Check out this week's episode of Mothers In Construction Podcast. M.I.C, Episode 32 - I’m Not Supposed To Be Here is with Daniela Velasquez. Daniela is the CEO of Velasquez Construction Solutions,  an industrial and commercial electrical contractor in Wharton, TX.  She has been a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for the last three years. She is the past NAWIC Safety Chair and is currently serving as Recording Secretary. Daniela won the NAWIC Executive Award in 2021. In her free time, Daniela serves as a troop leader for Girl Scouts of America. She aspires to be a good role model and play a supporting role in advancing women in construction and women everywhere. 

Daniela discusses her plight from being a teen mom and high school dropout all the way to now being the CEO of a company ! When we’re in the thick of life’s struggles or unfavorable circumstances we can often get caught up in those moments not knowing why we have to endure. We are here to tell you to hang in there. There’s always a purpose . When you get to the other side of the storm it becomes your testimony to help others. Daniela is doing just that. Her goal is to continue to help others provide for their families and  to inspire other young women, the young “Danielas”,  to explore endless possibilities.  Daniela tells us to look at the step in front of you because it's all that you need to propel forward.