Tradie Lady Talk

Marlee Morris - Being a Mature Age Apprentice

Today I chat with Marlee Morris who is a second year apprentice completing her Certificate III in Carpentry with Master Builders Australia. We chat about the advantages of being a mature age apprentice in the trade industry and some alternative pathways into trade.  This episode is the first in a series of upcoming episodes focusing on mature age apprentices and women working in trades into their 30s and 40s. With the ever changing economy, tradies are now considered to be one of the best positioned professionals financially going into the future where multiple occupations will be looking to be outsources to AI. There is no better time to be taking on a trade, and the stability of a mature age apprentice who is committed to completing their qualification is an investment more and more companies are seeking out.  Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies!

International Women's Day TLT on ABC Radio!

Today was a very exciting day that I was a guest myself in a radio segment with ABC National alongside Teisha Swindail who runs the Sydney based support group Us In Trade. Here is the sound bite of our segment. Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies!

EWIT Awards Series - Brittney Lyon (Heavy Diesel Mechanic)

Today's guest is Apprentice Of The Year nominee Brittney Lyon from New Zealand. Brittney is completing her 4th and final year of her apprenticeship as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic. We chat about all the great opportunities for women in the trade from travel to financial stability. Britt is a very confident young tradie lady who is a testament to self discipline and focus. Her choice of trade and ongoing success will be an inspiration to other women who are looking for someone to aspire to be like as they take on their trade. Tickets for the Gala on Feb 23 are still available at https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/ [https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/] Please come along and support these incredible Lady Tradies! Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies! Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies!

EWIT Awards Series - Felicity Pettiford (carpentry)

Today's guest is Tradie Lady Of The Year nominee Felicity Pettiford @sydneybuilderchick The most positive and upbeat tradie lady you'll come across, Felicity is a fully qualified builder and licensed carpenter at only 20 years of age. She has shown that through determination and sticking to your beliefs of what is yours, that you can achieve anything that your mind is set on. She is a massive advocate for women in trade and having shared her struggles as a young apprentice having to overcome harassment at work, Felicity is an inspiration to young women wanting to come in to trades and feel safe at on site. Tickets for the Gala on Feb 23 are still available at https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/ [https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/] Please come along and support these incredible Lady Tradies! Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies!

EWIT Awards series - Tamarah Vos (Electrician)

Today's guest is Tradie Lady Of The Year nominee Tamarah Vos. Tamarah is a fully qualified electrician who has been in the trade over 10 years now. She not only runs her own business with 15 staff members but she has also started a charity that brings together people in trade to fundraise and fly over to build shelters in third world countries. I am absolutely blown away by Tamarah and everything she has achieved, a much deserved nominee for this category! Tickets for the Gala on Feb 23 are still available at https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/ [https://ewitrades.com/ewit-awards/] Please come along and support these incredible Lady Tradies! Welcome to Tradie Lady Talk. A podcast showcasing incredible women in trades. We talk through our experiences and share strategies on how to thrive as Tradie Ladies!