Join Hattie and Steph on this week's episode while they chat to TV star Anna Richardson all about menopause. They dive into the struggles that women face during this hard period and also how it can affect their day-to-day life as tradeswomen, also sharing their own experiences to raise awareness!

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Join Hattie and Steph in this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they explore the journeys of women breaking into the UK construction industry. They dive into the reality of overcoming stereotypes and the physical demands of working on-site as a female tradesperson.

They are joined by plasterer Corinne Vella and Melissa Hall, a painter and decorator and construction management student. You’ll hear their career journeys, the challenges they had to overcome and vital advice for anyone looking to excel in a trade.

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Join Hattie and Steph in this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they dive into the physical and mental toll of the trades and explore the reality of recovering after a major injury.
They are joined by athlete Meg Robson Austin, who shares her story of how she battled years of chronic pain and a catastrophic leg break to become the World’s Strongest Woman. Plus Steph opens up about her personal struggle with scoliosis, discussing how she manages a successful plastering business alongside her condition.

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Join Hattie and Steph in this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they dive into the construction industry's hidden killer and explore the reality of encountering asbestos on the job.

They are joined by Joanna Parker, an expert with over 20 years in asbestos management, and Jack Leese, an asbestos removal manager with 11 years on the front lines. We debunk the myth that the 1999 ban made us safe and reveal the thousands of places asbestos still hides - from Artex ceilings to children’s kinetic sand.

You’ll hear the important truth about asbestos law, the "domestic survey gap" that puts tradespeople at risk, and the global scandal behind this indestructible mineral. Whether you are on the tools or managing a site, this is the life-saving information you can't afford to miss!

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Join plumber Hattie Hasan MBE and plasterer Steph Leese as they pull back the curtain on the reality of working in the male-dominated construction industry. In this episode, they answer questions from listeners, providing insights such as how to navigate the system, work smarter and not harder and if technology has a place in the trades.
Whether you are already on the tools or a woman looking to break into the industry, Hattie and Steph offer the grounded advice and humor needed to thrive in the trades.

Struggling to come up with a decent title maybe something like: Answering the FAQ's or Answering questions from women in the trade.

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Join Hattie Hasan MBE and Steph Leese in this special International Women’s Day episode as they celebrate the women shaping the future of the construction industry. From legislative changes to the next generation of talent, this episode dives deep into what it’s really like for women in trades today.

On this week's special Hattie and Steph are joined by a wide array of different yet highly inspirational voices in the trade to celebrate women and show that the trades are for everyone and every gender.

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Join Hattie and Steph in this episode of Tradeswomen Together! This week, we’re digging into teaching and tools. They want to know how we can get more women in the trades, picking up tools and enrolling onto construction courses.They’re joined by Claire Bradley and Kirstine Ginger from JTL to discuss the challenge of moving the needle on the 2% of female apprentices and civil engineering tutor Abhishek Kadam who explains how getting women onto the tools early breaks the "office job" myth. If your a seasoned pro at your trade and wanting to share your skills, or looking for a new career in construction, this episode has what you need to help you make your decision!

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Join Hattie and Steph on this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they explore the honest realities of pregnancy, motherhood, and building a career in the UK construction industry.
They’re joined by Holly, an OFTEC-registered heating engineer who recently welcomed her baby while running a family business. Holly shares what it was really like being on the tools during pregnancy, transitioning to the admin side of the business, and navigating maternity in a male-dominated trade.
Also joining the conversation is Stacy, a freelance marketing specialist for the trades and mum of two. Stacy opens up about maternal guilt while growing a business from the ground up, the rising costs of wraparound childcare in the UK, and how traditional 7:00 AM site starts create real barriers for women balancing school runs and site work.
If you’re a tradeswoman, self-employed mum, construction professional, or passionate about equality in the industry, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Tradeswomen Together, join hosts Hattie Hasan and Steph Leese as they tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the industry: handling sexism and harassment professionally.

Featuring  insights from guests Alice Illidge and Connie Pawsey, this discussion goes beyond the surface to provide practical strategies for navigating workplace bias. Whether you are an apprentice or a seasoned pro, Alice and Connie share firsthand experiences and how they handled the situation, hopefully inspiring others to do the same.

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Join Hattie and Steph in this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they dive into the world of T-Levels and how they are revolutionising the way young women enter the UK construction industry.
They are joined by Sydney Miller, a 19-year-old Apprentice Surveyor at the Gallagher Group. She went from working weekends at her dad’s building company to completing a T-Level in Construction Design, Planning, and Surveying. And Stephen Watering, a careers guidance counsellor with over 20 years of experience. Stephen breaks down the practical differences between T-Levels, Apprenticeships, and A-Levels, explaining why the 45-day industry placement is a game-changer.

For more information on the topic discussed in the episode please head to www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk

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