All Things Renovation Podcast

S5E16 Rachel Schatz

Meet Rachel Schatz, a red seal plumber and gas fitter with over 15 years’ experience in the construction and service industry. As the only female instructor in the BCIT piping department, she teaches gas level B, and Plumbing levels 2 and 4, and is a member of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

S5E15 Jessica Bannister

Brandy is excited to introduce Jessica Bannister, a Level 3 HVAC Apprentice at her family’s company, Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc. Jessica's the current President of Women in HVAC/R Canada and she wishes to bring more awareness to women in the trades, specifically women in HVAC-R, encouraging young people (girls especially) to consider it as a career option.  

 

S3E37 Simon Dauphinee

Meet Simon Dauphinee, an author and entrepreneur with 20 years' experience in the residential renovation and construction industry in Ontario Canada. His first book, "Home In Good Hands" is an informative, succinct, go-to guide for any homeowner planning to renovate or build a home. 

 

S5E14 Anna Lary

Teaching in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at BCIT for ten years, Anna Lary is an electrician, an instructor and an agent of change! With a Provincial Instructor Diploma and a Master of Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, Anna's also the Regional Representative for the British Columbia Centre for Women in Trades and Technology!

S5E13 Traci Stevens

An established tile setter of 16 years and immersed in world of construction her entire life Traci Stevens has found her niche market working mainly for women, sharing knowledge and passion in the ever-evolving industry she loves. Brandy's guest shares her journey in another heavy-lifting dirty job for Women in Trades! 

S5E12 Karen Dearlove

This week Brandy is delighted to introduce Karen Dearlove, the Executive Director of BC Centre for Women in Trades.  Karen's strong belief in helping others is evident in her role as a leader in the skilled trades. BCCWITT is a non-profit organization providing a range of services, support, mentorship, and training for women, indigenous people, and other under-represented groups interested in making a career in the skilled trades.

S5E11 Amandeep Beesla

Brandy welcomes Amandeep Beesla, who brings over 25 years of onsite field experience! She is passionate about tradeswomen’s rights, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, mentoring new and young workers, and mental health, leading her to pursue a career path in health and safety.

S5E10 Hilary Peach

This trailblazer just released her memoir, Thick Skin, sharing 20 years as a transient welder, travelling across Canada and the United States, working in pulp mills, chemical plants, refineries, and generating stations! Meet the fascinating author, welding inspector and safety officer, Hilary Peach on this episode of Women in Trades. 

S5E9 Jill Prescott

Jill Prescott is a visionary and leader who transforms people's lives at their core. In her newest program, Women in Trades Success Training, she teaches participants how to navigate the challenges of being a woman in any trade. In a safe and exciting environment, Jill facilitates and leads participants into a journey of self-exploration of their own inner dialogue and  negative self-talk, and begin to witness and recognize their own self-sabotage. Participants learn and practice new communications skills that empower self-responsibility while encouraging them to be their best selves in the work they do. Jill's commitment to excellence and this program not only increases employment retention rates, but it lends to a better work environment for staff and employers. 

S5E8 Natasha Martynes

From Women Building Futures we have Natasha Martynes! Brandy talks to the Manager of External Relations about her journey through her own plumbing business to helping other women follow their flutter!