🎙This week on The Decorators’ Den, Sean and Baz are joined by Joanne Hay,❤️ a painter and decorator from Newcastle who has built a strong reputation both on the tools and across social media.

Joanne shares her journey into the trade, what those early years were really like starting out, and some of the challenges she faced working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. With it being Women in Construction Week, the conversation also turns to the importance of encouraging more women into the trade and breaking down the barriers that still exist.

They also dive into Joanne’s growing presence on social media, discussing the positives it’s brought to her business, the reality of dealing with online negativity, and how she balances content creation with life on the tools. The episode also explores her work with brands and what it’s really like being a product ambassador in the decorating world.

As always, it’s an honest conversation about the trade, the industry, and what it takes to build a career in decorating today.

You can watch the episode on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.