Women Talk Construction Podcast
A podcast about helping women grow in the construction field and non-traditional careers.
Episodes
131 episodes
WTC 'Covering All Grounds' with Alicia Woods
In 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 Protect...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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24:10
WTC 'Empowering Leadership in Construction' with Kerri Smith
In 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 S...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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21:53
WTC 'NCCER Review Pt.2' with Christi and Angela
In 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 opportunit...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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14:26
WTC 'Impacting Employees' with David Wolke
In 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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25:27
WTC 'NCCER Review Pt.1' with Christi and Angela
In 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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20:09
WTC 'Fastest Growing Company' with Ines Rivas-Hutchins
In 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, highligh...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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26:36
WTC 'Leading Culture' with Nancy Novak
In 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 construct...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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26:01
WTC 'Building Confidence' with Christi and Angela
In 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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21:40
WTC 'New Beginnings' with Melody Hackett
In 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 123
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20:57
WTC 'Leading Women' with Abigail Richardson
In this Episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Abigail Richardson, a civil engineering team leader from Seaman Whiteside. Abigail shares the story of the company's Women's Initiative, which started in 2021 and focuses on inspiring f...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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20:23
WTC 'Construction Consulting' with Alicia Brentzel
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Alicia Brentzel to discuss the importance of work-life balance. Alicia shares her experience in managing Brex Enterprises with her husband, the value of taking personal time, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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24:44
WTC 'Empowering Through Mentoring' with Christi and Angela
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the impactful topic of mentoring and sponsoring other women. They address common myths about being too busy for mentorship and share tips on setting goals, making time, and providing co...
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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12:46
WTC 'Comfortable With Who You Are' with Lori Briggs
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner converse with Lori Briggs, President of Industrial Solutions at NewPark. The discussion revolves around Lori's 30-year journey in traditionally male-dominated industries like utilities, oil and...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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26:17
WTC 'Make The Leap' with Jamie Vanek
In this Episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Jamie Vanek, President of Etolin Strait Development Group and founder of Adminnovate. Jamie shares her inspiring journey from an entry-level administrative professional to a leader in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 118
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18:46
WTC 'Empowering Women in Welding' with Casey Ross
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell introduce their very first female welder guest, Casey Ross. Casey shares her journey in the welding industry, including her current role as the Academic Program...
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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14:00
WTC 'A Million Women in Construction with Christi and Angela
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela and Christi discuss the Commerce Department's pledge to bring over a million women into the construction industry. They highlight the importance of experienced workers, strategic train...
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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22:34
WTC 'It's Never Too Late' with Katie Throckmorton
In this episode of the 'Women Talk Construction' podcast, hosts welcome special guest Katie Throckmorton, owner and GC of Distinct Builders, to discuss her journey and experiences as a woman entrepreneur in the construction industry. Key topics...
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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26:20
WTC 'Attracting & Retaining Women’ with Jason Blair (pt.2)
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, Angela Gardner and Christi Powell talk with Jason Blair, CEO of Talon, about his inspiring career journey in the construction industry. Jason shares his experiences, emphasizing the importance of pati...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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22:01
WTC 'Lead by Example & Integrity' with Lysa Solano
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, host Christi Powell, along with guest co-host Alex Iacovelli, interviews Lysa Solano, a senior construction manager at Cire Equity and recent recipient of the San Diego Business Journal Women of Influ...
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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20:49
WTC 'Identify Motivated Women' with Amy Henningfield
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, hosts Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Amy from Superior Construction to discuss the company's efforts in creating a supportive environment for women in the construction industry. Amy s...
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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27:46
WTC 'WCOE & Government' with Angela and Christi
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell discuss the significant impact of the Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) organization. Christi shares her profound experiences and the benefits of attending WCOE conferences, highl...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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21:40
WTC 'Fight or Flight' with Michelle 'MACE' Curran
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as construction and aviation. Our special guest, Michelle 'MACE' Curran, a former fighter pilot a...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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25:04
WTC 'No Comfort Zones' with Brittany Gentilhomme
In this episode: Christi Powell & Angela Gardner feature Brittany Gentilhomme, an Assistant Superintendent from R. C. Matthews, discussing her unconventional path to the construction industry. With a degree in communication and diverse job ...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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21:03
WTC 'Attracting & Retaining Women' with Jason Blair
In this episode: Angela and Christi discuss fostering inclusivity and effective leadership in the construction industry with their special guest, Jason Blair, CEO at TAL Building Centers. They explore Jason's unique approach to creating a welco...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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19:55
WTC 'WIC Week Recap' with Christi and Angela
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the significance of Women in Construction Week, International Women's Day, and Women's History Month. Despite the challenges and exhaustion these observances can bring, they emphasize the importance of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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20:12