Hard Hats and High Heels: One Woman's Journey

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Breaking through gender barriers requires both courage and proper equipment. Maxx Cumby McGee combines her unique experiences as both a fashion model and a union carpenter to address a critical gap in the trades industry: workwear designed specifically for women's bodies.• Drawn to both fashion and construction from childhood, with a mother who encouraged her to pursue diverse interests• Began her journey as a model before transitioning into carpentry through a chance connection• Navigated a male-dominated industry as one of the only women on job sites for 26 years• Experienced harassment and dangerous situations that taught her the importance of speaking up• Worked her way up to become a steward, a coveted position typically held by men• Found that standard workwear created genuine safety hazards for women due to poor fit• Founded Gott Street Blues to create properly fitting workwear for women in the trades• Emphasizes 100% cotton denim for durability rather than the trendy stretch fabrics that wear out quickly• Addresses the "psychological warfare" of inconsistent sizing in women's clothing• Creates workwear that makes women feel professional, capable and comfortable on the jobVisit https://gottstreetblues.com to find workwear and apparel designed specifically for women's bodies.Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!