Don Kremer and Linda Martin began a student-Professor mentoring friendship when Don decided to start pursuing his degree in occupational health and safety in his late-40s.

Today, Don and Linda have become good friends and colleagues, often sitting in on other livestreams as guests or listeners.

On this episode of The Safety Struggle, Don talks about the struggles he has faced as a student in his late 40s and early 50s, striving to always be better at what he does, and working as a contract safety manager on big construction projects.

Lisa H. is a machinist by training and has worked in several different capacities in an industrial setting for the government. Lisa is also one of Dr. Linda Martin's most trusted friends.

Lisa and Linda spend time talking about what brought Lisa into an machinist apprentice program at age 36 and what it is like working in a shop full of men.

Safety is touched upon in the context of work, shooting, personal protection and mindset.

This episode was sponsored by www.isitrecordable.com - for more information, connect with Nathan Braymen on LinkedIn and follow his posts.

Darin Dillow, Chief Executive Officer of Sword Performance, Inc. talks about safety, business, innovation and entrepreneurship with Dr. Linda Martin on this episode of The Safety Struggle.

Darin comes from a long line of safety professionals that continues to grow as younger generations in his family continue to choose safety as a career.

Darin and Dr. Martin talk about what it's like to find an innovative solution for a safety issue seen everyday so compelling that the entrepreneurship gene becomes strong enough to take the leap into business ownership.

Darin is a PhD student at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland.

Shannon Tymosko is an Apprentice Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 105 in Toronto, Canada.

In her own words...

"I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice and proud Sister of the IBEW Local 105. I have a passion for learning and enjoy new challenges where I may utilize my attention to detail and diverse skillset. I am a reliable team player and a proactive, independent worker. Being in the trades has increased my self confidence, given me great physical health, all while filling my pocket with the money I need to THRIVE not just SURVIVE. The daily challenges followed by achievements makes me love my job. I believe it is important to do what you love, and I hope to inspire all to follow their passions. As an ambassador for KickAss Careers I advocate for all trades by educating and counselling people on alternative less traditional career paths and their benefits. I enjoy educating people on the different pathways and resources available to help them reach their own success."

Listen to this episode - this young lady is ready to take on the world!

Mark Perrett talks with The Safety Struggle's Host, Dr. Linda Martin, about his journey from police officer to stevedore to safety professional to organizational culture and risk management professional.

Mark Perrett hails from Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and over 20 years of experience in risk, safety, health & wellbeing, and organizational development along with the latest thinking in those areas to apply a systems-thinking approach to organizational resilience in local government that seeks to continually improve the safety, health, and wellbeing of its people, so that they can continue to provide critical services to our wonderful communities, particularly during periods of turbulence and disruption.

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