How does being a high school rodeo champion prepare you for becoming a welder? This week on the Hazard Girls we get together with Kaylin Leas to talk about her journey into the male-dominated industry of welding; why she first was attracted to it, and what receiving the Empowerment Women in Industry Tradeswoman of the Year Award 2021 has meant to her. Kaylin is a journeyman pipe welder fitter for TDIndustries in Fort Worth, Texas and recently became their first Lead woman. We discuss how her upbringing amongst cowboys, cowgirls, and powerful animals gave her the confidence to pursue work in a male-dominated industry and how Western culture treats men and women equally. Tuning in, you’ll gain eye-opening insights into the construction industry and the hard work and dedication it takes to become a welder. You’ll also hear Kaylin’s advice for anyone looking to enter the industry, like being physically tough, and nurturing a dedication to hands-on learning. We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring conversation with the force of nature that is Kaylin Leas!

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