EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 33 MIN
She Was Told Woodworking Wasn’t for Girls | Tracy Emanuele on Women in Trades
from Women Like Me Stories & Business · host Julie Fairhurst
Send us Fan MailTracy Emanuele loved woodworking as a child, but, like so many girls, she was told that working with tools and building with her hands was not meant for her. In this episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Tracy shares how she found her way back to the trades, discovered where she truly belonged, and built a life that finally felt right.We talk about the jobs that looked fine on the outside but slowly drained her on the inside, the moment she stepped into a workshop and knew she was home, and what it is really like to be a woman working in male-dominated spaces. Tracy opens up about the difference between being treated like a problem and being welcomed like family, and why meaningful work can bring peace amid the noise.She also shares the story of a serious table saw injury, the emotional weight of recovery, and how she kept moving forward through fear, frustration, and healing. One small but unforgettable turning point was a $20 ukulele from a yard sale that helped her rebuild confidence, purpose, and joy.This episode is for anyone interested in women in trades, woodworking, recovery after injury, overcoming gender stereotypes, resilience, career change, and finding work that feels like home.Subscribe for more powerful conversations on Women Like Me Stories In Business. Share this episode with someone who needs permission to take their unconventional dream seriously. Leave a review and tell us what dream you are finally ready to claim.Find Tracy Here: https://linktr.ee/tracye368If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website
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Send us Fan Mail Tracy Emanuele loved woodworking as a child, but, like so many girls, she was told that working with tools and building with her hands was not meant for her. In this episode of Women Like Me Stories & Business, Tracy shares how she found her way back to the trades, discovered where she truly belonged, and built a life that finally felt right. We talk about the jobs that looked fine on the outside but slowly drained her on the inside, the moment she stepped into a workshop...
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