will not be fixed.”- Katie [34:48] “It’s very small things that have a large impact on people lives that might make them not want to come back tomorrow.”- Katie [35:15] Relevant Links: Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins Follow Katie @katie_cranes https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S:3 EP:6 Katie Kelleher - Advocating for A Conducive Work Environment for Women in Construction

In this episode of the She Who Dares Wins podcast, I speak with Rahma Javed, the director of Engineering at Deliveroo. She’s originally from Canada and has a background in computer engineering. She has worked with tech giants like Microsoft, IBM, and Blackberry across Toronto, Seattle, and Silicon Valley before moving to the UK. Rahma shares her experience as a woman and a person of Asian descent in the tech industry. She also talks about how she has developed resilience and a sense of true self to overcome any obstacles she faces in the male-dominated tech industry. Listen in to learn how to advocate for the needed change when it comes to giving women opportunities in your industry. Key Takeaways: How to be comfortable with who you are and be resilient to reach your career height and be a trailblazer. How to use your voice to demand the needed change in the system and be part of it. Learning how to set boundaries and stand by your values when situations call for it at the workplace. How to be supportive to younger women to make their journey easier in your industry. Key Moments: [1:43] Rahma’s background in tech engineering plus how she transitioned from North America’s tech industry to the UK. [7:45] The underrepresentation of women in STEM careers and the challenges the few in the industry face. [11:29] Rahma’s experience as an Asian woman in tech and how she pushes through the obstacles. [21:27] How she learned to value, respect, and stay true to herself. [24:04] Why she found the UK’s pub culture unfavorable and hard to adapt to. [29:54] The importance of women supporting and mentoring younger women in their industries. [38:53] The importance of having support to help you think objectively when facing career challenges. [43:57] Learning to develop an overall positive attitude that chooses to see the positives in challenges. [46:40] Rahma on her work and a foreseeable future in impacting the society. Quotes: “Get comfortable with being different and not feel too inferior or superior.”- Rahma [12:34] “The way that you need to make a change is to go back into those important meeting rooms and make sure your voice is heard.”- Rahma [19:11] “It is our diversity that will collectively help us make the right decision.”- Rahma [22:40] “The things that you say yes to, you’re implicitly saying no to a bunch of other things.”- Rahma [35:02] Relevant Links: Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! Find Lara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahma/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S3: EP:5 Deliveroo head of engineering Rahma Javed discusses the hard truths about the male dominated tech industry.

I am lucky to be joined by Liv Conlon. She is The UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a speaker, entrepreneur, a leader in the Home Staging Industry & in leveraging that expertise to build & monetize a personal brand. She's the founder of 'Personal Brand Accelerator', a platform supporting entrepreneurs from unknown to Industry Leaders. She grew her company from scratch to the 7 figure business it is today, and she teaches others how to do the same. In this episode, Liv Conlon opens up about her journey. She is a UK stager based in Glasgow. First, Liv started her staging business when she was sixteen years old. Liv says that starting at a young age came with advantages and disadvantages. For one, she felt like the world was her oyster, and there wasn't a house, mortgage, and family on the line. While on the other hand, people didn't take her seriously all of the time. However, by the time Liv was nineteen, she was turning over £1 million per year. It was a fast journey with lots of ups and downs. For a long time, Liv would lie about her age and tell people that she was twenty-one instead of sixteen. Eventually, Liv realized that she could use her young age as an advantage. So, Liv stopped trying to hide it, and she started to address her age to people. It was a total mindset shift. Now, people felt more comfortable with Liv, and they understood that she would bring a breath of fresh air to the industry. If you have massive insecurities, just mention it upfront! Next, we talk about the importance of selecting who you want to work with. It's a challenging concept to grasp because revenue is critical. However, if you are getting bad vibes from a potential client, Liv says you need to turn the other way. As a business owner, you get to be selective with who you want to work with, and you don't need to work with just any person. If you and a client are not a good fit, then everyone is going to be miserable. Later, Liv advises young people who want to start a business rather than attending university. It's never too late to change what you're doing. Passion should lead you in the right direction. If you don't wake up every morning excited about what you're doing, then you aren't in a space where you can grow and thrive. Find motivation from people who are doing what you want to do. Surround yourself with those types of people and soak in their inspiration and advice. Tune in as Liv reveals her most significant failure, the importance of small steps on your journey, and what it’s like to be a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated world. Plus, we touch on some of these topics: Advice for women that feel like they just can never get respect in the workplace. We naturally put internal barriers up. Liv explains how we can work on those barriers. The importance of confidence as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Why we should surround ourselves with people who are a lot more successful than we are. In This Episode: [ 1:00 ] All about Liv [ 4:45 ] The challenges of starting a business at age sixteen [ 8:00 ] Advice for young people who wants to start a business [ 10:30 ] The importance of mentorship on your journey [ 14:50 ] Liv reveals her most significant failure [ 17:55 ] How small steps [ 19:20 ] What it’s like to be a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry [ 22:55 ] Advice for women that feel like they just can never get respect in the workplace [ 26:50 ] How Liv works on her confidence in the workplace [ 33:10 ] Everything we can expect in Liv’s new book Links Mentioned: The Property Stagers: https://www.thepropertystagers.co.uk Liv Conlon: https://www.livconlon.com Liv Conlon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaconlon/ Liv Conlon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livconlon.co.uk Liv Conlon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYLMUJIcHLWLTIoz4rofRw?app=desktop Thought Leader Chat: https://www.livconlon.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S:3 EP:4 Liv Colon- Age is just a number in business and confidence is a muscle we need to build with time.

Lara Kelly on Sharing Her Experience Working in a Man’s World on Social Media In this episode of She Who Dares Wins podcast, I speak with Lara Kelly, an apprentice electrician in industrial and coal mining from Australia. She has been in the industry in a while after getting inspired by her brother who also does trade jobs. Lara shares why she is so passionate about her job and wants to share her story and inspire other women not to be ashamed to work in a man’s world. Listen in to learn the impacts of social media especially on women who choose to share what is unconventional. Key Takeaways: The benefits of unpaid work to gain the necessary experience for the job market. How to get out of your comfort and experience life of opportunities. The positive and negative impacts of social media on women sharing their stories. How to work with companies that represent your brand on social media and learning to say no to those that don’t align with it. Key Moments: [1:09] She shares her story from dropping out of University to an apprentice electrician which took 3 years of rejection to land a job. [3:41] How a lack of proper training and job experience led to her rejection in the job market. [6:14] Why moving to a different state stretched her comfort zone and gave her job satisfaction. [9:47] She describes why she joined Instagram to share her story of working in a man’s world and the negative side of it. [17:50] She explains why she works with companies whose values align with hers on social media. [24:04] How she reacts to negative opinions and comments on social media. [31:21] She explains why she disassociated herself with women who pretended to support but were tearing others down. [34:30] Why you should do something that you love and are passionate about. [36:27] Why women should consider trade jobs as lucrative career paths even with their university education. Quotes: “Putting myself out of my comfort zone has made me go out and try to get more opportunities for myself.” – Lara [6:41] “There are still, unfortunately, people out there who really don’t like having women in this man’s world.”- Lara [12:47] “We’re such a small representation in the industry already and realistically we should be bringing each other up as opposed to tearing each other down.”- Lara [32:40] Relevant Links: Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! Find Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larzythesparky/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S3: EP:3 Electrician Lara Kelly on Sharing Her Experience Working in a Man’s World on Social Media

In this episode, I sit with Brandy who is an automotive technician from Baltimore, USA. She shares her story of growing up around cars with both her father and grandfather being mechanics and later wanting that for herself as a young adult. Listen in to learn what it takes for a lone woman to survive in a world like the automotive industry which is dominated by men. You will also learn the importance of going after what you want despite what everyone else thinks. Quotes: “It’s difficult but it makes it all the more worth it.”- Brandy [7:06] “If you don’t have the passion, then you’re not going to survive because that’s the only thing that’ll keep you going somedays.”- Brandy [17:37] “It’s really scary to start something you have absolutely no clue how to do it.”- Brandy [32:10] Key Takeaways: The challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry like the automotive industry. How the traditionally male-dominated industries are becoming more and more receptive to women. How to set your boundaries as a woman among men. Having the strength to learn to do something that you have no idea how to do especially without support. Key Moments: [2:10] She shares her story of how she grew up around cars and became passionate about them as a young adult. [6:30] How she navigates the challenges of being in a male-dominated industry. [7:57] She tells the story of how she lost an opportunity for being a woman and the lessons she learned from the situation. [13:32] How the automotive industry has turned more receptive and fewer women are receiving discrimination today. [19:01] The skills that you require to survive as a woman in a world filled with men. [26:00] She shares the two reasons why she loves being an automotive technician. [31:11] How to have the courage to do what you want to do with your life. [36:25] She shares how she is continuing to learn new things and supporting other women who want to join the automotive industry. Relevant Links: Brandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.tired/ Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S2: EP:2 Female automotive technician Brandy, tells us all about the challenging but rewarding male dominated world of cars, and why setting boundaries at work is so important.

Learning to Navigate the Challenges of Being a Property Project Manager In the episode today, I talk to Nicole, a project manager in the property development industry. She has been in the industry for the last ten years and has faced some major challenges before finding her footing. Listen in to hear Nicole’s incredible story from the financial world in Australia to the construction industry after major struggles. You will also hear how more women are open to work in construction and property development now than they were several years ago. “People are going to be negative; they’re going to make fun of you, block them move on, and have this beautiful nurturing environment around you and makes you happy.” Nicole [38:43] Key Takeaways: The struggle that comes with finding the right job as an immigrant and your education qualifications are invalid. The challenge of crowdfunding for bigger projects. How the women in the construction industry have doubled in the last ten years representing from higher positions to construction site workers. How to build your personal brand through social media. Key Moments: [1:19] She tells her story of how she started in the project management scene when she managed her house construction project. [3:51] She explains the struggle she went through to find something she could do after leaving the financial world. [8:59] She describes some of the major challenges in her role raising money for projects. [16:45] The experiences she has had dealing with people in construction teams from the beginning of her career. [21:02] The representation of women in the construction field in the last ten years. [26:03] Why she started her socials and why she believes there are other women who are doing better than her in empowering others. [35:13] Why she advises young people to block negativity on social media. [40:59] Advice to anyone who wants to be a project manager in property development. Relevant Links: Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nsbremner/ Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S3: EP:1 Nicole Bremner: Learning to Navigate the Challenges of Being a Property Project Manager

Project Surveyor Anjali discusses the importance of relationships at work, and fighting cultural norms to find a rewarding career in construction. In this episode I talk to Anjali, a project surveyor in the construction industry. She shares the story of what inspired her to join the construction industry even though she was faced with a lot of external pressure and objection. Listen in to learn why Anjali is empowering women and girls to join the construction industry without feeling shame or objection from society. You will also hear the importance of having good relationships onsite with other QSs to form respect and productive workflow. “If we don’t create that relationship, then there’s less chance of us being able to work on the next project especially with the same team or QS.”-Anjali  [19:08] Key Takeaways: · Dealing with the external pressure of what other people want you to do and what you want to do. · Learning to work harder as a woman in a family construction business. · The importance of building good and respectable relationships with the other QSs onsite. · How good relationships onsite brings forth respect and a peaceful working environment. · Growing thick skin as a woman in the construction industry. Key Moments: · [1:27] Who is a project surveyor and what does she do on a construction site? · [2:53] She explains how she gets work and what it means to be employed by the contractor. · [3:35] How she aspired to be in her family’s construction business and the objection she faced as a woman before she even joined. · [7:45] How she learned to work harder than everyone else to prove herself working in a family business and being a woman at the same time. · [10:05] The daunting feeling that she had when entering the construction world and is still facing up to now. · [16:53] How she has learned to build good relationships with the other QSs by being adaptable, negotiable, and not overdoing things. · [21:06] How she understood site cultures and the overall industry when she worked onsite every day for 2 years. · [27:05] Why she is sharing her story of being a woman in the construction industry. · [33:53] Learning to understand why society has a negative perspective against women being in the construction industry. · [36:21] She talks about where she sees herself in the next five years and what she is doing now. Relevant Links: Go follow Anjali @indiangirlonsite Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ For more great stories and Merch! Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/Thisisamansworld Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADDdf-5TgSb3VZJ6XcSAWg?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S:2 EP:14 Project Surveyor Anjali Pindoria discusses the importance of relationships at work, and fighting cultural norms to find a rewarding career in construction.

In this weeks episode I got to chat with Stone Mason apprentice Rachel Wragg. Rachel is currently learning the trade at Lincoln Cathedral. Rachels talks about finding her passion and purpose for working with stone, after completing a degree in art and then working in numerous ‘pointless’ jobs.  A self proclaimed history nerd, she took the leap of faith to master the craft of stone masonry. Finding her dream job, she tells us how incredibly proud she is of her work, playing an important part in restoring history and how the family of co-workers are amazingly supportive. 1:28 Explaining why stone masonry is the coolest job ever 3:48 How Rachel ended up finding her dream job 5:41 How the attitude “that’s someone’s else job” prevented her from chasing her dream earlier 6:00 Hitting 30 and taking that leap into the unknown, and just how daunting that was 10:38 Family attitudes towards her new ventures 13:00 The importance of being respectful to the working environment and general public 14:00 Being accepted by her all male workforce and just how supportive they have been 17:40 Why Rachel loves working with stone, and why we need more women in the industry/trade 19:36 Why it’s good to be a little nervous at work 20:00 Discussing the danger of working with masonry tools 21:00 Attributes you need to be good at stone masonry 24:00 Physical strength and adapting to work, knowing your limits and own strengths 25:00 How we can get more women into masonry 28:01 Where Rachel wants to be in 5-10 years 29:30 Regretting going to university for the sake of it and wasting time working pointless jobs Discussing trades as a lesser job “It’s a different kind of smart, there’s a lot of work needed to break the stigmas” How she is treated by guys at work “I would expect them to expect me to do the same work as they do and not to treat me any differently because I was a girl” Go follow Rachel now @thegingerstonemason Check us out on Instagram @shewhodareswins_ www.shewhodareswins.com For more great stories and Merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

Female Stone Mason Rachel, talks us through the ancient old trade and why she wished she had found it sooner.

Barbie the welder talks us through her journey of hardship and passion to follow her dreams of becoming a welding artist. After watching one scene from a movie that featured a female welder, her heart was set and her passion took her on a journey of trials and tribulations, but one that showcases just how much destiny’s can be achieved, if they aren’t denied the opportunity. She inspires us with her tenacity, creativity, kind heart, and most of all her incredible talents to create art that sells. Barbies life as a welding sculpture really does read like a Hollywood movie and she not only continues to inspire others to follow her steps but she is the proof in the pudding that, if you follow your heart, jump into the unknown you can achieve making a living out of your passion. There are so many life lessons to be learned in this podcast, whether you are interested in welding or not. It’s one woman’s journey of success through complete adversity. If you want to learn how to weld metal art, she is your gal! 0:50 How barbie fell into welding after leaving her job as an auto mechanic. 2:18 Starting to weld and how she fought to finance her start. 4:15 The transition from welding to getting a job. 6:42 Working for a company that was super supportive and enabled her to work with other women. 9:40 Journey from shop work to sculpting and creating art in her garage 11:32 The transition from artist to selling and becoming a business owner 15:41 Taking a leap into the unknown and working out of fear rather than passion. 17:07 Attending welding shows and being inspired by others 19:50 Learning to appreciate her own work and talents 23:11 winging it and starting to get exposure 27:25 The journey to selling art online via Instagram and YouTube 32.24 Finding a new love in teaching others welding and creating art 34:00 Being asked to write a book on welding, and then completing it in 10 days 35:00 Teaching women to weld and passing on the passion 36:30 Teaching the craft to the masses on YouTube 37:50 Barbies passion to showcase the industry to a wider audience Connect with Barbie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbiethewelder/ Website: https://www.honorthyart.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWMMWUO-0cHgQakksJNwKQ Check out our site https://www.shewhodareswins.com/ Michelle's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisamansworlduk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S:2 EP:13 Barbie the welder/Metal artist shares her inspiring story with us!

On this week’s episode, our special guest is crane driver Ashleigh Kaliszuk from Alberta, Canada. Ashleigh discusses how she became a crane driver, completely by fluke, and how at first, she didn’t love it, but that all changed when she became a qualified journeyman. Ashleigh gives us an insight into why she loves her job, and how we can get more women into the industry. Recently Ashleigh published a blog post offer advice to other women working in such a harsh male-dominated industry. In this episode, we gain valuable advice about setting boundaries at work, dealing with difficult men and situations, and the importance of social intelligence. Finally, Ashleigh also talks about why women supporting other women is paramount for the industry to progress and why we need to see more women leaders. Ashleigh is a keen photographer and motorcyclist who loves to document her journeys both inside and outside of work to help inspire other women to follow their passions. 1:00  How Ashleigh became a crane drive after she started out as a scaffolder apprentice 2:00  How she didn’t love the job at first but then really started to love it for a variety of reasons 4:30  Discussing other women in the industry and how we can get more to join and become crane drivers and the schemes in Canada for getting more women into trades 6:20  Dealing with brutal working conditions in Canada especially the cold weather 10:01  Advice for women entering the industry, how to set boundaries and how to deal with difficult situations at work when working away from home. 15:00 How to deal with offensive comments from men at work 17:20  The importance of being socially intelligent at work 20:40  Women supporting other women in the industry and why it is so important to build each other up. Ashleigh shares a bad experience with another woman and how it affected her. 25:42  The biggest changes Ashleigh would like to see in the industry over the next 10 years. 28:  Why it’s important to document your journey at work 29:36  Ashleigh’s passions outside of work and how she works with brands. Key Quotes: “I enjoy the hard work that comes with driving a crane” “I love being able to support the Alberta Industry” “I learned most of my lessons in this industry the hard way, and it’s shaped me into who I am today and the confidence I have on the job site” “It hurt to see somebody who had been in the industry, cut other women down. It was so hard because if you are going to cut me and other women down, then how can we rise up to any form of equality” Follow Ashleigh Kaliszuk https://www.instagram.com/ashkaleigh/ Read Ashleigh’s Blog Post on tips for surviving the construction industry https://www.ashkaleigh.com/blog-1/2020/2/29/15-tips-for-women-new-to-construction Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisamansworlduk/ https://www.instagram.com/shewhodareswinsuk/ Visit the website www.shewhodareswins.com Michelle’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADDdf-5TgSb3VZJ6XcSAWg?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S2:EP12 Crane driver Ashleigh Kaliszuk from Alberta shares her tip tips for surviving in construction.

On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Beth Skinner. Beth is a bricklayer from the UK. When she first started doing the groundwork she was very quiet and shy but by the end she blossomed out of her shell. Sometimes you put a barrier on your own potential by these thoughts of ‘I can’t ‘that creep in. Beth is a prime example that you can defy the odds and having a thriving career in any field you choose. Being a young female, Beth wondered if they were going to give her the change she wanted? She has had an incredible experience. Beth attributes a huge portion of the positive experience she has had to the people she works with. She absolutely loves the work she does. Her responsibilities go beyond just laying bricks. What you can get out of it is tenfold compared to what you put into it. There’s the good, the bad and the ugly but it is a rewarding career. You have to really want to do it. You can’t glamorize the times that aren’t as great but it can be incredibly fulfilling. Time Stamps: 2:08 — How Beth got into construction 3:44 – Beginning the onsite experience 5:10 – Tackling the job 14:20 – Why Beth loves what she does 18:30 – Importance of people you work with 24:04 – Being a female on a construction site 30:03 – Unsafe situations 33:16 – Understanding the full spectrum of the career 35:14 – Where Beth sees herself in 5 years Key Quotes: 5:52 – “You just start off with baby steps.” 8:08 – “I’ve personally never seen a female brick laborer.” 14:41 – “You’re not just a bricklayer, you’re a problem solver.” 20:01 – “You’ll never find one bricklayer that works the same.” 29:42 – “You have one individual who’s not concentrating and it ruins it forever.” 35:25 – “I would love to go out and do my own builds.” Connect with Beth: @bethskinnerbricklayer Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/Thisisamansworld https://thisisamansworld.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Thisisamansworlduk/ https://twitter.com/AMansWorldUK https://www.instagram.com/thisisamansworlduk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADDdf-5TgSb3VZJ6XcSAWg?view_as=subscriber michelle@thisisamansworld.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S2: EP:11 Apprentice Bricklayer Beth Skinner spills the beans on being the newbie and learning an incredible trade at a young age.

On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Shauna. She works in tarmacking. Tarmacking is one of the dirtiest, hardest and smelliest jobs in construction. While it has it’s downside, she loves it. Many of her family members were also in construction. Prior she worked in a salon. When working in tarmacking you have to be in place to execute. Every day is a learning curve. There is something new every day. No day is the same. Part of the job involves going in and making sure it’s hot enough. Once the machine is hot enough, it’s ready to go. Then you have to move quickly. If it gets messed up, the whole thing is ruined, which creates some pressure at first. Through loads and loads of practice, she has learned the ropes. This career pushes her on and empowers her to do more. The ultimate goal is that she’ll be running things. Right now she is in the process of learning the other side of the business. Shauna’s advice is to go for it. There’s no reason to look back and have regret. You’ll never regret something you tried. If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out. Time Stamps: 2:52 — What is tarmac 4:44 – Cost of tarmacking 6:20 – How Shauna got into tarmacking 10:55 – Expectations vs reality 17:03 – Adapting to the construction industry 18:32 – Maternity leave and having kids 24:26 – A day in the life of tarmacking 27:31 – Learning to drive machines 35:52 – What’s next? Key Quotes: 4:14 – “It’s a dirty job but the best of times.” 9:10 – “I couldn’t go back to working a salon, and I love it.” 16:32 – “I’ve never come across another girl in the construction industry yet.” 27:18 – “You know when you’re pregnant smells get to you more than anything.” 30:56 – “ I won’t try it, I’ll do it. Try is just a copout.” 32:41 – “There are idiots in every industry.” 34:40 – “I want to prove to myself and prove to these lads that I am as good as the lads.” Connect with Shauna: Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/Thisisamansworld https://thisisamansworld.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Thisisamansworlduk/ https://twitter.com/AMansWorldUK https://www.instagram.com/thisisamansworlduk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADDdf-5TgSb3VZJ6XcSAWg?view_as=subscriber michelle@thisisamansworld.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S:2 EP:10 Shauna a former beauty salon worker, turns into a Tarmacing powerhouse!

On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Bryony. Bryony is from a small town in Wales. After university, she found herself in a very interesting field, the oil and gas industry. Bryony works for 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off. She attributes her current career as the world’s happiest accident. Choosing a career is also choosing a lifestyle. Each job requires you to manage your mental health in certain ways. During our conversation, Bryony shares her personal experience onboard and how she faced unwanted male interactions. Bryony loves the oil and gas industry and see’s great opportunity for females in the industry. At the same time, you need to be headstrong and be able to brush things off. In your early years building a stable home can’t be your primary priority, it has to be secondary due to the amount of travel and time away from home. The industry is fantastic because you get to meet people from all over the world. During our conversation, Bryony shares what makes up her job and how she navigates the ups and downs of her role and work situation. We talk about the differences between the male and female experience as well as many other interesting topics. Bryony had an encounter onboard that was less than desired. Whether there’s intent or something happened, we as women shouldn’t have to deal with that. It can be a challenge onboard at times because things are heightened due to being in close proximity all the time. It’s important to protect yourself in certain situations. Learn more about Bryony and her passion for her industry and overcoming the obstacles of a male-dominated field in this episode. Time Stamps: 1:39 — Who Bryony is and what she does 2:37 – How Bryony got into the work she’s doing 6:19 – Transition from being a student to 12 hour shifts 10:10 – What Bryony’s job entails 14:11 – Working with a majority of males 17:05 – Adapting to the lifestyle of the job 29:14 – Coping with varying cultures and attitudes 36:32 – Facing relationships onboard 42:04 – Defending yourself against unwanted advances 51:40 – Why Bryony loves her job Key Quotes: 22:28 – “You get to know the people you work with very well.” 33:41 – “Going back to the feminist card, the thing that gets me is if I snap back at a certain comment or explain that something is not right and they throw the feminist card.” 35:36 – “A comment can be over the line but a physical thing is without a doubt over the line.” 45:22 – “I don’t think a man onboard has every had to check his room to see if someone is in there.” 46:35 – “That feeling of shame is something so many women share and we often put it on ourselves.” 50:49 – “Always on reflection you think I should have done X,Y,Z but sometimes it’s a bit of fight or flight and you just react the way you think you should.” 54:42 – “Go for it and don’t have any fear.” Connect with Bryony: @brythedreadhead Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/Thisisamansworld https://thisisamansworld.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Thisisamansworlduk/ https://twitter.com/AMansWorldUK https://www.instagram.com/thisisamansworlduk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADDdf-5TgSb3VZJ6XcSAWg?view_as=subscriber michelle@thisisamansworld.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/brythedreadhead/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

S2: EP9 Bryony Price an Aeronautical engineer turned seismic technician from Wales

On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Lauren Holland, a London-based land surveyor. While pursuing a degree in geography from Aberystwyth University in Wales, she realized that her love for the outdoors and her experience in 3D modeling classes could translate to a job as a land surveyor. She emailed a surveyor based in Wembley after a quick Google search and asked them if she could intern there for free. They obliged, and Lauren soon after fell in love with the trade. Working in the glass industry, Lauren’s father warned her that there are few women in the land surveying industry. She was exposed to this truth going to family days at her father’s work. Though uncomfortable at times, she has grown to own her work and defend that she has as much right to be at the site as any man. Lauren laments the unfair treatment and attention she gets working in the industry. The first company she worked at was more or less technologically behind, but he learned to do the work by hand. This experience gave her an understanding of the fundamentals, so she is able to easily adapt to any new instruments used in the field. Lauren began her social media career by posting photos on LinkedIn. A photo of her carrying her kit through Central London got 250 thousand views. She tries to balance the professional side and personal side, which has become difficult as her presence has increased. Lauren lists community as one of the best things about being a land surveyor. Another benefit is being outside and being uplifted by of the outdoors. Murphy Surveys is young--and 25% female--and has shown Lauren support at every turn. On the job site, Lauren has had a total station fall on her head, and even had to chase one down from a thief. People have even taken issue with the lasers used in Lauren’s surveying equipment. Outside of the work, the stories that come with it make the work incredible. Lauren is passionate about technology and has been delivering presentations about the future of land surveying. She speaks to young people about the industry as a whole, including project management and design. Time Stamps: 1:12 — How Lauren became a land surveyor. 3:48 — Lauren’s realization that her field was largely male-dominated. 9:10 — Lauren reflects on the “office side” of the job and knowing your tools. 13:00 — Lauren’s social media journey. 17:20 — The best things about being a land surveyor. 25:55 — Blunders at the job site: falling total stations and thieves. 32:45 — Lauren shares a story about drunk people confusing the equipment for a camera. 34:00 — Considerations for the future. 38:30 — Parents struggle to see construction as a lucrative career choice, but it is. Key Quotes: “It was like being on a catwalk every day. Everyone would just stop and turn. And I thought, ‘what is going on...surely they see women every now and then?’” “The last thing you want to do is go to work and feel uncomfortable.” “I’m amazing at setting out a building site in the hallway of a college.” “These are challenges...I always emphasize how amazing the feeling is to overcome them.” “The jobs are there...be inspired and follow.” “I was walking toward them and they all lifted their tops up.” “Go out and get experience. I wouldn’t change land surveying for the world.” Connect with Lauren: http://www.instagram.com/geospatial_lauren https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lauren-holland-bsc-hons-7a3b8781 https://twitter.com/Geospatialauren --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shewhodareswins/message

Lauren Holland, a London-based land surveyor - landing her dream job and making waves for more women in the industry

Host Michelle Hands discusses with her guests how they survive and thrive in typically male-dominated careers. She draws from her own world of construction to relate to her guests' trials and tribulations. No subject is off the table as she discusses everything from sexual harassment, bullying, childish antics, pay gap and so much more. It's not all serious though, these awesome women are paving the way for future generations and their stories never fail to impress. Come and laugh, cry and gasp at their inspiring stories!

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