Thick Skin: Episode 13: UpLifting
Episode 13 of the Thick Skin: Revolutionaries in the Skilled Trades podcast, hosted by Host, Alicia Crawford, titled "Thick Skin: Episode 13: UpLifting" was published on July 30, 2024 and runs 31 minutes.
July 30, 2024 ·31m · Thick Skin: Revolutionaries in the Skilled Trades
Summary
Meet Diana Coopersmith, a fascinating and determined ironworker, who was one of the first few women to work on the Golden Gate Bridge. She’s also an educator and change maker in the metalworking and welding industry, an iron sculptor, she’s worked with the late artist, Richard Serra, she’s a photographer and she’s a mom! Tune in to hear her stories of being uplifted and sometimes, nearly falling hundreds of feet down to her end. Take a listen to Diana's terrifying AND a hilariou...
Episode Description
Meet Diana Coopersmith, a fascinating and determined ironworker, who was one of the first few women to work on the Golden Gate Bridge. She’s also an educator and change maker in the metalworking and welding industry, an iron sculptor, she’s worked with the late artist, Richard Serra, she’s a photographer and she’s a mom!
Tune in to hear her stories of being uplifted and sometimes, nearly falling hundreds of feet down to her end. Take a listen to Diana's terrifying AND a hilarious stories about climbing the San Francisco city skyline!
Photo credit: Diana Coopersmith
Check out Diana's work: https://www.dianacoopersmith.com/contact
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