Remodel Your Life-

Remodel Your Life-

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  • Ep 58: Upgrade Your Skills! + Elly Hart

    Listen to this HEARTFELT interview with the amazing Elly Hart!  Her real and raw glimpse into the world of being a carpenters apprentice will open your eyes to the trades!  She transitioned from being a successful journalist to becoming a "red seal" carpenter in Canada.  And her belief in "why not me?" has led her to continue to push forward with opportunities and not let her fears stop her journey.

    Many of you have followed her "Elly the apprentice" IG account for years and have been a fan so now we have her here on the show to talk about her future plans!  And she is now teaching a class on blueprint reading...from MT. Copeland, an online school to upgrade your skills.   These classes are affordable, fast AND comprehensive!  

    With 8 classes available now including construction math, cabinet building, blueprint reading and more.

    You will not want to miss out so sign up now and learn from this passionate woman who cares so deeply for her craft.

    48 min
  • Ep 55: Ballet Slippers to Steel Toe Boots! + Brandy Kawalka

    Happy New Year!  and welcome to a 6 episode series we are hosting called "Women You Should Know".  These are women who are proving how successful you can be in the trades.  Brandy Kawulka turned in her ballet shoes to become a finish carpenter and created a high-end cabinet shop with her husband Paul Keller.

    So yes they are both cabinet makers!  Listen in to hear how they make that work with 2 kids and have built a super successful remodeling business in Vancouver.  You won't want to miss her confidence and positive view of women in the trades!  She celebrates "blue collar" work and believes women shine because they are detail oriented, creative problem solvers and great communicators.

    And check out her new podcast "All Things Renovation" where she educates clients about what is actually involved in a remodel.  She's going to cover it all so give her a follow and let's support a fellow female podcaster in the trades sharing her voice and expertise!  Listen and learn how YOU might promote your business by adding a podcast like she is doing.

    Books Mentioned:

    > E-myth by Michael Gerber

    > 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

    > Profit First

    And check out our new partner Athena Outfitters.com and use code RYL15 to save 15% off any purchase.  They specialize in helping women in the trades find clothes that fit their bodies, and keep them warm and safe on any jobsite!

    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]

    31 min
  • Ep 57: Ballet Slippers to Steel Toe Boots! + Brandy Kawalka

    Happy New Year!  and welcome to a 6 episode series we are hosting called "Women You Should Know".  These are women who are proving how successful you can be in the trades.  Brandy Kawulka turned in her ballet shoes to become a finish carpenter and created a high-end cabinet shop with her husband Paul Keller.  

    So yes they are both cabinet makers!  Listen in to hear how they make that work with 2 kids and have built a super successful remodeling business in Vancouver.  You won't want to miss her confidence and positive view of women in the trades!  She celebrates "blue collar" work and believes women shine because they are detail oriented, creative problem solvers and great communicators.  

    And check out her new podcast "All Things Renovation" where she educates clients about what is actually involved in a remodel.  She's going to cover it all so give her a follow and let's support a fellow female podcaster in the trades sharing her voice and expertise!  Listen and learn how YOU might promote your business by adding a podcast like she is doing.

    Books Mentioned: 

    > E-myth by Michael Gerber

    > 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

    > Profit First 

    And check out our new partner Athena Outfitters.com and use code RYL15 to save 15% off any purchase.  They specialize in helping women in the trades find clothes that fit their bodies, and keep them warm and safe on any jobsite!  

    31 min
  • Ep 54: From Chemist to Furniture Maker + Kelly Parker

    Listen to the amazing Kelly Parker as she talks about why she loves dragonflies....making curved boxes and all kinds of furniture as her "second" career.  You will love her passion for storytelling through her work and bringing her clients into the artistic process!

    And check out our new partner Athena Outfitters.com and use code RYL15 to save 15% off any purchase.  They specialize in helping women in the trades find clothes that fit their bodies, and keep them warm and safe on any jobsite!

    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]

    43 min
  • Episode 56: From Chemist to Furniture Maker + Kelly Parker

    Listen to the amazing Kelly Parker as she talks about why she loves dragonflies....making curved boxes and all kinds of furniture as her "second" career.  You will love her passion for storytelling through her work and bringing her clients into the artistic process!

    And check out our new partner Athena Outfitters.com and use code RYL15 to save 15% off any purchase.  They specialize in helping women in the trades find clothes that fit their bodies, and keep them warm and safe on any jobsite!  

    43 min
  • Ep 53: Best Selling Children's Author + Helena Ku Rhee

    If you are starting to get ready for xmas and have some little ones on your list...you won't want to miss listening to best-selling children's book author Helena Ku Rhee!  She created a gorgeous book along with famous illustrator @pascalcampionart that tells the story of her blue collar working family.  Its tender and imaginative and such a lovely story of following your dreams.

    You will get to hear how her parents got her to law school and to working for Hollywood Film Studios in LA...but secretly she wanted to be a writer.  Her way of teasing out often hidden themes in society in kids books is amazing.  So entertaining and I can't wait to see the Disney movie in the future!

    So pull up a hot cocoa and settle in to hear why you needs her books in your life!

    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]

    26 min
  • Ep 55: Best Selling Children's Author + Helena Ku Rhee

    If you are starting to get ready for xmas and have some little ones on your list...you won't want to miss listening to best-selling children's book author Helena Ku Rhee!  She created a gorgeous book along with famous illustrator @pascalcampionart that tells the story of her blue collar working family.  Its tender and imaginative and such a lovely story of following your dreams.  

    You will get to hear how her parents got her to law school and to working for Hollywood Film Studios in LA...but secretly she wanted to be a writer.  Her way of teasing out often hidden themes in society in kids books is amazing.  So entertaining and I can't wait to see the Disney movie in the future!  

    So pull up a hot cocoa and settle in to hear why you needs her books in your life!

    26 min
  • Ep 52: Just in time for Xmas! + Julie Fierley

    Get ready to turn your hobby craft into a small business with Julie Fierley!  She joins the show to talk about how she has built a successful "cribbage board" business selling through etsy and IG as a side hustle.  These adorable hand-made boards are perfect for a family xmas gift for all kinds of gatherings.  She makes any custom shape and its a fun break from all the stress of this year.

    Check her out!

    IG: custom_cribbage_boards

    We've also had a great response to all the speakers from the Build Your Craft 2020 summit so we are going to be offering another podcast so you can listen to all the great sessions.  Sign up FREE in our bio, you can listen on the go and not miss out!!

    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]

    17 min
  • Ep 54: Just in time for Xmas! + Julie Fierley

    Get ready to turn your hobby craft into a small business with Julie Fierley!  She joins the show to talk about how she has built a successful "cribbage board" business selling through etsy and IG as a side hustle.  These adorable hand-made boards are perfect for a family xmas gift for all kinds of gatherings.  She makes any custom shape and its a fun break from all the stress of this year.  

    Check her out!

    IG: custom_cribbage_boards

    We've also had a great response to all the speakers from the Build Your Craft 2020 summit so we are going to be offering another podcast so you can listen to all the great sessions.  Sign up FREE in our bio, you can listen on the go and not miss out!!

    17 min

About Remodel Your Life-

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Camille Finan talks to women working in the skilled trades and breaking down barriers in non-traditional careers. Her 25 years as a carpenter gives her a unique insight into the world of…

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