Tradeswomen Talk

With excitement.....let us introduce to you real life shero Sarinya Srisakul The quote that describes her is “Her mission is bigger than herself” Her mission is her cause Her cause is making a difference Her mission thrives through passion, compassion, integrity, and action.  Freedom to become the first Asian woman firefighter in FDNY, and  first woman officer to be assigned to FDNY’s 14th Divisio...

With excitement..... let me introduce to you Antonia Devine. Here are four (4) words that describe her:    DESIRE - The starting point of her achievement was DESIRE!     CHOICE - She CHOOSES to be the Architect of her future.    VISUAL - She visualised it and it happened.   CREATE : She creates walls of joy, rooms with laughter, and windows that opens to possibility. She dared to think, believe an...

With extreme excitement..... let me introduce to you  Wendy Webb Here is a quote that will stand out when you hear her story Preparation + Opportunity = Success. She just didn’t walk through the door of opportunity she made sure the door was left open for others to be able to see, create and become. Her road of opportunities commenced with graduating from high school, enlisting into the U.S. Army...

With excitement..... let me introduce to you  Sinade Wadsworth . The one word that describes Sinade is “DESTINY”   DESTINY allowed her to see  DESTINY allowed her to finish DESTINY allowed her to become  DESTINY allowed her to receive change DESTINY allowed her to build  She’s not just walking in her path towards destiny; she’s creating a road map of opportunities so others can see, finish, become...

With excitement, let me introduce you to  Tara Davis  Mother! Ironworker! Union Member! Tradeswoman! Warrior! Life has thrown her many obstacles but, she never believe in letting it rule her future.  Tara was born and raised in Elk Plain Washington. She worked as an orthodontic technician for over 10 years until her husband Huge Craig a structural Ironworker encouraged her to become an Ironworker....

With excitement, let me introduce you to Dawn Jones Redstone. This quote is her reality “The power of a written word”  Her word led into a sentence. Her sentence led into a paragraph.  Her paragraph led into chapters. The chapters awarded purpose!  The day came when the story inside of her wanted to breath on its own.  Her writing comes from the revolution in her heart She doesn’t just believe in...

With excitement, let me introduce you to Tami Gamble-Gurnell She is living proof of these four words “NOTHING WILL STOP ME!” At an early age she believed construction was a job she was capable of doing.  Against all odds she was able to return to the key that unlocked the excitement for building, which was instilled in her heart since the age of six (6) years old; while helping her stepdad pour co...

With excitement, let me introduce to you Doreen Cannon.   She dream it!  She believed it! She did it!   She dares to believe anything is possible if you’re ready to fight for it.  In 1998 she joined UA Plumbers Local 55 Apprenticeship program. In 2017 she was named one of Crain’s Cleveland Businesswomen of Note. Her successes = sacrifice, perseverance, and intelligence. Doreens' passion for h...

With excitement, let me introduce to you Darlene Leineweber She’s a third generation JW of IBEW Chicago Local 134    The one word that describes Her is FAMILY. Family is a gift that consist of commitment, unity, hope, respect, strength, honor, faith, and love.   Establishing Trade Women Chat a Facebook group has allowed her to broaden her family. Trade Women Chat has provided an open line of commu...

With excitement, let me introduce to you Lauren Sugerman Fire in her soul. Grace in her heart. She has created a garden of opportunities by planting the seeds that creates the  development of tomorrows building tradeswomen. Her garden developed into an infinite support system that provides awareness, preparation, organization, justice and technical succor,   She’s the co-founder and first Executiv...

What is Sheet Metal and what does Sheet Metal workers do? Listen on this episode and learn when I chat with Leah. Leah Rambo operates on a Frequency of Fierce, Freedom, and Strength She’s a Changer! She is an Educator! She is a Visionary! She didn’t just say it, she achieved it by taking ownership of her vision.  A woman with a vision empowers an empire of women.  Director of Training for SMART Lo...

With excitement, let me introduce to you Cynthia Pong. The word that describes Cynthia is P.O.W.E.R! Passionate, Optimistic, Wise, Endurance, Respect Discovering the power within you is her Mission Statement. She teaches women to  Believe!  Be Strong! Be Courageous! She reminds us women that we are   Beautiful Smart Talented Powerful Worthy  She persistently shows us never underestimate the power...

Ryan is a model of dedication and determination . Dedication: being committed/ willingness to give Determination: become the person you believe you were meant to be. His action has created a legacy that inspires others to learn more and become more. His habit has become his Excellence. He’s not just the third generation, licensed Master Plumber. He’s the creator of World Plumbers that extended bey...

How can I described our next guest Gavaskar Reid Educator: one skilled in teaching. Overseer: make sure the system works. Protagonist: My hero! I personally admire him a great deal. His education was the key that unraveled the egress of freedom; which certified him to give back through teaching and development.   He creates partnerships and opportunities in preparing young individuals with a caree...

Steph Reed has embraced: Her Steph Reed has embraced: Her purpose  Her journey Her DESTINY! She’s not just the co-owner of Partners By Design; she was voted Builder of the Year by the Des Moines Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines for 2018.  Furthermore, she is the chairperson for Professional Women in Des Moines and is on the National Board of Trustees for Professional Women in Buildi...

Three words that describe our guest Evelyn Pacheco on this episode of Tradeswomen Talk. 1. Goodness: selfless desire to be generous to others. 2. Courage: is grace under pressure 3. Limitless: infinite possibilities come to those who believe. She’s a woman that worked hard, and done well, and walk through that doorway of opportunity.  She made sure that same doorway of opportunity remains open to...

Tonya Hicks is the type of women that brings a lot to the table: love, support, intelligence, wisdom, purpose, class, ambition, and drive. She’s not just a President and CEO she’s the first woman to become a journeyman wireman in Local 917 of her hometown in Meridian, Mississippi. Her accomplishments are not only known and applauded in our communities here in the United States but also internation...

Ever wondered what it takes to build the world around us? Welcome to Tradeswomen Talk , the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the construction industry and share the real stories of the people who build our cities, communities, and futures. I’m Judaline Cassidy, union plumber, speaker, author, workforce advocate, and founder of Tools & Tiaras, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls t...