Jason sits down with his wife and Elevate Construction CEO Katie Schroeder for an honest, sometimes vulnerable conversation about women in construction. They open with a LinkedIn post that drew thanks from women in the industry, then wrestle with the harder question of how to support women in construction the right way: speak up or stay quiet, recognize or treat the same. They share the Hensel Phelps intentional diversity story, dig into how historical and religious framings have quietly shaped bias, and Katie shares what it actually feels like to be treated as "less than" in everyday moments. They close with a clear call to create safer, more inclusive, drama free environments on every project.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why "we need diverse teams" is both a moral truth and a business advantage

• How Hensel Phelps changed their company by being explicit about hiring women into leadership

• Katie's reflection on what it actually feels like in everyday moments where being a woman triggers diminished treatment

• Why a misread of the Adam and Eve story has fed historical discrimination that we still inherit

• Why diverse teams outperform homogeneous ones, every time

• The clear closing call: if you see something, say "we don't do that around here"

Speak up. Recruit intentionally. Treat every woman in construction with the respect she earned. That's how the industry actually changes.

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