With Her Two Hands

Guest:  Kelly Ireland - Master Plumber and Business Owner
This week Bogi sits down with Kelly Ireland, aka Tiny Plumber Girl. Kelly is a 4th generation plumber, mom of 2 who started out doing large scale commercial plumbing with Philadelphia Union local 690 back in 2012. She earned her master license and opened her residential plumbing business in 2020. With the help of Covid, an amazing mentor and the support of her community TPG Mechanical has now been going strong for 3 years entirely through word of mouth and a passion for her trade. In her own words "I continue to work to expand my plumbing knowledge and transfer my love of large scale plumbing jobs towards the intimate journey of helping individuals and families by plumbing their homes with the integrity and accountability I always desire in my work ethic" Kelly is passionate about what she does and about constantly striving to improve the industry she loves. I'm excited to sit down with her and learn more about her journey, so be sure to bring your questions and tune in for an episode of With Her Two Hands, you don't want to miss!
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Special Episode! Guests:  Faye Hadley and Angelina Alcantar on Imposter Syndrome.
This week on With Her Two Hands we’re talking about a topic that I hear from women in the trades over and over again - dealing with Imposter Syndrome. I’ve invited 2 successful and talented women, Faye Hadley and Angelina Alcantar, to join me and share their experiences and perspectives. This is one you don’t want to miss! Imposter syndrome is defined as the “condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high performing in external objective ways. This condition often results in people feeling like a fraud or a phony and doubting their abilities.”
I hear it over and over and over again from women in the trades, and its something i experience myself. It’s ironic to me that often when we feel this the most, we think we are the only ones and that those we admire surely never feel that way. And yet often, they do. Perhaps if we share these experiences more, it will take the edge off by simply knowing we are not alone. If someone we see as successful also experiences it, then just maybe we are objectively successful as well.
About this week’s guests: Faye Hadley is an ASE Master Technician, Toyota Specialist, Industry Influencer and my co-host on All Girls Garage on MotorTrend TV. Angelina Alcantar is an ASE Master Technician, College level Automotive Instructor at Riverside City College and new mom!
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Guest: Ebonie Graham - Diesel Technician
The percentages of hands on trades people that are women is below 4% across the trades. But a decade ago, that number was even lower. Tonight's guest has been paving the way for 10 years as a Diesel Technician, engine rebuilder, and field Service Power Generation Technician. Ebonie graduated with Honors from Universal Technical Institute's automotive tech program, but got the opportunity to step into the Diesel world after graduation, and hasn't looked back since. Now, Ebonie travels all over the state of Georgia to maintain, diagnose and rebuild the engines that are attached to the alternators that power buildings and troubleshooting and diagnosing Controllers and Automatic transfer switches. So, instead of working with Cummins 6.7L engines, she's now certified to play on the biggest engine Cummins manufactures which is 95L!  Ebonie also recently graduated from Georgia State University with my Associate Degree in Business!
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Guest: Ana - Motorcycle Mechanic
Hailing from Sau Paulo, Brazil Ana fell in love with motorcycles while working as a bartender at a restaurant where the owner also built custom bikes.  She decided to quit bartending and pursue motorcycles as a career.  But her path was not easy and she was constantly discouraged from pursuing her dream.  Shop after shop tried to convince her to stay in the office, if she was offered a position at all.
She didn't let that stop her, and now works at a shop where she is respected as a woman and as a motorcycle mechanic. 
Ana even started her own group, Mulheres Mecanicas do Brazil, to bring together female mechanics in her country and raise awareness about them.
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Guest:  Esmii Moore - Automotive Technician, Mobile Mechanic Business owner and mom!
Trigger warning:  During this episode our guest talks candidly about her postpartum depression.  If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum depression please scroll to the end of this description for resources.  
Esmii Moore is an automotive technician, owns her own mobile mechanic business and a mom of 2 adorable littles.  In this episode of With Her Two Hands, Esmii shares the challenges she has faced from the very beginning when she expressed interest in cars and was told by her family that it’s not for women.  With support from her step father she pursued it in highschool anyway.  When she went to trades school she encountered more sexism and hostility, but kept pushing and ultimately became their first female valedictorian.  But the road kept getting more challenging. While she landed a job right away and was advanced quickly to a position as a transmission specialist apprentice, she found herself in an incredibly hostile environment and endured both sexual harassment, racial slurs, and incredibly inappropriate behaviour.   When human resources proved unhelpful, she realized that going it on her own would be a better option, and that led her to starting her own Mobile Mechanic business.   She balances being a mom to 2 littles with being a business owner taking on all sorts of jobs both big and small.  During our conversation, Esmii is candid and outspoken about both the harassment she experienced, and the postpartum depression she experienced after the birth of her child.  
Despite all of her challenges, she has come out on the other side upbeat and positive and enthusiastic about the future and her business.  She remains passionate about the industry and the work that she does.  
 
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Postpartum resources: 
Postpartum depression is a serious and common mental health condition that affects many new mothers. If you or someone you know may be experiencing postpartum depression, most importantly please know that you are not alone and there are resources available to help. Here are just a few! 
 
Postpartum Support International: non-profit organization that provides information and support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. They offer a toll-free helpline, online support groups, and a directory of local resources. 
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Website: https://www.postpartum.net
 
National Institute of Mental Health: The NIMH is a government organization that provides information on mental health conditions, including postpartum depression. Their website has resources on symptoms, treatment options, and clinical trials.
Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/postpartum-depression/index.shtm
 
The Postpartum Stress Center: This is a private clinic that specializes in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. They offer therapy, support groups, and educational resources for mothers and families.
Website: https://postpartumstress.com/
 
American Psychological Association: The APA has resources for new mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression, including articles on symptoms and treatment options.
https://www.apa.org/pi/women/resources/reports/postpartum-depression
 
Online Communities: There are various online communities and forums where mothers can connect with other women who are experiencing postpartum depression. Postpartum Support International has an online forum, and there are other communities on social media platforms such as Facebook.
Postpartum Support International Forum: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
Facebook postpartum depression support groups: https://www.facebook.com/search/groups/?q=postpartum%20depression
 
Local Resources: Availability of above resources may vary depending on where you are, so you can always also check with your healthcare provider or local hospital for resources in your area. There may be support groups, therapy options, or community organizations that specialize in postpartum depression. 
 
Remember, you are not alone, and postpartum depression is a treatable condition. Seek help from a healthcare professional if you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression.

Guest:  Pa'Trice Frazier - Master Welder, Welding Instructor and advocate for the trades. 
We talk often about how the trades is heavily male dominated, this is not news.  Let's be honest though, it is specifically dominated by white men.  This week's guest is all too familiar with the lack of diversity in the trades in general and specifically in the welding industry.  Pa'Trice Frazier is the only Black Female Welding instructor in the Philadelphia Metro area, and is a nationally recognized master welder.  Through her business, Weld Jointed, she is committed to bringing more diversity to the industry she loves and in her own words she is "on a mission to raise awareness and be a brand ambassador for welding as a career and to teach skills to anyone who ever hoped for more out of life."  
In this episode, we have a open and candid conversation about the lack of diversity in the trades, and what can be done about it. Pa'Trice has a great attitude and perspective and shares some great words of wisdom throughout the episode. 
 
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Guest:  Riley Schlick - Carburetor rebuilder and business owner at 17
This episodes guest is anything but an average teenager. While most young people these days know little of carburetors, and it is still relatively uncommon to find young girls pursuing automotive hobbies, Riley and her business Riley's Rebuilds, are difficult to not take notice of. Riley spent her teen years perfecting the art of rebuilding carburetors and used the money she made from her small business to not only buy her own first car, but also to buy all the parts to fix it up and turn it into a screen accurate Jurassic Park Jeep replica.
When Riley’s story came into the public eye, as a simple request on social media for old carburetor parts to meet her client’s needs went viral, Riley found her small business suddenly flooded with support and requests for work. More work, in fact, than she could handle on her own. This is where her story goes from pretty cool to incredibly impressive. Riley enlisted 3 of her girlfriends into her business, taught them the ins and outs of carburetors, and after school the 4 of them would spend their time rebuilding carburetors.
I can not say enough about how impressive and inspiring I find this. To start a business in a non-traditional field, to do it at such a young age, and then to use it to welcome more young women into the industry and inspire others, is simply incredible. Her humility and grace about the whole thing makes it even that much more impressive. She didn’t set out to be an inspiration or a change maker, but she accomplished just that. Since her story went viral - Riley has had the opportunity to travel the country to attend trade shows including SEMA, and been invited to be a guest on multiple tv productions, including joining Bogi and Faye for an episode of All Girls Garage which airs this weekend!
These are all things that, in her words, "I never thought would happen in my lifetime. Dreams do come true and if you are ready when the opportunity comes, jump on the wave and try to ride it as long as you can."
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Guest:  Kristina Harris - Welder, Fabricator, Business Owner and Mom of 3
In this episode Bogi is joined by a welder, fabricator, and business owner who is on a mission to share her love for the trades with others! Kristina Harris says she “is very passionate about sharing her knowledge with the future industry leaders, youth, apprentices, and women looking for a future getting their hands dirty” and she has A LOT to offer the community she mentors and advocates for! With 9 Years of experience in fabrication and welding, she has a multifaceted career encompassing the oil, gas, nuclear, and mass production industries as well as working in automotive performance. If that wasn’t impressive enough on its own, she’s also a sculpture artist and mother of three! She’s obviously here to prove women can do anything. She's been through a ton of obstacles and challenges throughout her career and life and has come out the other side stronger and more self confident. Kristina's tenacity, passion and attitude is truly inspiring and she drops a ton of great golden nuggets of wisdom and inspiration throughout our conversation. Watch now to hear more about all the ways she has developed her skills while navigating the terrain of the trades from so many different perspectives. Interested in following this weeks guest? Check her out here:
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Guest: Kelsey Bailey - Paint and Body Equipment Sales and Training
There are SO many ways to make a successful career out of the trades! This week Bogi sits down with Kelsey Bailey, a dynamic young woman with 16 years of experience in the automotive industry who took an interesting path to get to where she is. Kelsey started street racing at just 11 years old! Her love of speed led her down the path of becoming a mechanic. She put herself through college wrenching during the week and bartending on the weekends. Despite her mechanical leanings, Kelsey earned a degree in Collision Repair and Insurance Management (CRIM), was hired right after graduation and has been on the collision and repair side of the industry ever since. Kelsey now sells paint and body equipment to body shops, and her job affords her the ability to teach kids at votech schools, be involved in Skills USA, and mentor with Women in Industry Network (WIN). 
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Guest:  Sky W. (scientist) and Annie V. (maker) 
Interested in doing a build or working on your car, but not doing it professionally? Been intimidated about tackling a big project? Well this episode is for YOU! Bogi is joined by 2 women who have huge project cars they are working on, neither of them do this work professionally. They talk about their experiences, their challenges, and their perspective as hobbyists in the automotive trades. Sky is a Scientist by day, and restores her 1978 280z in her spare time. She’s been deeply involved in the Iron Maven All Female Build at Girl Gang Garage and has a ton of great experiences and insight to share. Annie is an artist, animator, digital creator and maker who is restoring her 1969 VW Bug! She also has a buildings building Star Wars replica props you can check out on Instagram 
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