Women Talk Construction Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome executive speech coach, author, and keynote speaker Deb Sofield. Deb shares her journey, expertise, and practical advice on public speaking, media training, crisis communication, and one-on-one coaching. She highlights the importance of preparation, the value of words, and overcoming personal barriers to becom

Send us a textIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Alicia Woods, CEO of Covergalls Workwear and principal consultant for CG Aligned Consulting. The conversation focuses on the significance of properly fitting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for women, particularly in the mining and construction industries. Alicia shares insights from her extensive 20

Send us a textIn this Episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell interview Kerri Smith from Baker Construction, the nation's leading concrete contractor. Kerri shares her 20-year journey within the company and discusses her current role as Chief People and Strategy Officer. The conversation covers innovative leadership strategies, the importance of mentorship, and the unique challe

Send us a textIn this episode: Christ and Angela review the second part of NCCER's report, 'In Her Own Words', which highlights strategies for advancing women in the construction industry. The discussion covers three main topics: offering training opportunities, increasing the number of women in field leadership positions, and improving job site experiences. Key points include ment

Send us a textIn this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell engage with David Wolke, Vice President of Hill Electric, to discuss the company's effective strategies in operations management, safety, and workforce development. The conversation covers Hill Electric's career outreach programs, their strong partnerships with local technical colleges, and the unique challenges of op

Send us a textIn this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell dive into the latest NCCER report, which includes insights from 176 tradeswomen and serves as a call to action from the field. They discuss topics such as treating women equally, accommodating mothers, eliminating discrimination and harassment, and ensuring consistent hiring practices. They emphasize the importance of

Send us a textIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner engage in an inspiring conversation with Ines, founder and president of Intec Group. The discussion centers around Ines's journey as a female entrepreneur in the construction industry, highlighting her achievements, challenges, and the importance of mentorship. Ines shares her experiences of moving from Venezuela to t

Send us a textIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner engage in an insightful conversation with Nancy Novak, CIO of Compass Data Centers. The discussion highlights the impact of women in critical construction roles, particularly in construction management and frontline supervision. Nancy shares her personal journey, and advice to her younger self, and elaborates on Compa

Send us a textIn this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell discuss the critical issues of confidence and self-esteem among women and girls. They share personal stories, surprising statistics, and actionable tips for building self-confidence, including the importance of supportive communities and personal experiences in career development. T

Send us a textIn this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi discuss with special guest Melody Hackett, a seasoned leader in the building materials industry and breast cancer survivor. Melody shares her inspiring journey from working part-time at 15 to becoming the Director of Sales and Business Development at 84 Lumber Company. She talks about her initiatives, like a builder program