<![CDATA[Biz Under Construction]]>https://bizunderconstruction.comhttps://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/cb045f6c-8c17-4b61-a3b8-018b7fb6c53c.jpgBiz Under Constructionhttps://bizunderconstruction.comPodcast for NodeSat, 16 May 2026 05:25:04 GMTCoralee BeattyPodcast for women business owners in constructionepisodicCoralee Beattycoraleebeatty@gmail.comNo<![CDATA[Ep #73: Building healthy homes with DAVID AURBECK🛖]]>Meet David Aurbeck of PLH Exclusives, builder of healthy homes - so people can live better. David is on a mission to educate homeowners on the importance of building a home with a healthy environment. With years of having a sick wife and no answers, David wants to spare others the challenges they experienced by educating about and building homes where people are not being poisoned by the air they breathe. With special co-host, Graham Beatty, using his knowledge to facilitate a meaningful and educational conversation about the options available, and things to consider when designing and building a healthy home. If you're exploring the options of healthy home building as a homeowner or builder, this is a must listen to episode where David shares many cost-effective, tips and details to consider when building your next healthy home. You can connect with David on IG @davidaurbeck

]]>5aa3f8f5-f11d-4870-b131-741e7bef60b6_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:20 GMTMeet David Aurbeck of PLH Exclusives, builder of healthy homes - so people can live better. David is on a mission to educate homeowners on the importance of building a home with a healthy environment. With years of having a sick wife and no answers, David wants to spare others the challenges they experienced by educating about and building homes where people are not being poisoned by the air they breathe. With special co-host, Graham Beatty, using his knowledge to facilitate a meaningful and educational conversation about the options available, and things to consider when designing and building a healthy home. If you're exploring the options of healthy home building as a homeowner or builder, this is a must listen to episode where David shares many cost-effective, tips and details to consider when building your next healthy home. You can connect with David on IG @davidaurbeck

]]><p>Meet David Aurbeck of PLH Exclusives, builder of healthy homes - so people can live better. David is on a mission to educate homeowners on the importance of building a home with a healthy environment. With years of having a sick wife and no answers, David wants to spare others the challenges they experienced by educating about and building homes where people are not being poisoned by the air they breathe. With special co-host, Graham Beatty, <span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">using his knowledge</span> to facilitate a meaningful and educational conversation about the options available, and things to consider when designing and building a healthy home. If you're exploring the options of healthy home building as a homeowner or builder, this is a must listen to episode where David shares many cost-effective, tips and details to consider when building your next healthy home. You can connect with David on IG @davidaurbeck</p>No01:03:48full<![CDATA[Ep #72: A critical last word on life partner PARTNERSHIPs🔮]]>Back on my paddleboard and thinking about the last episode recording with Graham. This week I am reflecting on some of the critical pieces to success in business with your partner, that we didn't dig into in the last episode. The behind the scenes pieces that set everything else up for winning.

]]>b01a9aea-d3e3-4d77-a9d9-93b0f3b9bba0_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:09 GMTBack on my paddleboard and thinking about the last episode recording with Graham. This week I am reflecting on some of the critical pieces to success in business with your partner, that we didn't dig into in the last episode. The behind the scenes pieces that set everything else up for winning.

]]><p>Back on my paddleboard and thinking about the last episode recording with Graham. This week I am reflecting on some of the critical pieces to success in business with your partner, that we didn't dig into in the last episode. The behind the scenes pieces that set everything else up for winning.</p>No00:08:32full<![CDATA[Ep #71: Making life and business work with GRAHAM BEATTY❤️]]>Meet Graham Beatty - my business partner and more importantly, life partner. In this episode Graham & I are talking about what it takes to successfully live together, raise kids and own a business together. We share the challenges and also what worked for us. If you are in business with your partner, are thinking about going into business with your partner, or just want a peak into the craziness that has been our shared life, then take a listen to this episode. Warning: This episode may contain an offensive level of mutual admiration - consider yourself warned.

]]>369c159a-2180-448f-ae0b-849ee1baad6f_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:25 GMTMeet Graham Beatty - my business partner and more importantly, life partner. In this episode Graham & I are talking about what it takes to successfully live together, raise kids and own a business together. We share the challenges and also what worked for us. If you are in business with your partner, are thinking about going into business with your partner, or just want a peak into the craziness that has been our shared life, then take a listen to this episode. Warning: This episode may contain an offensive level of mutual admiration - consider yourself warned.

]]><p>Meet Graham Beatty - my business partner and more importantly, life partner. In this episode Graham &amp; I are talking about what it takes to successfully live together, raise kids and own a business together. We share the challenges and also what worked for us. If you are in business with your partner, are thinking about going into business with your partner, or just want a peak into the craziness that has been our shared life, then take a listen to this episode. <span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">Warning: This episode may contain an offensive level of mutual admiration - consider yourself warned. </span></p>No00:44:46full<![CDATA[Ep #70: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD😟]]>Worrying does not prepare you for the future, it only steals the peace from your current moment. Today we are talking about taking a different perspective on the "need" to worry. If you have a tendency to worry if you're not worrying, then today's episode is for you.

]]>607818f3-0f8a-4976-ae80-4df78da8a97c_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:33 GMTWorrying does not prepare you for the future, it only steals the peace from your current moment. Today we are talking about taking a different perspective on the "need" to worry. If you have a tendency to worry if you're not worrying, then today's episode is for you.

]]><p>Worrying does not prepare you for the future, it only steals the peace from your current moment. Today we are talking about taking a different perspective on the "need" to worry. If you have a tendency to worry if you're not worrying, then today's episode is for you.</p>Yes00:11:33full<![CDATA[Ep #69: Hunting the terrorist in your mind with ALANI BANKHEAD🛑]]>Self-proclaimed career terrorist, spy and human trafficker....HUNTER. And I'll add all 'round badass...meet Alani Bankhead. In this episode Alani shares her journey from being a human intelligence officer, at 5'3, a woman of colour and looking very young for her age, believing she was not suited for this position, to now helping high-performers hunt the terrorists in their mind that are stopping them from reaching their full potential. If you have ever dealt with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, and let's be real - if you're here, chances are you have - this is a not-to-be-missed episode. Alani shares real life, practical strategies for identifying and taking on the terrorists that attach our minds. Listen now!

]]>d5c5efc4-51fc-46b6-9cf8-be8bcdc7a2f8_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:17 GMTSelf-proclaimed career terrorist, spy and human trafficker....HUNTER. And I'll add all 'round badass...meet Alani Bankhead. In this episode Alani shares her journey from being a human intelligence officer, at 5'3, a woman of colour and looking very young for her age, believing she was not suited for this position, to now helping high-performers hunt the terrorists in their mind that are stopping them from reaching their full potential. If you have ever dealt with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, and let's be real - if you're here, chances are you have - this is a not-to-be-missed episode. Alani shares real life, practical strategies for identifying and taking on the terrorists that attach our minds. Listen now!

]]><p>Self-proclaimed career terrorist, spy and human trafficker....HUNTER. And I'll add all 'round badass...meet Alani Bankhead. In this episode Alani shares her journey from being a human intelligence officer, at 5'3, a woman of colour and looking very young for her age, believing she was not suited for this position, to now helping high-performers hunt the terrorists in their mind that are stopping them from reaching their full potential. If you have ever dealt with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, and let's be real - if you're here, chances are you have - this is a not-to-be-missed episode. Alani shares real life, practical strategies for identifying and taking on the terrorists that attach our minds. Listen now!</p>No00:54:21full<![CDATA[Ep #68: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD💭]]>Today were talking about judgement. Judgement of others, judgement of ourselves, recognizing the source of your judgement and how you can turn it around. Join me in this reflection of my journey from judging others to recognizing that I was really just judging myself...

]]>5f8d37b5-fd06-4927-8dc2-6c2521caf880_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:55 GMTToday were talking about judgement. Judgement of others, judgement of ourselves, recognizing the source of your judgement and how you can turn it around. Join me in this reflection of my journey from judging others to recognizing that I was really just judging myself...

]]><p>Today were talking about judgement. Judgement of others, judgement of ourselves, recognizing the source of your judgement and how you can turn it around. Join me in this reflection of my journey from judging others to recognizing that I was really just judging myself...</p>No00:15:10full<![CDATA[Ep #67: Doing it scared with JULIA KLYMENKO🫣]]>Meet Julia Klymenko. Julia is used to doing new things and her latest endeavour is the most exciting yet. Her mission? To open doors in the skilled trades for underrepresented communities. She left the security of a pay cheque to chase purpose in the skilled trades. In this conversation, we talk about navigating uncertainty, embracing risk, and creating a future she's put off for long enough.


If you've been navigating a big change and could use some encouragement, knowing that you are not alone - this episode is for you. Julia is inspiring and has a great mindset to help get through the tough bits.

]]>caa1b481-44df-4645-b441-2bdeec78208c_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:11 GMTMeet Julia Klymenko. Julia is used to doing new things and her latest endeavour is the most exciting yet. Her mission? To open doors in the skilled trades for underrepresented communities. She left the security of a pay cheque to chase purpose in the skilled trades. In this conversation, we talk about navigating uncertainty, embracing risk, and creating a future she's put off for long enough.


If you've been navigating a big change and could use some encouragement, knowing that you are not alone - this episode is for you. Julia is inspiring and has a great mindset to help get through the tough bits.

]]><p>Meet Julia Klymenko. Julia is used to doing new things and her latest endeavour is the most exciting yet. Her mission? To open doors in the skilled trades for underrepresented communities. She left the security of a pay cheque to chase purpose in the skilled trades. In this conversation, we talk about navigating uncertainty, embracing risk, and creating a future she's put off for long enough.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've been navigating a big change and could use some encouragement, knowing that you are not alone - this episode is for you. Julia is inspiring and has a great mindset to help get through the tough bits.</p>No00:47:02full<![CDATA[Ep #66: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD are back!👒]]>There's always a silver lining to be found. One of the things a lot of us begrudge in the building of our businesses is all the hats we have to wear - it can be exhausting and often the source when we want to throw in the towel. Well, today we're talking about a shift in perspective, to look at all the hats in a different light. Listen in if you're still wearing too many hats and are tired of it all - this episode will help you see things a little different.

]]>3f076cb7-71cd-4909-97df-c890cefa89bc_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:19 GMTThere's always a silver lining to be found. One of the things a lot of us begrudge in the building of our businesses is all the hats we have to wear - it can be exhausting and often the source when we want to throw in the towel. Well, today we're talking about a shift in perspective, to look at all the hats in a different light. Listen in if you're still wearing too many hats and are tired of it all - this episode will help you see things a little different.

]]><p>There's always a silver lining to be found. One of the things a lot of us begrudge in the building of our businesses is all the hats we have to wear - it can be exhausting and often the source when we want to throw in the towel. Well, today we're talking about a shift in perspective, to look at all the hats in a different light. Listen in if you're still wearing too many hats and are tired of it all - this episode will help you see things a little different.</p>No00:13:09full<![CDATA[Ep #65: Marketing magic with TORI BARKER✨]]>Meet Tori Barker. Tori has been serving the marketing needs of the construction industry for most of her career. Raised in a construction family, she thought bringing her expertise to this industry just felt like a natural fit. Listen to this episode and learn what's the most important piece to focus on with marketing strategy and what the biggest difference maker will be for the effectiveness of your marketing (this one may surprise you) and much more about the marketing of your business whether you are a large company or just getting started.

]]>4cd6d453-70d0-4411-be93-e31a0586f1ab_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:04 GMTMeet Tori Barker. Tori has been serving the marketing needs of the construction industry for most of her career. Raised in a construction family, she thought bringing her expertise to this industry just felt like a natural fit. Listen to this episode and learn what's the most important piece to focus on with marketing strategy and what the biggest difference maker will be for the effectiveness of your marketing (this one may surprise you) and much more about the marketing of your business whether you are a large company or just getting started.

]]><p>Meet Tori Barker. Tori has been serving the marketing needs of the construction industry for most of her career. Raised in a construction family, she thought bringing her expertise to this industry just felt like a natural fit. Listen to this episode and learn what's the most important piece to focus on with marketing strategy and what the biggest difference maker will be for the effectiveness of your marketing (this one may surprise you) and much more about the marketing of your business whether you are a large company or just getting started.</p>No00:36:19full<![CDATA[Ep #64: Fear and FAITH same but different🤔]]>Have you ever wondered what fear and faith have in common? Well that is what I'm exploring today. Have a listen to today's episode to consider how things could be different if you default to something that helps you grow and reach your potential versus something that will help you shrink and minimize the life and impact, you are otherwise capable of.

]]>abb40df0-5245-49e8-aed2-ab6fd78fd5d8_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:09 GMTHave you ever wondered what fear and faith have in common? Well that is what I'm exploring today. Have a listen to today's episode to consider how things could be different if you default to something that helps you grow and reach your potential versus something that will help you shrink and minimize the life and impact, you are otherwise capable of.

]]><p>Have you ever wondered what fear and faith have in common? Well that is what I'm exploring today. Have a listen to today's episode to consider how things could be different if you default to something that helps you grow and reach your potential versus something that will help you shrink and minimize the life and impact, you are otherwise capable of.</p>No00:09:50full<![CDATA[Ep #63: From zero to owner with ASHLEY ASHTON🪜]]>Meet Ashley Ashton, Owner of Raven Supply, HVAC supplier. Ashley went from a completely different industry to the owner of Raven Supply in a few short years at a very young age. Listen in on today's conversation to learn all about her journey and how she managed to gain the success she did in when she said yes to an unlikely opportunity. Make sure you connect with Ashley on IG @AshleyAshton_Raven or on LinkedIn.

]]>a172246d-c76c-4fca-ba59-7cbc666551b6_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 05 Jun 2025 11:00:36 GMTMeet Ashley Ashton, Owner of Raven Supply, HVAC supplier. Ashley went from a completely different industry to the owner of Raven Supply in a few short years at a very young age. Listen in on today's conversation to learn all about her journey and how she managed to gain the success she did in when she said yes to an unlikely opportunity. Make sure you connect with Ashley on IG @AshleyAshton_Raven or on LinkedIn.

]]><p>Meet Ashley Ashton, Owner of Raven Supply, HVAC supplier. Ashley went from a completely different industry to the owner of Raven Supply in a few short years at a very young age. Listen in on today's conversation to learn all about her journey and how she managed to gain the success she did in when she said yes to an unlikely opportunity. Make sure you connect with Ashley on IG @AshleyAshton_Raven or on LinkedIn.</p>No00:39:16full<![CDATA[Ep #62: Manage your EXPECTATIONS, Mama! 👩]]> A lot of the women business owners I meet in the construction industry are high performers and high performers notoriously have high standards, understandable when you want to build something big that makes a difference. The challenge comes in when the expectations you have for yourself creep into being the best at all the things you do. And while you can be excellent at anything you set your mind to, you can't be excellent at everything at the same time. Today we are talking about picking your priorities and being great at what's most important in this season of your life.

]]>dd5abda6-cff1-448e-a3bd-e339a1645181_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 22 May 2025 11:00:41 GMT A lot of the women business owners I meet in the construction industry are high performers and high performers notoriously have high standards, understandable when you want to build something big that makes a difference. The challenge comes in when the expectations you have for yourself creep into being the best at all the things you do. And while you can be excellent at anything you set your mind to, you can't be excellent at everything at the same time. Today we are talking about picking your priorities and being great at what's most important in this season of your life.

]]><p> A lot of the women business owners I meet in the construction industry are high performers and high performers notoriously have high standards, understandable when you want to build something big that makes a difference. The challenge comes in when the expectations you have for yourself creep into being the best at all the things you do. And while you can be excellent at anything you set your mind to, you can't be excellent at everything at the same time. Today we are talking about picking your priorities and being great at what's most important in this season of your life. </p>No00:16:14full<![CDATA[Ep #61: The story of an accidental contractor with BLAIR ROEDEL📖]]>Meet Blair Roedel of BEC Innovations. After relocating to a new state, Blair and her husband fell into being contractors. One thing lead to another and six years later they are thriving. Listen in as Blair shares their story and what she thinks is the secret to their success and their indicator of growth.

]]>5af60243-3943-4e29-9f54-a193695e2e00_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 08 May 2025 13:00:43 GMTMeet Blair Roedel of BEC Innovations. After relocating to a new state, Blair and her husband fell into being contractors. One thing lead to another and six years later they are thriving. Listen in as Blair shares their story and what she thinks is the secret to their success and their indicator of growth.

]]><p>Meet Blair Roedel of BEC Innovations. After relocating to a new state, Blair and her husband fell into being contractors. One thing lead to another and six years later they are thriving. Listen in as Blair shares their story and what she thinks is the secret to their success and their indicator of growth.</p>No00:34:09full<![CDATA[Ep #60: The power of VISION👓]]>Do you have a vision of your life 3-5 years from now? Is it so clear that you could describe it as though it exists today? Listen to this episode on the power of having a clear vision and how important it is to create the future you want. How important it is to help you get out of the weeds of today.

]]>250e9d63-d112-40d6-8605-ab710f21ea3f_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 01 May 2025 11:00:22 GMTDo you have a vision of your life 3-5 years from now? Is it so clear that you could describe it as though it exists today? Listen to this episode on the power of having a clear vision and how important it is to create the future you want. How important it is to help you get out of the weeds of today.

]]><p>Do you have a vision of your life 3-5 years from now? Is it so clear that you could describe it as though it exists today? Listen to this episode on the power of having a clear vision and how important it is to create the future you want. How important it is to help you get out of the weeds of today.</p>No00:11:10full<![CDATA[EP #59: Playing for connection with QUINN LI O'SHEA🎮]]>Meet Quinn Li O'Shea. Quinn Li is a designer, creative technologist, and founder of Braid, a Slack-based game created to tackle one of today’s biggest hidden workplace challenges: loneliness.


Quinn shares the vision behind BRAID, a tool that brings teams closer through light-hearted, personalized, and purposeful engagement. Whether you're leading a remote team or looking to deepen connection on the jobsite, this conversation will spark ideas about how to intentionally foster belonging at work, without forcing it. Listen to learn how Braid can help build connection and culture within your organization.


To learn more you can visit trybraid.io and for a discount use code "Coralee" for 15% off your purchase.

]]>e36a3b56-59f7-4558-80f3-521ccc1ebcf4_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:25 GMTMeet Quinn Li O'Shea. Quinn Li is a designer, creative technologist, and founder of Braid, a Slack-based game created to tackle one of today’s biggest hidden workplace challenges: loneliness.


Quinn shares the vision behind BRAID, a tool that brings teams closer through light-hearted, personalized, and purposeful engagement. Whether you're leading a remote team or looking to deepen connection on the jobsite, this conversation will spark ideas about how to intentionally foster belonging at work, without forcing it. Listen to learn how Braid can help build connection and culture within your organization.


To learn more you can visit trybraid.io and for a discount use code "Coralee" for 15% off your purchase.

]]><p>Meet Quinn Li O'Shea. Quinn Li is a designer, creative technologist, and founder of <em>Braid</em>, a Slack-based game created to tackle one of today’s biggest hidden workplace challenges: loneliness.</p><p><br></p><p>Quinn shares the vision behind <em>BRAID, </em>a tool that brings teams closer through light-hearted, personalized, and purposeful engagement. Whether you're leading a remote team or looking to deepen connection on the jobsite, this conversation will spark ideas about how to intentionally foster belonging at work, without forcing it. Listen to learn how Braid can help build connection and culture within your organization.</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more you can visit <a href="https://www.trybraid.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">trybraid.io</a> and for a discount use code "Coralee" for 15% off your purchase.</p>No00:37:42full<![CDATA[Ep #58: Mindset is EVERYTHING, let's talk about it🧠]]>We are going through some uncertain times. There is a lot of fear circling and I just wanted to have a little conversation about mindset and how focusing on what you can control will help you get through. If you could use a top up on your mindset game, listen in on today's episode for your reminder that you are in control of more than you think.

]]>694aa04c-6f67-4422-bd42-c5171a5eebf1_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 27 Mar 2025 11:00:01 GMTWe are going through some uncertain times. There is a lot of fear circling and I just wanted to have a little conversation about mindset and how focusing on what you can control will help you get through. If you could use a top up on your mindset game, listen in on today's episode for your reminder that you are in control of more than you think.

]]><p>We are going through some uncertain times. There is a lot of fear circling and I just wanted to have a little conversation about mindset and how focusing on what you can control will help you get through. If you could use a top up on your mindset game, listen in on today's episode for your reminder that you are in control of more than you think.</p>No00:16:04full<![CDATA[Ep #57: Building resilience with KRISTA RICHTER🏋️‍♀️]]>This is a story like no other. Let me introduce you to Krista Richter, founder of Kreative Home Solutions out of New Jersey. Krista's story demonstrates the depth of her resilience and her drive to succeed through a period of unrelenting challenges. Listen to this episode to get the very raw and real story of how Kreative Home Solutions came to be. It is not to be missed.

]]>ff02905e-0713-4f34-8531-f00c517940e4_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:09 GMTThis is a story like no other. Let me introduce you to Krista Richter, founder of Kreative Home Solutions out of New Jersey. Krista's story demonstrates the depth of her resilience and her drive to succeed through a period of unrelenting challenges. Listen to this episode to get the very raw and real story of how Kreative Home Solutions came to be. It is not to be missed.

]]><p>This is a story like no other. Let me introduce you to Krista Richter, founder of Kreative Home Solutions out of New Jersey. Krista's story demonstrates the depth of her resilience and her drive to succeed through a period of unrelenting challenges. Listen to this episode to get the very raw and real story of how Kreative Home Solutions came to be. It is not to be missed.</p>No00:37:41full<![CDATA[Ep #56: EMPOWERING your people in 2025🏗️]]>I have been asked a lot lately about tips for helping to empower your people to take ownership of their responsibilities. As there's a lot to share on the topic, I thought I would make it into a podcast episode. So if you are looking to empower your people in 2025, to have them take ownership of their position so you don;t constantly become the bottleneck of your company, take a listen to this episode to get tips on building a culture of empowerment and how to empower your people individually.

]]>f4930b59-05f9-4d3d-b6a2-a7e1c4a24e5e_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:33 GMTI have been asked a lot lately about tips for helping to empower your people to take ownership of their responsibilities. As there's a lot to share on the topic, I thought I would make it into a podcast episode. So if you are looking to empower your people in 2025, to have them take ownership of their position so you don;t constantly become the bottleneck of your company, take a listen to this episode to get tips on building a culture of empowerment and how to empower your people individually.

]]><p>I have been asked a lot lately about tips for helping to empower your people to take ownership of their responsibilities. As there's a lot to share on the topic, I thought I would make it into a podcast episode. So if you are looking to empower your people in 2025, to have them take ownership of their position so you don;t constantly become the bottleneck of your company, take a listen to this episode to get tips on building a culture of empowerment and how to empower your people individually.</p>No00:29:05full<![CDATA[Ep #55: Celebrating women in trades with CARLY STEIMEN🥳]]>Wow! Let me introduce you to electrician, business owner, gala organizer and all-round ideas lady, Carly Steiman. In this episode we are talking about Carly's journey from her electrical apprenticeship all the way through to some amazing projects she is taking on to support and promote women in trades. Carly talks about her Workbee project that is an AirBnB style platform for home services and a gala she is organizing to celebrate the power of women in trades. Come on in and listen to this episode where you can't help but feel Carly's passion for her work.

]]>01a9709d-9b5f-47d5-bdeb-e2ec072299a2_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:45 GMTWow! Let me introduce you to electrician, business owner, gala organizer and all-round ideas lady, Carly Steiman. In this episode we are talking about Carly's journey from her electrical apprenticeship all the way through to some amazing projects she is taking on to support and promote women in trades. Carly talks about her Workbee project that is an AirBnB style platform for home services and a gala she is organizing to celebrate the power of women in trades. Come on in and listen to this episode where you can't help but feel Carly's passion for her work.

]]><p>Wow! Let me introduce you to electrician, business owner, gala organizer and all-round ideas lady, Carly Steiman. In this episode we are talking about Carly's journey from her electrical apprenticeship all the way through to some amazing projects she is taking on to support and promote women in trades. Carly talks about her Workbee project that is an AirBnB style platform for home services and a gala she is organizing to celebrate the power of women in trades. Come on in and listen to this episode where you can't help but feel Carly's passion for her work.</p>Yes00:39:41full<![CDATA[Ep #54: Year end thoughts from the FOREST🌲]]>Haven't been on my paddleboard in a while, however this week when I was hiking through the forest, I was inspired to pause and record some of my year-end thoughts. Take a listen to give yourself some things to consider as we enter into 2025.

]]>a87ed957-8c4b-4755-b8b2-6a275152d9e0_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTHaven't been on my paddleboard in a while, however this week when I was hiking through the forest, I was inspired to pause and record some of my year-end thoughts. Take a listen to give yourself some things to consider as we enter into 2025.

]]><p>Haven't been on my paddleboard in a while, however this week when I was hiking through the forest, I was inspired to pause and record some of my year-end thoughts. Take a listen to give yourself some things to consider as we enter into 2025.</p>No00:06:52full<![CDATA[Ep #53: Talking abundance with PATRICIA BONILLA🤑]]>Meet Patricia Bonilla, founder of Lunacon Construction and host of Thriving in Construction Podcast. With over 30 years in the construction industry, Patricia has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about building a successful business in this industry. Listen to today's episode and learn what it really takes to build a successful company, it's not what you think.


You can connect with Patricia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/patriciabonillamentor/

and LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bonilla-a3316b14/

]]>04efdf20-7ffc-48f1-adca-9bc85ce44019_Hdj74tcuDAThu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:02 GMTMeet Patricia Bonilla, founder of Lunacon Construction and host of Thriving in Construction Podcast. With over 30 years in the construction industry, Patricia has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about building a successful business in this industry. Listen to today's episode and learn what it really takes to build a successful company, it's not what you think.


You can connect with Patricia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/patriciabonillamentor/

and LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bonilla-a3316b14/

]]><p>Meet Patricia Bonilla, founder of Lunacon Construction and host of Thriving in Construction Podcast. With over 30 years in the construction industry, Patricia has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about building a successful business in this industry. Listen to today's episode and learn what it really takes to build a successful company, it's not what you think.</p><p><br></p><p>You can connect with Patricia on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patriciabonillamentor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/patriciabonillamentor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">patricia</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/patriciabonillamentor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bonillamentor/</a></p><p>and LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bonilla-a3316b14/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bonilla-a3316b14/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">patricia</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-bonilla-a3316b14/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">-bonilla-a3316b14/</a></p>No00:54:57full<![CDATA[Ep #52: Giving back with LESA LACEY🎁]]>Our industry is full of people contributing and giving back in many ways. However, I don't know of another person that gives back and contributes as much as Lesa Lacey of the award winning, custom home builder, Lacey Construction. Whether it's sitting on a board, filling a need for boots by creating the Boot Bank, supporting people in the justice system for a successful re-entry to society or many other endeavours, one thing for sure is that Lesa's contribution is high. Listen in on this conversation where we talk about the various roles Lesa fills, the challenges she has faced as one of few women at the table, how she does it and why she is so driven to give back.

]]>a1a3d446-7aac-495e-aa3b-a84aca26e2a1_Hdj74tcuDATue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:44 GMTOur industry is full of people contributing and giving back in many ways. However, I don't know of another person that gives back and contributes as much as Lesa Lacey of the award winning, custom home builder, Lacey Construction. Whether it's sitting on a board, filling a need for boots by creating the Boot Bank, supporting people in the justice system for a successful re-entry to society or many other endeavours, one thing for sure is that Lesa's contribution is high. Listen in on this conversation where we talk about the various roles Lesa fills, the challenges she has faced as one of few women at the table, how she does it and why she is so driven to give back.

]]><p>Our industry is full of people contributing and giving back in many ways. However, I don't know of another person that gives back and contributes as much as Lesa Lacey of the award winning, custom home builder, Lacey Construction. Whether it's sitting on a board, filling a need for boots by creating the Boot Bank, supporting people in the justice system for a successful re-entry to society or many other endeavours, one thing for sure is that Lesa's contribution is high. Listen in on this conversation where we talk about the various roles Lesa fills, the challenges she has faced as one of few women at the table, how she does it and why she is so driven to give back.</p>Yes00:39:02full<![CDATA[Ep #51: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD #7🙏]]>My gratitude runs deep and in today's instalment of thoughts from my paddleboard I talk about gratitude, contentment and the pursuit of more.

]]>8db44688-6a96-4693-bd24-3c8ce887d2da_Hdj74tcuDATue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:23 GMTMy gratitude runs deep and in today's instalment of thoughts from my paddleboard I talk about gratitude, contentment and the pursuit of more.

]]><p>My gratitude runs deep and in today's instalment of thoughts from my paddleboard I talk about gratitude, contentment and the pursuit of more.</p>No00:07:19full<![CDATA[Ep #50: Doing it right with SARA SEARLE👊]]>I had the privilege of attending th Future of Work hosted by Pitt Meadows Plumbing (PMP) and what I saw there was so encouraging. So much so that I reached out to the mastermind of the operation, Sara Searle. Listen in on today's episode where we talk about how PMP manages to find, hire and retain top talent in an industry where all we hear is how hard it is to find good people, that want to work. If you have aspirations to grow a company, PMP is a great model to follow. Listen to learn more.


You can reach out to PMP through their website at pittmeadows.net or follow them on their social media accounts on LinkedIn and Instagram.

]]>e043ebc8-4e89-478a-b66c-d50a3f3d876d_Hdj74tcuDATue, 15 Oct 2024 14:00:23 GMTI had the privilege of attending th Future of Work hosted by Pitt Meadows Plumbing (PMP) and what I saw there was so encouraging. So much so that I reached out to the mastermind of the operation, Sara Searle. Listen in on today's episode where we talk about how PMP manages to find, hire and retain top talent in an industry where all we hear is how hard it is to find good people, that want to work. If you have aspirations to grow a company, PMP is a great model to follow. Listen to learn more.


You can reach out to PMP through their website at pittmeadows.net or follow them on their social media accounts on LinkedIn and Instagram.

]]><p>I had the privilege of attending th Future of Work hosted by Pitt Meadows Plumbing (PMP) and what I saw there was so encouraging. So much so that I reached out to the mastermind of the operation, Sara Searle. Listen in on today's episode where we talk about how PMP manages to find, hire and retain top talent in an industry where all we hear is how hard it is to find good people, that want to work. If you have aspirations to grow a company, PMP is a great model to follow. Listen to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>You can reach out to PMP through their website at <a href="https://pittmeadows.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pittmeadows.net</a> or follow them on their social media accounts on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pitt-meadows-plumbing/posts/?feedView=all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pittmeadowsplumbing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>No00:40:42full<![CDATA[Ep #49: Thoughts from my PADDLEBAORD #6🧘‍♀️]]>When the chaos in life takes over, what do you do to not lose your mind? I know for a lot of years I did nothing, just pushed harder and took on more and expanded my capacity for stress. Not a path I recommend. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddlebaord on self-care and how you can incorporate it into your days.

]]>227a6412-5b55-4db6-9741-3a5359bb403f_Hdj74tcuDATue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:16 GMTWhen the chaos in life takes over, what do you do to not lose your mind? I know for a lot of years I did nothing, just pushed harder and took on more and expanded my capacity for stress. Not a path I recommend. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddlebaord on self-care and how you can incorporate it into your days.

]]><p>When the chaos in life takes over, what do you do to not lose your mind? I know for a lot of years I did nothing, just pushed harder and took on more and expanded my capacity for stress. Not a path I recommend. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddlebaord on self-care and how you can incorporate it into your days.</p>No00:11:30full<![CDATA[Ep #48: Managing stress & solving problems with PRIYA ANDERSON💡]]>I loved this conversation with Priya Anderson where we discussed her approach to managing stress and focusing on solutions. Priya has been in the electrical trade for 10 years and a business owner for five. Listen in on this great conversation where Priya shares how she manages her stress, her thoughts on being a business owner and mom and the lessons learned along the way.

]]>76d8a8df-055b-47c6-85a4-622593cfaafe_Hdj74tcuDATue, 24 Sep 2024 11:00:12 GMTI loved this conversation with Priya Anderson where we discussed her approach to managing stress and focusing on solutions. Priya has been in the electrical trade for 10 years and a business owner for five. Listen in on this great conversation where Priya shares how she manages her stress, her thoughts on being a business owner and mom and the lessons learned along the way.

]]><p>I loved this conversation with Priya Anderson where we discussed her approach to managing stress and focusing on solutions. Priya has been in the electrical trade for 10 years and a business owner for five. Listen in on this great conversation where Priya shares how she manages her stress, her thoughts on being a business owner and mom and the lessons learned along the way.</p>No00:30:08full<![CDATA[Ep #47: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD #5💭]]>I've been thinking about needs vs wants and giving yourself the permission to be ok with what you want. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddleboard on the consideration of what you want and why.

]]>ee907da8-6f91-494f-9429-c49011c06010_Hdj74tcuDATue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:37 GMTI've been thinking about needs vs wants and giving yourself the permission to be ok with what you want. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddleboard on the consideration of what you want and why.

]]><p>I've been thinking about needs vs wants and giving yourself the permission to be ok with what you want. Listen to today's thoughts from my paddleboard on the consideration of what you want and why.</p>No00:08:51full<![CDATA[Ep #46: Mentoring in Construction with LIZ DAVIES👷‍♀️]]>With more than 20 years in the construction industry, Liz Davies has seen a lot and now she's sharing that with others. Listen in on this conversation as we speak with Liz about her journey as a general contractor and how offering her expertise to others in the form of mentorship was something that found her. In this episode we talk about the projects, the people, the platform and the proteges.

]]>d196ad9f-1e50-4ccf-9117-4507b373fe02_Hdj74tcuDATue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:13 GMTWith more than 20 years in the construction industry, Liz Davies has seen a lot and now she's sharing that with others. Listen in on this conversation as we speak with Liz about her journey as a general contractor and how offering her expertise to others in the form of mentorship was something that found her. In this episode we talk about the projects, the people, the platform and the proteges.

]]><p>With more than 20 years in the construction industry, Liz Davies has seen a lot and now she's sharing that with others. Listen in on this conversation as we speak with Liz about her journey as a general contractor and how offering her expertise to others in the form of mentorship was something that found her. In this episode we talk about the projects, the people, the platform and the proteges.</p>No00:37:33full<![CDATA[Ep #45: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD #4🔮]]>Have you ever thought about your future self and how she may be different (or the same) as who you are being today? Have you considered who you need to be to reach the goals you set for yourself? Well that's what I'm talking about in this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard. Take a listen and learn the most important piece of reaching your goals and how that is connected to what you do today.

]]>77bb9f15-4199-4692-b1e9-3ce499404e18_Hdj74tcuDATue, 06 Aug 2024 11:00:49 GMTHave you ever thought about your future self and how she may be different (or the same) as who you are being today? Have you considered who you need to be to reach the goals you set for yourself? Well that's what I'm talking about in this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard. Take a listen and learn the most important piece of reaching your goals and how that is connected to what you do today.

]]><p>Have you ever thought about your future self and how she may be different (or the same) as who you are being today? Have you considered who you need to be to reach the goals you set for yourself? Well that's what I'm talking about in this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard. Take a listen and learn the most important piece of reaching your goals and how that is connected to what you do today.</p>No00:13:33full<![CDATA[Ep #44: Construction Bookkeeping with ELIZAVETA TAYLOR 🧾]]>If you have questions on good bookkeeping practices for your construction business, Elizaveta has the answers! Listen to this episode to learn three things you can do to improve your cashflow, the importance of job codes, the number one mistake business owners make with their bookkeeping, and so much more. Elizaveta is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and in this episode we are talking bookkeeping.

]]>2c681439-23cf-4316-b3cb-cc56af6d5295_Hdj74tcuDATue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:27 GMTIf you have questions on good bookkeeping practices for your construction business, Elizaveta has the answers! Listen to this episode to learn three things you can do to improve your cashflow, the importance of job codes, the number one mistake business owners make with their bookkeeping, and so much more. Elizaveta is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and in this episode we are talking bookkeeping.

]]><p>If you have questions on good bookkeeping practices for your construction business, Elizaveta has the answers! Listen to this episode to learn three things you can do to improve your cashflow, the importance of job codes, the number one mistake business owners make with their bookkeeping, and so much more. Elizaveta is a wealth of knowledge on the topic and in this episode we are talking bookkeeping.</p>No00:28:53full<![CDATA[Ep #43: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD #3😎]]>The peace I find being by myself in the middle of a lake gives me the chance to reflect on what's been on my mind or some of the challenges my clients are facing. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about ways of building or maintaining confidence when we're working to build a business.

]]>7535a30c-118d-4b87-bffc-a1664f0533df_Hdj74tcuDATue, 23 Jul 2024 13:19:23 GMTThe peace I find being by myself in the middle of a lake gives me the chance to reflect on what's been on my mind or some of the challenges my clients are facing. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about ways of building or maintaining confidence when we're working to build a business.

]]><p><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">The peace I find being by myself in the middle of a lake gives me the chance to reflect on what's been on my mind or some of the challenges my clients are facing. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about ways of building or maintaining confidence when we're working to build a business.</span></p>No00:13:20full<![CDATA[Ep #42: Talking ADU's with STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ🏠]]>Stephanie Gutierrez is synonymous with ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) and today she is sharing tips and tricks and options and recommendations of things to think about when you are considering an ADU. Stephanie is a wealth of information on the topic and whether you have questions on purchasing, financing, building or selling - Stephanie is your go-to person. Listen in on today's episode to learn all things ADU. You can connect with Stephanie through this link to her website.

]]>ebe2580a-a399-4553-a584-0f8ade3f4d11_Hdj74tcuDATue, 09 Jul 2024 11:00:13 GMTStephanie Gutierrez is synonymous with ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) and today she is sharing tips and tricks and options and recommendations of things to think about when you are considering an ADU. Stephanie is a wealth of information on the topic and whether you have questions on purchasing, financing, building or selling - Stephanie is your go-to person. Listen in on today's episode to learn all things ADU. You can connect with Stephanie through this link to her website.

]]><p>Stephanie Gutierrez is synonymous with ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) and today she is sharing tips and tricks and options and recommendations of things to think about when you are considering an ADU. Stephanie is a wealth of information on the topic and whether you have questions on purchasing, financing, building or selling - Stephanie is your go-to person. Listen in on today's episode to learn all things ADU. You can connect with Stephanie through this <a href="https://stephadu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to her website.</p>No01:01:36full<![CDATA[Ep #41: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD #2]]>There's nothing quite like being by yourself in the middle of a lake to get your thoughts turning. I've started recording the ones that may be useful to share with others. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about limitless possibilities and stretching what you believe is possible for you.

]]>9cc0e618-a1bd-44c7-b85d-c9273e46496d_Hdj74tcuDATue, 02 Jul 2024 11:00:17 GMTThere's nothing quite like being by yourself in the middle of a lake to get your thoughts turning. I've started recording the ones that may be useful to share with others. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about limitless possibilities and stretching what you believe is possible for you.

]]><p>There's nothing quite like being by yourself in the middle of a lake to get your thoughts turning. I've started recording the ones that may be useful to share with others. Listen in to this installment of Thoughts from my Paddleboard where I talk about limitless possibilities and stretching what you believe is possible for you.</p>No00:11:50full<![CDATA[Ep #40: Women rising in construction with ANDREA JANZEN👷🏼‍♀️]]>Meet Andrea Janzen of Ambition Theory! A certified Executive Coach, speaker, trainer and advocate for women leaders in the construction industry. Listen to today's episode and learn the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and how understanding the difference will help to elevate more women in the construction industry. We also talk about the subtle yet powerful difference between how men and women perceive words, and using the right ones for the outcome you desire. Andrea shares great insight from the research she has done and how we can help more women become the leaders we need in the construction industry.

]]>22fa6fb1-c01f-4d01-9156-9a2b94ecb1e0_Hdj74tcuDATue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:53 GMTMeet Andrea Janzen of Ambition Theory! A certified Executive Coach, speaker, trainer and advocate for women leaders in the construction industry. Listen to today's episode and learn the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and how understanding the difference will help to elevate more women in the construction industry. We also talk about the subtle yet powerful difference between how men and women perceive words, and using the right ones for the outcome you desire. Andrea shares great insight from the research she has done and how we can help more women become the leaders we need in the construction industry.

]]><p>Meet Andrea Janzen of Ambition Theory! A certified Executive Coach, speaker, trainer and advocate for women leaders in the construction industry. Listen to today's episode and learn the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and how understanding the difference will help to elevate more women in the construction industry. We also talk about the subtle yet powerful difference between how men and women perceive words, and using the right ones for the outcome you desire. Andrea shares great insight from the research she has done and how we can help more women become the leaders we need in the construction industry.</p>No00:44:19full<![CDATA[Ep #39: Thoughts from my PADDLEBOARD💭]]>With deep gratitude for perfect conditions, I took the opportunity to record some of my thoughts while I was out paddle boarding last weekend. Take a listen to hear the things I was considering while completely alone, in the middle of a lake.

]]>7001526e-b361-4e88-bb1b-e6fcf41010ff_Hdj74tcuDAWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:19:14 GMTWith deep gratitude for perfect conditions, I took the opportunity to record some of my thoughts while I was out paddle boarding last weekend. Take a listen to hear the things I was considering while completely alone, in the middle of a lake.

]]><p>With deep gratitude for perfect conditions, I took the opportunity to record some of my thoughts while I was out paddle boarding last weekend. Take a listen to hear the things I was considering while completely alone, in the middle of a lake.</p>No00:09:52full<![CDATA[Ep #38: Building on business with BLIMA EHRENTREU📈]]>Blima Ehrentreu is founder & CEO of The Designers Group and has accomplished an incredible amount in her career as an interior designer. Listen to today's episode to hear how Blima built her businesses through seeing an opportunity and jumping in. Blima makes the work seem easy through her great positive attitude and seeing challenges as opportunities. This episode is inspiring and demonstrates that it really is possible to find your (right) people and grow the business you want.


Get in touch with Blima through her website here or on LinkedIn.

]]>f4908ab3-5b37-49e0-897c-dcabed1bf042_Hdj74tcuDATue, 28 May 2024 11:00:56 GMTBlima Ehrentreu is founder & CEO of The Designers Group and has accomplished an incredible amount in her career as an interior designer. Listen to today's episode to hear how Blima built her businesses through seeing an opportunity and jumping in. Blima makes the work seem easy through her great positive attitude and seeing challenges as opportunities. This episode is inspiring and demonstrates that it really is possible to find your (right) people and grow the business you want.


Get in touch with Blima through her website here or on LinkedIn.

]]><p>Blima Ehrentreu is founder &amp; CEO of The Designers Group and has accomplished an incredible amount in her career as an interior designer. Listen to today's episode to hear how Blima built her businesses through seeing an opportunity and jumping in. Blima makes the work seem easy through her great positive attitude and seeing challenges as opportunities. This episode is inspiring and demonstrates that it really is possible to find your (right) people and grow the business you want.</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with Blima through her website <a href="https://www.thedesignersgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blimaehrentreu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p>No00:38:18full<![CDATA[Ep #37: From academia to gym remodeller with KALI SUDBROOK💪]]>This episode is not to be missed! Kali shares her journey from leaving a 15 year career in academia to becoming a remodeller for gyms and all the lessons along the way. This is a great conversation about the journey to finding your passion and how unpredictable and surprising the lessons can be. You can find Kali on IG at Kalithecontractor or connect with her through her website at Beachside Interiors.

]]>f0d7a5ff-9f8a-48b9-885c-250110d5a2b6_Hdj74tcuDATue, 14 May 2024 11:00:54 GMTThis episode is not to be missed! Kali shares her journey from leaving a 15 year career in academia to becoming a remodeller for gyms and all the lessons along the way. This is a great conversation about the journey to finding your passion and how unpredictable and surprising the lessons can be. You can find Kali on IG at Kalithecontractor or connect with her through her website at Beachside Interiors.

]]><p>This episode is not to be missed! Kali shares her journey from leaving a 15 year career in academia to becoming a remodeller for gyms and all the lessons along the way. This is a great conversation about the journey to finding your passion and how unpredictable and surprising the lessons can be. You can find Kali on IG at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalithecontractor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kalithecontractor</a> or connect with her through her website at <a href="https://beachsideinteriorsremodeling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beachside Interiors</a>.</p>Yes00:45:07full<![CDATA[Ep #36: Design & build with ELIZABETH VERGARA🏡]]>Liz Vergara helps homeowners design and renovate their upscale homes as a Design Build Specialist. Liz has been in the construction industry for over 14 years. She is sharing with us her experience in starting a design-build company to fill the gap she saw between the design stage and handing the project off to a builder where she often saw things fall through the cracks and turn into costly delays and overruns. Listen in on how she got started with her business and how she managed to get mentioned in magazines like Architectural Digest and Forbes as well as featured on TV. You can learn more about her through her website here.

]]>f641f8cf-45ba-4b98-9abd-0313ae79300c_Hdj74tcuDATue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:32 GMTLiz Vergara helps homeowners design and renovate their upscale homes as a Design Build Specialist. Liz has been in the construction industry for over 14 years. She is sharing with us her experience in starting a design-build company to fill the gap she saw between the design stage and handing the project off to a builder where she often saw things fall through the cracks and turn into costly delays and overruns. Listen in on how she got started with her business and how she managed to get mentioned in magazines like Architectural Digest and Forbes as well as featured on TV. You can learn more about her through her website here.

]]><p><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 48);">Liz Vergara helps homeowners design and renovate their upscale homes as a Design Build Specialist.&nbsp;Liz has been in the construction industry for over 14 years. She is sharing with us her experience in starting a design-build company to fill the gap she saw between the design stage and handing the project off to a builder where she often saw things fall through the cracks and turn into costly delays and overruns. Listen in on how she got started with her business and how she managed to get mentioned in magazines like Architectural Digest and Forbes as well as featured on TV. You can learn more about her through her website </span><a href="https://www.vergarahomes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(49, 49, 48);">here</a>.</p>No00:35:40full<![CDATA[Ep #35: Doing business and life with your partner with JENNA SHOLINDER🚽]]>Meet Jenna Sholinder of North Fraser Plumbing & Heating. Today we talk about working with your life partner and what it means to be a woman in construction. Jenna has some great insights into the challenges and triumphs that go along with owning a plumbing business.

]]>61548f5c-e04e-4fa9-a25f-9b66e98f5654_Hdj74tcuDATue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:48 GMTMeet Jenna Sholinder of North Fraser Plumbing & Heating. Today we talk about working with your life partner and what it means to be a woman in construction. Jenna has some great insights into the challenges and triumphs that go along with owning a plumbing business.

]]><p>Meet Jenna Sholinder of North Fraser Plumbing &amp; Heating. Today we talk about working with your life partner and what it means to be a woman in construction. Jenna has some great insights into the challenges and triumphs that go along with owning a plumbing business.</p>No00:31:37full<![CDATA[Ep #34: Celebrating Women in Construction Week with SHERYL ALBERICO & CELESTE ANTHONY-JOHNSON👷]]>Join us for this conversation on Women in Construction week coming up Mar 3-9, 2024. Sheryl & Celeste are with me representing the largest chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) located in Atlanta, GA. We are discussing the local events as well as national events that are going on.


Use this link to learn more about the events happening at a NAWIC chapter near you.


If you are in Atlanta, here is the link where you can learn more about your local events.


]]>ebbd90cf-f36a-4e4d-84af-f408c19b521d_Hdj74tcuDATue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:08 GMTJoin us for this conversation on Women in Construction week coming up Mar 3-9, 2024. Sheryl & Celeste are with me representing the largest chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) located in Atlanta, GA. We are discussing the local events as well as national events that are going on.


Use this link to learn more about the events happening at a NAWIC chapter near you.


If you are in Atlanta, here is the link where you can learn more about your local events.


]]><p>Join us for this conversation on Women in Construction week coming up Mar 3-9, 2024. Sheryl &amp; Celeste are with me representing the largest chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) located in Atlanta, GA. We are discussing the local events as well as national events that are going on.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Use this <a href="https://wicweek.org/#wic-week-events">link</a> to learn more about the events happening at a NAWIC chapter near you.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you are in Atlanta, here is the <a href="https://nawicatlanta.org/nawicatlanta-events/#!event-list">link</a> where you can learn more about your local events.</p> <p><br></p>No00:50:44full<![CDATA[Ep #33: Sharing the abundance with MIMI FEI🏗️]]>Mimi Fei of Honeybee Development Group is a powerhouse in the residential construction and development world! Along with her partner, they decide what they want to do and then figure it out.


Starting in the construction industry out of necessity, by building her own house and then doing it for friends. A very unconventional path into construction and an interesting story to success.


Take a listen to the latest episode to learn how Mimi has raised money by building her own Mutual Fund Trust and how she can help you do the same. If you’re interested in getting into development or investing in real estate, this episode is for you!


You can connect with Mimi and learn more at Honeybee Development Group.

]]>575ca615-3738-435e-93ec-89f0066b114b_Hdj74tcuDATue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:24 GMTMimi Fei of Honeybee Development Group is a powerhouse in the residential construction and development world! Along with her partner, they decide what they want to do and then figure it out.


Starting in the construction industry out of necessity, by building her own house and then doing it for friends. A very unconventional path into construction and an interesting story to success.


Take a listen to the latest episode to learn how Mimi has raised money by building her own Mutual Fund Trust and how she can help you do the same. If you’re interested in getting into development or investing in real estate, this episode is for you!


You can connect with Mimi and learn more at Honeybee Development Group.

]]><p>Mimi Fei of Honeybee Development Group is a powerhouse in the residential construction and development world! Along with her partner, they decide what they want to do and then figure it out.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Starting in the construction industry out of necessity, by building her own house and then doing it for friends. A very unconventional path into construction and an interesting story to success.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Take a listen to the latest episode to learn how Mimi has raised money by building her own Mutual Fund Trust and how she can help you do the same. If you’re interested in getting into development or investing in real estate, this episode is for you!</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can connect with Mimi and learn more at <a href="https://honeybeedevelopment.com/">Honeybee Development Group</a>.</p>No00:39:04full<![CDATA[Ep #32: Your answer to BUSINESS GROWTH with little resources!💥]]>Today I went off the cuff and wanted to share where my focus is going this year. I want to help support women be successful as business owners in the construction industry, that's nothing new. What is new is where I am focusing my efforts to make a bigger impact. Listen to today's short episode if you want to help grow a movement of women leaders and business owners in the industry.

]]>b9ddeec7-1d17-4c35-b5d6-609bef87e2e4_Hdj74tcuDATue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:35 GMTToday I went off the cuff and wanted to share where my focus is going this year. I want to help support women be successful as business owners in the construction industry, that's nothing new. What is new is where I am focusing my efforts to make a bigger impact. Listen to today's short episode if you want to help grow a movement of women leaders and business owners in the industry.

]]><p>Today I went off the cuff and wanted to share where my focus is going this year. I want to help support women be successful as business owners in the construction industry, that's nothing new. What is new is where I am focusing my efforts to make a bigger impact. Listen to today's short episode if you want to help grow a movement of women leaders and business owners in the industry.</p>No00:09:05full<![CDATA[Ep #31: An unconventional journey with JENNY BREUKELMAN 🔧]]>Jenny's path to being a tradeswoman has been anything but predictable and is so very diverse. Jenny came to the trades later in life, a strong demonstration that you can do anything at any age, don't let your own mind limit your possibilities, Jenny didn't! Take a listen to this episode to hear where Jenny started, and how she grew her little business 5X in a year and a half!

]]>3e20636e-33f1-49d1-aadf-b7dd6b614935_Hdj74tcuDATue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:59 GMTJenny's path to being a tradeswoman has been anything but predictable and is so very diverse. Jenny came to the trades later in life, a strong demonstration that you can do anything at any age, don't let your own mind limit your possibilities, Jenny didn't! Take a listen to this episode to hear where Jenny started, and how she grew her little business 5X in a year and a half!

]]><p>Jenny's path to being a tradeswoman has been anything but predictable and is so very diverse. Jenny came to the trades later in life, a strong demonstration that you can do anything at any age, don't let your own mind limit your possibilities, Jenny didn't! Take a listen to this episode to hear where Jenny started, and how she grew her little business 5X in a year and a half!</p>No00:30:32full<![CDATA[Ep #30: I CHALLENGE you! 💪]]>To anyone looking to start a business in the trades or construction industry or to the ones who have started and are struggling to get to the next level, take a listen to this episode where I share about a challenge I have coming up to either make your first or next $100K in your construction business. Register today through this link!

]]>e3989c78-6b45-41be-a0c9-e92fb90bcb3b_Hdj74tcuDATue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:17 GMTTo anyone looking to start a business in the trades or construction industry or to the ones who have started and are struggling to get to the next level, take a listen to this episode where I share about a challenge I have coming up to either make your first or next $100K in your construction business. Register today through this link!

]]><p>To anyone looking to start a business in the trades or construction industry or to the ones who have started and are struggling to get to the next level, take a listen to this episode where I share about a challenge I have coming up to either make your first or next $100K in your construction business. Register today through this <a href="https://www.thrivehq.ca/100k-challenge">link</a>!</p>No00:09:42full<![CDATA[Ep #29: Affordable Legal Protection with BILLIE SINCLAIR⚖️]]>I hear, all too often, people looking for a lawyer to help navigate various areas of their construction business that feel legal advice is too expensive for their small business. When you just need a contract reviewed or have a quick question on a particular legal matter to protect yourself in a transaction, it can feel unattainable and oftentimes that legal advice is sacrificed for a hope and a prayer that all will be ok. Listen to this episode with Billie Sinclair to hear about an affordable option to protect yourself with legal matters.

]]>c78ae875-0b3a-4049-98a8-f6958afb57c0_Hdj74tcuDATue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:35 GMTI hear, all too often, people looking for a lawyer to help navigate various areas of their construction business that feel legal advice is too expensive for their small business. When you just need a contract reviewed or have a quick question on a particular legal matter to protect yourself in a transaction, it can feel unattainable and oftentimes that legal advice is sacrificed for a hope and a prayer that all will be ok. Listen to this episode with Billie Sinclair to hear about an affordable option to protect yourself with legal matters.

]]><p>I hear, all too often, people looking for a lawyer to help navigate various areas of their construction business that feel legal advice is too expensive for their small business. When you just need a contract reviewed or have a quick question on a particular legal matter to protect yourself in a transaction, it can feel unattainable and oftentimes that legal advice is sacrificed for a hope and a prayer that all will be ok. Listen to this episode with Billie Sinclair to hear about an affordable option to protect yourself with legal matters.</p>No00:36:58full<![CDATA[Ep #28: Reflecting on 50 PART 2🦉]]>I hit the big 5-0 last month and found myself reflecting on the life and experiences that brough me to where I am today. I realized that the saying is true, with age comes wisdom - there's so much I wish I knew or understood erlier. In this episode I reflect on the lessons I learned in business that have made the biggest impact. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your business and make life a whole lot easier for you.

]]>af414f7b-27e7-4019-82f4-cbdf6acdf52a_Hdj74tcuDATue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:50 GMTI hit the big 5-0 last month and found myself reflecting on the life and experiences that brough me to where I am today. I realized that the saying is true, with age comes wisdom - there's so much I wish I knew or understood erlier. In this episode I reflect on the lessons I learned in business that have made the biggest impact. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your business and make life a whole lot easier for you.

]]><p>I hit the big 5-0 last month and found myself reflecting on the life and experiences that brough me to where I am today. I realized that the saying is true, with age comes wisdom - there's so much I wish I knew or understood erlier. In this episode I reflect on the lessons I learned in business that have made the biggest impact. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your business and make life a whole lot easier for you.</p>No00:33:44full<![CDATA[Ep #27: Help is here with ANDRAYA SAMBORSKI! 🆘]]>If you are wondering what it looks like to have a virtual assistant help with the backend of your construction business, your answer is here! Take a listen to this conversation with Andraya Samborski remote construction admin and project co-ordinator among many other hats she can wear to help you become the CEO of your business and your life!


If you would like to get in touch with Andraya you can reach her @ascentvirtualsolutions on Instagram.


To take advantage of the one-day Tackle Your To-Do List offer Andraya has available check out this link.

]]>a9143609-352f-4aed-82da-5fc77e91fda6_Hdj74tcuDATue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:55 GMTIf you are wondering what it looks like to have a virtual assistant help with the backend of your construction business, your answer is here! Take a listen to this conversation with Andraya Samborski remote construction admin and project co-ordinator among many other hats she can wear to help you become the CEO of your business and your life!


If you would like to get in touch with Andraya you can reach her @ascentvirtualsolutions on Instagram.


To take advantage of the one-day Tackle Your To-Do List offer Andraya has available check out this link.

]]><p>If you are wondering what it looks like to have a virtual assistant help with the backend of your construction business, your answer is here! Take a listen to this conversation with Andraya Samborski remote construction admin and project co-ordinator among many other hats she can wear to help you become the CEO of your business and your life!</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you would like to get in touch with Andraya you can reach her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ascentvirtualsolutions/">@ascentvirtualsolutions</a> on Instagram.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To take advantage of the one-day Tackle Your To-Do List offer Andraya has available check out this <a href="http://subscribepage.io/KV9NKv">link</a>.</p>No00:39:26full<![CDATA[Ep #26: Reflecting on 50 PART 1🦉]]>I hit a milestone last week and decided that if I'm on a mission to make the lives of others easier by sharing the lessons I've learned, then this would qualify. In this episode I reflect on the lessons in my life that have made the biggest impact, some of which (a lot of which) I wish I learned earlier. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your life sooner than I did mine.

]]>0789ce6e-063f-43d5-a4e6-5db44be26649_Hdj74tcuDATue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTI hit a milestone last week and decided that if I'm on a mission to make the lives of others easier by sharing the lessons I've learned, then this would qualify. In this episode I reflect on the lessons in my life that have made the biggest impact, some of which (a lot of which) I wish I learned earlier. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your life sooner than I did mine.

]]><p>I hit a milestone last week and decided that if I'm on a mission to make the lives of others easier by sharing the lessons I've learned, then this would qualify. In this episode I reflect on the lessons in my life that have made the biggest impact, some of which (a lot of which) I wish I learned earlier. I'm hoping by sharing with you, you can incorporate them into your life sooner than I did mine.</p>No00:40:36full<![CDATA[Ep #25: Supporting women in trades with ALLY JENCSON!🎙️]]>Ally has been around this industry a long time! She has done many things from owning a business, to working in the field and supporting and developing other women in trades. Listen in on the conversation to learn more about Ally's latest venture with Girder Skirts, the podcast and mastermind group for women in trades.

]]>88036b10-84b6-407e-8776-c2ffdca9a2fb_Hdj74tcuDATue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:03 GMTAlly has been around this industry a long time! She has done many things from owning a business, to working in the field and supporting and developing other women in trades. Listen in on the conversation to learn more about Ally's latest venture with Girder Skirts, the podcast and mastermind group for women in trades.

]]><p>Ally has been around this industry a long time! She has done many things from owning a business, to working in the field and supporting and developing other women in trades. Listen in on the conversation to learn more about Ally's latest venture with Girder Skirts, the podcast and mastermind group for women in trades.</p>No00:31:14full<![CDATA[Ep #24: It's Annual PLANNING Time!🚀]]>Are you tired of flying by the seat of your pants in your business? Are you ready to start running your business with intention, with goals and a plan to reach them? If so, take a listen to this episoide where I talk about an upcoming free challenege I'm hosting to get you ready for 2024 and when you're finished listening you can register for the challenge using this link. I look forward to seing you there!

]]>aa204c8e-c5ac-447f-bf69-b44af6d68762_Hdj74tcuDATue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:27 GMTAre you tired of flying by the seat of your pants in your business? Are you ready to start running your business with intention, with goals and a plan to reach them? If so, take a listen to this episoide where I talk about an upcoming free challenege I'm hosting to get you ready for 2024 and when you're finished listening you can register for the challenge using this link. I look forward to seing you there!

]]><p>Are you tired of flying by the seat of your pants in your business? Are you ready to start running your business with intention, with goals and a plan to reach them? If so, take a listen to this episoide where I talk about an upcoming free challenege I'm hosting to get you ready for 2024 and when you're finished listening you can register for the challenge using this <a href="https://link.clickautomations.com/widget/form/a2NfztcujCuPyPwJLklA">link</a>. I look forward to seing you there!</p>No00:06:29full<![CDATA[Ep #23: Marketing in Construction with NICOLE CROCKER📈]]>Let me introduce you to Nicole Crocker. She has 27 years in the construction industry including helping to build three, multi-seven figure construction businesses. And her superpower is marketing for the industry! Nicole shares so many great tips whether you are just starting out and have a zero buget for marketing, right up to multi-seven figure businesses. Have a listen for your next new marketing idea!


Connect with Nicole on her website at smallbusinessmarketingsolutions.com or give her a call at 760-885-7456.

]]>c8ee49de-fdf4-41f7-9f77-1dffeb36fe95_Hdj74tcuDATue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:23 GMTLet me introduce you to Nicole Crocker. She has 27 years in the construction industry including helping to build three, multi-seven figure construction businesses. And her superpower is marketing for the industry! Nicole shares so many great tips whether you are just starting out and have a zero buget for marketing, right up to multi-seven figure businesses. Have a listen for your next new marketing idea!


Connect with Nicole on her website at smallbusinessmarketingsolutions.com or give her a call at 760-885-7456.

]]><p>Let me introduce you to Nicole Crocker. She has 27 years in the construction industry including helping to build three, multi-seven figure construction businesses. And her superpower is marketing for the industry! Nicole shares so many great tips whether you are just starting out and have a zero buget for marketing, right up to multi-seven figure businesses. Have a listen for your next new marketing idea!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Nicole on her website at <a href="https://sbmsmedia.com/">smallbusinessmarketingsolutions.com</a> or give her a call at 760-885-7456.</p>No00:48:44full<![CDATA[Ep #22: Why are you so DISTRACTED? 🤔]]>Today's is a topic that I think applies to us all as we build our businesses. As we grow we get stuck or become uncertain as to what the priority is or what we should be doing to get us closer to our goal. And in that incertainty we turn to what is comfortable. Take a listen to today's episode to hear how we get distracted, what takes our attention and what you can do to stay on your highest impact tasks.

]]>4f94f0b2-5e13-438f-a5f2-70d4376c81a1_Hdj74tcuDATue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:49 GMTToday's is a topic that I think applies to us all as we build our businesses. As we grow we get stuck or become uncertain as to what the priority is or what we should be doing to get us closer to our goal. And in that incertainty we turn to what is comfortable. Take a listen to today's episode to hear how we get distracted, what takes our attention and what you can do to stay on your highest impact tasks.

]]><p>Today's is a topic that I think applies to us all as we build our businesses. As we grow we get stuck or become uncertain as to what the priority is or what we should be doing to get us closer to our goal. And in that incertainty we turn to what is comfortable. Take a listen to today's episode to hear how we get distracted, what takes our attention and what you can do to stay on your highest impact tasks.</p>No00:27:35full<![CDATA[Ep #21: Building for the success of all with MYRA VILLALOBOS📈]]>Myra builds differently. So often general contractor's feel as though their subs have to lose, if they get to win and Myra disagrees. I love her approach to building where she sees building for the benefit of all and has an established history of success doing it this way. Myra shows us that we can all win in this industry. Have a listen to this episode where she shares her secrets to positive project outcomes for all.

]]>01d921ba-3d38-4bcf-a820-16083ea347bc_Hdj74tcuDATue, 19 Sep 2023 11:00:39 GMTMyra builds differently. So often general contractor's feel as though their subs have to lose, if they get to win and Myra disagrees. I love her approach to building where she sees building for the benefit of all and has an established history of success doing it this way. Myra shows us that we can all win in this industry. Have a listen to this episode where she shares her secrets to positive project outcomes for all.

]]><p>Myra builds differently. So often general contractor's feel as though their subs have to lose, if they get to win and Myra disagrees. I love her approach to building where she sees building for the benefit of all and has an established history of success doing it this way. Myra shows us that we can all win in this industry. Have a listen to this episode where she shares her secrets to positive project outcomes for all.</p>No00:39:53full<![CDATA[Ep #20: WHO do you need to take you to the NEXT LEVEL?🤔]]>I am often asked "What is a fractional COO and what do they do different than a VA or admin?" so I thought I would address it in an episode because the roles are quite different and understanding all the ways that you can get help in your business can help in your research for the right person to take you to the next level in your business. Take a listen to hear some of the help available to you - you do not have to do this alone!

]]>6a0a429f-e046-4b64-b2e6-dd5cffa051b1_Hdj74tcuDATue, 05 Sep 2023 11:00:18 GMTI am often asked "What is a fractional COO and what do they do different than a VA or admin?" so I thought I would address it in an episode because the roles are quite different and understanding all the ways that you can get help in your business can help in your research for the right person to take you to the next level in your business. Take a listen to hear some of the help available to you - you do not have to do this alone!

]]><p>I am often asked "What is a fractional COO and what do they do different than a VA or admin?" so I thought I would address it in an episode because the roles are quite different and understanding all the ways that you can get help in your business can help in your research for the right person to take you to the next level in your business. Take a listen to hear some of the help available to you - you do not have to do this alone!</p>No00:17:19full<![CDATA[Ep 19: Construction Accounting with JOLENE FLEMING📒]]>This is a not-to-be-missed epidosde. This episode is chock-full of useful tips and information to help you understand the most important system of your construction business - your accounting.  So much value shared! Listen in with Construction Accountant Jolene Fleming to get set straight on your books.

]]>d00dbe0c-2c15-49aa-bf2c-e43db17276ae_Hdj74tcuDATue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:17 GMTThis is a not-to-be-missed epidosde. This episode is chock-full of useful tips and information to help you understand the most important system of your construction business - your accounting.  So much value shared! Listen in with Construction Accountant Jolene Fleming to get set straight on your books.

]]><p>This is a not-to-be-missed epidosde. This episode is chock-full of useful tips and information to help you understand the most important system of your construction business - your accounting. &nbsp;So much value shared! Listen in with Construction Accountant Jolene Fleming to get set straight on your books.</p>No00:54:25full<![CDATA[Ep 18: Do you have the RESILIENCE & GRIT needed to be in business?😬]]>Resilience and grit are two necessary traits if you're looking to be an entrepreneur, it's not going to be easy. Do you have what it takes? Listen in to hear how you can build your resilience and grit to be successful in business.

]]>3811039e-2f95-41b5-b653-0590708bd7be_Hdj74tcuDATue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:08 GMTResilience and grit are two necessary traits if you're looking to be an entrepreneur, it's not going to be easy. Do you have what it takes? Listen in to hear how you can build your resilience and grit to be successful in business.

]]><p>Resilience and grit are two necessary traits if you're looking to be an entrepreneur, it's not going to be easy. Do you have what it takes? Listen in to hear how you can build your resilience and grit to be successful in business.</p>No00:20:26full<![CDATA[Ep 17: Building Better with GLORIA MARIE🎙️]]>From real estate, corporate, development and GC - Gloria has done it all. Take a listen to hear her journey and where she's headed with GloJoy Co.

]]>998d29f5-b85e-46e1-a8b3-9c4d8831b548_Hdj74tcuDATue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:18 GMTFrom real estate, corporate, development and GC - Gloria has done it all. Take a listen to hear her journey and where she's headed with GloJoy Co.

]]><p>From real estate, corporate, development and GC - Gloria has done it all. Take a listen to hear her journey and where she's headed with GloJoy Co.</p>No00:31:48full<![CDATA[Ep 16: Are You on a MISSION?👀]]>As one of the fundamental components of your business, having a clear mission will help you and your team stay focused and moving toward your goals. Take a listen to learn the importance of having a clear mission and how to create your own.

]]>2c3714df-3d89-4de4-906b-d6e8ec12580f_Hdj74tcuDATue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:44 GMTAs one of the fundamental components of your business, having a clear mission will help you and your team stay focused and moving toward your goals. Take a listen to learn the importance of having a clear mission and how to create your own.

]]><p>As one of the fundamental components of your business, having a clear mission will help you and your team stay focused and moving toward your goals. Take a listen to learn the importance of having a clear mission and how to create your own.</p>No00:11:31full<![CDATA[Ep 15: Leveraging Curiosity with BARB ALLEN🎙️]]>Barb Allen has a long history in the construction industry from carpenter to site superintendent now busines owner. Barb is the founder and owner of Levocity, where she is a consultant and speaker to help support the growth of women in the constrsution industry. In this episode you will learn about her top tips for transitioning from employee to business owner, and how Barb is impacting women in the industry.


Connect with Barb

https://www.levocityforchange.com/about

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakallen/

https://www.instagram.com/levocityforchange/

And Barb's book recommendation "All In Startup", Diana Kander link here.


]]>89a7edc5-0900-490e-9214-5e868c870df9_Hdj74tcuDATue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:50 GMTBarb Allen has a long history in the construction industry from carpenter to site superintendent now busines owner. Barb is the founder and owner of Levocity, where she is a consultant and speaker to help support the growth of women in the constrsution industry. In this episode you will learn about her top tips for transitioning from employee to business owner, and how Barb is impacting women in the industry.


Connect with Barb

https://www.levocityforchange.com/about

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakallen/

https://www.instagram.com/levocityforchange/

And Barb's book recommendation "All In Startup", Diana Kander link here.


]]><p>Barb Allen has a long history in the construction industry from carpenter to site superintendent now busines owner. Barb is the founder and owner of Levocity, where she is a consultant and speaker to help support the growth of women in the constrsution industry. In this episode you will learn about her top tips for transitioning from employee to business owner, and how Barb is impacting women in the industry.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Barb</p> <p>https://www.levocityforchange.com/about</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakallen/</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/levocityforchange/</p> <p>And Barb's book recommendation "All In Startup", Diana Kander <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/All-Startup-Launching-Idea-Everything-ebook/dp/B00JUUZP92/ref=sr_1_1?crid=338D35FV7ASDR&amp;keywords=the+all+in+start+up+diana+kander&amp;qid=1687639684&amp;sprefix=the+all+in+start+up+diana+kander%2Caps%2C196&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="https://www.amazon.ca/All-Startup-Launching-Idea-Everything-ebook/dp/B00JUUZP92/ref=sr_1_1?crid=338D35FV7ASDR&amp;keywords=the+all+in+start+up+diana+kander&amp;qid=1687639684&amp;sprefix=the+all+in+start+up+diana+kander%2Caps%2C196&amp;sr=8-1">link here</a>.</p> <p><br></p>No00:29:41full<![CDATA[Ep 14: Not WHAT, but HOW?🧐]]>Vulnerability alert! If you've been listening to the previous episodes there's been a lot of demand for "self-care". Now that we know what we're supposed to do, the question is how do we do it? How do we go from not prioritizing ourselves, to fitting in self-care when we already feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Listen in to hear some powerful questions to get you thinking about what's really important to you.

]]>a4bdb5aa-0e2a-437e-8007-944bc74d287b_Hdj74tcuDATue, 13 Jun 2023 19:54:39 GMTVulnerability alert! If you've been listening to the previous episodes there's been a lot of demand for "self-care". Now that we know what we're supposed to do, the question is how do we do it? How do we go from not prioritizing ourselves, to fitting in self-care when we already feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Listen in to hear some powerful questions to get you thinking about what's really important to you.

]]><p>Vulnerability alert! If you've been listening to the previous episodes there's been a lot of demand for "self-care". Now that we know what we're supposed to do, the question is how do we do it? How do we go from not prioritizing ourselves, to fitting in self-care when we already feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Listen in to hear some powerful questions to get you thinking about what's really important to you.</p>No00:23:48full<![CDATA[Ep 13: I hope you don't take this PERSONALLY😬]]>I see it often with women in the construction industry, I seem to be having the conversation a lot. And rightfully so, as a woman in a male-populated space we sometimes feel insecure and question if the negative interactions we have says something about our ability to do our work. Listen in on this episode to learn some tools for helping you shed the weight of other people's opinions.

]]>35d6c491-9801-4cd8-962d-b648ed83b6d3_Hdj74tcuDATue, 30 May 2023 11:00:04 GMTI see it often with women in the construction industry, I seem to be having the conversation a lot. And rightfully so, as a woman in a male-populated space we sometimes feel insecure and question if the negative interactions we have says something about our ability to do our work. Listen in on this episode to learn some tools for helping you shed the weight of other people's opinions.

]]><p>I see it often with women in the construction industry, I seem to be having the conversation a lot. And rightfully so, as a woman in a male-populated space we sometimes feel insecure and question if the negative interactions we have says something about our ability to do our work. Listen in on this episode to learn some tools for helping you shed the weight of other people's opinions.</p>No00:12:49full<![CDATA[Ep 12: They don't tell you THIS part🤐]]>Hustle, grind, push, take action, be the best in your field, build an empire, leave a legacy - all the buzz words we hear, yet they fail to tell us what's required to get there. Take a listen to hear what it takes and how you can make it work.

]]>d7a98409-8d3a-4db1-8ebd-cb5d6f11c25d_Hdj74tcuDATue, 16 May 2023 11:00:58 GMTHustle, grind, push, take action, be the best in your field, build an empire, leave a legacy - all the buzz words we hear, yet they fail to tell us what's required to get there. Take a listen to hear what it takes and how you can make it work.

]]><p>Hustle, grind, push, take action, be the best in your field, build an empire, leave a legacy - all the buzz words we hear, yet they fail to tell us what's required to get there. Take a listen to hear what it takes and how you can make it work.</p>No00:14:58full<![CDATA[Ep 11: Give the imposter CREDIT!👷‍♀️]]>Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you work extra hard so people won't find out you're not as great as they think you are? Do you think you are keeping a secret from the world and if you're not careful the cat will be let out of the bag? If you experience any of this, you need to listen to this episode.

]]>b07bfaee-26d3-405b-8b0d-f2d72ae58f97_Hdj74tcuDATue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 GMTDo you ever feel like an imposter? Do you work extra hard so people won't find out you're not as great as they think you are? Do you think you are keeping a secret from the world and if you're not careful the cat will be let out of the bag? If you experience any of this, you need to listen to this episode.

]]><p>Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you work extra hard so people won't find out you're not as great as they think you are? Do you think you are keeping a secret from the world and if you're not careful the cat will be let out of the bag? If you experience any of this, you need to listen to this episode.</p>No00:20:39full<![CDATA[Ep 10: Just put the shovel DOWN! ⛏️]]>It just makes sense, right? If you do more work, you have more revenue, you have more profit. Unfortunately, that's not how it works in the construciton industry. Take a listen to today's episode for your solution to getting out of the hole.

]]>a35f588f-8538-44fb-9d29-907a4176626f_Hdj74tcuDATue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:16 GMTIt just makes sense, right? If you do more work, you have more revenue, you have more profit. Unfortunately, that's not how it works in the construciton industry. Take a listen to today's episode for your solution to getting out of the hole.

]]><p>It just makes sense, right? If you do more work, you have more revenue, you have more profit. Unfortunately, that's not how it works in the construciton industry. Take a listen to today's episode for your solution to getting out of the hole.</p>No00:05:50full<![CDATA[Ep 9: Money MONEY money!💰]]>The most important part of a successful business, yet one of the most difficult to understand and manage. Take a listen to get a few pointers on where to start to understand and take control of the money in your business.

]]>f9d302ac-24bc-41b6-9bbe-7aeb533bbcdb_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 20:00:57 GMTThe most important part of a successful business, yet one of the most difficult to understand and manage. Take a listen to get a few pointers on where to start to understand and take control of the money in your business.

]]><p>The most important part of a successful business, yet one of the most difficult to understand and manage. Take a listen to get a few pointers on where to start to understand and take control of the money in your business.</p>No00:12:10full<![CDATA[Ep 8: What's it COSTING you?💸]]>Today I share with you my biggest ah-ha moment. A moment in my life I will never forget and my turning point for everything.

]]>80dfe5ed-3ebf-4b2f-a2e5-52855b10e5c2_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 19:00:57 GMTToday I share with you my biggest ah-ha moment. A moment in my life I will never forget and my turning point for everything.

]]><p>Today I share with you my biggest ah-ha moment. A moment in my life I will never forget and my turning point for everything.</p>No00:06:20full<![CDATA[Ep 7: HELP is here!🆘]]>Relief is found in this six minutes and fifty four seconds, take a listen for the answer you are looking for.

]]>02ec4fc9-5ed1-4716-96d4-b8214fd9a377_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 18:00:57 GMTRelief is found in this six minutes and fifty four seconds, take a listen for the answer you are looking for.

]]><p>Relief is found in this six minutes and fifty four seconds, take a listen for the answer you are looking for.</p>No00:07:01full<![CDATA[Ep 6: Everything was going GREAT, until it WASN'T 😔]]>Listen in to what started out as a great business lead to my toughest days and ultimately built a passion within me that I will do whatever it takes to share with as many as possible.

]]>4363b69b-c9f0-4854-94c0-0a6fd4bdc55c_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 17:00:57 GMTListen in to what started out as a great business lead to my toughest days and ultimately built a passion within me that I will do whatever it takes to share with as many as possible.

]]><p>Listen in to what started out as a great business lead to my toughest days and ultimately built a passion within me that I will do whatever it takes to share with as many as possible.</p>No00:13:46full<![CDATA[Ep 5: When you don't know where to start? START HERE 🏁]]>You finally have time to work ON your business and you have no idea where to start? In this episode I walk you through how to block the time in your schedule to work on your business and give you the starting point so you can prioritize, focus and be productive.

]]>bf0fcd64-45dd-49c9-83c5-c288184be2ce_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 16:00:57 GMTYou finally have time to work ON your business and you have no idea where to start? In this episode I walk you through how to block the time in your schedule to work on your business and give you the starting point so you can prioritize, focus and be productive.

]]><p>You finally have time to work ON your business and you have no idea where to start? In this episode I walk you through how to block the time in your schedule to work on your business and give you the starting point so you can prioritize, focus and be productive.</p>No00:07:25full<![CDATA[Ep 4: This one might HURT😬]]>I know as a woman in construction you are used to being a power woman, someone who can do it all without batting an eyelash. You can juggle fourteen things all at once, having a hand on everything so you know exactly what's going on everywhere... not because you are a control freak (really) but because you "need" to make sure everything is done "right". Listen in on this episode for the cold hard truth about what you are really doing when you have your fingers in everything.

]]>c1dbdedc-4676-494e-8cc5-2044cc519e6d_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 15:00:57 GMTI know as a woman in construction you are used to being a power woman, someone who can do it all without batting an eyelash. You can juggle fourteen things all at once, having a hand on everything so you know exactly what's going on everywhere... not because you are a control freak (really) but because you "need" to make sure everything is done "right". Listen in on this episode for the cold hard truth about what you are really doing when you have your fingers in everything.

]]><p>I know as a woman in construction you are used to being a power woman, someone who can do it all without batting an eyelash. You can juggle fourteen things all at once, having a hand on everything so you know exactly what's going on everywhere... not because you are a control freak (really) but because you "need" to make sure everything is done "right". Listen in on this episode for the cold hard truth about what you are really doing when you have your fingers in everything.</p>No00:10:45full<![CDATA[Ep 3: It doesn't have to be so HARD!😓]]>Great news! There really is a better way. Listen in to learn some tips on how to lighten the burden of the most challenging parts of running your business - your money, your time and your direction - knowing the next step.

]]>9c269692-d812-4f34-a71d-3df804a2a46f_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 14:00:57 GMTGreat news! There really is a better way. Listen in to learn some tips on how to lighten the burden of the most challenging parts of running your business - your money, your time and your direction - knowing the next step.

]]><p>Great news! There really is a better way. Listen in to learn some tips on how to lighten the burden of the most challenging parts of running your business - your money, your time and your direction - knowing the next step.</p>No00:11:37full<![CDATA[Ep 2: Just STOP doing this!🛑]]>Listen to today's episode and learn about the #1 thing I see women business owners in the construction doing that is sabotaging their growth, their success and their sanity and then stop doing it!

]]>8801b60a-5722-47e7-8127-df9a104978ff_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 13:00:57 GMTListen to today's episode and learn about the #1 thing I see women business owners in the construction doing that is sabotaging their growth, their success and their sanity and then stop doing it!

]]><p>Listen to today's episode and learn about the #1 thing I see women business owners in the construction doing that is sabotaging their growth, their success and their sanity and then stop doing it!</p>No00:08:36full<![CDATA[Ep 1: Your most VALUABLE resource, stop WASTING it!🗑️]]>Are you intentional with your time? Want to be? Listen in to learn how to be more intentional with your time so your days can be more productive.

]]>ddd5573f-90b1-4558-8366-9fdafccb2027_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:57 GMTAre you intentional with your time? Want to be? Listen in to learn how to be more intentional with your time so your days can be more productive.

]]><p>Are you intentional with your time? Want to be? Listen in to learn how to be more intentional with your time so your days can be more productive.</p>No00:13:17full<![CDATA[Biz Under Construction, Let's get to WORK!🏗️]]>Welcome to Biz Under Construction!

]]>de8385ba-f60c-4cf4-8c30-5ba735c2c94d_Hdj74tcuDASun, 02 Apr 2023 11:00:57 GMTWelcome to Biz Under Construction!

]]><p>Welcome to Biz Under Construction!</p>No00:01:42trailer