Women Talk Construction Podcast

Send us a text In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce Amber Little, Chief Human Resources Officer at Nations Best. Amber shares her insights on the challenges women face in leadership roles within the LBM industry and how the Women Leadership Retreat aims to address these challenges. She discusses her background in male-dominated industries and how it has equi

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell speak with Lauren Kraemer, Vice President at Arco Murray, about her journey in the construction industry. Lauren shares her experiences as a new mom, the importance of mentorship, and navigating a predominantly male industry. She highlights the organic growth and inclusive culture at Arco Murray, the challenges and l

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome Lindsay Niedringhaus, the founder of TealHaus Strategies. Lindsay shares her inspiring story of accidentally starting her company and discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a team of strong women. They explore the importance of branding, analytics, and storytelling, and Lindsay offers valuable advi

Send us a text In this special episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell collaborate with Trimble to highlight inspiring stories of women and men thriving in non-traditional construction roles. The conversation begins with a brief story about our hosts, who met through LinkedIn during the pandemic, formed a friendship, and started a podcast to share stories and create opportunitie

Send us a text In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Tammy Murray, an Area Sales Manager at Andersen Windows, to discuss the need for more women and diverse talent in the construction industry. Tammy shares her journey from decorative plumbing sales to her current leadership role focusing on the Philadelphia area, emphasizing the importance of education, awaren

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell engage in a lively conversation with LinkedIn expert Lindsey McMillion Stemann. Lindsey shares her journey, beginning in 2016, of becoming a LinkedIn authority, and offers invaluable insights into leveraging the platform for networking, sales, and building a personal brand. Key topics include the importance of an up-

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell speak with a special returning guest, Julie Laughton. Julie shares updates on her thriving business, the importance of positive energy, and the power of effective delegation. She emphasizes the need for like-minded collaboration and offers advice for getting more women and students into the construction industry. The

Send us a text In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Sneha Kumari, a modular and prefab construction pioneer. Sneha shares her journey from manufacturing and supply chain to becoming a leading figure in the construction industry. She discusses the importance of incorporating technology, like AI, in construction and highlights the unique challenges and opportuni

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome back Elizabeth Barnhart, a project engineer at Kiewit - one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations.. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from a mining engineering graduate at WVU to a project engineer living in multiple states and working on large-scale t

Send us a text In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christy Powell are joined by Hannah, a scholarship recipient studying welding at Great Bay Community College. Hannah shares her journey from high school through her various trades experiences, including automotive and welding. She talks about the support and challenges she faced, the impactful role of female mentors, and her plans