Episode 02 of Just A Girl Talking Trash dives into the raw reality of being a woman in waste and environmental leadership roles. From earning respect in a male-dominated industry to balancing people, pressure, performance, and purpose — this episode is an honest conversation about the challenges women face behind the scenes and why we continue showing up anyway. Real stories. Real struggles. Real leadership.

In the very first episode of Just A Girl Talking Trash, we’re starting with honesty. This week tested me in ways I didn’t expect, and as a leader in a male-dominated industry, difficult seasons can feel even heavier.

In this episode, I open up about the pressure that comes with leadership, the self-doubt that even strong leaders experience, and the lessons that only hard situations can teach you. I talk about what it’s like being a female boss in industries where women are often underestimated, while also recognizing the incredible mentors and support systems that helped shape me along the way.

This podcast was created to uplift women navigating male-dominated spaces, but these conversations are for everyone — because leadership, growth, pressure, and resilience are universal experiences.

If you’ve ever questioned yourself, felt overlooked, struggled under pressure, or wondered whether you belong in the room… this episode is for you.

Because growth doesn’t happen in comfort.
It happens in pressure.