With Her Two Hands Bogi

On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Henry, a dynamic media maven who has seamlessly shifted gears from broadcasting and a successful career as Host on Breakfast TV, to mastering the mechanics of the automotive world. As the founder of She Auto Know, she combines her passions and is on a mission to bridge the gender gap in the automotive industry and empowering women to take control of both their cars and their careers.
Join us as Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from the newsroom to the garage, detailing her decision to pursue an automotive service technician diploma and the creation of her transformative venture. We'll dive into the challenges she faced, the successes she's celebrated, and her vision for a more inclusive automotive field.
Don't miss this exciting discussion about breaking barriers and driving innovation. Tune in, engage in the conversation, and be part of the journey towards normalizing women in the trades!
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On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we're thrilled to be joined by Dezire Grafton, a dedicated automotive technician at Toyota and a resilient mother of three. Dez, as she prefers to be called, dove into the world of automotive repair somewhat later in life, transforming her initial curiosity into a flourishing career through sheer determination and relentless self-education. Starting with a challenging project on a mk2 Supra, Dez's journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Despite not having natural mechanical inclinations, she utilized her artistic skills to master complex concepts, drawing diagrams to learn component names, which propelled her to the top of her class. Now, balancing a demanding job, health issues, and a bustling home life, Dez continues to break stereotypes in a male-dominated field, inspiring with her story of pushing past societal expectations to pursue what she loves.
Join host Bogi as she delves into the challenges and triumphs of balancing health, motherhood, and a career in the trades with Dez. Whether it's overcoming the physical demands of working while pregnant or finding support in unexpected places, this episode is a deep dive into what it takes to keep moving forward against all odds.
Don't miss this powerful episode! Be sure to like, comment, and follow, and come back every Wednesday for more inspiring stories from women who are making their mark in the trades. Tune in on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to hear how Dez juggles it all with grit and grace.
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In this episode of With Her Two Hands, Bogi sits down with 'Dora Marquez', a skilled Latina auto mechanic and fabricator who has experienced some pretty extreme sexism and racism throughout her career. Using a pseudonym to protect her identity, Dora brings decades of invaluable experience and unyielding passion for her craft to our conversation. Despite facing harsh discrimination that escalated to a victorious EEOC case, Dora's dedication to her profession remains unshaken. In a powerful and candid discussion, with her identity and voice carefully disguised, Dora will share the stark realities of her experiences, her strategies for resilience, and her reasons for persisting in an industry she loves.
Tune in for an eye-opening episode that explores the challenges and triumphs of staying true to one's passion against all odds.
Note: after this aired - Dora decided to create an instagram account under her pseudonym in order to connect with others who may need guidance on the EEOC process or just would like to be able to connect with others experiencing discrimination on the job within the trades.
You can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/dora.marquez.explored
 
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On this weeks episode Bogi is joined by Jasmine Green all the way from Australia! Jasmine is an incredibly talented Jane of all trades who spends her days working professionally as an automotive upholsterer for a restoration and customization shop, and by night she builds her own one of a kind radically custom minitrucks and lowriders. Her metal work and fabrication is pure art, and her attention to detail and commitment to honing her craft is matched only by her humility.
Tune in to hear more about her journey, the custom car scene in Australia, her current and past builds, and her advice to others wishing to do the type of work she does.
And make sure to check out her work here: https://www.instagram.com/six_four_stout/ https://www.instagram.com/jazzygreen1/
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In this episode Bogi is joined by past guest Jill Trotta, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, to have an important discussion on why women leave the trades and what we feel needs to change in order to see the numbers of women (and other minorities) increase in the trades.
Women make up less than 10% across all trades in the United States, and in many trades its less than 2%. Over the past decade or so, there has been several initiatives to increase the diversity of those entering these fields, and while those efforts are gaining steam and have succeeded in increasing the number of women enrolling in trade schools and starting out in the field - the overall number has not increased. And that is because they aren't staying in the industry and often leave after 3-4 years.
Don't miss this important episode of With Her Two Hands!
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Step into the world of automotive artistry as we sit down for a heartfelt conversation with the talented Cynthia Godinez! With over 12 years of experience, her passion for shaping metal knows no bounds, and her skill is matched only by her humility. She got her start in collision repair, and then transitioned to the world of classic car restorations and custom car builds and never looked back. Get ready to be inspired by Cynthia's genuine love for metal shaping and dedication to her craft as she shares her insights, stories, and secrets to success in the world of automotive restoration.
Check out this week’s guest here: https://www.instagram.com/lazyjuno
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