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With excitement…introducing  Ken Rusk

Ken Rusk is an Ohio-based entrepreneur and best-selling author of the New Times best selling Blue Collar Cash.

Ken started his first job as a ditch digger at age fifteen  and turned that into a successful company. He takes pride and ownership of  “million-dollar ditch digger"

On this episode we talk and learn from Ken why and how careers in the trades  can launch anyone wanting a successful life that involves picking up a tool. 

One of our new favourite phrases that Ken talks about is CPF (Comfort Peace Freedom) and how you can apply it to you life.  He’s a man on mission and we are happy to have him share his experience  of thirty years working in blue collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach. Grab a copy of his book, it’s inspiring.  

Connect with Ken:

Website:
http://kenrusk.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/KenRuskOfficial
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/

Tools  & Tiaras Merch:
https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/
Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB

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With excitement…introducing
Ken Rusk
Ken Rusk is an Ohio-based entrepreneur and best-selling author of the New Times best selling Blue Collar Cash.

Ken started his first job as a ditch digger at age fifteen  and turned that into a successful company. He takes pride and ownership of  “ million-dollar ditch digger"
On this episode we talk and learn from Ken why and how careers in the trades  can launch anyone wanting a successful life that involves picking up a tool. 

One of our new favourite phrases that Ken talks about is CPF (Comfort Peace Freedom) and how you can apply it to you life.  He’s a man on mission and we are happy to have him share his experience  of thirty years working in blue collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach. Grab a copy of his book it’s inspiring  

Connect with Ken:
Website:
http://kenrusk.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/KenRuskOfficial
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/
Tools  & Tiaras Merch:
https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/


Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB

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With excitement…introducing …..
Jennie Ho
Jennie Ho is a global business entrepreneur and CEO of Beiter Technologies and Woodwell Tools Group  also known as MujingFang  a 2nd generation family-owned manufacturing business, best known for its  woodworking tools and premium laser levels. 
She holds an MBA and BS in business from UC Berkeley. Working for Fortune 500 companies gave her the added confidence  she needed to launch. Jennie has worked in  Japan, Germany, Australia and many other, expanding the global reach of her company . 
Pre Covid she travelled extensively it’s one of her many passions. She hopes that more women take a leap of faith, and pursue their dreams because the world needs their magic. She  friendly, fun, and always up for adventure because everything she hopes for is just beyond the horizon.  

Connect with Jennie
Website:
https://www.beiterlaser.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieho
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/beiterlaser?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/jennie.c.ho?utm_medium=copy_link

Tools  & Tiaras Merch:
https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/
Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB

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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. 

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With excitement…introducing
Jacqueline Townsend
Brick by brick Jaqueline Townsend have building a foundation in her career as a Bricklayer for 17 years.
Jackie fell in love with this trade the after attending Chicago Women in Trades Technical Opportunities Program in the spring of 2003. From that moment her path was clear to her, succeed so others could follow.
Currently Jackie is the Bricklaying Instructor at Paul Simon Job Corps located in Chicago Illinois. She has been the instructor there for almost five years. In these five years she has managed to inspire, motivate, and introduce several young men and women into the Bricklaying trade. Jackie accomplishes this by setting up a ladder that others could climb rung by rung.
In 2018 Jackie was awarded the Paramount Instructor of the year award from the National Job Corps.

Connect with Jackie:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-townsend-466299aa
Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/nichole.townsend.3

Tools  & Tiaras Merch:
https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/
Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB

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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, let us introduce to you Dwayne Smith Alexander.

Mr Alexander is a proud first generation Jamaican American base between New York City and the Caribbean.  

He earned Bachelors of Architecture degree at Howard University and is a proud member of NOMA ( National Organization Of Minority) 

D’Smith does it all, he’s  is an architectural designer, urban theorist, singer/songwriter and real estate investor. In acting that would be a triple threat but in the world of construction he’s a boss.

He’s designed housing civic and cultural structures for the benefit of African American and Caribbean communities.  

His surroundings has inspired his design, the sub cultures of African and Caribbean communities influences he choices for concept to completion. 

Mr Smith knows that it’s important that as he he climbs he lifts, So in spare time he gives architectural lectures to art student at The New School and John Jay College in New York. 

And if all of this is not impressive he still found time to start a mastermind with his brother The League of Exemplary Men.

Remember his name you’re going to see more great architectural designs created  by him.

Connect with D Smith:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsmithalexander/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dsmithalexander/
TikTok:
@dsmithalexander


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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. 

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Hello fam.. we’re launching our  brand spanking new season of Tradeswomen Talk. 

Andrea and I have had the privilege of sharing the inspirational stories of women and men who believe that they have found their highway working in the trades. 

We’re passionate about bringing back a resurgence and appreciation for the trades! Why?  

1. We’ve always been essential.
2. We build nations.
3. 85% of construction workers love their jobs.
4. Jobs in construction are in high demand.

This is what we want and need you to do for us, so we can inspire others to consider this lucrative industry as a career.

Hit subscribe, download, and share.

Tool & Tiaras merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/
Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB
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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. 

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

With excitement, let us introduce to you Shamika & Jason Minisee
Founders and owner of Presidential Concrete. 

Partners in life for 18 years and partners in business for 17, Shamika, a business consultant, and Jason, a cement finisher, are the ultimate power couple. They started their company, Presidential Concrete, inspired by family and for family.

Determined dreamers with parallel visions, Shamika and Jason are not only committed to delivering excellence to their customers, they are employing people in their community, while creating a legacy for their children. Their story is nothing short of inspiring... and a powerful reminder to "keep swimming".

Connect with Shamika & Jason:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/presconcrete/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamikaminisee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/minisee
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/presidential_concrete/?hl=en

Tools  & Tiaras Merch
https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/

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Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a conversation that challenges, inspires, and reminds you what’s possible.

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. 

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With excitement, let us introduce to you Gabrielle Shelton 

Gabrielle is a sculptor, architectural metalworker, and founder of Shelton Studios Inc. in Brooklyn, NY has been described as “the rare combination of craftsperson and artist”(Becca Bull, 1stdibs.com). 

She’s been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest.
Being a mother and wife sparks the creative magic within her to continue expressing herself through her magnificent creations. 

She’s creating a strong foundation by putting the pieces together.  
To us and many she’s a bona fide fabrication, machining, and finishing badass, whose  command of carbon steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, zinc, copper, iron and stainless steel is unparalleled... and awe-inspiring.

Bio:
Shelton Studios Inc was formed in 2000 by sculptor Gabrielle Shelton. A Los Angeles native, Gabrielle earned her BFA at the Art Institute of Chicago before moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1995. Shelton Studios operates out of a 2500 sq. ft. studio in Greenpoint and focuses on the tradition of craft as it applies to functional and decorative objects.

Shelton Studios Inc specializes in architectural metal fabrication and the fabrication of sculptures for artists. The studio works closely with architects, designers, artists and contractors to produce and coordinate the specialized needs of each project. Services include fabrication, machining, and finishing. Materials used are carbon steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, zinc, copper, iron and stainless steel.

In addition to commissioned work, Gabrielle continues to produce her line of custom library ladders, bathroom accessories and shelving as well as her own sculptures and custom chess and checkers sets.

Connect with Gabrielle:

Website: https://sheltonstudiosinc.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sheltonstudiosinc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-shelton-23367a11/

Book:
Make It Happen! Plumber
Judaline Cassidy
https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB

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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.

                     With excitement, let us introduce to you
                                     Beatrice Thompson 

Two words that stands out when  you meet Beatrice Thompson determination and unstoppable.

Determination is her habit to develop success.
Unstoppable when she decided  who she wanted to become, Beatrice didn't let anything get in her way. She’s fearless, strong, compassionate , and filled with courage for the road ahead.
Her presence will light the path for many.
This is why YES is a powerful word that she believes in:
Yes I can!
Yes I am!
Yes I will!
Yes I must!

Bio:
Beatrice ( Bea)Thompson is the first female African American  business representative of IBEW Local 134 serving Chicagos cook county. 
Beatrice has also been designated as the Illinois Renewable Energy Fund Secretary for Local 134.
Beatrice has an impressive resume, it includes her working as a registered nurse with a bachelors of science in nursing with experience in emergency nursing and medical surgical telemetry. 
With 30 years of  experience in electrical work Ms Thompson knows that holding the door open for the next generation of electrician men and women and the importance it plays in her role as a business representative.

Connect with Beatrice:
Website:
https://www.lu134.org/
Phone:
(312)454-1340 X 225
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ibew_134?s=21
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/jatc134?utm_medium=copy_link

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                      With excitement, let us introduce to you
                                      Mr Dwight Threepersons.

When you listen to his story, you hear his PASSION,  PURPOSE, AND POWER.

Purpose: He succeeded on purpose.
Power: He identify the problem and gives power and energy to the solution. He focuses on the actions that produce results.
Passion: Passion is his key in leading, creating and believing in making it happen the impossible happen.
As he continues to create and educate. He strongly believes in "I can, I will and I must do!”

ABOUT DWIGHT
Dwight Threepersons have been a groundbreaker Boilermaker, Ship-fitter, Welder and Educator. 
Dwight is an expert in registered apprenticeships and founded several successful apprenticeships in New York City and New Jersey. 

He’s passionate about addressing the critical shortage of CTE Teachers.  

Dwight is a man  of action he produces results, his SVA program for the New York City Department Of Education is the most successful CTE teacher recruitment and training program in the United States. 

Dwight knows that it’s important that traditional barriers in the male dominated trades has to be inclusive. 

That’s why he was instrumental in adding the first female aviation powerplant airframe teacher and the first female automotive teacher in NYC CTE courses.

He didn’t stop there he made sure that many of the CTE courses were taught in Spanish as well as English. 

This man is a disruptor and continues to help shape the city education for the betterment of all. 

Connect with Dwight  :
Websites :
https://dwightthreepersons.academia.
https://bit.ly/3BYl3Jr
http://www.svaprogram.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-threepersons-400915208
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dw.threepersons.3
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. 

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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.