HAZARD GIRLS

The automotive industry is still resistant to the idea of women as powerful drivers, that drive sports cars, and that build and work on cars themselves, but one woman is working to change that. Today, we are joined by EspoResto’s CEO and the founder of Women in Porsche, Laurina Esposito. With nearly 30 chapters worldwide, Women in Porsche's goal is to share the stories of ladies in motorsports and connect them to other women who love, work with and/or drive Porsche. Laurina’s background is in the fashion world, as well as in music, and she also spent six years as a professional singer in Vegas. In this episode, Laurina shares her experience of taking over her family business when her father fell ill, the challenges she has faced as a women in a male-dominated space like the automotive industry, and why she started Women in Porsche, as well as how she thinks the automotive industry can do better for women. Tune in today!

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There is a persistent gender gap in STEM careers across the world. This gap begins in education, fueled by gender stereotypes and expectations regarding “women’s work,” but one woman in STEM is looking to stomp out those stereotypes! Today’s guest Chloe Gharios, a Civil Engineer working in the power industry in Los Angeles. She has a passion for giving back to the community and taking part in educating the next generation, especially females and young students in disadvantaged schools, in the opportunities that STEM careers can provide them. Chloe became a STEM influencer on social media in order to break the persistent stereotypes of women in STEM, and to show that you do not have to be put in a societal box to succeed. She recently started the #stompingoutstereotypes movement, and many women from all over the world have been able to put their spin on what it looks like to “be both.” In this episode, Chloe shares a bit about her experience, growing the women in STEM community, and being a mentor for students. She also talks about the #stompingoutstereotypes challenge and the role social media has in changing the environment for women in STEM. Tune in today!

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In this episode of the WAM Podcast, your host Emily Soloby speaks to Charli K. Matthews, the founder and CEO of Empowering Brands and also the founder of Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is a truly dynamic individual who has had a fascinating career path, from working in the pumps and equipment industry to the creation of her brands. For her, it’s necessary to look beyond the equipment to the people manufacturing and using it, because without the people, relationships, and support across the industry, none of what they do will be possible. Charli talks about the state of diversity and inclusion in the world of manufacturing, bringing to light those invisible challenges that women inevitably come up against, which is the very reason for creating the Empowering Women in Industry brand. Having formed a supportive network, Charli hopes to encourage women to pursue careers in manufacturing and to equip them with the right mindsets and skills to succeed in the industry. Put simply, her vision for the network is for it to be there for women in the industry in whichever capacity they need.

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Camaraderie and a support system are an important part of what makes a job welcoming. For women in construction, who find themselves in this male-dominated space, reaching out isn’t always so simple. This is what prompted today’s guest, Kathryn Hart, to create the online community, Space to Build, where women in the sector can access various resources from educational material to social networks. As a construction superintendent, Kathryn knows how difficult being a woman in the space can be, and she has always been proactive in forming the groups she wanted to see. We hear about how watching HGTV piqued her interest in the space and how she ultimately found her dream degree at Virginia Tech. Kathryn then touches on some of the obstacles she faces, including getting hit on and being overlooked. These challenges have come with their own difficult responses, which Kathryn elaborates on. Along with this, we also delve into Space to Build’s mission, learn some details about her upcoming podcast, and hear her future outreach plans. Be sure to tune in today!

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Remy Drabkin is a pioneering winemaker who impacts her industry as a top producer of non-traditional grape varieties. From an early age, Remy was inspired to preserve and promote the spirit of Oregon’s winemakers, designing her first wine label in 5th grade. Today, she is the owner of the renowned Remy Wines, Three Wives Wines, and the newly released Black Heart by Remy. In this episode, she gets candid about her experience as a gay woman in a male-dominated industry, sharing the various forms of prejudice she has come up against, from being overlooked as a winemaker to being criticized for celebrating Gay Pride. She talks about her process of conceptualizing the design for each label and paying tribute to key family members by incorporating their stories and names in creative ways, and why she decided to hold back on the release of her most recent label for fear of co-opting the Black Lives Matter symbolism. Remy gives advice for those who are looking to get into the industry, explaining what you might expect in terms of the work required to be successful and showing up in a social community of food and wine lovers

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Engineering is a typical example of a field that has been traditionally male-dominated. Our guest today, Amy Kaur, and her online community Engineering Gals, are doing a great job in trying to disrupt this status quo. Amy is a civil engineer in training, employed in the water industry. She is a graduate of California State University Long Beach, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In our conversation, we get to hear how the hours spent with her father, fixing up old cars ignited her passion for the ways things work and fit together. Amy also explains what it meant to grow up in a family with only daughters and the prejudices that sparked her passion for shifting mindsets and practices around gender roles. We talk about male-dominated classrooms and boardrooms and how Amy's philosophy towards being a woman in these spaces has evolved. Our guest talks about mentors, mindfulness and so much more that you are not going to want to miss. Looking at Engineering Gals, it is clear how impactful communities such as these can be, opening doors and broadening horizons for so many! Listen in to hear it all!

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Maritime engineering is a very male-dominant field, often with only one or two women aboard a ship at a time. Our guest on today’s episode of Hazard Girls is Serena Webber-Bey, a United States Coast Guard licensed Chief Engineer of Steam and Diesel Unlimited Horsepower Vessels. She has been sailing with the Maritime Engineers Beneficial Association since she graduated from SUNY Maritime College in 2004, where she earned a Third Assistant Engineer License, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering, Mechanical. Sailing off the board, with the union, has allowed Serena the opportunity to work on multiple types of vessels and she is currently a port engineer working ashore in Long Beach, California. Stay tuned for this episode, where we hear from Serena as she shares her experiences and insights of being one of the few females in the field of Maritime Engineering.

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Today on the show we welcome Skyler Mapes, a native of Oakland, California. Skyler is the co-founder of EXAU Olive Oil, which she founded in 2017 alongside her husband, Giuseppe. Prior to starting out in the olive oil business, Skyler worked in both the design and wine industries. She became interested in olive oil after meeting Giuseppe and learning about olive trees. In 2017 she made the move to Calabria in Italy to learn all she could about the olive oil industry where she harvested, pressed, and bottled EXAU olive oil, designed the packaging, and exported it to the US to sell directly to their customers. EXAU has been recognized for producing one of the world’s best olive oils, and recently started an olive oil membership. Skyler is dedicated to educating the public about high quality olive oil and the fair representation for women of color in the industry. To this day, she's never met another black female olive oil producer. During our conversation we also discuss our connection to our food, being a woman in the olive oil industry in the US versus in Italy, and what it’s really like to work with a significant other. For all this and some advice from Skyler for women looking to get into a difficult industry, don’t miss out on this episode!

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Architecture is well-known for being a male-dominated field. However, a new kind of architect is rising through the ranks in search of community and support rather than competition. Joann Lui is one of these architects, and she is doing great work to help women in the field thrive. As an associate at Gensler, a large architecture firm in New York, Joann has over eight years of experience. Along with this, she is the Founder of the Women Architects Collective, an online community dedicated to supporting and encouraging women architects. In this episode, we learn about Joann’s journey to becoming an architect, which started with her moving to the US at just 16. We then turn our attention to what it means to be a 'woman architect.' While Joann used to want to just be called an 'architect,' she recognizes the importance of creating spaces where younger women are inspired by those ahead of them. From there, we talk about some of the challenges that women in architecture face at job sites and in the role generally. Joann’s advice is that you have to find that balance of being assertive while remaining true to yourself. We round show off by learning more about the Women Architects Collective, along with the importance of personal branding and some of the work Joann has done in that space. Tune in today!

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As a feminist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker committed to social justice, today’s guest understands the value and beauty of humanity and wants to empower others to spread a message of inclusion and social change. Dr. Janelle Briggs is the CEO, co-founder, and business strategist for Stackhouse, a Tucson, Arizona-based container living company that specializes in elevated, eco-friendly living alternatives. In this episode, we talk about Stackhouse’s goal to democratize home ownership, and to make green living as easy and effortless for their residents as possible. Janelle shares what Stackhouse homes look like inside, how big they are, and the ability to transport your container home to a Stackhouse tower anywhere in the country–and, once the company has gone international, even anywhere in the world! We discuss the housing crisis in the US, how Stackhouse seeks to solve it, and who their main audiences are. Janelle also shares some of her personal experiences as a woman of color and a business owner, and has some advice for other women looking to run a startup business of their own! Don’t miss today’s motivational episode.

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