Tradeswomen Talk

Judaline Cassidy & Andrea Harris
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Tradeswomen Talk is a podcast inspired by the narrative of women and men of the building trades. We share stories, insights, and knowledge about how to survive and thrive in male dominated industries. People who work in trades peculiarly women have amazing life altering, mountain climbing stories to share. Their stories goes far beyond them finding their niche in construction. Join us as we discover their truth together and be inspired.It's our time to do more than survive. It's our time to thrive! We Can Do It!

  1. Metal, Moxie + Latina Magic: Leticia “Letty” Bejarano

    DEC 14

    Metal, Moxie + Latina Magic: Leticia “Letty” Bejarano

    We’re turning up the heat with a woman who brings fire, fashion, and fierce advocacy everywhere she goes. Meet Leticia “Letty” Bejarano — a 12-year Arizona tradeswoman who welds with precision, bends sheet metal like a boss with Local 359, and runs not one but two powerhouse businesses: ✨ WeldHer Workshop, teaching women how to spark their confidence through welding. ✨ Saguaro Blossom Jewels, where she creates bold, beautiful, handmade silversmith pieces. Letty is the definition of “built different.” She’s Latina, tatted, creative, fearless, and committed to lifting women in the trades every chance she gets. Recently featured in MOVE OVER BOB Magazine, she’s quickly becoming one of the most recognizable voices pushing the industry forward. In this episode, Letty talks with us about: Growing up Latina and bringing her heritage onto the jobsite. Why welding + sheet metal spoke to her spirit. The power of sisterhood in blue-collar spaces. And the real reason she shows up every day,  even when the sparks fly. This episode is joy, grit, cultura, creativity, and pure tradeswoman power wrapped up in one conversation. Follow Letty: Personal Handles: @54Chingona Instagram and TikTok Business Social Media Handles: Instagram and TikTok @Weldher_workshop @Saguaroblossomjewels Support her work. Celebrate her journey. Share the episode with your crew. Tools & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Donate to Tools &Tiaras:  https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB Book Conceive It Believe It And Then Do That Sh!T:https://amzn.to/4o0l34t Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  Support the show

    40 min
  2. Hard Truths + Heart: Ke Taylor

    NOV 15

    Hard Truths + Heart: Ke Taylor

    On this episode of Tradeswoman Talk, your favorite duo, Andrea and I — sit down with the powerful and unapologetic Ke… and trust me, this one hits different.  Ke opens up about growing up without a clear purpose, wandering through life feeling like something was missing, and then discovering the one thing that changed everything: the plumbing industry. Once she found the trades, she didn’t just find a job,  she found her purpose, her pride, and her voice. And now? Sis is out here making a name for herself and flipping the script on what the industry looks like, simply by showing up as Ke: bold, brilliant, and beautifully herself. We talk sisterhood, self-discovery, breaking stereotypes, and what it means to walk into a room,  or a job-site, and shift the whole energy.  Ke is proof that when you find your why, you become unstoppable. Come laugh with us, learn with us, and soak up some island-girl sass and tradeswoman truth. This episode is all heart, all grit, and all Ke. Connect with Ke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pipelife_5?igsh=Z2NvYnVzaGpsZW5v Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17WCnvudP3/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pipelife5?_r=1&_t=ZT-91QcF6IMEUX YouTube: https://youtu.be/lIUoNDwPaks?si=F7cWTKJzG3ZGXCrs Tools & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Donate to Tools &Tiaras:  https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB Book Conceive It Believe It And Then Do That Sh!T:https://amzn.to/4o0l34t Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  Support the show

    39 min
  3. Union Made, Union Strong: Chelsea Fenton

    OCT 30

    Union Made, Union Strong: Chelsea Fenton

    Grab your hard hat and your attitude, because this episode is serving steel-toed sisterhood and straight-up union pride!  We’re chopping it up with Chelsea Fenton — laborer, leader, and certified “get-the-job-done-and-don’t-complain” queen. From the jobsite to the union hall, Chelsea shows up loud, proud, and ready to remind the world that power tools don’t come with gender labels. We talk: 💥 Owning your space in a male-populated  trade. 💥 Standing union strong when life test you. 💥 Why confidence don’t come in pink,  it comes in resilience. 💥 Sisterhood, steel, and showing up with your FULL energy Chelsea’s the kind of woman who will hype you up, hand you a tool, and dare you to go build your destiny, all before lunch. And if nobody told you today? You don’t need permission to be powerful. Just purpose, persistence, and the resilience to rise  again and again. So tune in, laugh with us, get inspired, and remember: We’re building the future with grit, grace, and a whole lotta fire. Connect with Chelsea  TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thatunionlaborer?_t=ZT-90zbpTwwj3l&_r=1 Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/thatunionlaborer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/19qyWGgcZ8/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website:https://www.wmtradeswomen.org/? Tools & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Donate to Tools &Tiaras:  https://bit.ly/3fmBZQB Book Conceive It Believe It And Then Do That Sh!T:https://amzn.to/4o0l34t Stan Store:https://stan.store/MissJudaline If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  Support the show

    34 min
  4. Mother & Daughter Building Together: Hellen Harris & Carey Mercer.

    05/08/2022

    Mother & Daughter Building Together: Hellen Harris & Carey Mercer.

    With excitement…introducing ….. Hellen Harris retired union labourer ( Andrea Harris Mom ) and Carey Mercer local 28 sheet metal worker ( Judaline Cassidy Daughter.  This episode is special Mother’s Day episode is sponsored by our friends at RIDGID and Greenlee Tools.  These professional tool brands believe in empowering women and supporting the next generation of tradespeople. Working in the trades can be a daunting challenging experience for women, but with people who believe and support the idea that the future of the trades is DIVERSITY we can inspire a new generation of girls and women to pick up the tools and join the ranks of tradeswoman. Listen as we learn that not only sons follow their fathers into the trades. On this episode  Hellen Harris  shares her experience and pride about her daughter that followed her into the trades; and Carey mercer she is an experience as the daughter of a woman, and what she believes is the future of the skill trades. Connect with RIDGID + Greenlee : Website: https://www.ridgid.com/ https://www.greenlee.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ridge-tool-company/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/greenlee/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ridgidtools?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/greenleetools?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/ridgidtoday?s=21&t=94veNrwjMtkNwn4RpC-4yA https://twitter.com/greenleetools?s=21&t=8d-B6XBLZtJLHo1l4_Mv9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIDGIDTools https://www.facebook.com/GreenleeTools Tools  & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Book: Make It Happen! Plumber Judaline Cassidy https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  RIDGID + GREENLEE TOOLS RIDGID®: Built For Those Who Know™ Emerson. Consider It Solved. ™Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    39 min
  5. Blue-collar+ Hard work+ Pride = Millions: Ken Rusk

    04/06/2022

    Blue-collar+ Hard work+ Pride = Millions: Ken Rusk

    With excitement…introducing  Ken Rusk Ken Rusk is an Ohio-based entrepreneur and best-selling author of the New Times best selling Blue Collar Cash. Ken started his first job as a ditch digger at age fifteen  and turned that into a successful company. He takes pride and ownership of  “million-dollar ditch digger" On this episode we talk and learn from Ken why and how careers in the trades  can launch anyone wanting a successful life that involves picking up a tool.  One of our new favourite phrases that Ken talks about is CPF (Comfort Peace Freedom) and how you can apply it to you life.  He’s a man on mission and we are happy to have him share his experience  of thirty years working in blue collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach. Grab a copy of his book, it’s inspiring.   Connect with Ken: Website: http://kenrusk.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenRuskOfficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial/ Tools  & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Book: Make It Happen! Plumber Judaline Cassidy https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  SupplyHouse.comAN ONLINE RETAILER OF PLUMBING AND HVAC SUPPLIES. PROS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE AT SUPPLYHOUSE.COMDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    39 min
  6. How Traditions And Family Influence’s Business: Jennie Ho

    03/12/2022

    How Traditions And Family Influence’s Business: Jennie Ho

    With excitement…introducing ….. Jennie Ho Jennie Ho is a global business entrepreneur and CEO of Beiter Technologies and Woodwell Tools Group  also known as MujingFang  a 2nd generation family-owned manufacturing business, best known for its  woodworking tools and premium laser levels.  She holds an MBA and BS in business from UC Berkeley. Working for Fortune 500 companies gave her the added confidence  she needed to launch. Jennie has worked in  Japan, Germany, Australia and many other, expanding the global reach of her company .  Pre Covid she travelled extensively it’s one of her many passions. She hopes that more women take a leap of faith, and pursue their dreams because the world needs their magic. She  friendly, fun, and always up for adventure because everything she hopes for is just beyond the horizon.   Connect with Jennie Website: https://www.beiterlaser.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieho Instagram: https://instagram.com/beiterlaser?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/jennie.c.ho?utm_medium=copy_link Tools  & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Book: Make It Happen! Plumber Judaline Cassidy https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  SupplyHouse.comAN ONLINE RETAILER OF PLUMBING AND HVAC SUPPLIES. PROS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE AT SUPPLYHOUSE.COMDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    35 min
  7. Teaching A New Generation Of Bricklayers: Jacqueline Townsend

    02/22/2022

    Teaching A New Generation Of Bricklayers: Jacqueline Townsend

    With excitement…introducing Jacqueline Townsend Brick by brick Jaqueline Townsend have building a foundation in her career as a Bricklayer for 17 years. Jackie fell in love with this trade the after attending Chicago Women in Trades Technical Opportunities Program in the spring of 2003. From that moment her path was clear to her, succeed so others could follow. Currently Jackie is the Bricklaying Instructor at Paul Simon Job Corps located in Chicago Illinois. She has been the instructor there for almost five years. In these five years she has managed to inspire, motivate, and introduce several young men and women into the Bricklaying trade. Jackie accomplishes this by setting up a ladder that others could climb rung by rung. In 2018 Jackie was awarded the Paramount Instructor of the year award from the National Job Corps. Connect with Jackie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-townsend-466299aa Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nichole.townsend.3 Tools  & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ Book: Make It Happen! Plumber Judaline Cassidy https://bit.ly/2Zw4cNB If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  SupplyHouse.comAN ONLINE RETAILER OF PLUMBING AND HVAC SUPPLIES. PROS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE AT SUPPLYHOUSE.COMDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    43 min
  8. Connecting Architecture To Purpose: D’ Smith Alexander

    02/03/2022

    Connecting Architecture To Purpose: D’ Smith Alexander

    With excitement, let us introduce to you Dwayne Smith Alexander. Mr Alexander is a proud first generation Jamaican American base between New York City and the Caribbean.   He earned Bachelors of Architecture degree at Howard University and is a proud member of NOMA ( National Organization Of Minority)  D’Smith does it all, he’s  is an architectural designer, urban theorist, singer/songwriter and real estate investor. In acting that would be a triple threat but in the world of construction he’s a boss. He’s designed housing civic and cultural structures for the benefit of African American and Caribbean communities.   His surroundings has inspired his design, the sub cultures of African and Caribbean communities influences he choices for concept to completion.  Mr Smith knows that it’s important that as he he climbs he lifts, So in spare time he gives architectural lectures to art student at The New School and John Jay College in New York.  And if all of this is not impressive he still found time to start a mastermind with his brother The League of Exemplary Men. Remember his name you’re going to see more great architectural designs created  by him. Connect with D Smith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsmithalexander/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsmithalexander/ TikTok: @dsmithalexander Tools  & Tiaras Merch: https://tools-and-tiaras.myshopify.com/ If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.  We truly appreciate and love reading your reviews.  Support the show

    41 min
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Tradeswomen Talk is a podcast inspired by the narrative of women and men of the building trades. We share stories, insights, and knowledge about how to survive and thrive in male dominated industries. People who work in trades peculiarly women have amazing life altering, mountain climbing stories to share. Their stories goes far beyond them finding their niche in construction. Join us as we discover their truth together and be inspired.It's our time to do more than survive. It's our time to thrive! We Can Do It!

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  • Creator
    Judaline Cassidy & Andrea Harris
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Tradeswomen Talk
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    Tradeswomen Talk