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In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.

✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:

• The challenges of being one of the few women on site
• Standing up to workplace bullying and earning respect
• Why spirituality and mindset were key to her success
• How she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment success
• Why more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing & carpentry

👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you.

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00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once

01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying

01:44 – Life working in the security industry

02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home

03:09 – Learning a trade through family support

03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts

05:29 – Why women struggled in this role

06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job

07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll

08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing

10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts

11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change

13:23 – Building a successful decorating business

15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades

17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men

19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife

22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer

23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters

26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues

29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes

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Series Producer: Aaron Nelson

PR & Marketing: Kate Williams

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