Remodel Your Life-

On this episode I get to talk in depth with Emma Fowler who is in an amazing program, training to be a high-end residential carpenter. And, she is also a highly skilled ceramics artist on the side.

Emma details her Apprenticeship for us, and it's not just the giant list of carpentry skills, like building walls, that she's learning. She is also being trained as a Superintendent on the job site and also taking construction management classes in the evening at a community college.

This combines a whole host of physical carpentry skills with construction business acumen, leading her from Apprentice to Carpenter and eventually to Superintendent.

She became interested in the trades after years of working in ceramics. She started throwing pots when she was 11 and eventually ran her own ceramics business. While a potter, she held numerous fascinating jobs, like live bee removal and inventory management at hardware stores.

She tried to get on the Electrician's Union Apprenticeship program but was never called, before stumbling onto an electrician's gig chatting with someone at a party after she had basically given up.

Her love for the trades was stoked even more by this job and she looked around until she happened upon her current Apprenticeship...on Craigslist.

Listen to this kick-ass episode! I really loved chatting with Emma and for more info and show notes:

https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/9

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Ashley is back to fill us in on her travels and adventures as a globe-trotting wood turning demonstrator. She has managed to take her expertise and “carve” out a part-time job as a highly respected and sought-after wood turning demonstrator.

During this fun conversation, we crisscross around the world to Hawaii, Nova Scotia, Spain, Paris, and even Birmingham, UK as Ashley shares stories that could only happen to a wood turning pro on the road.

More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/8

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Falling in love with woodcarving:

Tune in to hear the delightful Mary May share with us how and where she first discovered a passion for woodcarving, and how she went from admiring the craft to finding her own teachers in the United States.

Turning a passion into a career

As with many art-forms, it’s challenging to turn something from a much-loved hobby into a profitable career. Mary goes over her early years, describing the things she did in an attempt to get her foot in the door in a unique and little-known industry. She gives us insight into how she got her business started and the challenges she faced.

More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/7

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If you are struggling with a career choice or making a big LEAP!  You must listen to this show.  My producer, James Healy joins the show and we talk about the journey to become a "master".  What does it take? How long does it take? WHY would anyone give up one career or job to embrace something more creative?  We talk about it ALL... so listen in and get some inspiration to take your next BIG LEAP!

James Healy joins me today to talk about his experience as a woodworker and how he fits in as the “man behind the curtain” helping me produce the show.  We learn about how he has shifted from business owner several times to his current occupation and how woodworking as a skill has helped him along his path.

Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]

James Healy joins me today to talk about his experience as a woodworker and how he fits in as the “man behind the curtain” helping me produce the show.  We learn about how he has shifted from business owner several times to his current occupation and how woodworking as a skill has helped him along his path.

More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/6

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You don't need to know all the steps on the journey!  Listen in as LIsa Michaud walks us through how to set BIG goals, make shifts and pivots in our lives.  She's wonderful at removing the anxiety and overwhelm when you are considering a major life shift or transition.  Her practical, take-it-slow approach allows you to explore and get curious about your next life/career stage.  

Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]

Thank you so much for joining me on my very first podcast show! I've always loved the intimacy of audio and have wanted to connect to a much larger audience for many years.  I'm hoping this venue will enable me to connect with you and help share all the many experiences I've had doing construction and building businesses throughout the years.  

On a personal note, I'm hoping to meet other women in the trades and around the country who share a love of being creative or just going against the grain.  It can be lonely to be the only woman on a job site or running a business.  Often your friends or family will not truly understand what you are dealing with every day....so I'm hoping to connect, inspire and learn right along with you.

And hopefully, show you stories of other women around the country and world working in the trades and with their hands.   I hope to get a lot more women into this fabulous line of work and prove to you that you can do it.  Long term I hope to change the industry and make it much easier for women to be successful in this industry.  So this first episode is my story and why I decided to start this podcast.

More info and show notes: https://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/5

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Today I'm so excited to share this episode! I've been honored to watch Ashley Harwood in person and she is amazing as a wood turner. We talk all about her background and how she came to be so great at this craft. She has her own business and teaches classes....I'm hoping to take one myself.

So listen in as we talk all things Wood Turning and lathes...

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More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/4

Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]

How do you turn your life around when you feel that everything is going against you? This is the story shared on today’s episode with Tanya Dubé. You will discover how a foster child turned her life around to become a life and success coach.

You will find out about her journey into Psychology, hear how she developed her online business and where she gets her clients from. Listen in to discover future plans for her business and how she plans to help foster kids like herself.

More info and show notes: http://remodelyourlifepodcast.com/3

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Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]

Kayleen McCabe joins me today to talk about her transition from a career on HGTV to becoming an advocate for young people joining the construction trades.  We learn about how she created her successful show "Rescue Renovation," how she became a General Contractor, and geek out on our favorite power and hand tools.

Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]