S8 E1 Becoming a WaterWoman

Becoming a WaterWoman The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast – Becoming a WaterWoman With Donna Grudier In this episode, we talk with Donna Grudier, a wastewater operator and president of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). Donna shares her inspiring journey from a retail and office management career to becoming a wastewater operator, dispelling misconceptions about the industry. She shares the importance of wastewater management and how it can be a rewarding career path for both men and women. Donna describes the wide range of careers available in the industry, from laboratory technicians to maintenance mechanics, and stresses the significance of wastewater treatment for protecting the natural world. She hopes that by sharing her experiences, others will be inspired to pursue this rewarding career and take advantage of employer-sponsored education to avoid racking up excessive student loan debt. Donna's story serves as a testament to the potential for career growth and making a positive impact within the wastewater industry. Learn more by listening to the full episode! This episode also covers: The ecological significance of wastewater treatment Pros of having a company pay for your wastewater education Are women fit to do wastewater careers? I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.  Please let us know your thoughts about the episode! Connect with Donna Grudier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-grudier-a8485163/ Email: [email protected]: 631-745-1461 Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast: Website:      www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/ LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/ Email:          [email protected]  Telephone:  +1 760-217-8010 Listen and Subscribe here to your favorite platform : Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - CastBox - OverCast - Pocket Casts - Youtube - Spotify https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/   Be a guest on our show: https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guest Check Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros: https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros #SustainableSolutions #CleanWaterMatters #CareerDiversity #WaterQuality #WastewaterManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #EnvironmentalConservation #InspiringCareers #IndustryInsights #NewYorkWater #IndustryLeaders #EducationalOpportunities #STEMProfessionals #SustainableInfrastructure #EnvironmentalStewardship