Backing Yourself: Confidence, Community and Leading in the Trades with Melbourne Chippy Chick

When the industry wasn’t built with you in mind, leading looks like showing up consistently, backing yourself anyway, and then bringing others with you.Stefanie Apostolidis, also known as Melbourne Chippy Chick, is a qualified carpenter, founder of Tradie Lady Hire and Tradie Lady Club, and one of the most recognisable voices for women in Australian trades.In this conversation, we get into:• Building confidence when the industry wasn’t built for you• What happens when content turns into a real community• How to lead without a title and bring others along• What it actually takes to shift things at an industry levelChapters:0:00 Meet Stefanie Apostolidis, Melbourne Chippy Chick2:35 Origins of the Tradie Lady Club Community4:45 Building Confidence as a Woman in Trade6:39 How Knowledge Supports Leadership9:04 Juggling Parenting and Business Needs11:00 Prioritise Your Mental Health as a Leader12:49 Growing Resilience & Mental Wellbeing14:07 How to Support Women into Trades 18:16 Back Yourself to Grow19:41 Wrap UpFollow Tradies Who Lead on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok for more from the Tradies Who Lead community.  Tradies Who Lead is powered by Blue Leader. If you're looking for support in building leadership skills within your team, reach out here. Or download our free eBook: 5 Things Every Tradie Needs to Know About LeadershipIf you want to learn more about Tradie Lady Club or Tradie Lady Hire, visit these websites:www.tradieladyclub.au www.tlcmemberships.au www.tradieladyhire.com.au