All Things Renovation Podcast

S3E36 Laura Groves

Continuing last episode's discussion, Brandy gets down to the nitty-gritty of removing underground oil tanks with Laura McEwan-Groves of TankTech. This local, family-owned contracting business has 30 years of wisdom to share!

S5E7 Gabrielle Herle

This week Brandy welcomes OHS Canada's 2022 Top 25 Under 40, Gabrielle Herle. Gabrielle is a Health and Safety Coordinator for Teck Resources, a Red Seal Carpenter and National Construction Safety Officer. 

S5E6 Jamie McMillan

Meet Jamie McMillan, a 20-year ironworker who founded KickAss Careers, providing engaging keynote presentations and workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators and employers each year across North America. 

 

S5E5 Nicole Wiet

This week the President of BC Tradeswomen Society, Nicole Wiet, joins Brandy for the latest episode of Women In Trades! Nicole is a GGCLC 2022 Alumni, Elevator Mechanic and advocate and inspiring mentor for women in the trades. 

S3E35 Laura Pettersen

Environmental hazards are a real thing in construction – asbestos, lead, oil tanks to name a few. Today Brandy welcomes Laura Pettersen who owns Lotus Environmental and we are going to dig into these topics. Laura is an environmental technologist who's become an expert in the field of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). 

S5E4 Kelly Kienleitner

Continuing our Women in Trades series, Brandy welcomes Kelly Kienleitner of the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to the podcast. She's an accomplished tradeswoman with two Red Seal programs (motor winder and electrician), an innovative educator (teaching degree/advanced certification), speaker, Métis and mentor.

S3E34 Michael Pilato

Recently Brandy spoke with Michael Pilato, Technical Lead for Electrical Technology at Technical Safety BC, about common safety issues in home renovations. This expert answers your questions about permitting, finding licensed contractors and sourcing regulations on All Things Renovation.

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S5E3 Breena Jackson

This week Brandy welcomes Breena Jackson, a graduate and instructor of the joinery program at BCIT. 

 

S5E2 Lindsay Kearns

Welcome to Season 5: Women In Trades! 

Our first guest is Lindsay Kearns, Outreach Coordinator at BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and a Red Seal journey electrician. Lindsay has lots to share from her journey to outreach, leadership and event coordination for the growing network of tradespeople from underrepresented groups across BC. 

S5E1 Introduction to Women In Trades Series

This season we talk with accomplished women who are killing it in the trades! Whether you're considering joining the field or are just curious about working in traditionally male-dominated fields, you'll love what these inspiring guests have to share.