Part 2 Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles

Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management student, business owner, skilled trades advocate, public speaker, social media influencer, and author. From a trade-curious daughter of real estate investors to a plumbing and heating student in high school, Paige is now an established entrepreneur and creator who’s empowering youth across the country to be the next generation of skilled trade professionals. Listen up as she shares the incredibly eye-opening challenges, opportunities, learnings and missteps she’s encountered along the way and what she hopes to achieve in the future.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·       Social media tips for growing your following.·       Advice on working with aggressive/abrasive men as a woman in the trades.·       How can we improve mental health and wellness in construction workers?·       Is passion real or ridiculous?·       How do you find fulfillment in the trades? Paige has a very important Learning and Misstep: Standing up for yourself and finding your voice is hard, but SO necessary and worth it.This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachernTo connect, email her at [email protected] Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:   https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSEGet yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with journal prompts that help you focus on your most important relationships: https://www.depthbuilder.com/reflection-guide  Check out my NEW book, Lean & Love – 5S Love Letters: A #NoBS Look Into How Your Relationships Create #RipplesOfImpact at https://www.depthbuilder.com/5s  For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link:  http://depthbuilder.bio.link  Connect with Paige: Visit her website: https://www.plumberpaige.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumber_paigeFollow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumber_paigeSubscribe to her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IJ5SnTgY_MIEZJgvTbE9AConnect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-knowles-36970a1b1Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008302020811 Resources Mentioned: 3M ‘Skilled’ documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5qo-lOEKKgKickass Careers Canada: https://www.kickasscareers.caLet’s Build Construction Camp for Girls: https://www.letsbuildcamp.comWatch the episode with Louise Azzopardi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUObsPSHGycLets leave the Construction Industry Better than We Found It https://www.depthbuilder.com/construction-leadership-lab Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be