Tradeswomen Talk

Some books are written to impress people.

This one was written to move people.

In this solo episode of Tradeswomen Talk.

I’m sharing the story behind my book, Conceive It. Believe It. And Then Do That Sht!t why I wrote it, what it cost me to tell the truth, and what I hope readers take away from every page.

This isn’t a book about being extraordinary. It’s a book about what happens when ordinary people stop waiting for permission and start betting on themselves.

From growing up in Trinidad to becoming a union plumber in New York City, from cleaning houses and working as a nanny to founding Tools & Tiaras, writing books, and building a movement that has impacted thousands of girls, my journey has been filled with setbacks, detours, rejection, and moments when quitting would have been easier.

But I’ve learned something along the way:
Dreams don’t work because you have talent.
Dreams work because you do.

In this episode, I talk about the difference between wishing and believing, why action is the missing ingredient in so many people’s lives, and how grit has carried me further than confidence ever could.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, a business, a career change, a creative project, or a dream that’s been whispering to you for years, this conversation is for you.

Because the truth is, most people don’t fail because they aren’t capable.

They fail because they never begin.

So consider this your nudge. Your push. Your loving Caribbean auntie-style kick in the pants.

Conceive it.Believe it.And then do that sh!t!

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Remember: Today’s no is tomorrow’s yes.

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

In this episode of Tradeswomen Talk, I sat down with Char Miller-King. woodworker, teacher, mom of twins, and the creative force behind the Wooden Maven.

We talk about her journey into the trades, how she built her brand, and the impact of teaching kids to work with their hands early. Char is shaping the next generation, helping them build confidence, creativity, and fearlessness one project at a time.

If you’ve ever thought about picking up a tool or following a passion that feels a little different this one’s  foryou

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https://www.instagram.com/woodenmaven?igsh=Y3FjM3UxcWJoNDBh

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On this episode of Tradeswomen Talk, 

I’m sitting down with the powerhouse Karen Grando a true boss who worked for everything she has and then went back and did the extra.

Karen didn’t wait for opportunities… she created them. From putting in the work on the job site to stepping into ownership, her journey is a masterclass in grit, discipline, and betting on yourself.

If you’ve been thinking about starting your own construction business, this is your sign.

It’s not easy, but it’s possible.

This episode is about doing the work, owning your path, and building something that’s yours.

Personal:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-grando-078a619?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

Website: https://www.iaronline.com/about-us/

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

Leadership isn’t handed to you.

It’s earned.

In this episode, Maria Ford and I go beyond titles and talk about the real foundation of next-level leadership, discipline, accountability, and the courage to lead with vulnerability.

Yes, vulnerability.

Because strength isn’t pretending you have all the answers.

It’s being honest enough to grow, adjust, and lead people,  not just manage outcomes.

We dive into:

• What “earned, not given” looks like in real time

• Why vulnerability is a leadership advantage, not a weakness

• The discipline behind high-performance standards

• How to lead under pressure without losing yourself

• And why industry responsibility matters

We also talk about the role companies like DeWalt play in shaping the future, empowering the next generation to confidently pick up tools, see themselves in the trades, and step into spaces that once felt out of reach.

Because leadership isn’t just about today’s results.

It’s about who we’re building up for tomorrow.

This episode is for the leaders who understand:

You don’t demand respect.

You earn it.

And once you earn it, you use it to open doors for someone else.

Listen in. Reflect. Then ask yourself — are you just holding a position… or are you building a legacy?

Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-ford-658a7a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

Website: https://www.dewalt.com/growthetrades

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

What does real leadership look like in the trades when the title comes off and the responsibility stays on?

In this episode of Tradeswomen Talk, we sit down with Kevin Khemraj, Vice President of Welkin Mechanical, for a powerful conversation about the kind of leadership that doesn’t need to be loud to be felt. The kind that builds strong teams, earns respect in the field, and creates space for others to rise.

Kevin shares his journey from engineer to executive and the lessons learned in high-pressure rooms, on complex projects, and in the everyday moments where trust is either built, or broken. We talk about accountability, making hard decisions, mentoring the next generation, and why the best leaders are the ones still willing to listen.

This episode isn’t just for people with a title.

It’s for anyone who leads a crew, a project, a classroom, or is preparing to step into their next level.

Because leadership in the trades isn’t about ego.

It’s about impact.

So whether you’re on the train, in the truck, on the job, or home winding down, it time to lock in. 

Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-khemraj-59b73a9a/

Website:https://www.welkinmechanical.com/

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

We’re turning up the volume with a leader who proves that real influence is built on integrity, intention, and purpose. This episode is about leadership with heart, responsibility with backbone, and building something that lasts.

Meet Vinny Arnese, a leader, mentor, and culture builder who’s deeply committed to showing young people what’s possible in the skilled trades.

Driven by a genuine passion for the trades and a belief in doing the work with intention, Vinny’s journey led him to LIXIL, where he focuses on leadership, accountability, and opening doors for young people by showing them real pathways into careers in plumbing and the skilled trades. 

His work goes beyond the talk,  it’s about education, exposure, and helping students see a future they may not have imagined for themselves.

In this episode of Tradeswomen Talk, Vinny sits down with us for a real, no-fluff conversation about leadership, growth, and what it truly means to show up.

Vinny brings clarity, humility, and straight talk as we dig into the work behind the title. This is about leadership with heart, responsibility with backbone, and building something that lasts.

This episode is grounded, honest, and powerful, a reminder that leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, but the most consistent one.

Support his work. Share the episode with your crew.

Personal Handle:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinny-arnese-7a71006b

Website:

https://www.americanstandard-us.com/tradeup#TradeUp

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Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

We’re turning up the heat with a woman who brings fire, fashion, and fierce advocacy everywhere she goes.

Meet Leticia “Letty” Bejarano — a 12-year Arizona tradeswoman who welds with precision, bends sheet metal like a boss with Local 359, and runs not one but two powerhouse businesses:

✨ WeldHer Workshop, teaching women how to spark their confidence through welding.

✨ Saguaro Blossom Jewels, where she creates bold, beautiful, handmade silversmith pieces.

Letty is the definition of “built different.” She’s Latina, tatted, creative, fearless, and committed to lifting women in the trades every chance she gets. Recently featured in MOVE OVER BOB Magazine, she’s quickly becoming one of the most recognizable voices pushing the industry forward.

In this episode, Letty talks with us about:

Growing up Latina and bringing her heritage onto the jobsite.

Why welding + sheet metal spoke to her spirit.

The power of sisterhood in blue-collar spaces.

And the real reason she shows up every day,  even when the sparks fly.

This episode is joy, grit, cultura, creativity, and pure tradeswoman power wrapped up in one conversation.

Follow Letty:

Personal Handles:
@54Chingona Instagram and TikTok

Business Social Media Handles: Instagram and TikTok
@Weldher_workshop
@Saguaroblossomjewels

Support her work. Celebrate her journey. Share the episode with your crew.

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If you believe in creating opportunities and opening doors for the next generation, support Tools & Tiaras, where we’re exposing, inspiring, and mentoring girls to step into male-populated industries with confidence. 

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

On this episode of Tradeswoman Talk, your favorite duo, Andrea and I — sit down with the powerful and unapologetic Ke… and trust me, this one hits different. 

Ke opens up about growing up without a clear purpose, wandering through life feeling like something was missing, and then discovering the one thing that changed everything: the plumbing industry.

Once she found the trades, she didn’t just find a job,  she found her purpose, her pride, and her voice. And now? Sis is out here making a name for herself and flipping the script on what the industry looks like, simply by showing up as Ke: bold, brilliant, and beautifully herself.

We talk sisterhood, self-discovery, breaking stereotypes, and what it means to walk into a room,  or a job-site, and shift the whole energy. 

Ke is proof that when you find your why, you become unstoppable.

Come laugh with us, learn with us, and soak up some island-girl sass and tradeswoman truth. This episode is all heart, all grit, and all Ke.

Connect with Ke

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pipelife_5?igsh=Z2NvYnVzaGpsZW5v

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17WCnvudP3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pipelife5?_r=1&_t=ZT-91QcF6IMEUX

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lIUoNDwPaks?si=F7cWTKJzG3ZGXCrs

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Donate to Tools &Tiaras:  https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB
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Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline

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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

Grab your hard hat and your attitude, because this episode is serving steel-toed sisterhood and straight-up union pride! 

We’re chopping it up with Chelsea Fenton — laborer, leader, and certified “get-the-job-done-and-don’t-complain” queen. From the jobsite to the union hall, Chelsea shows up loud, proud, and ready to remind the world that power tools don’t come with gender labels.

We talk:

💥 Owning your space in a male-populated  trade.

💥 Standing union strong when life test you.

💥 Why confidence don’t come in pink,  it comes in resilience.

💥 Sisterhood, steel, and showing up with your FULL energy

Chelsea’s the kind of woman who will hype you up, hand you a tool, and dare you to go build your destiny, all before lunch.

And if nobody told you today?

You don’t need permission to be powerful.

Just purpose, persistence, and the resilience to rise  again and again.

So tune in, laugh with us, get inspired, and remember:

We’re building the future with grit, grace, and a whole lotta fire.

Connect with Chelsea 

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thatunionlaborer?_t=ZT-90zbpTwwj3l&_r=1

Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/thatunionlaborer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/19qyWGgcZ8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Website:https://www.wmtradeswomen.org/?

Tools & Tiaras Merch:
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Donate to Tools &Tiaras:  https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB
Book Conceive It Believe It And Then Do That Sh!T:https://amzn.to/4o0l34t

Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline

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Follow along for more real stories, more insight, and more women showing up and doing the work.

Support the Movement
If you believe in creating opportunities and opening doors for the next generation, support Tools & Tiaras, where we’re exposing, inspiring, and mentoring girls to step into male-populated industries with confidence. 

Donate👉🏽https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB

And if you’re rocking with Tradeswomen Talk, support the platform, share the episodes, leave a review, and help us grow this community of builders, creators, and change-makers.

Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.

With excitement…introducing …..
Hellen Harris retired union laborer ( Andrea Harris Mom ) and Carey Mercer local 28 sheet metal worker ( Judaline Cassidy Daughter. )

This episode is special Mother’s Day episode is sponsored by our friends at RIDGID and Greenlee Tools.  These professional tool brands believe in empowering women and supporting the next generation of tradespeople.

Working in the trades can be a daunting challenging experience for women, but with people who believe and support the idea that the future of the trades is DIVERSITY we can inspire a new generation of girls and women to pick up the tools and join the ranks of tradeswoman.

Listen as we learn that not only sons follow their fathers into the trades. On this episode  Hellen Harris  shares her experience and pride about her daughter that followed her into the trades; and Carey mercer she is an experience as the daughter of a woman, and what she believes is the future of the skill trades.

Connect with RIDGID + Greenlee :

Website:
https://www.ridgid.com/
https://www.greenlee.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ridge-tool-company/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/greenlee/
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/ridgidtools?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://instagram.com/greenleetools?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ridgidtoday?s=21&t=94veNrwjMtkNwn4RpC-4yA
https://twitter.com/greenleetools?s=21&t=8d-B6XBLZtJLHo1l4_Mv9w
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RIDGIDTools
https://www.facebook.com/GreenleeTools

Tools  & Tiaras Merch:
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Book: Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
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Follow along for more real stories, more insight, and more women showing up and doing the work.

Support the Movement
If you believe in creating opportunities and opening doors for the next generation, support Tools & Tiaras, where we’re exposing, inspiring, and mentoring girls to step into male-populated industries with confidence. 

Donate👉🏽https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB

And if you’re rocking with Tradeswomen Talk, support the platform, share the episodes, leave a review, and help us grow this community of builders, creators, and change-makers.

Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.