Power Women of the Trades: Weekly Podcast Empowering Women In the Trades Industry

Join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra for part two of an inspiring Power Women of the Trades episode featuring Jamie Hunley , owner of Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air in San Diego. In this follow-up conversation, Jamie opens up about the internal challenges of leadership, hiring, and culture-building that often go unseen—but have massive impact on company growth. Jamie...

Join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra for part one of an inspiring two-part Power Women of the Trades episode featuring Jamie Hunley, owner of Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air in San Diego. Jamie opens up about her unlikely journey into the home service industry, from launching her husband’s one-man electrical business to becoming a trailblazing leader after taking full...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, Cassie and Heather welcome Stephanie Ollivett from Anchor Heating and Air in Charleston, South Carolina. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from being a single mom working at Lowe’s to building a dynamic career in the trade industry. Listeners will learn how her unique relationship with owner Stephanie Pastel, as well as her own drive and adaptabil...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra welcome back Kathy Nielsen, better known as the “Chicken Lady,” to discuss her journey as a woman in the trades and her powerful role influencing innovation in the home service industry. Kathy shares her unconventional path from hunting and shooting manufacturing to becoming a leading consultant for Servic...

On this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra bring together the voices of female entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders from across the skilled trades in a dynamic conversation—featuring women we've interviewed up to this point in 2025, and hopefully, you in the near future. The discussion dives into the realities faced by women in industrie...

This episode of Power Women of the Trades dives into the topic of imposter syndrome, especially as it relates to women leading and innovating within skilled trades like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and construction. Host Heather Bargender sits down with Kailee McCrary, Director of Marketing for Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, to unpack the real-world challenges and victories of...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra welcome Kelcey Brueggeman, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Service Business Evolution (SBE). Kelcey shares her journey from the world of exercise science and sports medicine into the skilled trades, detailing how key mentors helped her grow into leadership roles at some of the largest HVAC an...

In this inspiring episode of Power Women of the Trades, Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra welcome back Katy Higgins for part 2 of her journey as a woman entrepreneur in the skilled trades. Katy, owner of an HVAC company, dives into the rapid transformation her business has experienced in just 24 months, touching on the challenges and strategies involved in scaling up, developing service dep...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra welcome Katy Higgins, founder of True Pros HVAC in Utah, for a fun and candid conversation that exemplifies the dynamic energy women bring to the skilled trades. Katy shares her journey from telemarketer and dispatcher to becoming the first female comfort advisor in Utah nearly two decades ago, highlightin...

On this episode of Power Women of the Trades, co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with Dayna Hottle, general manager of CNC Heating and Air Conditioning out of Detroit, Michigan. Dayna shares her incredible story as a third-generation leader in her family’s residential HVAC business, which has been serving customers since 1948. Listen as Dayna talks about growing up in the t...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with the dynamic Colleen Keyworth. Known for her boundless energy and deep industry involvement, Colleen dives into her journey in the HVAC industry. She shares her experience growing up in a family business, her evolution from having a "bad attitude" to becoming a VP of Sales and Market...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with Angie Breedlove, the founder and executive director of Women of Warranty. Angie shares her inspiring journey as a woman in the warranty industry and her mission to empower more women to take on leadership roles within the industry. She talks about the motivation behind starting Women of Wa...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra are joined by Hannah Webb, the Director of Plumbing and Electric at Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electric. Together, they dive into Hannah's journey from working at Best Buy to her current leadership role. Hannah shares her experience and insights into the growth within the trades industry, emphas...

Tune in to this engaging episode of Power Women of the Trades featuring Valerie Heck from Colair in Texas with hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra. Amidst discussions of tornadoes and ice storms, Valerie shares her inspiring journey from managing addiction to becoming a key player in the trades. Her story showcases how determination and a strong network can help you transform your life...

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, join co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they dive into an engaging conversation with Vicky Heydon, the General Manager of Southwest Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric. Broadcasting from the heart of the Greater Seattle Market, Vicky shares her journey from corporate operations in non-sexy industries to becoming a powerhouse in the t...

In this insightful episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra welcome Heather Arlinghaus, a remarkable leader from Cincinnati, to discuss her journey in the trades industry. Heather Arlinghaus shares her experience of running a business with her husband, highlighting the importance of defining roles to ensure both business success and personal...

In this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they chat with Jenna Sholinder from North Frasier Plumbing. Dive into Jenna's journey in the trades, her experience in project management, and her pivotal role in managing a successful new construction business in Canada. This engaging conversation touches on the dynamics of pricing in...

In this dynamic episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra engage with the multifaceted Sarah Ghirardo as she shares her experiences and insights in the trades industry. With her expansive roles at ServiceTitan, involvement in podcasting, and extensive speaking engagements, Sarah talks about breaking barriers as a woman in a traditionally ma...

In this insightful episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they talk with Sarah Hammond from Atlas Electric Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Plumbing. Sarah shares her empowering journey from answering phones at age 11 to leading her family business. She opens up about her passion for fashion, the impact of the Women in HVACR gro...

In this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they sit down with the inspiring Erica Sullivan, the powerhouse behind Erica's Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Restoration. Journey with Erica from her humble beginnings in her garage back in 2009 to becoming a prominent figure in the skilled trades industry. Erica shares her experi...

YouTube Description: IIn this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, join hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they welcome Karen May, a remarkable woman making waves in the home service industry. Together, Cassie and Heather dive deep with Karen into the unique experiences and challenges she has encountered while growing and sustaining her HVAC business alongside her husba...

In this exciting episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, join hosts Cassie Pound and Kailee McCrary as they dive into the fascinating world of innovation in the home service industry with their special guest, Willa Frej. Discover how Pika, a dynamic software company, is transforming the landscape by empowering sales teams with cutting-edge tools and automating intricate rebate processes....

In this episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra reunite with former co-host Leslie Harpole for a candid conversation about growth, challenges, and the importance of aligning with like-minded individuals in the trades industry. Leslie shares her personal journey from initially stepping back from the podcast to diving deeper into her business, Champion, t...

Join co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra as they chat with Josh Crouch from Relentless Digital for the second part of a fascinating conversation on the Power Women of the Trades podcast. This episode delves into practical strategies for empowering women in skilled trades, aligning with the podcast's mission to spotlight female entrepreneurs in the industry. Throughout the discussion,...

In this engaging episode of Power Women of the Trades, hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with Josh Crouch from Relentless Digital to dive into the heart of building strong business foundations in the trades industry. The discussion highlights Forrest Perry's transition from a career in business marketing to managing Taekwondo schools and eventually moving into the trades sect...