With Her Two Hands

This lady is a bad ass and she is not afraid to say so! Lindsey Wright happened into her restoration career when a friend gave her a job as a lot attendant at a collision repair shop. As she moved between various shops across different states, Lindsey continuously expanded her skill set. She progressed from buffing to replacing vinyl, decals, and emblems, then to paint-prepping, and eventually fabricating dump trucks. When she was  laid off from the truck shop, she embarked on a two year mechanics program at her local community college. Though she spent her 20’s “running from herself,” the hands-on training ultimately led to the creation of her own successful restoration shop, Lady Luck Restos.
Tune in as Lindsey candidly speaks about her rocky past, the challenges of balancing motherhood and career and about the influence Covid had on her brand new business. She attributes her newfound place in life to setting goals over expectations and her ability to see the value of herself.
 
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What an incredible young woman! Faith Ortega grew up wrenching alongside her dad on various boat and car restorations, which naturally drew her to take automotive classes in school. Curious about exploring aviation mechanics in college, she discovered an unadvertised helicopter tech program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Upon touring the hangar where the program is held, it just clicked and she knew this was her next step. Despite initial nerves, she quickly realized that she could easily apply the principles of her automotive training and that she knew much more than she realized. Faith has since acquired both her Airframe and Powerplant licenses, giving her a “license to learn” on any part of a helicopter. Her favorite part of the job is flying in the helicopters after making repairs, and she now aspires to earn her helicopter pilot’s license.
You can hear the enthusiasm and passion Faith has for this industry in her voice as she gives us a detailed account of her path and advises future lady techs that you are never too young to start learning a trade.
 
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Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Allie Pugna. Recognizing that her life as a hairdresser of eight years and new mom was not fulfilling her, she had the courage to meet her own needs by taking herself back to school to be a mechanic. After enrolling in tech school and earning her certificate, she knew exactly where she wanted to work. Her persistence in contacting the owner at an all female shop paid off and she began her career Kinetic Automotive service Ltd, where she has been happily employed for two years. Allie shares a refreshing perspective of her positive experiences being a female in the industry, how she talks nice to cars and her advice to the up and coming women in the industry.
Make sure you check out this week’s guest and see all the awesomeness she has been up to since this aired.  https://www.instagram.com/Runningwithwrenches
 
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This week, meet Lori Johnson, the dynamic force behind “Ladies, Start Your Engines!”—an innovative automotive maintenance class designed specifically for women. With over 30 years in the industry, Lori has contributed to the field as an instructional aide and adjunct faculty member in the Automotive Technology program at both the Community College of Philadelphia and Harrisburg Community College.
She has also served as an automotive editor for Chilton Repair Manuals and has also prepared test preparation guides for ASE. She has 7 years of hands-on experience as a technician and new car service manager for Honda. Her technical skills are complemented by her academic achievements—she earned a certification in Automotive Technology from Pennco Tech, an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology from the Community College of Philadelphia, and a B.A. from Temple University.
Phew! She has had quite a career and is still at it! 
Listen in as Lori shares about being the FIRST woman to graduate from her tech program in the 80’s, pushing herself to the top despite discrimination and how she has used her knowledge to blaze a path for female techs everywhere.
Make sure you check out this week’s guest and see all the awesomeness she has been up to since this aired.  https://www.instagram.com/ladiesstartyourengines
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This week I am joined by Tiffany Kelly, whose insatiable curiosity and drive to learn, despite her fears, have led her to a life full of excitement and new challenges. Her adventure began in high school through an auto body program, where she discovered her passion for the auto industry. Tiffany eventually picked up the motorcycle bug. She bought a bike and started racing which then led her to racing cars as well. Realizing the importance of being able to work on her own race vehicle drove her to dive into the wrenching side of the sport. Despite maintaining full time jobs outside of automotive, Tiffany and her husband started a side business building and fabricating track cars and also created a driving school! Recently, Tiffany was featured this year on Discovery Channel’s new series Getaway Driver! 
Come along and listen in for more of her story and all the details of her exciting life in the sky, on the road, on the track and in the trades! 
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Ana Broyles’ journey into the automotive world began in a high school shop class. Her interest was further sparked during summers working at a KTM motorcycle and sportscar shop. The techs there encouraged her curiosity, allowing her to observe and eventually get hands-on experience, setting the foundation for her future career. She was recruited by UTI where she thrived and which eventually landed her a job at BMW. Ana is now a Master Tech for BMW as well as a High Voltage Specialist. She decided to take on a 2002tii car restoration project, which turned out to be more challenging than she had anticipated. Progress was slow as she worked on it sporadically over several years. In search of a new challenge and to distract herself from the painstaking restoration project and the death of her father, Ana ventured into the world of racing. Although she found it thrilling, a serious accident that totaled her racing car made her reconsider the dangers and costs associated with the sport. Still craving the thrill of the sport, Ana transitioned to road and mountain bike racing.
Tune in as Ana shares how her father’s hobby inspired her automotive journey, how shop life surprised her and what it was like coming up as a female in the industry.
Make sure you check out this week’s guest and see all the awesomeness she has been up to since this aired.  https://www.instagram.com/bimmer_b
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In 2010, Sara found herself addicted to Opioids, committing crimes, arrested and sentenced to five years in prison. During her incarceration, she was able to find sobriety and access to college classes and a trade school program. Though she achieved her associates, the trade school had her heart. She discovered a passion for welding and honed her new skill making trash cans and grills for state parks. Upon her release, she immediately landed a job with a large company specializing in industrial laundry equipment, where she still enjoys working today. In addition to her career and being a new mom, Sara gives back through the Hooded Heroes Foundation. A movement of welders helping future welders overcome financial obstacles.
In this episode, Sara opens up about the challenges she faced, including the impact of sexual harassment on her life, how gratitude played a crucial role in her spiritual awakening and offers personal advice to young women.
 
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Meet Alex Chiarore, a no nonsense, calls-it-like-she-sees-it, professional automotive painter and body tech. Seventeen years ago, she embarked on her career through a school co-op program, discovering an enduring love for paint and body work. Throughout her career, she experimented with estimating and even managed a shop for a few years. However, she found herself missing the hands-on work she truly enjoyed. She returned to a collision and restoration shop where she could continue her passion for paint and body. Alex is unapologetic about knowing her worth and advocates for women to stay vigilant about their work environments, urging them to avoid becoming “boiling frogs.”
In a candid conversation, Alex opens up about her biggest obstacle: herself. She discusses her history of frequently changing jobs and burning bridges, and shares the pivotal moment when she realized that attitude is everything. Alex finds joy in seeing young women join the industry and feels a deep sense of fulfillment in her work. She also shares her quirky pre-paint superstition that she follows diligently.
 
Make sure you check out this week’s guest and see all the awesomeness she has been up to since this aired.  https://www.instagram.com/chromacraft_
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Angie Savage is a powerhouse who is incredibly driven in life and in her career as a diesel tech. Consistently taking on new levels of challenge from powerlifting for her mental health to aspiring to live out at sea working as an electrical engineer. 
After friends took her to a Drifting event in Las Vegas, Angie felt an immediate draw to be in the automotive world and knew it would be what she would do with her life. What she didn’t know yet was what it was going to take as a female in the industry. She was kicked out of an after school automotive program because the instructor didn’t think she would take the course seriously. From there she was able to join a shop class in her high school and vowed to always be at the top. Never settling for mediocrity, Angie excelled in her high school classes, then at UTI earning her associates and again in her Cummins training and eventual job. While Angie worked on some of the most difficult diesel trucks there are, she discovered her love for electrical work. Despite hating math she has taken herself back to school for an engineering degree. She has proven her credibility through her work and drowning out the noise of sexism around her. In her words. “I deserve to be here!”
Listen along as Angie explains how diesel work levels the automotive playing field and find out about “garbage juice” in this inspiring and must see episode!
 
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Kate Unruh’s journey into the automotive industry is rooted in her unique upbringing of being raised by a father who restored cars and a mother who raced them. With 15 years in the automotive field, Kate earned her Red Seal Journeyperson certificate in 2014. Initially, Kate spent four years in the restoration industry before transitioning into collision work. Today, she excels as a repair planner at an insurance repair body shop. Her role involves bringing in vehicles for tear down and managing the schedule and execution of body and paint repairs. Beyond her technical skills, Kate is also a mentor to four apprentices, guiding the next generation of automotive professionals. Balancing her professional life, Kate is also a hobbyist who engages in car restoration projects, crafts beaded moccasins, and various other creative projects. Remarkably, she accomplishes all this while being a dedicated mother to her new baby girl. In this insightful conversation, Kate shares about the significant impact of a former boss who cost her four years of her apprenticeship, her experiences of pregnancy while working in a demanding field, and the challenges of sexism. Despite these hurdles, Kate’s resilience shines through, as she reveals why she almost left the industry and how she found the strength to continue.
Tune in to hear Kate’s compelling story, including her tips on navigating the automotive industry and even how to get out of an armored car!
 
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