HAZARD GIRLS

Many women in the construction industry come to the sector via another career, and today's guest is no different. When Janet Bates studied theater and dramatic literature, she never envisioned she would be the trailblazer she is today. Currently, Janet is a Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn and is also involved in a number of organizations in Charleston. In this episode, Janet talks about her career journey and shares how she uses her theater skills in her work today. We discuss Janet's desire to change the face of the construction industry, and she shares some of the actionable strategies we can take to normalize careers in construction for women. Once women are in all roles in construction, we get closer to a more equitable industry. Our conversation also touches on the issues with childcare in construction, Janet's incredible morning routine, and the power of planning.

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How does being a high school rodeo champion prepare you for becoming a welder? This week on the Hazard Girls we get together with Kaylin Leas to talk about her journey into the male-dominated industry of welding; why she first was attracted to it, and what receiving the Empowerment Women in Industry Tradeswoman of the Year Award 2021 has meant to her. Kaylin is a journeyman pipe welder fitter for TDIndustries in Fort Worth, Texas and recently became their first Lead woman. We discuss how her upbringing amongst cowboys, cowgirls, and powerful animals gave her the confidence to pursue work in a male-dominated industry and how Western culture treats men and women equally. Tuning in, you’ll gain eye-opening insights into the construction industry and the hard work and dedication it takes to become a welder. You’ll also hear Kaylin’s advice for anyone looking to enter the industry, like being physically tough, and nurturing a dedication to hands-on learning. We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring conversation with the force of nature that is Kaylin Leas!

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From paralegal to power tools, Jennifer Cline has taken the DIY world by storm! Tune in today as we hear from Miss Dewalt herself about how she started on the path to a DIY influencer, and why she feels it's her purpose in life to challenge stereotypes in the tool and makers industry. When tragedy struck and her husband passed away, Jennifer stepped into his space to repair and improve the 100-year-old farmhouse they lived in. Through trial-and-error, she learned DIY, and proudly wears her blisters and bruises as badges of honor! Find out how she targets her audience and sponsors, and why it's so important that tool-making companies start including women in their marketing. We also hear how her flag-making hobby became a side-hustle, and how she came up with the nickname MissDewalt. Don’t miss out on this daring episode!

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One of the biggest issues many female entrepreneurs face is having to do it all on their own, and that can lead to overwhelm and, sometimes, detrimental decision-making ability. But don’t fear, Danielle Hayden and Kickstart Accounting are here! Author of The Profit Planner book series, host of Entrepreneur Money Stories podcast, and owner of Kickstart Accounting, Danielle is all about empowering small business owners to make sound financial decisions and choosing strategies that they need to succeed. Taking the skillset she learned as a high-level CFO, Danielle started Kickstart Accounting to transform small business ventures into profitable and sustainable enterprises and is loving every minute of it. In this episode, she passionately walks us through her journey of falling into accounting early on, her subsequent rise through the ranks into the C-suite, and her decision to take the leap and begin her entrepreneurial journey. She touches on managing and optimizing inventory, growing profitability, hiring and paying yourself, and so much more. And her top advice to all the bad-ass hazard women entrepreneurs out there? Don't get caught in perfection paralysis! You don't have to do it on your own, and for the sake of your business, you really shouldn't. I hope you can join me in talking to this ultimate bad-ass hazard girl of math. Press play and join the conversation.

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The trucking industry is stereotypically male-populated. However, it doesn’t have the glass-ceiling so many other male-populated industries are infamous for. Talking to us today about why this is the case are Debbie Sparks and Kellylynn McLaughlin. Debbie started her career in marketing and is now the Vice President of Women in Trucking, and Kellylynn is on her third career, this time as a driver-ambassador, also for Women in Trucking. These two trailblazers explain to us why trucking is the circulatory system of the country and the benefits of being part of this adventurous industry. Tune in to find out more about WITney, the ground-breaking mobile museum, and the type of personality it takes to become a truck driver. From technological innovations to carving a space for women in the driver's seat, there's never been a more exciting time to dive into the world of 18-wheelers!

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It was Isra Banks’ mother who first encouraged her to become an architect. Now a mother herself, Isra is passionate about building healthier, just, and more sustainable cities for the next generation. As a licensed architect in Massachusetts, two years ago Isra launched her own architecture firm, TriVek Architects. She also has a YouTube channel and is working on a book. Today she joins us on Hazard Girls to share her journey with us. Tuning in, you'll hear how she realized she wanted to be an architect, and how long it took her to get there. She explains why she decided to start her own architectural firm, the challenges and fears she had to overcome in the process, and her passion for creating sustainable and viable neighborhoods. Isra expresses that the focus of all that she does is to improve physical and mental health through design. To find out how architecture can foster good health, the importance of natural light and spending time outdoors, and why it’s so important that architecture integrates with nature, tune in today!

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In this episode, we are thrilled to hear from Charli K. Matthews, Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, Founder of Empowering Pumps and Equipment, and Founder of Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is also the co-host of The Empowering Industry Podcast and, in today’s episode, she shares some exciting details about the upcoming Empowering Women in Industry Conference 2021, plus some valuable insight into industry trends. We get the low-down on the amazing brands and speakers that you can look forward to seeing, and Charli talks us through the challenges and highlights of putting on an event like this, all while recovering from heart surgery. Touching on lots more, from supply chain issues to creating male allies, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Join in the conversation today.

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Today’s guest is on a mission to provide you with the community and education you need to scale your business, be a high-performance leader, and achieve the success you deserve. Known as the Pivot Queen, Kate Hancock is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and community builder who has founded ventures such as Bintana Sa Paraiso, a high-end boutique hotel in the Philippines, and OC Skincare Facial Center, based out of California. Having been named one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina in the World, a Young Entrepreneur to Watch, and Women of the Year Nominee from Orange County Business Journal, Kate is uniquely qualified to share some powerful entrepreneurial insights in today’s episode! She shares a bit about her entrepreneurial journey and how she grew an eight-figure business empire from just $20. You’ll also learn how Kate has dedicated her life to helping other women attain their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs and growing their businesses through her WMB Mastermind program, how she has used Clubhouse to scale her business, and so much more! Make sure to tune in today.

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In this Episode of Hazard Girls we are joined by Amy Nicklaus to chat about entrepreneurship, the risks involved, the obstacles faced, and the importance of building the right team. Amy is the founder and CEO of Nicklaus Marketing & PR, a full-service marketing agency with a heavy focus on digital marketing and product development. Her skill set in sales, marketing, and media relations has led her to have interviews on international television, work at CBS and Clear Channel, and host the podcast Full-Time with Amy Nicklaus. Amy’s experience as an entrepreneur doesn’t just extend as far as her marketing company, but she is also the creator of the Doodle Mask, a children's PPE mask that kids can decorate and color. Today Amy provides us with some insight into her career, how she got into marketing, and how she started her own agency. She also talks about her product, the Doodle Mask, and the risks and challenges of getting it off the ground. She also shares her thoughts on whether or not the PR industry is still male-dominated. To find Amy’s advice to those looking to get into marketing and PR, how to hire the right team members, and lots of helpful advice for female entrepreneurs, tune in today!

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Jennifer Zhang started a watch company six months out of college. She was broke and had just quit her full-time job. Within two weeks, she had launched a successful Kickstarter campaign and turned a $1,000 investment into $91,000. Her company, Rotate Watches, which offers novice engineers all-in-one kits to build their own mechanical watches, went on to sell $400,000 in its first year during COVID-19 and it continues to grow today. In today’s episode, Jennifer shares how she discovered that there was a market for DIY mechanical watch kits and takes listeners through the process of building her business, from development to building a prototype, finding supply chains, and launching during a pandemic. We also discuss how Jennifer is introducing STEM to a larger audience, her focus on selling a learning experience, not just a watch, and the pros and cons of being an Asian woman entrepreneur in the male-populated watchmaking industry. Tune in today to learn more!

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