She Wears Work Boots

SWWB Conversations - Honour the Work

Angela Coldwell is an award winning chemistry and physics teacher. She founded Honour The Work as a result of conversations with industry members who shared how K-12 students and adults generally aren't aware of how rewarding and diverse, skilled trades and AEC careers can be. Combining a love of hands-on learning, educational research, and projected workforce needs, the idea of grades 1-6 STEAMS Kits was born. Honour The Work serves to spark interest in young learners through books and building activities; connect youth and adults to useful resources through their website; and tell the stories of people in the industry via social media. Find more about Honour The Work and Angela Coldwell here: https://honourthework.ca/ [https://honourthework.ca/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/honor-the-work/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/honor-the-work/posts/?feedView=all] https://www.instagram.com/honourtheworkca/ [https://www.instagram.com/honourtheworkca/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-coldwell-aba836124/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-coldwell-aba836124/]

SWWB Conversations - Build a Dream

Based in South-Western Ontario, Build a Dream is an organization that delivers specialized programs to encourage and empower women and girls to explore careers where women are under-represented, while also working to create a gender-balanced workforce and change global perspectives on women's contribution to society. McKenna Goodwin is a Red Seal Endorsed General Carpenter. She currently works for Build a Dream as a Career Coach, working directly with tradeswomen and industry partners to improve the recruitment, retention and support of tradeswomen. Pinky Sabhnani is a dedicated Project Manager and the Employment Programs Lead. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration, she thrives on understanding human behaviour and optimizing processes. Find more about Build a Dream, McKenna and Pinky here: https://www.webuildadream.com/ [https://www.webuildadream.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/webuildadream/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/webuildadream/] https://www.instagram.com/webuildadream/ [https://www.instagram.com/webuildadream/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-goodwin-rse-443093248/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-goodwin-rse-443093248/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkysabhnani/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkysabhnani/]

Episode 51 - Michelle McCollum

Michelle McCollum has over 30 years of experience in construction. Her career started in Edinburgh, Scotland where she spent 15 years working in municipal government. In 2008, she and her family moved to Canada. Today, she is Vice-President, Facilities and Sustainability, for George Brown College where she leads the development and deployment of the sustainability strategy, campus planning and the evolution of the college's physical footprint. Michelle is a highly skilled public sector leader and social responsibility advocate. At the start of her career she was consistently the only woman in every room and had to learn to navigate the stigmas, misconceptions and outright offensive behaviour of the men who populated the workforce. Although so much has changed, there is still much to do and Michelle is passionate about imparting her wisdom, confidence and encouragement to the next generation. Find more of Michelle and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mccollum-96b5b750/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mccollum-96b5b750/] https://www.linkedin.com/school/george-brown-college/ [https://www.linkedin.com/school/george-brown-college/] https://www.georgebrown.ca/ [https://www.georgebrown.ca/]

Episode 50 - McKenna Goodwin

McKenna Goodwin is a Red Seal Endorsed General Carpenter from Ottawa, Ontario. She started her apprenticeship framing houses at age 16 and completed her apprenticeship with UBCJA Local 93 at age 21. Today, McKenna is a Career Coach for the non-profit organization Build a Dream and works directly with tradeswomen and industry partners to improve the recruitment, retention and support of tradeswomen. She is also the Vice-Chair of the technical committee developing the CSA Z301 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Apprenticeship Programs standard. Find more of McKenna and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-goodwin-rse-443093248/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-goodwin-rse-443093248/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/webuildadream/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/webuildadream/] https://www.instagram.com/webuildadream/ [https://www.instagram.com/webuildadream/]

Episode 49 - Camryn Malaney

Camryn Malaney grew up in a family deeply rooted in construction. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, she inherited her passion for the industry from her father, who has been working in development throughout her whole life. Today, she is the Director of Construction for Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota. The role allows her to work in her deep-seated passion for community service and allows her to be not just a builder of structures, but a builder of dreams and a catalyst for positive change. Her commitment to Habitat for Humanity reflects her dedication to helping others and creating pathways for individuals to thrive. Camryn has not only shattered glass ceilings but has also laid the foundation for her own success, as the 2023 Construction Woman of the Year & as a 2023 Young Professional of The Year Nominee. Find more of Camryn and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camryn-malaney-00ba86249/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/camryn-malaney-00ba86249/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitatsouthsarasota/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitatsouthsarasota/] https://www.habitatsouthsarasota.org/ [https://www.habitatsouthsarasota.org/]