With Her Two Hands

Guest: Kristen Lee - Automotive Journalist
Combining her English Lit/Creative writing degree with her love of cars enabled Kristen Lee to forge her own path into automotive journalism. Kristen tells how while blogging and making videos she relentlessly "knocked on doors" looking for jobs to get her foot in the door. Though she faced a lot of rejection , she persisted. She now holds ten years of experience in the digital automotive media space and boasts an impressive media presence including an appearance on Jay Leno's Garage and so much more. She was a long time writer for Jalopnik, the Former Deputy Editor at The Drive, Former Road And Track and Business Insider Writer. Kristen is now the senior features editor at MotorTrend. With her unique blend of raw sassy honesty and cutting wit, this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Guest:  Adrienne Cruser - RV Technician and RV repair business owner
This woman is not afraid to try on life! With too many hobbies and career moves to list, Adrienne Cruser talks about the roundabout path that landed her in her current role as the owner of The Breeze RV, a mobile RV repair and inspection company. She opens up about challenges of being a female in the RV industry and how it inspired the founding of the RV Industry Tradeswomen mentorship program. She played an integral role in two all female builds at Girl Gang Garage. Though she works full time, Adrienne has been living full time RV life for the last five years and still finds time to play and create.
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Guest:  Jill Trotta - Former Tech and Parts Store Owner, Industry Advocate & Speaker
Jill Trotta is an established and well respected industry advocate and expert. A natural mentor, motivator and speaker, she is active in Women in Auto Care, was named 2017 Woman of Excellence, is an Ask Patty consultant, and speaks nationally sharing her story and inspiring others. Having worked in several roles, Jill explains her commitment to improving and advancing the auto industry. She shares her experiences with mentoring and also discusses overcoming fear and trusting her gut. Currently, Jill serves as President/GM of RepairPal Express as well as the Vice President/GM of RepairPal industry, sales, and marketing. Not only does she advocate for women in the trades, she strives to empower women and all consumers as they navigate the auto repair process.
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Guest: Kate Cook - Automotive Artist, Pinstriper and authorized RatFinkArtist™️
Today we receive wise advice from this small business owner, talented artist and beautiful spirit. Kate Cook, of Asphalt Canvas Custom Creations, purchased her first car using money earned by selling her art from a young age. She learned to restore and work on the car with her dad and brother which eventually inspired a career as a pinstriper, a professional artist and an official RatFinkArtist™️. Using automotive paint, she creates custom art for clients from around the world. Her work has been featured on the Magnolia Network, SEMA, Chopper Fest, Speed & Kulture Magazine and Hagerty Media.
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Guest: Charlene Bower - Off-Roader and Founder of Ladies Off Road Network
Born to ride, Charlene Bower took her first dirt bike ride while still in diapers with her father who was an International Six Days Enduro champion. After trying hands-on automotive work, she opted for the front of house and enjoyed customer relations more. Spending a decade in auto parts stores, motorcycle shops and PR, she branched out into the magazine business eventually founding her company, Bower Motorsports Media.Charlene fills us in on her role with the all female build, High Yellow 56, and how she empowers women through her creation of a growing community called Ladies Off Road Network.
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Guest:  Emily Olson-Behar - Automotive Upholstery Business Owner
Starting her business, B62 Upholstery, as a means to save extra money, Emily Olson-Behar talks about her now rapidly growing company. Emily was responsible for translating vision into reality on the all female build, High Yellow 56. Her incredible upholstery work is featured on the seat, door panels, headliner and visors. Join in as Emily tells us about her business wins and challenges, how she juggles business and four young children and gets honest about imposter syndrome.
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Guest:  Rachel Rose - Welder & Fabricator
Rachel Rose shares her unexpected backstory and path to her career as an incredibly talented industrial welder. Listen in as she covers multiple topics such as staying true to oneself, dealing with non-supportive parents, college vs. trade school, dealing with haters, finding a good auto shop, and so much more.
Since this episode aired - Rachel started a small business dedicated to introducing more women to the love of welding called WeldHer Workshop along with her friend and past guest on this series, Letty Rodriguez (meet her here! )
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Guest: Theresa Contreras - Car Builder, Customer Painter and Shop Owner
Theresa Contreras was born into an automotive loving family so it is no surprise she became a machinist, custom painter and also a graphic designer. She is a successful shop owner, off-roader, acclaimed builder and teacher. Theresa co-founded The Real Deal Revolution with the late Jessi Combs as a way to advocate, teach and change the perception of women in the trades. Listen in as she shares her wisdom gained over the years and life after the tragic loss of Jessi Combs.
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Guest:  Letty Rodriguez - Welder, Fabricator and Jeweler
Letty Rodriguez is a professional welder, vintage style connoisseur, custom jeweler and pin up model. Today, she fills us in on how she arrived at her current career and the challenges faced along the way. Letty gives advice on how to get into welding and what she is doing to promote women in the trades. 
Since this was recorded Letty has started WeldHer Workshop with her friend (and guest on episode 24).  WeldHer Workshop is a small business with the mission of introducing more women to the love of welding.
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Guest: Eliza Leon - Technician, Off-Roader, TV Host and all around boss!
The daughter of a diesel mechanic, Eliza Leon's path seemed destined. After learning to wrench on her uncle's trucks, by junior high she already knew she would be enrolling in automotive technical school at her high school. After high school she landed her first job as an apprentice at a local transmission shop. Though she dabbled with a career in public policy in D.C., she quickly learned that the automotive world was still calling her. Eliza has been a heavy line technician, bodyman helper, service writer, body shop estimator and auto insurance damage adjuster, and most recently a Co-host for XOR – Xtreme Off-Road. Her passion is encouraging young people to learn the trades and for women to enter into and stay in the trades.
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