In this conversation, Tegan shares her journey from a celebrity stylist intern in LA to a successful career in the mining industry, highlighting her experiences and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the motivation behind her podcast, which aims to share stories from the mining sector and empower women in the industry. Tegan also reflects on her recent transition to starting a recruitment agency focused on inclusivity and diversity, emphasising the importance of cultural fit in hiring. The discussion concludes with her vision for future events and community engagement, aiming to create a supportive network for women in mining

Takeaways:

• Tegan moved to Perth after 11 years in Port Hedland.
• She originally studied fashion and interned in LA.
• Her first job in mining was as a gardener.
• Tegan worked her way up to infrastructure superintendent.
• She started a podcast to share mining stories.
• Feedback on her podcast has been positive and evolving.
• Tegan launched a recruitment agency after being made redundant.
• She aims to empower women in the mining industry.
• Her events focus on inclusivity and accessibility.
• Tegan believes everyone should have a seat at the table.

Check out Tegan and her Podcast The Mining Mum on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theminingmum/

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0pG0VpYw4efjNnV6NoQD7r?si=1dc99591e75d414a